The instructions on this page apply to iPhone smartphones running iOS 16 and above.
Scroll down and selectAccessibility.
Scroll down and turn on the switch next toPrevent Lock to End Call.
Your phone calls should now no longer end when you lock your iPhones screen.
This button is officially referred to as the Side button.
Older iPhone models may use the Top button instead.
Why Does My iPhone Screen Turn Off During a Call?
It can also save battery life by not powering the screen when no one can see it.
FAQ
Tokeep your iPhone screen on, go toSettings>Display & Brightness>Auto-Lock>Never.
Tochange your iPhone lock screen password, go toSettings>Passcode>Change Passcode.
TapPasscode Optionsto change if the passcode is numerically based or includes letters too.
If you forget your passcode, you’ll need to put your iPhone into Recovery Mode to restore it.
Tohide lock screen notifications on your iPhone, go toSettings>Notifications>Show Previewsand tapWhen UnlockedorNever.
Toturn off iPhone message previews, go toSettings>Notifications>Messages>Show Previews>Off.
Tofix the time on your iPhone lock screen, turn theSet Automaticallyoption forDate & Timeoff and on again.
The incorrect date and time could affect the Calendar app, so check the Calendar prefs.
