Have you ever wanted to turn off part of the phone calls for your iPhone, while still being able to use data transfer, Internet access, even send IM messages? You can do this in a workaround, which we'll cover here, and it's a truly amazing solution if you're looking for some peace and quiet but still have to use your network connection IPhone for data transfer and Internet access. Another benefit? You can still make phone calls, you just won't receive any phone calls as incoming calls.
There is no direct way simple shutdown iPhone in the aspect of receiving a call, so instead we will use alternative method. This is done by using call forwarding of all incoming calls, either by using the non-existent number feature (which will result in a complete isolation and your phone will appear to be switched off or no longer receiving calls), or by automatically forwarding all calls to voicemail(this will be better since people can still leave a voice message, and you will be able to hear them in order to evaluate them from a position of importance).
Keeping selective data usage is different from simply switching to airplane mode, which disables internet functionality and affects the iPhone and iPod Touch so that you can't reach the outside world at all. Do Not Disturb is not an option either, because while the data usage remains the same, it simply turns off the phone and in fact incoming calls simply don't come through to the specific phone.
Each mobile phone has a separate unique phone number specifically for voicemail, which is exactly what we're going to get with this command:
- Open the Phone app on iPhone and dial *#67# to make a call
- Ignore everything additional settings and just pay attention to the number following "Forward To ..." - this is the voicemail number
- The short voice mail number can be easily retrieved and stored in the phone memory or take a screenshot ( by simultaneously pressing Power buttons+ home).
Or you can go the other way and find a number that doesn't exist or is out of service area.
1b: Find a non-existent phone
How do you find your iPhone sounding like the number has been disabled or no longer exists? It's easy, you just need to find a phone number that doesn't really exist. As a general rule, any random code followed by 555-5555 will do, but try calling that number first to make sure it doesn't really exist.
If you wish, you can even send your phone number to some mysterious service, number 800, so that the person who calls and annoys you cannot contact you ... You get the idea, but this is not what we are talking about here.
We have discussed how to use call forwarding on iPhone and if you are familiar with it then use it, otherwise here is what you need to do:
- Open options, then go to the "Phone" tab
- Select "Call Forwarding" and set the switch to ON
- Press "Forward" and enter the number obtained in the previous step, whether it is a voicemail number from * # 67 # or a non-working number
- Exit settings
Call Forwarding Note for Verizon Users: Verizon users often do not have the "Call Forwarding" feature built into IOS as described above. Instead, dial *72# followed by the phone number you want to receive. You can then dial *73# to disable call forwarding and return to normal phone status.
You can always test and retest this method by making a call from someone else's phone or on your phone with Skype or Google Voice. If you have selected the voicemail option, iPhone will appear to be off or out of service area, and instead the message will be sent directly to your mailbox m, without the need to manually send each call yourself. If you select a number that doesn't exist, iPhone will send a message that the phone number is no longer in service.
You'll know it works because you'll see the redirect icon in the IOS menu bar, it looks like an old fashioned phone with an arrow pointing out of it.
Result: iPhone with data, Internet, iMessage, Skype, etc. will work, but incoming phone calls will be turned off
Everything else still works great. Every internet app on iPhone will work as intended. iMessage still works for sending and receiving messages. Skype is working. The access point also continues to work. The only difference is that iPhone more will not receive phone calls while call forwarding is active. Why is there no feature on the iPhone that will allow us to temporarily turn off the phone? Who knows, but we're glad there's a workaround, even if it's similar to the same tricks as creating a blocked list to stop calls from certain annoying numbers.
When you're done, relax in silence, but if you want to receive phone calls again, you can simply go back to Settings > Phone > Call > Call Forward and flip the switch to OFF. The iPhone will now receive phone calls as usual and call forwarding will always be at hand because the number will be saved in your options. Enjoy the peace and quiet!
We found some useful messages on the ATT and iLounge search forums special number voicemail. By the way, this will also work on phones other than iPhone using *#67# to enable voicemail, or *21* number# to enable call forwarding. Manual forwarding can be ended at any time with ##002# to return to the normal state of the phone. Note that most Android phones have call forwarding settings, so manual version really only needed for smartphones.
Multiple device owners Apple already we managed to try out and even get used to some of the features of the Continuity function. In fact, the functionality and idea inherent in Continuity are cool, although not always everything works 100%. As practice has shown, not everyone was happy with the new features. For example, many users are annoyed by the fact that phone calls from iPhone now arrive on iPad and MAC at the same time. But not many people know how to turn it off ... We'll talk about this today.
If you don't know what in question, let me briefly describe what is Handoff (Continuity). Starting with OS X Yosemite, a set of new joint MAC functions OS and iOS, which are designed to increase productivity on Apple devices… Increase efficiency, if you will. So, when you start writing a message on your iPhone, you can finish it on a MAC or iPad using Universal Clipboard. Or, having Apple Watch, you can set up "Auto Unlock" of your MAC computer without entering a password. You can also receive cell phones iPhone calls on other devices... All these and more functions are combined into one group called "Continuity".
The Continuity function works under the following conditions:
- Each device is signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID
- Each device is signed in to FaceTime using the same Apple ID ID
- Each device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network
- The Handoff function is activated in the settings of each device (on different devices it's done differently)
As I wrote above, NOT every user is delighted with three simultaneously ringing i-devices in the house when they call you on the iPhone. If you are one of those users, do not despair - there is a way to disable this feature. Suggested below small instructions for each device type.
If you want to disable "iPhone (Cellular Calls)" feature on ALL additional devices , then on the main iPhone, go to and turn off the slider " Allow calls". Here, from the list below, you can specify which devices still allow calls.
Disabling Cellular Calls on Another iPhone/iPad
If you still want to receive cellular calls in parallel on some devices (for example, on a MAC), but disable this feature second iPhone(or iPad), then proceed as follows:
Step 1 Select the iPhone/iPad on which you want to disable the "iPhone (Cellular Calls)" feature
Step 2 Go to Settings - Phone - On other devices and disable " Allow calls»
Step 3 On iPad or iPod touch select Settings - FaceTime, then disable the " Calls from iPhone».
Disabling Cellular Calls on MAC
If you need to disable intrusive calls on a MAC computer, do this:
Step 1 On a MAC computer, open the program face time, go to Settings(from top menu FaceTime) and uncheck the box next to " iPhone (cellular calls)»
Step 2 That's all...
To be honest, on this moment Almost all of my devices have iPhone calling enabled. Apparently I'm not too bothered by the fact that second iPhone and MAC are "parallel" ringing. I even sometimes receive calls on the MAC and communicate with people in this way. It's convenient... :)
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V recent generations All smart devices from Apple have a built-in "Continuous" or "Continuously" function. With it, the details of some applications, configuration settings, calls and text messages can be duplicated on different gadgets belonging to the same owner.
Sometimes users have a situation where the same call comes to two iPhones. This brings a lot of inconvenience, especially when you are away from home or want to use only one gadget for making calls. Also, the function will be unnecessary if one of your devices is used by another family member. Frequent calls will interfere with the work with the gadget.
In what cases is there a duplication of calls on the iPhone?
The phone-to-tablet call will only be repeated if a number of continuity requirements are met, namely:
- All gadgets must be connected to the same Apple ID;
- Connecting devices to the same router ( single network Wi-Fi) or connection to one access point;
- Gadgets share the same ID in the FaceTime app.
To deactivate the function, one of the above features must be changed. For example, disconnect another gadget from the router or FaceTime. Note that you should not try to change your Apple ID, otherwise this may lead to loss of access to the device. It is recommended that you use the ID that you set up initially after purchasing your iPhone.
Disable Sync in iPhone Settings
If you want data on incoming and outgoing calls to no longer be duplicated on all your iPhones, you just need to deactivate unnecessary parameter in phone settings:
- Go to Settings and click on "iMessage";
- Scroll down the window;
- Deactivate the "Calls from iPhone" slider;
- Reboot both devices that are syncing.
For some users, the problem of duplicate calls on the iPhone does not disappear even after deactivating the add-on. If this happens, repeat a few more steps:
- In the Smartphone Settings, open the "Phone" window;
- Click on "Calls through other devices";
- Disable call permission.
Synchronization of two Apple devices can occur not only due to the "Continuity" function, but also due to connection to one account iCloud storage. To fix the problem, it is enough to make sure that one of the phones does not send data to the cloud:
- Click on the "Settings" icon in the main menu of the iPhone;
- Select "iCloud Drive";
- Turn off the slider next to the "Allow to store data in iCloud" option.
Thus, all data phone book and the dialer log will not be sent to cloud server and the other device will not be able to receive them. Calls to iPhone and iPad will no longer be duplicated.
Another fast and effective way lies in simple shutdown Internet on one of the gadgets. Without access to global network synchronization is not possible and inconvenience with repeated calls will no longer arise.
Please note that even if one of the functions described above has already turned off the slider, activate it, and then turn it off again. So you can eliminate possible mistakes and failures in the settings that provoked wrong work in the process of synchronization.
Any instructions for self-repair Iphone you can find on our website, or call a specialist for to any place convenient for you.
Users have the opportunity not only to answer calls directly from the computer, which is especially important when the iPhone is in another room, but even make calls. However, poorly configured functionality can be annoying. For example, having an iPhone, iPad and Mac in the apartment, an incoming call to a smartphone can be heard with a whole cannonade from all devices linked to one account. In this article, we will talk about how to tame certain devices, depending on what features you use in Continuity mode.
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How to turn off duplicate calls on all devices?
If you do not want the call to be duplicated on all devices paired with your Facetime account, then you need to follow these steps on your iPhone or iPad:
1 . open Settings → facetime.
2 Cellular calls iPhone» to inactive position.
How to selectively disable duplicate calls on individual paired devices?
In order to turn off the duplicate call on the Mac associated with the Facetime account, you must:
1 . open facetime → Settings(⌘ + comma).
2 . Uncheck the box next to " iPhone (cellular calls)».
In order to disable the duplicate call on the account associated with Facetime iPad necessary:
1 . open Settings → facetime.
2 . Switch the toggle switch opposite the item " iPhone Cellular Calls» to inactive position.
Thus, you will retain the functionality of Continuity, but at the same time you will not be constantly annoyed by calls that are duplicated on different devices.
But what if you want to periodically answer calls from your Mac, but don't want to hear a loud incoming call tone?
How to turn on silent mode for incoming calls on Mac?
In order to do this, it is enough to resort to one trick. We just change sound file incoming call to a file with complete silence. This way, the call will show up on the Mac and you can answer it, but the ringtone won't play.
1 . Download the silence sound file Blues.m4r.
2 . Open the following path in Finder
/System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/ToneLibrary.framework/Versions/A/Resources/Ringtones/
3 . Rename the Blues.m4r file to, for example, Blues-old.m4r. It is not worth deleting or replacing it, but suddenly you want to return the sound.
4 . Move the downloaded Blues.m4r file to this directory.
5 . Enter the administrator password.
6 . open facetime → Settings.
7 . On the menu " Ringtone" Choose a section " Classic' and track ' Blues».
From now on, during an incoming call, a notification will be displayed with the offer to "Accept" or "Reject" the call, but instead of the ringtone there will be silence.
Attention! Sometimes, after setting up call forwarding, the Mac may stop receiving calls from the iPhone altogether. To solve the problem, just log out and log back into your Facetime account.
Usually in a large family they have a common account for simplicity. When you used to set up synchronized call reception of any iOS devices for convenience, don't be surprised if you incoming call all phones will ring at once. Therefore, quite common problem for many users, when several people use an iPad, iPhone and computer at the same time, which are connected through a common Apple ID.
Sometimes given function quite convenient. For example, if you are using an iPad with headphones on, you might miss incoming call for iPhone, but if your iPad or Mac computer connected to telephone number, then you will also receive an incoming call directly on the iPad and, using the "FaceTime" option, you can receive the call.
Many people ask the question: how to turn off calls on the iPad, for example, when you watch a movie or sleep. For example, you can hear simultaneous call for both iPad and iPhone, so you can’t immediately figure out where the call is coming from. Since the incoming call is synchronized simultaneously with both devices, the sound is correspondingly amplified twice. Therefore, having synchronous connections is often inconvenient, and not always safe.
To turn off inbox iPad calls, you need to open the "FaceTime" video calls option in the "Settings" section and turn off the feature activity slider in the "iPhone Cellular Calls" subsection. At the same time, the Wi-Fi connection must be activated on the iPad, iPhone or other device. In addition, all synchronized devices must be connected to the same Internet network with WI-FI enabled.
Deactivating Handoff Messages
The same popular way is to turn off the “Handoff” continuity function in the “Basic” settings menu. ", which provides joint work devices from different locations. The "Handoff" function is a tight relationship with iOS devices. If your iPhone or iPad with iOS 8 is near your Mac, this feature helps you start any action on your iPhone and finish it on your iPad.
If your iPad is set up with call forwarding, then duplicate calls will receive the same messages for all devices at the same time. To disable receiving messages on the iPad, go to the "Settings" menu and open the "Messages" section, where turn off the "Message Forwarding" function.
Reset
If you want to reset all settings from the iPad, then activate the "Settings" menu, select the "General" section and turn on the "Reset" option. All previously configured calls and features will be reset, and you can then reconfigure the features you need.
In addition, duplicate calls may stop if you change WIFI network or install new firmware iOS for iPad.
How to disable iPad calls from iPhone
In order to disable duplicate calls to the iPad, you can do this directly from your iPhone, where the SIM card is installed. To do this, open the "Settings" menu of the iPhone and open the "Phone" subsection, and then go to the "On other devices" option.
Next, select the smartphone option "Allow calls on devices" and turn off any connected devices that you no longer need: iPad, Mac computer or laptop. If you want to leave some iOS devices for a duplicate call, you can leave them on. Disabling is done by dragging the activity slider to the inactive state. Now incoming calls to the iPhone will not be duplicated on other devices that have a common ID.
