How to Disable Double Ringing on Your iPhone: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to easily turn off the double ring feature on your iPhone with these simple steps.

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To turn off double ring on your iPhone, first open the Phone app and go to Contacts. Select the contact with the double ring issue and tap Edit. Scroll down to Ringtone and tap it. Ensure that Emergency Bypass is off. This should stop the double ring.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What does the double ring on my iPhone mean? The double ring on your iPhone typically indicates that a contact has been set with an 'Emergency Bypass' for notifications, allowing their calls through even when your phone is on silent or Do Not Disturb mode.
  2. How can I disable Emergency Bypass for a specific contact? To disable Emergency Bypass for a contact, open the Phone app, go to Contacts, select the contact, tap Edit, scroll to Ringtone, and ensure the Emergency Bypass toggle is off.
  3. Can I turn off double ring for all contacts? Yes, to stop double rings for all contacts, make sure Emergency Bypass is disabled for each individual contact in your Contacts app settings.
  4. What should I do if I don't see the Emergency Bypass option? If you don't see the Emergency Bypass option, make sure your iPhone is updated to the latest iOS version, as this feature is available in iOS 10 and later.