An Easy Way to Fix Calls Going to Voicemial on iPhone 16/15/14/13

by Sophie Green   Updated on 2024-09-13 / Update for  iPhone 12

Recently, there are many iOS users reported the question: "Many times when receiving an incoming call, the call goes straight to voicemail." Well, this problem actually is not your system issue or iOS bug. You can easily solve this problem.

In this post, we will explain why your iPhone goes straight to voicemail and how to avoid this problem. Let's get started.

Part 1: Why iPhone Goes Straight to Voicemail And How to Fix

So, why your calls go straight to voicemail? In fact, there are many reasons. Below are the commons reasons for phone goes straight to voicemail without ringing.

Reason 1. No Service / Airplane Mode

If the cell service of your network provider isn't that great in your area or if your phone is in airplane mode, your incoming call will automatically go to your voicemail.

Solution: Turn off your airplane mode or contact your network provider.

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Reason 2. Enabled "Silence Unknown Callers"

The iPhone has a feature called "Silent Unknown callers". If this feature is switched on your iPhone, your incoming calls from any other number than your saved contacts will go right to your voicemail.

Solution:

  • Go to "Settings" in your iPhone app
  • Tap on the "Phone" button
  • Tap next to "Silence Unknown Callers" to turn it off.

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Reason 3. Enabled "Do Not Disturb"

One of the reasons why your incoming calls go straight to voicemail is Do Not Disturb.

Solution:

  • Go to "Settings" and then open "Do Not Disturb" tap next to it to turn it off.

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Reason 4. Do Not Disturb While Driving

Starting from iOS 11, a new feature has been introduced that turns on the Do Not Disturb While Driving feature when your device senses that you are driving.

Solution:

  • Go to "Settings", tap on the "Control Center" option
  • On the "Customize Controls" option you'll see the "Do Not Disturb While Driving" button. Tap on it.
  • Open the Control Center on your iPhone and tap on the "Do Not Disturb" While Driving icon to turn it off.

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Reason 5. Announce Calls

This is more of a solution than the reason behind your calls going to voicemail on iPhone 12 Pro.

Solution:

  • Go to "Settings", and then tap on the "Phone" option.
  • Click on the "Announce Calls" option and choose "Always" from the list of options that appear on your screen.

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Reason 6. Check For A Carrier Settings Update

Carrier Settings basically allows your iPhone to smoothly connect to your carrier's network and if these settings are not upgraded, you might face the problem of your calls going to voicemail on iPhone 12/13/14.

Solution:

  • Navigate this path – "Settings" > "General" > "About".
  • If there is an option of "Carrier Settings Upgrade" in there, click on it to upgrade your carrier settings.

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Part 2: Ways Not Helpful on iPhone Goes to Voicemail? Look Here!

If you've tried all the ways and the "iPhone goes straight to voicemail" problem still exists. Then you can try the iOS system repair tool Tenorshare ReiBoot. It can solve most iOS issues with one click. See how it works below:

  • Download ReoBoot on your computer, connect your iPhone using a USB cable. launch it, click on the "Repair Operating System" option.

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  • Click on the "Fix Now" button on the following screen.

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  • ReiBoot will download the lateste firmware, once it done click on the "Repair Now" button.

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  • Wait for a few minutes, the repair process will be finished.

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After the process is completed, your Apple device will automatically reboot itself. The problem you were facing earlier of your calls going to voicemail on iPhone 12/13/14 should be fixed by this system repair.

If All the Methods Do Not Work for iPhone Goes Straight to Voicemail

The network service providers you use, also have a role to play in this. In case none of this method works, you can call your respective service providers. For instance, if your iPhone goes straight to voicemail Verizon, you can contact - Verizon: 1-800-922-0204. Or if your iPhone goes straight to voicemail AT&T, you can contact - AT&T: 1-800-331-0500.

Here are the helpline numbers of a few other carriers:

  • Sprint: 1-888-211-4727
  • T-Mobile: 1-877-746-0909

Final Words

Calls going to voicemail on iPhone 12 Pro can be really irritating. We hope that this article helped you get rid of the problem. Having said that, we recommend using the Tenorshare ReiBoot for complete system repair. Download the tool now!

  Updated on 2024-09-13 / Update for  iPhone 12

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