To allow all calls on iPhone, you need to turn off Silence Unknown Callers in both the Phone and FaceTime settings, and disable Do Not Disturb mode. This ensures that no incoming call, whether from a saved contact or an unknown number, is silenced or sent to voicemail.
Turn off Silence Unknown Callers for phone calls
- Open Settings and tap Apps.
- Tap Phone, then tap Screen Unknown Callers.
- Select Never.
Selecting Never allows calls from unsaved numbers to ring like any other call. This is the primary control for stopping your iPhone from blocking calls from numbers not in your contacts.
Turn off Silence Unknown Callers for FaceTime
- Open Settings and tap Apps.
- Tap FaceTime.
- Turn off Silence Unknown Callers.
If you receive calls through FaceTime, this toggle prevents unknown-number FaceTime calls from being silenced and sent to voicemail.
Disable Do Not Disturb mode
- Open Settings and tap Focus.
- Tap Do Not Disturb.
- Turn Do Not Disturb off.
Do Not Disturb silences calls and notifications and prevents them from lighting up the screen. Turning it off ensures all incoming calls can ring through.
Allow calls from everyone while in a Focus mode
If you want to keep Do Not Disturb on but still allow all calls to ring, change the Allow Calls From setting. Go to Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb > People and change Allow Calls From to Everyone. This lets selected groups ring through while Do Not Disturb remains active. To allow calls from specific contacts even when your iPhone is on silent or Do Not Disturb mode, whitelist them via Emergency Bypass in the Contacts app: tap the contact > Edit > Ringtone > Emergency Bypass.
What to expect after allowing all calls
After making these changes, your iPhone will ring for every incoming call, including potential spam and robocalls. If you later decide you want more control, you can revisit these settings or explore options for blocking calls and numbers. For a detailed guide on blocking unwanted callers, see our article on blocking calls and numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will allowing all calls drain my battery faster?
No. Allowing all calls does not significantly affect battery life. The phone’s radio uses the same power whether it rings or silences a call.
Can I allow all calls temporarily without changing my settings back later?
Yes. You can turn off Do Not Disturb and Silence Unknown Callers from Control Center for a quick temporary change, then re-enable them when needed.
If I allow all calls, will my iPhone still show spam labels?
Yes. Your carrier or a third-party app may still display spam or scam labels on incoming calls, but the calls will ring through instead of being silenced.
Does allowing all calls affect emergency calls or alerts?
No. Emergency calls and government alerts always ring through regardless of your Silence Unknown Callers or Do Not Disturb settings.
Can I allow calls only from my contacts?
Yes, by whitelisting their numbers and enabling Emergency Bypass.
What if I still receive spam calls even after allowing all calls?
Consider using a third-party call blocking app from the App Store.
What if I still miss calls after following these steps?
Check that your iPhone has a stable cellular or Wi-Fi connection, and ensure no third-party call-blocking app is installed and active. Restarting your iPhone can also resolve temporary call-routing issues. If you still miss calls, check for available software updates or reset network settings as a troubleshooting step.
