How to prevent the lock button ending calls in iOS 16 on your iPhone or iPad

This section gives you step-by-step instructions on how to prevent the lock button from ending calls in iOS 16, with pictures of the screens to help.

1. Tap the Settings icon on your Home screen to open the Settings app. Scroll down and tap Accessibility.

2. On the Accessibility screen, tap Touch

3. On the Touch settings screen, tap the toggle switch for Prevent Lock to End Call to turn it on.

4. When you are happy with your settings, you can return to the Home screen by swiping up from the bottom of the screen or by pressing the Home button on devices with a physical Home button.