iPhone does not ring for incoming calls after iOS 26 update

Since the update my phone does not ring for incoming calls, and sounds do not let me know received messages



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Original Title: Phone not ringing since update to 26

iPhone 13, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 23, 2025 7:41 AM

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Posted on Oct 9, 2025 9:45 AM

This worked for me but by this procedure:


I checked Settings/Phone/Announce calls.

"Always" was already ticked.

I ticked "Never" then Back Arrow to exit.

I then selected Announce Calls again and ticked "Always"


After backing out this time my phone ring tone rang out normally.

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Nov 16, 2025 12:49 PM in response to Lwynne54

Maybe late to this, as I just experienced it just weeks ago and just on messages on emergency bypass - never on announced calls. What I noticed is when I went to that specific contact’s message - when you click the name - you’ll see INFO - then SCROLL DOWN - for some reason the HIDE ALERTSS is ON - so toggle OFF and works fine now. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Dec 5, 2025 3:29 AM in response to Lwynne54

Found a Solution!


None of the above suggestions above worked for me, unfortunately. My issue with my iPhone not ringing was after I got my new iPhone 17 pro max this past month and I had my phone number added to my alternate phone during the limbo period of me not having a phone.


I had Verizon switch my number to my new phone but when I went o that alternate phone I found that the ESIM for my phone number was still on that phone!! I deleted the ESIM and now my phone is ringing out loud again!


I hope this helps identify the potential problem for some people 🙏🏼

iPhone does not ring for incoming calls after iOS 26 update

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