Disable contact photos and icons on incoming calls on the "Recents" call tab

How do you disable photos from "Recents" incoming call log? Recently upgraded to IOS 26 and need to disable contact icons or photos from the call log. EXTREMELY annoying. Thanks.

Posted on Dec 11, 2025 9:31 AM

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Dec 12, 2025 3:56 AM in response to YaiYaiLove

I do not think you have an option to remove it (contact photos and icons)


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Dec 12, 2025 6:43 AM in response to SravanKrA

Thank you. I spoke with Apple yesterday and provided feedback.


My inquiry has nothing to do with an inability to accept change. It is about usability. Period. I have a smaller phone with limited screen real estate. The added pictures/icons make my call history, messages, and voicemail log difficult to navigate.


We are talking about the interface on an iPhone, not some life-altering pivot that has caused me to question my identity, my life’s purpose, or eclipsed my path to personal growth and pursuit of life-long fulfillment. It’s an iPhone upgrade! I think I’ll survive.

Disable contact photos and icons on incoming calls on the "Recents" call tab

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