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The Challenge of Increasing Ring Time on iPhone
Increasing the ring time on an iPhone is not an easy task. The Apple’s operating system (iOS) that runs on iPhone does not have an official way of increasing the ring time. Therefore, you have to go through some workarounds to increase the ring time.
Things You Should Prepare for
Method 1: Via Voicemail
You can increase the ring time on iPhone by using the voicemail feature. This method is easy to follow, and you can customize the ring time to suit your preferences.
Steps:
Pros: You can customize the ring time to suit your preferences. There are no additional applications needed.
Cons: This setting only affects the period of time before the voicemail picks up the calls.
Method 2: Using Carrier’s Tools
You can increase the ring time on your iPhone by utilizing your carrier’s settings. However, some carriers disable this functionality on iPhones. The method works for iPhone users who have enabled call forwarding.
Steps:
Pros: The carrier’s tools don’t install any software or make changes to your iPhone.
Cons: The carrier doesn’t always have a tool available to increase the ring time.
Method 3: Via Third-party Mobile App
There are numerous mobile applications designed to increase the ring time on iPhones. The apps can be downloaded from Apple store (e.g. ACR Call Recorder).
Steps:
Pros: Easy to install and provides the opportunity for customized ring time settings.
Cons: Since Apple store has app guidelines, some apps may not be available for download.
Why Can’t I Increase the Ring Time on iPhone?
Reasons:
Q1: Is my iPhone running on the latest version of iOS?
A: It would be best to check if your iPhone is running on the latest version of iOS. If not, you should try to update it.
Q2: Have I enabled call forwarding?
A: You need to enable call forwarding first before increasing the ring time on your iPhone.
Q3: Is my carrier supporting this functionality?
A: There are cases where the carrier does not allow this functionality on iPhones.
Fixes:
Q1: If your iPhone is not running on the latest version of iOS, you should update it so as to increase ring time.
A: Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Download and Install.
Q2: Enable call forwarding to aftermarket voicemail services such as Google Voice and Visuel Voicemail
A: Go to Settings > Phone > Call Forwarding > Enable Call Forwarding.
Q3: You can contact your network carrier to check if they support increasing the ring time on your iPhone.
Additional Tips
5 FAQs about Increasing Ring Time on iPhone
Q1: What is the maximum call ringing time on iPhone?
A: The default ring time on iPhone is 20 seconds.
Q2: Can I increase the iPhone’s ring time on all carriers?
A: No. Some carriers disable this functionality on their iPhones, and some allow only to increase the ring time through their offered services.
Q3: Will increasing the ring time on my iPhone consume more battery?
A: Yes, increasing the ring time means that the phone will continue to ring for a longer time and consume more power.
Q4: How can I track the time my phone needs to call divert to voicemail?
A: You can track how long your iPhone needs to call divert to voicemail by counting the number of rings (around 4-5 seconds) before the iPhone activates call diverting to Voicemail.
Q5: Can I increase the ring time of specific phone calls?
A: No. There is no functionality on iPhones to increase the ring time for specific phone calls.
In Conclusion
Increasing the ring time on an iPhone can be done through various methods. Each of the methods above has its advantages and disadvantages that allow you to choose the best that suits your preferences. If one method fails, you can try the others until you succeed. Nonetheless, before trying any method, it would be best to prepare adequately and ensure that you follow the instructions step-by-step. A good rule is to track your battery life since increasing the ring time on your iPhone will consume more battery power.