On iOS 16 versions, it's "Lock to End Call" and you can toggle off the switch to stop the Side Button from ending your calls going forward. The feature is reversed on iOS 17 as "Prevent Lock to ...

Toggle on the switch next to Prevent Lock to End Call. That's all there is to it. In future, if you accidentally press the Side button during a call, it won't hang up the call.

Side button on iPhones is used to end calls. But in many cases, it results in accidental call hang ups. With the latest iOS 16, iPhone users get an option to disable this default feature.

Maskot/Getty Images 2020-09-04T15:55:00Z Share. Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link An icon in the shape of a ... turn off "Call with Side Button" by swiping the button to the left. 4.