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When I call my mom it goes straight to voicemail. But can call me

When I try to call my mom it goes straight to voicemail. But she can call me

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Jul 31, 2023 7:36 PM

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Posted on Jul 31, 2023 8:08 PM

It's her phone settings. (if not consistent, then it could be cell service issues-- overloaded --weak signal--)


Be aware that it just might be on purpose --- some people actually prefer to return calls that have left messages and turn off the phone as an easy way to handle/control the phone.


If you have ever been plagued by calls, texts, politicians, charities, assorted whatevers of dubious acceptability all hours of the day and night --- and tried to contain it the ever changing IOS settings ---- then you can understand that approach.


You could also offer tech assistance in her settings, **if** she is comfortable with that.



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Jul 31, 2023 8:08 PM in response to sabra258

It's her phone settings. (if not consistent, then it could be cell service issues-- overloaded --weak signal--)


Be aware that it just might be on purpose --- some people actually prefer to return calls that have left messages and turn off the phone as an easy way to handle/control the phone.


If you have ever been plagued by calls, texts, politicians, charities, assorted whatevers of dubious acceptability all hours of the day and night --- and tried to contain it the ever changing IOS settings ---- then you can understand that approach.


You could also offer tech assistance in her settings, **if** she is comfortable with that.



When I call my mom it goes straight to voicemail. But can call me

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