How to Stop Your Old iPhone Ringing When Your New One Gets a Call
The old iPhone rings with the new iPhone when both devices use the same Apple Account and the Calls on Other Devices feature is enabled. Disable call handoff on the old iPhone through Settings > Apps > Phone > Calls on Other Devices, or turn off Allow Calls on Other Devices entirely.
🤔Note:
Both iPhones can ring at the same time when they share an Apple Account and call sharing is enabled.
Steps
- Open Settings on the old iPhone.
- Tap Apps, select Phone, and open Calls on Other Devices. On older iOS versions, select Phone directly from Settings.
- Turn off Allow Calls on Other Devices to stop calls from appearing on connected Apple devices.
- To keep the feature active on other devices, disable only the new iPhone or remove the old iPhone from the allowed device list.
- Restart both iPhones if calls continue appearing after the setting changes.
Common Issues and Fixes
- Two iPhones ringing at the same time: Both iPhones use the same Apple Account, and call sharing is active. Disable the old iPhone under Calls on Other Devices.
- The old iPhone still rings after disabling call sharing: FaceTime may still be receiving calls through the same Apple Account. Open Settings > Apps > FaceTime and sign out or remove the old iPhone’s reachable address.
- Calls continue through the same Wi-Fi network: Wi-Fi Calling or carrier-supported call sharing may remain active. Disable Wi-Fi Calling on Other Devices under the phone settings when available.
- The old iPhone has no SIM card but still rings: A Wi-Fi connection and shared Apple Account can still support FaceTime or cellular call relay. Disable both Calls on Other Devices and unwanted FaceTime addresses.
- Settings do not match the instructions: iOS versions use different menu layouts. Search Settings for Calls on Other Devices to locate the control quickly.
Quick Tips
- Removing the old iPhone from the Apple Account stops broader account access but may also affect iCloud, Messages, and Find My.
- Turning off Bluetooth alone does not reliably stop calls on other Apple devices.
- Signing out of iCloud is unnecessary when only call sharing needs to be disabled.
- A cellular call already in progress may continue briefly after the setting changes; end the call and test again.
💡Protip:
If the Settings layout differs from these steps, use the Settings search field to find Calls on Other Devices directly.
Related Questions
How can calls stop on other Apple devices without disabling iPhone calls?
Turn off Allow Calls on Other Devices on the iPhone receiving the calls. Regular calls on the primary iPhone remain enabled.
Why do two iPhones ring at the same time?
Two iPhones usually ring together because both devices share an Apple Account with call relay or FaceTime enabled. Disabling call sharing on the unwanted iPhone resolves the issue.
