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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Make a phone call

Call a saved contact or type a number.

iPhone · iOSAbout 2 minutes4 steps · 4 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 4

Open Phone

Tap the green Phone app.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Apple’s iOS 26 Home Screen, with Phone highlighted.

Your wallpaper and app positions may differ. Match the highlighted app icon and name.

Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open Phone

Tap the green Phone app.

Your wallpaper and app positions may differ. Match the highlighted app icon and name.

Apple’s iOS 26 Home Screen, with Phone highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Choose a person or number

Tap Contacts to find someone, or Keypad to type a number.

Example Phone screen with Contacts or Keypad highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Start the call

Tap the person's number or the green Call button.

Example Ready to call screen with Green Call button highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Finish

Tap the red End call button when you are done.

Example During call screen with Red End call button highlighted.
Step 4

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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