Enable Full-Screen Incoming Calls on iOS 14
Yes. In iOS 14, you can make incoming calls appear full screen instead of as a compact banner by changing the incoming-call display setting. Open Settings, tap Phone, choose Incoming Calls, then select Full Screen.
What changed in iOS 14
Before iOS 14, an incoming call generally took over the display, interrupting whatever you were doing on the iPhone. iOS 14 introduced a compact call interface: when the phone is unlocked and in use, an incoming call can appear as a banner at the top of the screen. This lets you keep looking at an app, reading a page, or watching a video rather than having the call fill the display.
The compact presentation is a display choice, not a change to whether calls can reach you. You can answer or decline from the banner, or return to the full-screen presentation if you prefer a more prominent alert. The setting controls how incoming calls are shown on the iPhone; it does not make a call more audible or change the caller’s ability to connect.
How to turn on the full-screen call display
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap Phone.
- Tap Incoming Calls.
- Select Full Screen.
The change applies to incoming calls after you select the option; you do not need to restart the iPhone. To switch back later, follow the same path and choose Banner. If you cannot find the Incoming Calls option, check that you are in Settings > Phone rather than in an individual contact’s settings.
What the two display options do
Full Screen displays an incoming call across the screen, making the call interface hard to miss. This can be useful if you routinely overlook a small alert, or if you want the familiar call screen while using other apps.
Banner keeps an incoming call notification compact while the iPhone is unlocked and you are using it. The banner offers ways to answer or dismiss the alert without covering the entire app. Tapping the banner can bring up the call controls, depending on the situation.
The choice is about presentation, so neither option is universally better. Full screen prioritizes visibility; a banner prioritizes continuity with whatever you are doing. If you often use an app where a brief interruption matters, the banner may be preferable. If you miss calls because the banner is easy to overlook, full screen may suit you better.
When the setting applies—and when it does not
The Incoming Calls setting is intended to control the display for calls arriving while you are using an unlocked iPhone. It does not mean every call-related screen will always look identical. For example, when the iPhone is locked, the lock-screen call experience is a separate context, and the call screen may already be prominent. Likewise, an active call, a call waiting alert, or an alert presented by another calling service may not behave exactly like an ordinary incoming cellular call.
It is also common to confuse the call display with the ringtone or notification settings. Choosing Full Screen does not turn up the ringer, remove Silent mode, or override Focus settings. If you want calls to be more noticeable, check those settings separately. Full-screen presentation changes the visual layout; sound and whether an alert is silenced depend on other settings and the device’s current state.
If calls still appear as banners
If you selected Full Screen but still see a compact alert, work through these checks:
- Confirm the selected option. Return to Settings > Phone > Incoming Calls and make sure Full Screen is checked.
- Check which device is receiving the call. If calls are being relayed to another Apple device, that device has its own settings and interface. Changing the iPhone’s setting does not necessarily change how an iPad or Mac presents a call.
- Identify the type of call. A call from an app, a call waiting notification, or an alert during an existing call may use a different interface from a standard incoming phone call.
- Close and reopen Settings, then test again. Have someone place a normal call while your iPhone is unlocked and you are using an app. This helps distinguish the incoming-call display from a lock-screen alert.
- Restart the iPhone if the setting appears stuck. After it starts again, check the selection and test a new incoming call.
If the menu names differ, the iPhone may be running a different iOS version, or the call may be arriving through an app rather than the Phone app. The compact incoming-call interface began with iOS 14, but later releases can change some settings or presentation details. Use the Settings search field to look for “Incoming Calls” if you are unsure where the control is located.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make incoming calls full screen on iOS 14?
Go to Settings > Phone > Incoming Calls and select Full Screen.
Can I switch back to the small call banner?
Yes. Open Settings > Phone > Incoming Calls and choose Banner. You can change the preference again whenever you like.
Does Full Screen make the ringtone louder?
No. It changes the visual presentation of incoming calls, not the ringtone volume. Adjust the iPhone’s sound settings separately if you need a louder alert.
Why does the call still fill the screen when my iPhone is locked?
The compact banner is mainly a less intrusive presentation while you are using an unlocked phone. A call arriving on the lock screen may be shown prominently regardless of the preference.
Does this setting apply to FaceTime or calls on other devices?
It is the iPhone’s incoming-call display preference. Calls delivered by other apps or calls appearing on another device can use their own interface and settings, so check that device or app if its display differs.
Is the Full Screen option available before iOS 14?
iOS 14 introduced the compact incoming-call interface and its display choice. Earlier iOS versions generally displayed incoming calls full screen, so they do not offer the same Banner-versus-Full Screen control.
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