How to Turn Off Automatic Switch to Speaker for Calls on an iPhone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.

   To do this, tap the grey gear icon on one of your Home screens or in the "Utilities" folder.
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   Step 2: Tap General.

   ,, If you previously changed your default call audio setting to "Speaker"
   
   you can change it back here. , This menu has three audio output selections:
   Automatic
   - Defaults to your earpiece for calls and speakerphone for FaceTime.
   
   Bluetooth Headset
   - Defaults to a Bluetooth receiver.
   
   Speaker
   - Defaults to the speakerphone.
   
   This option should currently have a checkmark next to it.
   
   If "Speaker" doesn't have a checkmark next to it, you may be encountering other problems with your phone.
   
   Try changing the setting to a different option (e.g., "Bluetooth Headset"), restarting your phone, and changing it back to "Automatic" for good measure. , Doing this will disable your speakerphone for calls by default, though you can enable the speakerphone manually.
   
   If you have a Bluetooth receiver you'd rather use by default, you can check Bluetooth Headset instead.
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   Step 3: Tap Accessibility.

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   Step 4: Scroll to the fourth group of options and select Call Audio Routing.

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   Step 5: Review your options.

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   Step 6: Select Automatic.

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