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Divert the call to voicemail. On the Incoming call screen, touch Decline. Or, on the lock screen, press 
the Power button. You can also automatically divert all calls from a specified number to voicemail.
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Respond with a text message. On the lock screen, touch  . You can customize these default 
messages.
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Block all calls from that number.
Control ringtones and notifications
You can:
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Quickly silence the ringer. Press Volume Down on the side of the phone.
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Silence ringtones during hours you specify. Use Do Not Disturb.
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Choose a unique ringtone for specific people. You'll know instantly who's calling.
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Get notified of incoming calls when you're on a call. Set up call waiting.
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Set the number of rings before sending a call to voicemail. Dial into voicemail, then follow your 
carrier’s prompts to change this setting.
Fix an issue
If your phone isn't ringing for incoming calls, look for   in your status bar. Open quick settings and turn 
 Do Not Disturb off. Your phone will ring for incoming calls. Check your settings to make sure your phone 
is screening calls at the appropriate times.
If you’re having other issues, try these troubleshooting steps.
Make calls
Make a call
1.
Touch  .
2.
Touch   and enter a number.
3.
If you enter a wrong number, touch  .
4.
Touch   to call the number.
5.
To hang up, touch  .
Other ways to make calls
You can place calls from:
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The   Phone app
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The   Contacts app
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Other apps that show contact information. Wherever you see a phone number, you can usually touch it 
to dial.
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