Guide to Setting Up Call Back Reminders on iPhone

For those who often forget to respond to missed calls, Apple has introduced a game-changing feature with the release of iOS 26. This innovative addition streamlines the process of returning calls, making it easier to keep up with your busy schedule. Below, you’ll find a guide on how to set up and manage call back reminders on your iPhone.

How to Set Up a Call Back Reminder on iOS

To start utilizing this feature, ensure your device is updated to iOS 26. You can verify your iOS version by navigating to Settings > General > About. If you’re in a position where you need to cancel an ongoing iOS update, here’s how to do that.

Open the Phone app and switch to the Calls tab located at the bottom of the screen to see your recent missed calls, which will be highlighted in red.

To review all missed calls, hit the menu button in the upper-right corner.

Tapping menu button in the Phone app on iPhone.

Select Missed.

After identifying a missed call, swipe left on it like you would to delete it. However, instead of deleting, tap the blue clock icon to set up a call back reminder.

Creating new callback reminder on iPhone in the Phone app.

You can select a quick option like Remind Me in 1 Hour, or choose Remind Me Later. If you select the latter, you’ll be prompted to enter more specific details, such as date and time. Additionally, adding a note can be beneficial for remembering specific topics to discuss during the call.

For further refinement, tap on Details at the bottom. This feature allows you to set an Early Reminder, which can be incredibly useful for professional calls where you might need time to prepare. You can also assign a Priority level to ensure it doesn’t get lost among other notifications.

Adding details such as location or setting a priority for reminder on iPhone.

Ultimately, once you have detailed your reminder, click the checkmark icon in the upper right to save it.

Back in the Phone app, your reminder should be displayed prominently at the top of the screen, ready for you to address it when the notification prompts you.

Editing Call Back Reminders on iPhone

If you need to revise a reminder, return to the Phone app and locate the existing reminder. Swipe left on the reminder, and click the blue icon that appears.

Swiping on Reminders in Phone app on iPhone.

Select Edit in Reminders from the options displayed.

This will direct you to the Reminders app, where you can make your necessary adjustments and add further information.

Alternatively, reminders can also be edited directly from the Reminders app. Find your reminder, tap on it, and then click the i button on the right for more options.

Removing or Deleting Call Back Reminders on iOS

To remove a reminder that is no longer needed, launch the Phone app, locate your reminder in the top section, and swipe left. Tap the blue icon and select Mark as Complete. This action will clear it from both the Phone and Reminders apps.

If you wish to hide it instead, simply check off the task within the Reminders app.

Callback Reminders Ios Check As Complete

For those looking to delete multiple reminders, access the Reminders app, tap the three dots in the upper-right corner, and choose Select Reminders.

Select the reminders you wish to delete and press the trash icon to finalize the deletion.

Deleting multiple reminders in Reminders app on iPhone.

If you’ve recently upgraded to the latest iOS version, you will discover numerous exciting features designed to enhance your experience. However, if the new Liquid Glass animations in iOS 26 are not to your liking, you can find guidance on adjusting them in our latest post.

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