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Screen Freezing During Calls? Restore iPhone Call Function

Issue Description 

iPhone screen becomes unresponsive while on calls. 

Common Causes 

Proximity sensor blockage 

System UI glitch 

Overheating 

Step-by-Step Solution 

Step 1: Clean Proximity Sensor Area 

Clean area near earpiece/front camera 

 

Step 2: Restart iPhone 

Clears UI glitches 

 

Step 3: Disable Third-Party Dialer Apps 

Use default Phone app only 

 

Step 4: Update iOS 

Fixes call UI bugs 

Explore Further 

Hardware diagnostics if screen freezes consistently 

Prevention & Best Practices 

Avoid covering sensor during calls.