I’m notorious for losing my phone (probably happens 4-5 times / week.

I’m looking for a hack to keep my phone on silent mode (exact same settings as when the silent switch on the side is down), whilst receiving phone calls. I only need the ringer on, so that I can dial my phone and find it quickly when I lose it.

All the help articles I’ve looked at, suggest going into focus mode. I’m looking for a different method, as this would be an all time setting. I wouldn’t want to be on do not disturb or focus all day everyday. Is there any other way to keep calls on and all other settings silenced?

I know this sounds ridiculous, but it’s a serious issue. I have short term memory loss, and really struggle to find my everyday items. I’ve also had to use my laptop and ring the “find my iPhone” bell a few teams. I’d really like to avoid doing that weekly!

  • BitwiseDestroyer@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I know this doesn’t really answer your question, but I use find my, from my watch, and Apple TV ALL THE TIME. I mean daily!

    So don’t feel bad! I think the best is probably to ping it through find my, as it’s very reliable.

    Try to create a system, where you only put things like phones and keys down in specific places, regardless of the circumstances. For instance, my wedding ring is only ever in two places. On my finger, or on a specific hook in the bathroom. I will never ever put it down anywhere else, in or outside of my home, because then I won’t remember where I put it.

    For my phone, there is a specific place in each room, and if it’s not there, find my ping it is.

    Best of luck with finding a solution!

    • Large-Ad1434@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      This is great! Haven’t used my Apple Watch, been using my laptop. Much smarter. Thank you for the suggestion.

  • ImitationBacon@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Make a contact for whichever number(s) you call from, tap “Edit” on the contact card, scroll down to ringtone, and switch on “Emergency Bypass.”