Why Is My Phone Dialing by Itself?

It's Probably a Spam Caller

Here's the most likely scenario: it's just a spammer or telemarketer spoofing the caller ID. Instead of showing their own phone number on your caller ID, it shows your own phone number as a way to hide theirs.

Why is my phone dialing on its own?

Turn Off Voice Control

However, Voice Control can sometimes cause your iPhone to make random calls because it thinks you're telling to. Try turning Voice Control off and see if that fixes the problem. Open Settings and tap Accessibility. Tap Voice Control, then turn off the switch at the top of the screen.

Can your phone make calls without you knowing?

An app with the appropriate permissions can not only initiate calls without you knowing, but also remove all evidence from your call logs: CALL_PHONE : Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call being placed.
Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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