You can see missed calls on your iPhone in the Phone app: tap Recents and switch to Missed to show only calls you didn’t answer. Missed calls appear in red, and a red badge on the Phone icon shows how many are new. They also appear as notifications on the Lock Screen and in Notification Center if Phone notifications are turned on. On the newest iOS versions the Phone app layout can differ slightly, with a filter menu instead of tabs.
Quick Answer
Phone app > Recents > Missed. Red entries are missed calls; tap the info icon for details.
Steps to See Missed Calls
- Open the Phone app.
- Tap Recents.
- Tap Missed at the top (or use the filter menu on newer iOS versions).
- Tap the info (i) icon next to a call to see the time, number and call history with that contact.
- Tap the entry itself to call back.
Where Else Missed Calls Show Up
| Place | How to turn it on |
|---|---|
| Lock Screen | Settings > Notifications > Phone > Lock Screen |
| Notification Center | Settings > Notifications > Phone > Notification Center |
| Badge on the Phone icon | Settings > Notifications > Phone > Badges |
| Other Apple devices | Calls on Other Devices, if enabled |
Troubleshooting
- No missed-call alerts: Check Focus modes and Silence Unknown Callers, which can send calls to voicemail quietly.
- Call list is empty: Recents keeps a limited history; older calls drop off automatically.
- Lock Screen alerts: See showing missed calls on the Lock Screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far back does Recents go?
The Phone app shows a limited number of recent calls; very old calls are removed automatically.
Why do some missed calls say “Unknown”?
The caller hid their number, or it isn’t in your contacts.
Can I clear the missed calls list?
Yes. In Recents, tap Edit and clear individual calls or all of them.
Summary
- Open Phone > Recents.
- Switch to Missed.
- Tap the info icon for details.
- Turn on notifications to see alerts.
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