How to Answer and Silence Your Android Phone: A Comprehensive Guide

Having trouble figuring out how to answer and silence your Android phone? Don’t worry, you're not alone. This guide will walk you through the essentials of managing your Android S20 and other common Android models, ensuring you can make the most of your smartphone experience.

Answering the Phone

When your Android phone rings, you will see a red and a green button on the screen. To answer the call, swipe on the green button. Doing so will connect you to the caller.

If you want to send the call to voice mail, swipe on the red button. This will direct the call to the pre-set voice mail service for your phone.

Disabling the Sound

If you want to turn off the sound for the call, ringtones, and other audio notifications, you can do so through a few different methods. The easiest way is to find the 'Silent' or 'Do Not Disturb' mode in your notifications.

Method 1: Using Volume Slider

Swiping on the volume rocker located on the side of your phone will change the volume of your sound. To turn off the sound, you need to lower the volume to the minimum. A slider will appear, and you can use it to lower the volume to the lowest setting, effectively silencing your phone.

To increase the volume, simply double-click the upper button on the volume slider.

Method 2: Going to Settings

Alternatively, if the volume slider is not working or you prefer navigating through the settings, here’s what you need to do:

Unlock your phone. Navigate to the Settings menu. Scroll down and select Sound Vibration. From there, select the Mute option to silence all sounds.

By selecting the Mute option, you can turn off not only the call ringtones but also any other audio notifications, ensuring your device is completely silent.

Note: If you want to silence specific sounds like ringtones or alarms, you can find more granular controls under the same Sound Vibration settings menu. You can also enable 'Silent Mode' which will automatically mute all sounds in the background.

Additional Tips for Android Users

For some Android users, the default method of answering and declining calls might not always work as expected. Here are a few additional tips:

Alternative Answering Methods

To answer calls, you can push and hold the answer icon, then swipe it up. Similarly, if you want to decline a call, hold the reject icon and swipe it up. Some advanced users might remap these actions to physical buttons instead of the touch screen, which can be configured within the device settings or the calling app settings.

However, if you are unsure about your Android model or the version of Android that your S20 runs, you might find detailed instructions on the manufacturer’s website. Samsung provides comprehensive guides for every version of their phones, making it easier for users to navigate and customize their devices.

Conclusion

Managing your Android phone might seem overwhelming at first, but with a bit of practice and familiarization, you can easily navigate through the settings to control the sound and answer calls. Remember, the key is to experiment with the different options available within the settings menu and use the volume slider or mute feature as needed.