A new call feature on X is on by default, and you should probably turn it off

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X, formerly Twitter, has opted its entire user base into receiving audio and video calls from anyone they follow, and you can't turn it off on desktop browsers. Here's how you can turn it off on your iPhone.

Smartphone displaying Twitter/X settings with options for enabling calls, filtering messages, and showing read receipts against a colorful background.
How to turn off Twitter/X calls



X now allows users to make audio and video calls to each other. Of course, you might not actually want to receive audio and video calls -- especially when X doesn't disclose whether or not the calls are encrypted.

If you're worried about getting unwanted calls, you can disable the setting on your iPhone -- but not your Mac. Here's how to do it

How to disable calls on Twitter/X

  1. On your iPhone, open the X app

  2. Tap the DM Envelope Icon

  3. Tap the settings Cog at the top

  4. Scroll down and toggle off Enable audio and video calling



Of course, you might want to keep this feature on but tailor it to your needs. Below the Enable audio and video calling feature, there are four options for customizing who can call you:

  • People in your address book

  • People you follow (enabled by default)

  • Verified users (users who pay for Twitter Blue)

  • Everyone



There's also an option to enable a feature called "enhanced call privacy."

Unless you've checked enhanced call privacy, X will disclose your IP address to the person on the other end of your call. Your IP address can be used to get a rough approximation of your location.

By toggling on enhanced call privacy, X will route your call through a peer-to-peer service that hides your IP address from the other party. AppleInsider highly suggests that, even if you're fine with receiving calls, you should still enable enhanced call privacy.



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Comments

  • Reply 1 of 14
    cpsrocpsro Posts: 3,200member
    I deleted the app long ago and will not be bringing it back.
    OferdewmeStrangeDaysForumPosttyler82VictorMortimerwatto_cobra
  • Reply 2 of 14
    badmonkbadmonk Posts: 1,295member
    I know I am a frog in the slowly boiling vat of shit formally known as Twitter.  Every week it seems to get worse and worse, and now auto enabled calls from trolls.  What could go wrong?
    dewmekurai_kagetyler82watto_cobra
  • Reply 3 of 14
    darren mccoydarren mccoy Posts: 86member
    Why does this site hate X so much?
    williamlondonbyronlargonautmaasj
  • Reply 4 of 14
    AppleZuluAppleZulu Posts: 2,011member
    darren mccoy said:
    Why does this site hate X so much?
    Probably because it used to be a cesspool, but after the Musk buyout it got worse.
    ForumPostkurai_kageVictorMortimerwatto_cobra
  • Reply 5 of 14
    williamlondonwilliamlondon Posts: 1,324member
    darren mccoy said:
    Why does this site hate X so much?
    Why do not MORE people hate Xitter?

    The owner is a lying, bigoted ignoramus that forces the site to promote his shit above all others (can you say narcissistic personality disorder) and that of his Nazi followers who ruin every post and thread on the site with their conspiracy theories, lies and their violent & bigoted views.

    Why are people (especially those not like Elmo) still on that steaming pile of crap site?
    StrangeDaysForumPostkurai_kagetyler82VictorMortimerwatto_cobra
  • Reply 6 of 14
    StrangeDaysStrangeDays Posts: 12,886member
    Why does this site hate X so much?
    Because it's a piece of garbage populated by 75% bots, and lots and lots of bootlickers.

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/76-of-super-bowl-traffic-from-elon-musks-x-to-advertisers-could-be-fake-cybersecurity-ceo-says/ar-BB1irmF5

    ForumPostkurai_kagewilliamlondontyler82VictorMortimerwatto_cobra
  • Reply 7 of 14
    mattinozmattinoz Posts: 2,322member
    darren mccoy said:
    Why does this site hate X so much?
    It is was promising in the early years showed so much potential, and tanked so hard and so fast. 
    williamlondonVictorMortimerwatto_cobra
  • Reply 8 of 14
    welshdogwelshdog Posts: 1,898member
    Was reading these comments and noticed I had been logged out of AI. Clicked the sign in button and right there big as day was the option to sign in with Twitter. :D
    watto_cobra
  • Reply 9 of 14
    MplsPMplsP Posts: 3,931member
    darren mccoy said:
    Why does this site hate X so much?
    How could anyone not?
    ForumPostkurai_kagewilliamlondonVictorMortimerwatto_cobra
  • Reply 10 of 14
    ecarlseenecarlseen Posts: 38member
    There's also an option to enable a feature called "enhanced call privacy."


    Unless you've checked enhanced call privacy, X will disclose your IP address to the person on the other end of your call. Your IP address can be used to get a rough approximation of your location.

    By toggling on enhanced call privacy, X will route your call through a peer-to-peer service that hides your IP address from the other party. AppleInsider highly suggests that, even if you're fine with receiving calls, you should still enable enhanced call privacy. 

    If you're using a VPN app or Apple iCloud Private Relay then you are protected here. The "Enhanced Call Privacy" option will degrade call performance somewhat if enabled, so it's an important feature to be aware of but it's not necessary for everyone.
    watto_cobra
  • Reply 11 of 14
    Cesar Battistini MazieroCesar Battistini Maziero Posts: 343member
    Why does this site hate X so much?
    Why do not MORE people hate Xitter?

    The owner is a lying, bigoted ignoramus that forces the site to promote his shit above all others (can you say narcissistic personality disorder) and that of his Nazi followers who ruin every post and thread on the site with their conspiracy theories, lies and their violent & bigoted views.

    Why are people (especially those not like Elmo) still on that steaming pile of crap site?
    I have a feeling you base you whole personality on matters you have not researched yourself. Teacher gives 'masterclass' in critical thinking after ... - YouTubeYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com › watch

    Elon is a genius, he is advancing human kind, and making Twitter the place for free speech.

    You might not like what he says, but the point is he can still say it.
    williamlondonargonautmaasjwatto_cobra
  • Reply 12 of 14
    williamlondonwilliamlondon Posts: 1,324member
    Why does this site hate X so much?
    Why do not MORE people hate Xitter?

    The owner is a lying, bigoted ignoramus that forces the site to promote his shit above all others (can you say narcissistic personality disorder) and that of his Nazi followers who ruin every post and thread on the site with their conspiracy theories, lies and their violent & bigoted views.

    Why are people (especially those not like Elmo) still on that steaming pile of crap site?
    I have a feeling you base you whole personality on matters you have not researched yourself. Teacher gives 'masterclass' in critical thinking after ... - YouTubeYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com › watch

    Elon is a genius, he is advancing human kind, and making Twitter the place for free speech.

    You might not like what he says, but the point is he can still say it.
    He is NOT a genius and he is not buying you a pony. I like you and you've normally got great comments and insights but you are way off base here.
    edited March 6 VictorMortimerwatto_cobra
  • Reply 13 of 14
    tyler82tyler82 Posts: 1,103member
    williamlondon said:


    Why are people (especially those not like Elmo) still on that steaming pile of crap site?
    For the pr0n.
    VictorMortimerwatto_cobra
  • Reply 14 of 14
    VictorMortimerVictorMortimer Posts: 104member
    Wait, people still use Xitter?

    Deleted the app from all my devices and deleted my Xitter account the day the elongated muskrat infestation happened.
    edited March 8 watto_cobra
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