How to Restore the Classic Look of Your iPhone

Apple redesigned the Phone app in iOS 26 and introduced a new Unified interface. This interface replaces the Recents tab with the Calls tab, and removes the Favorites and Voicemail options from the sidebar. Many people who don't like the new look of the Phone app can revert back to the old interface, following the instructions below.

 

Instructions to restore classic interface iPhone

This is the Unified interface for the Phone app on iOS 26. The bottom bar has been greatly simplified for managing phone calls.

 

To switch back to the classic calling interface, it's very simple in the Phone app interface on iPhone, you will need to tap on the 3 dashes icon in the top right corner. Then tap on the Classic interface to do it.

As a result, you'll see the classic Phone app interface on your iPhone return with the familiar call management items as before, the Calls tab will disappear, and you'll see the Favorites, Recents, and Voicemail options return, along with the Contacts and Keypad options.

You can easily find missed calls on iOS 26 without having to do much.