Although the iPhone does not have a ‘speed dial’ feature, it’s a fairly simple process to set up a few people’s numbers to accessed easily using Favorites and the Home Button.

First, find the person you call frequently in your Contacts and click on their name to open their entry.  At the bottom of the screen you’ll see the ‘Add to Favorites’ button.  Tap it and select the number you want to add, e.g., home, mobile, etc…  If you only have one number for that person, they will be added instantly.

Repeat this process until you get all the usual suspects added to the list.  For maximum ease of use, you’ll want to keep this list to about 10 people or less.

Once you’ve got that list built, double click the Home Button on your phone.  The Favorites list should come up automatically.  My experience says you need to double click firmly and quickly to get it right.  If, after repeated attempts, this doesn’t work, check your Settings to make sure you’ve got the feature turned on.  Go to Settings>General>Home Button and make sure ‘Favorites’ is selected.

If you decide you want to delete someone or rearrange the order of the Favorites list, just click the Edit button on the top left corner of the screen and delete or drag to make things the way you like it. 

Now, once you’ve unlocked your phone, you’re a double-click and a tap away from calling your Favorites.

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