How to disable audio, video calls on X (Formerly Twitter)

X, formerly known as Twitter, has completely transformed into an all-purpose social media platform. The service, which began as a text-based social media platform with a 140-character limit, is now trying to compete with the likes of Facebook and WhatsApp by adding audio and video calling features. The new features being added by X  are an attempt to meet Elon Musk’s goal of making X a super app.

At first, the audio and video calling feature was exclusive to premium subscribers on the platform. However, X reversed course and automatically enabled the feature for all users who have their phone number connected to their account. By default, X users you follow can call you but questions are being raised about privacy, since using X to call can reveal your IP address. The solution is simple – disable audio and video calls on X.

Disabling Twitter calls: How to disable audio, video calls on X

If you are someone who doesn’t want to receive or make calls using X or don’t particularly like this transformation from Twitter to X and the myriad new features coming to the platform then X makes it extremely easy to disable the calling feature on its platform.

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Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to disable audio and video calls on X.

How to disable audio and video calls on X

Step 1: Open the X app on your Android device or iPhone.

Step 2: Click on the direct messaging tab at the bottom, which is represented by an envelope sign.

Step 3: Tap on Settings (gear icon) at the top right corner of the app.

Step 4: You will notice that the toggle next to Enable audio and video calling is turned on by default. Click on the toggle to move it to the left and when it turns grey, it means you have disabled the feature.

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If you want to make and receive calls on X but are concerned about your privacy, particularly the platform revealing your IP address, then there is a solution for that as well. Here’s how to stop X from revealing your IP address during audio and video calls on X:

Step 1: Open the X app on your phone.

Step 2: Go to the direct messaging tab from the bottom panel.

Step 3: Click on ‘Settings’ at the top right corner.

Step 4: Scroll down to find ‘Enhanced call privacy,’  and you will notice that it is set to reveal your IP address. Click on the toggle till it turns green to stop revealing your IP address on X calls.

Note: On iPad, this feature is called ‘Always Relay Calls.’

If you plan on using the audio and video calling feature on X then another privacy feature you might want to use is controlling who can and cannot call you. In the Settings option within the direct messaging tab, there is an option underneath Enable audio and video calling called “Allow audio and video calls from” and here, you can select who can and can’t call you.

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Under the stewardship of Musk, X wants to be more than a platform where people post their opinions on all things. He wants it to be a digital town square that allows for sharing, calling, and even payments in future.

The only question that remains is whether Musk can do so sustainably while also maintaining privacy and integrity of the platform.