Unable to hear a ringtone for incoming call when phone is off?

[WPCentral Question]

phone off, black off screen, and tucked away in my purse, I used to be able to hear incoming call ringtone, turn phone on, slide up screen, and answer phone. now can only hear incoming call ringtone if phone is on.

 

[aximtreo]

Seriously, if the phone is powered off, there is no way it's going to ring. Seriously, I can't believe this question was asked and more seriously, I can't believe I wasted my time answering it.

 

[slyronit]

I think the OP means screen locked.