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How to Forward Calls on Android and iPhone
Do you want to direct all incoming phone calls to another number when you're busy or unreachable? Call forwarding is pretty easy to set up whether you use an Android device or an iPhone. We'll walk you through the necessary steps.
How to Use Call Forwarding on iPhone
Setting up call forwarding on iPhone is a cinch. You simply have to go to Settings and make a few adjustments, as described below:
- Open the Settings app, then scroll down and tap Phone.
- Next, tap Call Forwarding under the Calls section.
- Now, toggle on Call Forwarding at the top and tap Forward To.
- Type in the number to which you'd like to forward your calls.
Your iPhone will now forward calls to the number you entered. Also, if you're redirecting calls to a landline, make sure to enter the area code.
You should set the number based on why you want to use call forwarding. So, if you simply don't want to be disturbed, forward calls to the number of a phone in another location. For example, you can forward calls to your work phone if you're at home. If you're on vacation, you can forward calls to your home phone.
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That said, you can also forward to a friend or family member's phone. You should consider doing this if your iPhone is having reception or signal issues. This will still enable you to take important calls.
When you want to deactivate call forwarding on your iPhone, just go back into this menu and toggle off Call Forwarding.
How to Use Call Forwarding on Android
It's also pretty straightforward to set up call forwarding on Android. To do this, start by opening the Phone app. From there:
- Tap the More button (which looks like three dots).
- Press Settings. Then, if you're using a Pixel, select Calls. On a Samsung phone, look for Supplementary Services. Other brands or older devices may use a different name here.
- Choose Call forwarding.
At this point, you will select one of four options:
- Always forward sends all calls to the specified number.
- If you'd like to redirect calls only when you're already on the phone, select When busy.
- When unanswered forwards only when you don't respond to a call.
- Lastly, When unreachable only relays calls when your phone has no reception, is in airplane mode, or is turned off.
The wording may change slightly based on your Android phone model.
Whichever option you select, enter the number to which you'd like to forward your calls. Once again, remember to enter the area code if you're forwarding to a landline. Afterward, tap Turn on to confirm.
You can deactivate call forwarding on Android by going through almost exactly the same process. You have to tap on each option you've activated and press Disable.
Forward Calls Using Dial Codes on Android and iPhone
There's another easy way to forward calls on iPhones and Android devices. This involves using your mobile carrier's call-forwarding service. If you're in the US and use a GSM carrier such as T-Mobile or AT&T, follow the instructions below.
- Open the Phone app.
- Dial **21*, but don't place the call yet.
- Enter the number you'd like to forward your calls to, starting with the number 1 before the area code.
- Press # and then the Call button.
If you use Verizon, the steps are pretty similar, except you should dial *72 followed by the 10-digit phone number (but without the number "1" at the beginning) and dial without adding a # at the end.
Regardless of your carrier, you should hear a confirmation message or sound after completing the steps above. Also, it's worth noting that you can dial a different code to activate kinds of call forwarding other than for all incoming calls. For example, with Verizon, you can dial *71 to set up forwarding only for unanswered calls.
Lastly, if you aren't in the US, you should still be able to use mostly the same service. The vast majority of mobile operators in Europe and other parts of the world offer call forwarding. The only difference is that they may require you to dial something different from the above commands. So, check with your mobile carrier beforehand.
Call Forwarding Using a Third-Party App
It's easy to get lost navigating settings menus, especially in an area like this where options get renamed often. You may have better luck using an app instead.
Easy Call Forwarding for Android does what its name suggests. After you download the app from the Play Store, here's all you need to do:
- Tap the Grant Permissions button at the bottom to allow the app to initiate phone calls.
- Now, tap Configure on the main screen.
- Enter a phone number and select your carrier in the drop-down menu. Then, tap Save.
- Toggle on Forwarding is disabled to enable call forwarding.
Although Easy Call Forwarding isn't available for iPhones, you can install a similar call forwarding app like Divert Calls from the App Store.
As you can see, call forwarding is a simple and effective feature you can set up within a matter of seconds. Take advantage of it the next time you don't want to be pestered with phone calls.
