Tips for Call Forwarding on Android and iOS

The process of routing incoming phone calls to a different number is known as call forwarding. It can be downloaded on both Android and iPhone, and the configuration process is fairly simple. You can, for instance, avoid annoying calls from the office while you're on vacation if you use it. You also have the option of having calls forwarded to a different phone in the event that your primary device is unable to take them.

To make use of the function, one need only go through a few basic steps. In a similar vein, problems with call forwarding can typically be solved in a fairly simple manner. Do not be alarmed if you are unsure how to use the call forwarding feature on your iPhone or Android device. We'll explain everything step by step.

How to Make Forwarding Calls Work on an iOS Device

It is a piece of cake to configure call forwarding on an iPhone. You merely need to go to Settings and make a few modifications, which are outlined in the following paragraphs:

1. Open Settings
2. Scroll all the way down and select Phone.
3. Choose the Call Forwarding option.
4. To forward calls, go to Call Forwarding > Forward To.
5. Please enter the phone number that you would like your calls forwarded to.

Calls placed to your iPhone will now be transferred to the number that you entered. In addition, if you are forwarding calls to a landline, you must ensure that the area code is entered.

You need to base your decision on why you want to use call forwarding when selecting the number that you want to use. Calls can be forwarded to the number of a phone in another location, which is useful if you simply do not want to be disturbed. For instance, if you're at home and your work phone rings, you can forward those calls to your home phone. You can have calls forwarded to your home phone while you are away on vacation.

In addition to this, you can also forward the message to the phone of a colleague, a relative, or a close friend. If your iPhone is experiencing problems with its reception or signal, you should think about doing this. You will be able to continue taking crucial calls thanks to this.

Simply return to this menu on your iPhone and tap the Call Forwarding toggle switch a second time to turn off call forwarding. If you want to activate call forwarding again in the future, follow the same steps. It will move back to the white "off" position, and calls won't be forwarded while it's there.

Additionally, it is not too difficult to configure call forwarding on an Android device. To accomplish this, launch the Phone app to get started. From that point on:

1. To view additional content, tap the button that looks like three vertical dots.
2. Use the Settings button. After this, depending on the model of your phone and the version of Android you're using, you might need to tap Either More settings or Call settings.
3. You can select call forwarding if you want to.
4. Make your choice from one of these four possibilities:
   1. Always forward causes all calls to be forwarded to the number that you specify.
   2. Select Forward when busy if you only want to reroute calls when you are actually talking to someone on the other end of the line.
   3. Only forward when unanswered does this when you don't pick up the phone when someone calls you.
   4. Last but not least, the Forward when unreached feature will only relay calls in the event that your phone is not receiving any signals, is set to airplane mode, or is turned off.
5. Please enter the phone number that you would like your calls forwarded to. If you are forwarding to a landline, you must, once more, ensure that the area code is entered.
6. To confirm, tap the Turn on button.

On Android, you can deactivate call forwarding by following a process that is almost identical to the one described above. You must deactivate each option by tapping on it and then pressing the Disable button.

It turns out that in addition to the previously mentioned methods, you can also forward calls using the iPhone or Android. Utilizing the call-forwarding service provided by your mobile carrier is required for this. If you're in the United States: S please proceed in accordance with the directions below.

If you have a GSM carrier such as T-Mobile or AT&T, the following applies to you:

1. Launch the Phone application.
2. Please enter the code **21* before placing the call.
3. Enter the telephone number to which you would like your calls forwarded.
4. After pressing #, proceed to the call button.

Follow the same steps as outlined above, but when you get to step 2, instead of dialing *71, you should dial *72. This applies to users of CDMA carriers like Sprint and Verizon.

After completing the steps outlined above, you ought to receive some kind of confirmation message or sound, and this should happen regardless of the carrier you use. You should also keep in mind that in addition to activating call forwarding for all incoming calls, you can activate other types of call forwarding by dialing a different code.

For instance, with Verizon, you can set up call forwarding so that it is activated only for calls that go unanswered by dialing *71. To cancel an order placed through Sprint, dial *73.

Lastly, if you are not located in the United States: S , you ought to be able to make use of the vast majority of the same service. The vast majority of mobile service providers in Europe and other parts of the world do in fact offer call forwarding to their customers. The only difference is that they might ask you to dial something different than the commands listed above.

Before attempting to set up forwarding through it, you should therefore check with your mobile carrier.

The process of using call forwarding on an iPhone or an Android device is typically straightforward, but you may on occasion experience complications. In most cases, the most significant problem is that calls are unable to be forwarded, and you continue to receive them on the phone that they were originally received on.

To your good fortune, there are a variety of solutions at your disposal for tackling problems of this nature.

• Please double check that you have entered the correct number. It might sound silly, but having incorrect numbers is just as pointless as having none at all. You need to check the number that you entered twice, and you also need to make sure that this number is currently in use.
• Stop collecting data on your mobile device, then start doing so once more. Some mobile phone service providers will advise their customers in online support forums to turn off their call forwarding and cellular data, then turn them both back on. On iOS, you can accomplish this by going to Settings > Cellular, while on Android, you can do so by going to Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network.
• Restart your device
• Update your phone Learn how to update the operating system if you use an iPhone. Navigate to Settings > System updates on your Android device.
• You should reset the network settings on your phone.
  • You can accomplish this if you own an iPhone by following these steps: Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings
  • Additionally, navigate to the Settings menu on your Android device if you have one. Choose System > Advanced > Reset options from the drop-down menu. You will be presented with options to perform various resets; from these options, select the "Reset Wi-Fi, mobile, and Bluetooth" option.

If you are unable to locate the call forwarding option, it is most likely because it has not been provisioned on your mobile phone account by your mobile phone carrier. In this particular scenario, you will need to get in touch with your carrier in order to activate the option.

Because call forwarding is typically a straightforward and efficient feature, it is our sincere hope that you won't find it necessary to try any of the troubleshooting steps outlined above. Make sure you use it the next time you don't want to be bothered with calls and make sure you take advantage of all its features.