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How to Turn off Call Forwarding

Stop call forwarding on your landline, Android, or iPhone

By Luis E. Chavez Saenz Luis E. Chavez Saenz Writer New Jersey Institute of Technology Luis Chavez is a former Lifewire writer and a System Administrator with 5+ years' experience writing about technology for end users. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 11, 2020 Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Jessica Kormos is a writer and editor with 15 years' experience writing articles, copy, and UX content for Tecca.com, Rosenfeld Media, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS

What to Know

Landlines: Dial *73. If you have T-Mobile or AT&T, dial #21# instead.iPhone: Go to Settings > Phone > Call Forwarding and toggle off call forwarding.Android: Launch the Phone app and tap Menu > Settings > Calls > Call Forwarding. Turn off any option you don't want. This article explains how to disable call forwarding on landlines, iPhones, and Android phones.

How to Stop Call Forwarding From Your Landline

To disable call forwarding on traditional landlines: Pick up your phone and dial *73. If your carrier is T-Mobile or AT&T, dial #21# instead. Wait for a beep or tone indicating that call forwarding has been disabled. You can follow the same steps above to set up call forwarding if your carrier is either Verizon or Sprint.

How to Turn off Call Forwarding on Android

First, check to see if call forwarding is enabled: Not all phone carriers support call forwarding. Launch the Phone application. Tap the Menu icon on the top right corner. Tap Settings. Older Android smartphones might say Call Settings instead of just Settings. Tap Calls. Tap Call Forwarding. If any of the options below are enabled, tap the enabled option and select Turn Off. Always forwardForward when busyForward when unansweredForward when unreached

How to Turn off Call Forwarding on iPhone

To disable call forwarding on iOS devices: Launch the Settings app. Tap Phone. Tap Call Forwarding. Tap the Call Forwarding toggle switch to turn it to the off position. FAQ How do I turn off call forwarding on Verizon? From a mobile device, dial *73. Alternatively, go to a web browser and sign in to My Verizon > Account > My devices > Device overview. Under your device, select Manage device, then scroll to the Call forwarding section and select Manage. Go to the Select Mobile Number dropdown list, choose your number, and select Cancel Call Forwarding. How do I set up call forwarding on Google Voice? Tap Settings (gear icon) > Account > go to the Linked numbers section and select New linked number. Next, enter your phone number and follow the prompts for verification. To verify with a landline, select Verify by phone > Call. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Forward Calls How to Make Wi-Fi Calls on Your iPhone How to Turn Off Voicemail How to Hide Your Number With *67 How to Turn Off RTT on iPhone How to Block Political Robocalls How to Reset a Voicemail Password in Android How to Turn Off Driving Mode on iPhone How to Unlock a Phone From Any Carrier How to Turn off Incognito Mode How to Park Your Cellphone Number How to Receive a Corporate Cell Phone Discount How to Block Cell Phone Numbers On Android or iPhone (iOS) What to Consider Before You Buy an Unlocked Smartphone Can My iPad Use My iPhone's Data Connection? How to Switch Phone Carriers Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies