{"id":9179,"date":"2025-11-24T13:35:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T21:35:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/?p=9179"},"modified":"2026-03-31T23:00:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T06:00:41","slug":"how-to-turn-off-call-forwarding-on-iphone-and-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-off-call-forwarding-on-iphone-and-android\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn Off Call Forwarding on iPhone and Android"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Imagine this: you think you&#8217;re reachable but every call redirects somewhere else. Yikes! That\u2019s the nightmare of accidental call forwarding. Maybe you&#8217;ve tapped \u201cForward calls\u201d by mistake, switched SIMs, or some conditional forwarding slipped in the shadows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, <strong>we\u2019ll walk you through how to turn off call forwarding<\/strong>, whether you\u2019re on an iPhone, Android, or dealing with sneaky carrier-level forwarding. We\u2019ll also explain <em>why<\/em> forwarding sometimes turns itself on, and how to confirm things are actually off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list port-content-table\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#1\">Why Call Forwarding Sometimes Turns On Automatically<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#2\">How to Turn Off Call Forwarding on iPhone (iOS 17 and Higher)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#3\">How to Disable Call Forwarding Using Carrier Codes<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#4\">How to Confirm Call Forwarding Is Really Off<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#5\">Troubleshooting: Why Call Forwarding Still Won\u2019t Turn Off<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#6\">Take Back Control of Your Calls<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\"><strong>Why Call Forwarding Sometimes Turns On Automatically<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you dive into settings and codes, it helps to know what you\u2019re dealing with. Call forwarding doesn\u2019t always mean you (or someone else) turned it on manually. Sometimes, your phone just\u2026 does it. And you can&#8217;t always fix it unless you know what&#8217;s going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are the <a href=\"https:\/\/justcall.io\/blog\/call-forwarded-to-voicemail.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most common culprits<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bloglist-style\">\n<li><strong>Carrier-level activation:<\/strong> Some networks automatically activate forwarding to voicemail or a backup number during outages or SIM swaps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conditional forwarding:<\/strong> This happens when your phone forwards calls <em>only<\/em> if it\u2019s busy, unanswered, or unreachable. Many people don\u2019t realize these rules are on by default.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dual SIM or eSIM conflicts:<\/strong> One line might be forwarding while the other isn\u2019t.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Third-party apps:<\/strong> Some voicemail, recording, or call-management apps can change forwarding settings behind the scenes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Network resets or updates:<\/strong> Occasionally, software updates can re-enable old rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing <em>why<\/em> it happens helps you fix it confidently and prevent it from happening again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\"><strong>How to Turn Off Call Forwarding on iPhone (iOS 17 and Higher)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the easiest fix. <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/personal-safety\/review-forwarding-settings-ips07e9f4def\/web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">If you\u2019re an iPhone user, the toggle you need is tucked neatly inside your settings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list bloglist-style\">\n<li>Open Settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll and tap Phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap Call Forwarding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toggle Call Forwarding to Off<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If the switch is green, call forwarding is on.<\/strong> Tap it off and you\u2019re done. If the toggle is missing, grayed out, or unresponsive, your carrier may control forwarding at the network level. In that case, you\u2019ll need to use a deactivation code, or to contact your carrier\u2019s support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turning Off Conditional Forwarding on iPhone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, even after toggling forwarding off, calls still redirect. That\u2019s because conditional forwarding (the \u201cif busy\/unreachable\u201d rules) might still be active. <a href=\"https:\/\/pressone.africa\/blog\/how-to-cancel-call-divert-on-any-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">To cancel those, open your Phone app and dial<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bloglist-style\">\n<li>##61# \u2192 disables forwarding when unanswered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>##62# \u2192 disables forwarding when unreachable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>##67# \u2192 disables forwarding when busy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Press <strong>Call<\/strong>, then wait for the confirmation tone or message that it worked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Turn Off Call Forwarding on Android (Samsung, Pixel, and More)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.openphone.com\/blog\/turn-off-call-forwarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an Android user, your menus may look slightly different depending on your phone brand, but the process is similar<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list bloglist-style3\">\n<li>Open your Phone app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the three-dot menu (\u22ee) or More<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap Settings or Call settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap Call forwarding or Supplementary services \/ Additional settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under Voice calls, disable:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list sub-li\">\n<li>Always forward<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forward when busy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forward when unanswered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forward when unreachable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>On Samsung devices, you\u2019ll find this under <em>Supplementary services \u2192 Call forwarding.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If those options are missing or won\u2019t deactivate, don\u2019t panic! It just means your carrier has the final word and that\u2019s where network codes come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\"><strong>How to Disable Call Forwarding Using Carrier Codes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When settings don\u2019t respond, carrier codes (also known as <em>vertical service codes or VSCs<\/em>) are your backup plan. These are universal shortcodes that send instructions directly to your mobile network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the most common U.S. call forwarding deactivation codes, as of 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table service-provider\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Deactivation Code<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>What It Does<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Notes \/ Carriers Reported<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>*73<\/td><td><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/support\/knowledge-base-17268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turns off immediate call forwarding<\/a><\/td><td>Works on Verizon networks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>##002#<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ambscallcenter.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-off-call-forwarding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cancels all forwarding types<\/a><\/td><td>Common GSM standard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>##21# \/ #21#<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ambscallcenter.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-off-call-forwarding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disables unconditional forwarding<\/a><\/td><td>Used by AT&amp;T and others<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>##61#, ##62#, ##67#<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/pressone.africa\/blog\/how-to-cancel-call-divert-on-any-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cancels conditional forwarding (busy\/unanswered\/unreachable)<\/a><\/td><td>Works on most carriers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>##004#<\/td><td>Cancels all conditional and unconditional forwarding<\/td><td>Used across multiple global networks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To use them:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list bloglist-style\">\n<li>Open your phone\u2019s dialer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type the code (e.g., *73)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press Call<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for a tone or on-screen message confirming success<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get an error, <a href=\"https:\/\/discussions.apple.com\/thread\/252513697\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">it might be a carrier lock or a temporary network glitch<\/a>. Try again after a reboot, or contact your provider for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4\"><strong>How to Confirm Call Forwarding Is Really Off<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve toggled the setting or entered a code, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itelecenter.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-off-call-forwarding-on-iphone-android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">it\u2019s time to verify<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list bloglist-style\">\n<li>Make a test call from another number to your phone. If it rings directly \u2014 perfect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dial <strong>*#21#<\/strong> to check forwarding status (this works on many carriers).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your phone or toggle Airplane mode to refresh the network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your carrier\u2019s app or web portal for any active forwarding rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If forwarding still appears on, contact your carrier and ask for a \u201cnetwork-level forwarding reset.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5\"><strong>Troubleshooting: Why Call Forwarding Still Won\u2019t Turn Off<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Still stuck? You\u2019re not alone. Common reasons forwarding persists include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bloglist-style\">\n<li><strong>Carrier locks:<\/strong> Some providers require manual deactivation on their end.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Residual conditional forwarding:<\/strong> Not all codes disable every type at once.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dual SIM conflicts:<\/strong> Make sure you\u2019ve turned off forwarding for <em>each<\/em> SIM line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delayed propagation:<\/strong> Networks sometimes take a few minutes to update changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outdated software:<\/strong> Bugs in older OS versions can block setting updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If it keeps happening, reach out to your carrier and request a full forwarding reset, or ask whether voicemail routing rules are overriding your settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6\"><strong>Take Back Control of Your Calls<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your phone is ringing freely again, you might actually want to keep call forwarding around but on <em>your terms<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the call forwarding in your phone settings allows calls <em>to <\/em>your cell number to forward <em>elsewhere<\/em>, perhaps you want to forward calls from an additional number directly to your personal cell number.<em> <\/em>For instance, you may want to receive business calls on a dedicated business phone number, but answer them from your existing personal cell while on the go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is as simple as getting an extra phone number from a trusted serviced like NumberBarn, then have it forward directly to whatever number you want.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can turn call forwarding into a superpower instead of a headache:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bloglist-style\">\n<li>Learn when forwarding is <em>helpful<\/em> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/the-5-best-call-forwarding-benefits-you-should-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The 5 Best Call Forwarding Benefits You Should Know<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore smarter international call management in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/the-comprehensive-guide-to-international-call-forwarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Comprehensive Guide to International Call Forwarding<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or skip the confusion and let <a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/call-forwarding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NumberBarn\u2019s Call Forwarding<\/a> handle the heavy lifting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because your phone number shouldn\u2019t play hard to get\u2026 unless <em>you<\/em> tell it to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine this: you think you&#8217;re reachable but every call redirects somewhere else. 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