If you’ve set up call forwarding on your Android device but now want to disable it, you’re not alone. Many users find themselves in a similar situation where they need to revert their settings for various reasons, whether it’s to streamline communication or simply to stop calls from being redirected. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you unforward your calls:
Step-by-Step Instructions to Unforward Calls
Open your Phone app: This is the application you use for making calls. Look for the icon that usually resembles a phone or has a phone receiver.
Go to Settings:
Tap on the three dots or the gear icon typically found in the upper right corner to access the settings menu.
Select Settings from the dropdown options.
Find Call Forwarding Settings:
Scroll down until you find an option labeled Calls or Call settings.
Within this menu, look for Call forwarding. The exact wording may vary depending on your device’s manufacturer and software version.
Disable Call Forwarding:
In the Call forwarding section, you’ll see options for different types of forwarding: Always forward, Forward when busy, Forward when unanswered, etc.
Tap on each option that is turned on and choose Disable or Turn Off. This should stop your calls from being forwarded to another number.
Confirm Changes:
After making changes, it’s a good idea to return to the main call settings and verify that all call forwarding options are set to Off.
Test Your Phone:
Make a test call to confirm that your phone is now ringing normally and that calls are not being forwarded.
Additional Tips
Different Carriers: If you’re using a specific network carrier, some features may vary slightly. If these steps don’t work, consider checking the carrier’s website or contacting their customer support for detailed instructions tailored to your device.
Using Dial Codes: Alternatively, you can also disable call forwarding through dial codes. Try dialing ##21# for deactivating all call forwarding settings based on GSM standard. Check with your provider for specifics.
Keep Software Updated: Sometimes, the settings can be different depending on the software version on your device. Keeping your Android device updated can help in accessing the most straightforward interface.
By following these steps, you should be able to unforward your calls and get them ringing on your phone again. If you encounter any issues, feel free to ask for more help!
To unforward calls on Android, go to the Phone app. Tap on the three dots or menu, select ‘Settings,’ then ‘Call forwarding.’ You can toggle off the forwarding options there. Remember that this can vary by device.
It’s generally network-specific, but most major carriers have similar settings. If you’re having trouble, you can try dialing *73 to deactivate call forwarding.
For landlines, it depends on the service provider. Typically, you can dial the same feature code you used to set up forwarding, like *72, to turn it off.
I’ve been struggling with unforwarding my calls too. It seems like sometimes my settings don’t save even after I change them. Has anyone else experienced this?
Funny that you mention updates, jerry70! My phone updates often seem to create more problems than they solve. Sometimes I wonder if they’re actually sabotaging us!
You’re not alone, henry39! I had to deal with calls forwarding randomly because of a network issue. Make sure you have a stable connection when trying to change those settings.
I agree with you, wardsamuel! Network issues can really complicate things. I usually enable and disable airplane mode to help reset my connection. It works sometimes!
For Android, you usually go to the Phone app, tap on the three dots, and head to Settings > Calls > Call forwarding. It varies a bit by model, but that’s the general route.