To forward calls on most phones, including both landline and mobile phones, you can follow these general steps:
How to Forward Calls on Android
Follow these steps to set up call forwarding on an Android device.
1.In the Phone app, tap the Menu icon (the three dots) in the upper-right corner.
2. Click on Settings.
3. Tap Calls > Call Forwarding.
Note: If you can’t find it, type Call Forwarding into the search bar. If you still don’t see it, your carrier may not offer call forwarding.
- Forward All Calls: This option forwards all incoming calls to another number you specify.
- Forward When Busy: Calls are forwarded only when your line is busy.
- Forward When Unanswered: Calls are forwarded if you don’t answer within a specified number of rings.
- Forward When Unreachable: Calls are forwarded if your phone is turned off or out of network coverage.
4. Choose the appropriate call forwarding type that suits your needs.
5. Input the phone number to which you would like to forward your calls.
6. Select Enable or OK.
How to Forward Calls on iPhone
Follow these steps to set up call forwarding on an iOS device.
1.Open the Settings app.
2. Select Phone > Call Forwarding.If you can’t find this option, your mobile carrier doesn’t permit call forwarding on your account. Contact your carrier to add the service.
3. Turn on Call Forwarding.
4. Select Forward To.
5. Input the phone number to which you would like to forward your calls.
How to Forward Calls From Your Landline
Follow these steps to set up call forwarding on your landline.
1.Pick up a phone that’s connected to the landline and dial *72.If your carrier is T-Mobile or AT&T, dial *21 instead of *72.
2. Wait for a beep or a prompt requesting you to enter a phone number.
3. Input the ten digits, starting with the area code, of the phone number you would like to forward your calls.
4. Press the # key after you enter the phone number.
5. Wait for the confirmation. This can be a beep or a chime sound.
6. Hang up the phone and test
To confirm that call forwarding is working correctly, ask someone to call your phone and see if the calls are being properly forwarded to the designated number. If the call forwarding is not working, double-check your settings or consult the user manual for your specific phone model.
