Dial *73 or #21# for landlines, or change your phone settings on iPhone or Android
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Updated on July 12, 2023
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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: In the Phone app, 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. Wait for a beep or tone indicating that call forwarding has been disabled.
If your carrier is T-Mobile or AT&T, dial #21# instead.
How to Turn Off Call Forwarding on Android
First, check to see if call forwarding is enabled:
Not all phone carriers support call forwarding. If yours doesn't, you can set up call forwarding through Google Fi.
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 forward
- Forward when busy
- Forward when unanswered
- Forward when unreached
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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.
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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?
Open Google Voice and go to Settings (gear icon) > Account > Linked numbers > New linked number. Next, enter your phone number and follow the prompts for verification. To verify with a landline, select Verify by phone > Call.
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