Setting up call forwarding on an iPhone in the U.S. depends on which carrier you're on; the rules are different for Verizon and Sprint versus AT&T and T-Mobile. The reasons for this difference are technical, but all you need to know is that you can choose from two setup methods based on the service provider. In either case, enabling call forwarding is quick and easy.
Call Forwarding for AT&T and T-Mobile
If your cellular service account is with AT&T or T-Mobile, you set up call forwarding in the iPhone's Settings app by following these steps:
- Tap the Settings icon on the iPhone home screen.
- Scroll down to Phone and tap it.
- Tap Call Forwarding.
- Turn Call Forwarding on by moving the slider next to it to the On/green position.
- Tap Forward To and use the virtual keypad to enter the number to send your calls to.
- If your iPhone has dual SIM cards, choose a line.
- Tap Call Forwarding at the top of the screen to save the change and return to the previous screen.
You can see the number you entered next to Forward To. Also, a tiny phone handset icon appears in the status bar at the top of the screen next to the provider name to remind you that call forwarding is active.
Call Forwarding for Verizon, Sprint and U.S. Cellular
Call forwarding options do not appear in Settings for Verizon, Sprint and U.S. Cellular users.
For Sprint, U.S. Cellular and Verizon call forwarding:
- Tap the Phone icon and then tap the keypad to dial a number.
- Enter *72 followed by the number of the phone you want calls forwarded to.
- Press the Call button.
- Listen for a tone or message confirming that call forwarding is in effect. For example, to forward calls to 1-555-555-1234, dial *7215555551234.
Code Setup for AT&T and T-Mobile
AT&T and T-Mobile also have call-forwarding codes you can dial from the phone keypad if you prefer that method, although each company uses different codes. For T-Mobile accounts, enter *21 followed by the number you want to send your calls to. If you use AT&T, dial 72* followed by the new phone number. Listen for the confirmation tone or message. For example, to forward your calls to 1 (555) 555-1234 on a T-Mobile account, dial 21*15555551234.
Using Call Forwarding
Call forwarding is automatic once you turn on the feature and enter a number to direct your calls to. All calls go right to the new number. You don't need to do anything with the iPhone until you decide to turn call forwarding off.
Disable Call Forwarding
You cancel call forwarding by following the same approach used for setting it up in the first place. Turn the feature off in the Phone section of the Settings app if you used the app to turn it on. If you instead used the 72 code, dial 73* with no phone number afterward to turn off call forwarding. To cancel T-mobile call forwarding enabled with the 21 code, use ##21#. Listen for the tone or message that verifies call forwarding is off. Your calls now come to your iPhone as usual.
Home » How to » How to Forward Calls On iPhone to Another Number
It is easy to forward calls on iPhone to another number, in case you are unable to take calls on your device and want those calls to be attended by someone else.
Before going ahead with the steps to forward calls to another number on iPhone, make sure that Call Forwarding is supported by your carrier.
Some carriers may charge you extra for providing this service. Hence, it is recommended that you check with your Carrier and avoid unwanted surprises.
Also, make sure that you remember to disable call forwarding on your iPhone as soon as you are done with the reason for forwarding calls to another number.
Forgetting to disable call forwarding can result in your calls getting diverted to the other number, while you are expecting them to come to your iPhone.
How to Forward Calls on iPhone to Another Phone Number
Follow the steps below to Forward Calls on iPhone to another number.
1. Open Settings on your iPhone and tap on Phone.
2. On the next screen, tap on Call Forwarding option located under the “Calls” section.
3. On the Call Forwarding screen, slide the toggle next to Call Forwarding to ON position and then tap on Forward To option that appears.
4. On the next screen, type the Phone Number (starting with Area Code) to which you want to forward the Calls to.
5. After typing Phone Number, tap on the Back arrow to save the changes.
Once Call Forwarding has been enabled on your device, you will see a Phone icon with an arrow in the status bar on your iPhone.
This will provide a good indication that your iPhone is currently set to forward calls to another number.
How to Disable Call Forwarding on iPhone
Disabling Call forwarding on an iPhone is just as easy as enabling this feature.
1. Go to Settings > Phone > Call Forwarding.
2. On the Call Forwarding screen, move the toggle next to Call Forwarding to OFF position.
Once Call Forwarding is disabled, the phone icon with arrow will disappear from the status bar and your iPhone will start accepting phone calls and ring as usual.
Enable Call Forwarding on Carrier Locked iPhones
If you are unable to access the Call Forwarding feature on iPhone Settings screen, it is likely that this feature has been blocked by your Carrier.
In such cases, you might be able to Forward Calls to another number using an alternative method as reported by some users.
1. Dial *72 followed by the Phone Number that you want to forward the Calls to.
2. To Disable Call Forwarding, simply Dial *73 at any time. This will disable Call Forwarding and you will be able to receive Calls on your iPhone.
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