This article explains how to disable call forwarding on landlines, iPhones, and Android phones.

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: Launch the Phone app and tap Menu > Settings > Calls > Call Forwarding. Turn off any option you don’t want.

How to Stop Call Forwarding From Your Landline

To disable call forwarding on traditional landlines:

  • Pick up your phone and dial *73.
  • If your carrier is T-Mobile or AT&T, dial #21# instead.
  • Wait for a beep or tone indicating that call forwarding has been disabled.

How to Turn off Call Forwarding on Android

First, check to see if call forwarding is enabled:

Pick up your phone and dial *73.

If your carrier is T-Mobile or AT&T, dial #21# instead.

Wait for a beep or tone indicating that call forwarding has been disabled.

You can follow the same steps above to set up call forwarding if your carrier is either Verizon or Sprint.

  • 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 forwardForward when busyForward when unansweredForward when unreached

How to Turn off Call Forwarding on iPhone

To disable call forwarding on iOS devices:

Not all phone carriers support call forwarding.

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 forwardForward when busyForward when unansweredForward when unreached

  • Launch the Settings app.

  • Tap Phone.

  • Tap Call Forwarding.

  • Tap the Call Forwarding toggle switch to turn it to the off position.

Launch the Settings app.

Tap Phone.

Tap the Call Forwarding toggle switch to turn it to the off position.

  • 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?
  • Tap Settings (gear icon) > Account > go to the Linked numbers section and select New linked number. Next, enter your phone number and follow the prompts for verification. To verify with a landline, select Verify by phone > Call.

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.

Tap Settings (gear icon) > Account > go to the Linked numbers section and select 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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