How to Check Call Forwarding & Deactivate It

Call forwarding is a useful feature that allows you to redirect incoming calls to a different number. This can be very helpful when you are traveling or in an area with poor network coverage, ensuring that no call goes unanswered. However, there is a possibility that someone could set up call forwarding on your phone without your knowledge. Fortunately, there are ways to check if call forwarding has been set up and methods to deactivate it. This section elaborates on how to identify and deactivate call forwarding.

How to Check Call Forwarding on Android Phone and iPhone

Follow the below points to check if someone has diverted your calls on Android mobile & iPhone.

• Pick up your smartphone and open the Phone app.
• On the dial pad, enter call forwarding deactivate code *#62# and make a call. If you have 2 SIM cards on your mobile, then carry out this from both.

• If someone has diverted your calls, then a pop-up will appear on your phone. It will display which number your voice calls are currently forwarding.

How to Deactivate Call Forwarding on Android Phone or iPhone

• Once you find that your calls are being diverted, go back to the dial pad.
• This time, enter ##002# and make a call. Now, you have successfully deactivated call forwarding.

How to Check & Disable Call Forwarding from Mobile Settings

• Launch the Settings app on your iPhone. Search for Call Forwarding and select it. If you have an Android mobile, select the Call Settings → Call Forwarding option.
• See if the option or its toggle switch is ON.
• You can turn its status to OFF if you want to stop calls diverted to another number from yours.

• If you wish, you can also customize it to when you want the calls to be diverted, either when you don’t attend, when you are busy on another call, if you are not reachable, or Always.

How to Check Call Forwarding & Stop It Using Apps

There are third-party applications available that you can use to verify whether call forwarding is active and turn it off. Call Divert – Forwarding is the best among such apps, and it is available only for Android devices.

• Launch the Google Play Store and download the Call Divert – Forwarding app.
• Set up the app and grant permission to access all the options the app wants on your phone.
• Register your mobile number using the app, and check the call divert status by selecting the Status option.

• If you find something is active, then return to the Home screen and click on the Disable option. Choose what scenario you want the call diverts to be stopped and tap the Yellow button on the bottom right.

• Now, check whether you are receiving the call on this number by calling from another mobile phone.

How to Turn OFF Call Forwarding on Landline Phone

• If calls on your landline phone are going to some other number, pick up its receiver.
• Dial #21# if you are a T-Mobile or AT&T carrier customer. Others press *73 and wait for the beep sound, which is an indication that the call forwarding has stopped.

I believe this article has delivered the best possible ways to check and stop call forwarding from your number, either mobile or landline, by yourself. Apart from these self-done methods, you can also contact your service provider and request to deactivate call forwarding on your number. I suggest you always check the status of call forwarding so that you don’t miss out on any important calls and ensure you stay away from fraudulent activities.

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