How to Cancel Call Forwarding

Cancel call forwarding on your mobile phone to help you to redirect incoming calls to another phone number. Here’s a simple guide to help you disable call forwarding on your phone.

Checking Your Carrier’s Instructions:

Consult Your Carrier: The specific steps to cancel call forwarding may vary depending on your mobile carrier. Check your carrier’s website or contact customer support for instructions.

General Steps for Disabling Call Forwarding:

1. Access Your Phone Settings: Open your phone’s settings menu.

2. Locate Call Forwarding: Look for the “Calls” or “Phone” section, and then find the “Call Forwarding” or “Call Diverting” option.

3. Disable Call Forwarding:

a. Tap on the “Call Forwarding” option.

b. You’ll likely see a list of different call forwarding settings (e.g., forward all calls, forward when busy, forward when unanswered).

c. To disable call forwarding, simply turn off all these options.

4. Confirm the Changes: Save your changes or confirm the deactivation of call forwarding.

Additional Tips:

i. Check for Unconditional Forwarding: If you’ve set up unconditional forwarding (forwarding all calls), ensure it’s turned off.

ii. Verify with Your Carrier: If you’re unsure about the specific steps for your carrier, contact their customer support for assistance.

iii. Review Your Phone’s Manual: Your phone’s manual may provide detailed instructions on how to disable call forwarding.

By following these effectively laid out steps, you should be able to successfully cancel call forwarding on your phone.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Disabling Call Forwarding

1. How do I disable call forwarding on my phone? The specific steps to disable call forwarding may vary depending on your phone model and carrier. Generally, you can find the call forwarding settings in your phone’s settings menu.

2. Can I disable call forwarding for specific contacts? Some phones allow you to disable call forwarding for specific contacts. Check your phone’s settings for this option.

3. What happens when I disable call forwarding? Incoming calls will be directed to your phone’s voicemail or will ring directly if you don’t have voicemail set up.

4. Can I re-enable call forwarding after disabling it? Yes, you can re-enable call forwarding by following the same steps to disable it.

5. Will disabling call forwarding affect my other phone settings? Disabling call forwarding should not affect your other phone settings unless you have made additional changes.

6. Should I contact my carrier to disable call forwarding? While you can usually disable call forwarding through your phone’s settings, contacting your carrier may be helpful if you’re unsure about the specific steps or if you encounter any issues.

7. Can I disable call forwarding for certain times of the day? Some phones allow you to set up conditional call forwarding, which allows you to forward calls only during specific times.

8. Will disabling call forwarding affect my ability to receive calls and messages? No, disabling call forwarding should not affect your ability to receive calls and messages.

9. What should I do if I’m unable to disable call forwarding? If you’re having trouble disabling call forwarding, contact your carrier’s customer support for assistance.

10. Can I disable call forwarding for international calls only? Some carriers may offer the option to disable call forwarding for international calls only. Check with your carrier for details.