Call forwarding is the process by which you reroute an incoming call. For example, you can send all your calls to the office while you’re on vacation. Then you have the luxury of having your cell phone and still making calls but freely ignoring anyone who calls you. The options for call forwarding on
your phone can be set by using either the Android operating system itself or the controls set up by your cellular provider. Call forwarding may affect your phone’s voicemail service. To confirm that call-forwarding options can be set by using the Android operating system, follow these steps: Open the Phone app. Touch the Action Overflow icon. On some phones, touch the Menu icon instead to see a list of commands. Choose Settings or Call Settings. The Call Settings command might be found on a second screen; choose Settings first, and then choose Call Settings. Eventually you’ll see the call settings screen. Choose Call Forwarding. If the option isn’t available, use your cellular carrier to forward calls. Choose one of the following options:
Set the forwarding number. Or you can edit the number that already appears. For example, you can type your home number for the Forward When Unreached option so that your cell calls are redirected to your home number when you’re out of range. Touch Enable or OK. The Call Forwarding status icon appears atop the touchscreen whenever you’ve activated an Android operating system forwarding option. To disable call forwarding, touch the Disable icon when you’re given the opportunity to type a forwarded phone number (refer to Step 6). Forward calls by using your cellular providerSome Android phones are forced to use the forwarding methods provided by the cellular provider rather than by the Android operating system. For example, the cellular provider Verizon in the United States, uses the call forwarding options described in the table. Verizon Call Forwarding Commands
So, to forward all calls to (714) 555-4565, you input *727145554565 and touch the green Phone icon on your Android phone. You hear only a brief tone after dialing, and then the call ends. After that, any call coming into your phone rings at the other number. You must disable call forwarding to return to normal cell phone operations: Dial *73. About This ArticleThis article can be found in the category:
This feature is available with Voice for Google Workspace accounts managed by your work or school. Sign in to your Google Workspace account. When you answer or place a call, you can transfer the call
to another number. Note: you cannot transfer a call to emergency services or directory assistance (for example, 411). Was this helpful? How can we improve it? Can you forward calls between two phones?If call forwarding options are enabled, you can forward calls to another number or to another contact. Call forwarding is especially useful if you're traveling or working from home, because calls can be forwarded to your current location.
How do I transfer my calls from one Android Phone to another?Transfer a call. Answer the call.. When ready, tap Transfer . Voice puts the call on hold.. From your list of contacts, find the person you want to transfer the call to. If the person isn't a contact, enter their number instead.. When ready to transfer the call, tap the person's name or number. ... . Tap Close.. |