Divert Calls on iPhone
| Step | Action | What It Fixes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Check your network status | Confirms if issue is network-wide |
| 2 | Toggle aeroplane mode on/off | Re-registers SIM on your network |
| 3 | Restart your phone | Clears temporary network errors |
| 4 | Check your network APN settings | Fixes incorrect data configuration |
| 5 | Re-insert SIM card | Fixes poor SIM contact issues |
| 6 | Contact your network support | Resolves account or SIM faults |
This guide covers everything you need to know about divert calls on iphone on your mobile network, including setup steps, troubleshooting tips and useful codes.
Initial network setup (Divert Calls on iPhone)
These are typically configured through phone settings or dialling short codes — check the UK APN Hub for the latest per-plan codes.
Common network dial codes
Every UK network uses these same standard GSM codes for call forwarding and voicemail:
Divert all calls: Dial **21*[number]# and press call.
Divert when busy: Dial **67*[number]# and press call.
Divert when no answer: Dial **61*[number]# and press call.
Cancel all diversions: Dial ##002# and press call.
Check voicemail: Hold down the 1 key or dial your voicemail number.
When things go wrong (Divert Calls on iPhone)
If calls are misbehaving, cycle aeroplane mode, restart, and verify signal strength first, then contact the UK APN Hub if needed.
Troubleshooting checklist
Step one takes the least time — move on if it doesn't resolve it
Understanding WiFi calling (Divert Calls on iPhone)
Instead of relying on the mobile network, WiFi calling sends calls and texts over WiFi, useful for weak-signal locations with WiFi access, whether at home, work or abroad, using normal plan minutes and texts.
Troubleshooting checklist
Poor mobile coverage triggers WiFi Calling to use the internet connection for calls
Android (Samsung): Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Wi-Fi Calling → On
No extra charge — uses your existing call and text allowance. Ideal where indoor mobile signal is weak.
Enabling WiFi calling on an iPhone (Divert Calls on iPhone)
On iPhone, enabling WiFi Calling (Settings → Phone → WiFi Calling) may prompt for an emergency address, then shows a WiFi icon beside the carrier name.
Troubleshooting checklist
WiFi Calling bridges gaps in mobile coverage by using the internet connection
Android (Samsung): Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Wi-Fi Calling → On
No extra charge — uses your existing call and text allowance. Ideal where indoor mobile signal is weak.
Enabling WiFi calling on an Android phone (Divert Calls on iPhone)
Toggle it on via Settings → Network & Internet → Mobile Network for most Android phones, with Samsung Galaxy and Pixel routes differing.
Troubleshooting checklist
Where coverage is lacking, WiFi Calling routes calls through the internet instead
Android (Samsung): Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Wi-Fi Calling → On
No extra charge — uses your existing call and text allowance. Ideal where indoor mobile signal is weak.
Requirements for WiFi calling (Divert Calls on iPhone)
The requirements: supporting plan, supporting device, active WiFi — with iPhones occasionally needing a carrier settings update first.
Troubleshooting checklist
In low-coverage areas, WiFi Calling keeps calls going via the internet connection
Android (Samsung): Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Wi-Fi Calling → On
No extra charge — uses your existing call and text allowance. Ideal where indoor mobile signal is weak.
When WiFi calling won't work (Divert Calls on iPhone)
A disabled toggle often means the plan or device doesn't support WiFi calling — check enablement with the network.
Calls dropping during the WiFi-mobile switch is a normal handover effect — one consistent connection avoids it.
Bad call quality over WiFi usually traces to router distance or upload speed under 1Mbps — try moving closer and restarting.
Troubleshooting checklist
The quickest option is first; work through the rest if needed
Android (Samsung): Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Wi-Fi Calling → On
No extra charge — uses your existing call and text allowance. Ideal where indoor mobile signal is weak.