Turn Off Call Forwarding
| 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 turn off call forwarding on your mobile network, including setup steps, troubleshooting tips and useful codes.
Setting up on your mobile network (Turn Off Call Forwarding)
Phone settings or dial codes handle most of this — the UK APN Hub has up-to-date codes and instructions for each plan.
Useful mobile network codes (Turn Off Call Forwarding)
Forwarding and voicemail rely on these standard GSM codes, consistent across UK networks:
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.
Fixing common issues (Turn Off Call Forwarding)
Try the basics for call issues: aeroplane mode, restart, signal check. Ongoing problems are covered by the UK APN Hub.
Troubleshooting checklist
Work through them step by step instead of jumping to the final fix
WiFi calling explained (Turn Off Call Forwarding)
WiFi calling relies on WiFi rather than mobile signal for calls and texts, handy in weak-coverage spots with WiFi — home, work or abroad — with the usual allowance applying.
Troubleshooting checklist
Coverage gaps get covered by WiFi Calling, routing calls over 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.
Setting up WiFi calling on iPhone (Turn Off Call Forwarding)
iPhone: toggle WiFi Calling on via Settings → Phone → WiFi Calling, confirm the emergency address, and check for the status bar WiFi icon.
Troubleshooting checklist
WiFi Calling makes up for weak coverage by sending calls over the internet
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.
Setting up WiFi calling on Android (Turn Off Call Forwarding)
Android's typical path is Settings → Network & Internet → Mobile Network → WiFi Calling; both Samsung Galaxy and Pixel vary from this.
Troubleshooting checklist
When coverage falls short, WiFi Calling routes calls over the internet connection 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.
What's needed before enabling WiFi calling (Turn Off Call Forwarding)
The essentials are plan support, device compatibility and a live WiFi connection — plus, for iPhone, a possible carrier update via Settings → General → About.
Troubleshooting checklist
WiFi Calling handles weak-coverage situations by using the internet 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.
Resolving WiFi calling problems (Turn Off Call Forwarding)
A greyed-out option generally means device/plan incompatibility, or it's pending activation on the account.
Dropped calls during handover are avoidable by remaining on a single connection throughout.
Router distance or slow upload (under 1Mbps) usually causes poor quality — check both and restart if needed.
Troubleshooting checklist
Take it one at a time — skipping to the last option often misses things
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.