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#353*0000# on iPhone: Cancel All Incoming Barring

By Muhammad Shahid · · 3 min read

Quick answer

#353*0000#: Clear both incoming barring services in one command. Service code 353 groups the incoming barring services, 35 and 351. Deactivating it clears barring of all incoming calls and barring of incoming calls while roaming, leaving outgoing barring untouched. Substitute your call barring password for the 0000.

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Key facts
Code#353*0000#
What it doesClear both incoming barring services in one command.
Published forAT&T and T-Mobile
TypeSupport varies

Clear both incoming barring services in one command. This page explains what #353*0000# does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.

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What does #353*0000# do?

Service code 353 groups the incoming barring services, 35 and 351. Deactivating it clears barring of all incoming calls and barring of incoming calls while roaming, leaving outgoing barring untouched.

Substitute your call barring password for the 0000. If calls still do not reach you afterwards, look at unconditional call forwarding next, since a forward to an unused number produces symptoms that look identical to incoming barring.

How do I use #353*0000#?

  1. Open the Phone app and tap Keypad.
  2. Type #353*0000# exactly as written.
  3. Press the green Call button and wait for the result.

Which carriers does this apply to?

Published forAT&T and T-Mobile
TypeSupport varies
Good to knowGrouped code from the spec, provisioned only where individual incoming barring is. Expect an error on typical US accounts.
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Frequently asked questions

What does #353*0000# do on iPhone?

Clear both incoming barring services in one command. Service code 353 groups the incoming barring services, 35 and 351. Deactivating it clears barring of all incoming calls and barring of incoming calls while roaming, leaving outgoing barring untouched.

What else should I know about #353*0000#?

Substitute your call barring password for the 0000. If calls still do not reach you afterwards, look at unconditional call forwarding next, since a forward to an unused number produces symptoms that look identical to incoming barring.

What are the steps for #353*0000#?

1. Open the Phone app and tap Keypad. 2. Type #353*0000# exactly as written. 3. Press the green Call button and wait for the result.

Where do I use #353*0000#?

On the keypad of the Phone app.

Do I need to press Call after typing #353*0000#?

Yes. Type it on the Phone keypad, then press the green Call button.

Is #353*0000# a hidden or secret code?

No. It is a published service, not a hidden menu. iPhones do not have Android-style engineering menus.

Which carriers does #353*0000# work on?

It is published for AT&T and T-Mobile. Grouped code from the spec, provisioned only where individual incoming barring is. Expect an error on typical US accounts.

Does #353*0000# work on Android phones too?

It is handled by the carrier or service rather than the iPhone, so it is not tied to one phone brand. Check with your carrier.

Will #353*0000# work outside the US?

It is published for US carriers and services, so do not count on it abroad. Ask your carrier before you travel.

What if #353*0000# does not work on my iPhone?

Check that it applies to your carrier first, because carriers decide which services they offer and can change them. If it should apply to your line, contact your carrier.

What is related to #353*0000#?

*#333#: Check All Outgoing Barring. Interrogate the three outgoing barring services in one query.

What else is in this category?

*#353#: Check All Incoming Barring. Interrogate both incoming barring services at once.

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