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#35*0000# on iPhone: Cancel Incoming Call Barring
By Muhammad Shahid · · 3 min read
Quick answer
#35*0000#: Start receiving calls again after *35*. Deactivates barring of all incoming calls. Substitute your call barring password for the 0000. If incoming calls have stopped and you never touched a barring code, this is worth one attempt but is not the likely cause.
| Code | #35*0000# |
|---|---|
| What it does | Start receiving calls again after *35*. |
| Published for | AT&T and T-Mobile |
| Type | Support varies |
Start receiving calls again after *35*. This page explains what #35*0000# does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.
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What does #35*0000# do?
Deactivates barring of all incoming calls. Substitute your call barring password for the 0000.
If incoming calls have stopped and you never touched a barring code, this is worth one attempt but is not the likely cause. Unconditional call forwarding, a carrier side spam block, or a lapsed line all produce the same symptom and are far more common. Checking forwarding with the interrogation strings is usually more productive.
How do I use #35*0000#?
- Open the Phone app and tap Keypad.
- Type #35*0000# exactly as written.
- Press the green Call button and wait for the result.
Which carriers does this apply to?
| Published for | AT&T and T-Mobile |
|---|---|
| Type | Support varies |
| Good to know | Only acts on genuine GSM incoming barring. Returns an error on most US lines whether or not calls are actually reaching you. |

Related call barring and sim pin codes
- *35*0000#: Bar All Incoming Calls
- *#35#: Check Incoming Call Barring
- *#332#: Check Except-Home Barring
- *351*0000#: Bar Incoming Calls While Roaming
- #332*0000#: Cancel Except-Home Barring
- #351*0000#: Cancel Roaming Incoming Barring
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Frequently asked questions
What does #35*0000# do on iPhone?
Start receiving calls again after *35*. Deactivates barring of all incoming calls. Substitute your call barring password for the 0000. If incoming calls have stopped and you never touched a barring code, this is worth one attempt but is not the likely cause.
What else should I know about #35*0000#?
Unconditional call forwarding, a carrier side spam block, or a lapsed line all produce the same symptom and are far more common. Checking forwarding with the interrogation strings is usually more productive.
What are the steps for #35*0000#?
1. Open the Phone app and tap Keypad. 2. Type #35*0000# exactly as written. 3. Press the green Call button and wait for the result.
Where do I use #35*0000#?
On the keypad of the Phone app.
Do I need to press Call after typing #35*0000#?
Yes. Type it on the Phone keypad, then press the green Call button.
Is #35*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 #35*0000# work on?
It is published for AT&T and T-Mobile. Only acts on genuine GSM incoming barring. Returns an error on most US lines whether or not calls are actually reaching you.
Does #35*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 #35*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 #35*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 #35*0000#?
*35*0000#: Bar All Incoming Calls. Have the network refuse every incoming call to your line.
What else is in this category?
*#35#: Check Incoming Call Barring. Ask whether incoming calls are being blocked at the network.