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**002*[number]# on iPhone: Forward Everything To One Number
By Muhammad Shahid · · 3 min read
Quick answer
**002*[number]#: Point all forwarding rules at a single destination. Sets unconditional, busy, no-answer and unreachable forwarding to the same number in one command. Handy when you want a second phone to take every call for a day.
Secret CodesDial codes, SIM & network test · Free on the App StoreDownload free →| Code | **002*[number]# |
|---|---|
| What it does | Point all forwarding rules at a single destination. |
| Published for | AT&T and T-Mobile |
| Type | GSM networks |
Point all forwarding rules at a single destination. This page explains what **002*[number]# does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.
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What does **002*[number]# do?
Sets unconditional, busy, no-answer and unreachable forwarding to the same number in one command. Handy when you want a second phone to take every call for a day.
Important: This includes unconditional forwarding, so your iPhone will stop ringing entirely. Dial ##002# to undo it.
How do I use **002*[number]#?
- Open the Phone app and tap Keypad.
- Type **002*[number]#, replacing [number] with the full phone number, including the area code.
- Press the green Call button.
Which carriers does this apply to?
| Published for | AT&T and T-Mobile |
|---|---|
| Type | GSM networks |
| Good to know | GSM networks only. |
Related call forwarding codes
- *#002#: Check All Forwarding Rules
- ##004#: Erase Conditional Forwarding Only
- ##002#: Erase All Call Forwarding
- *#004#: Check Conditional Forwarding
- #62#: Pause Unreachable Forwarding
- **004*[number]#: Set All Conditional Forwarding
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Frequently asked questions
What does **002*[number]# do on iPhone?
Point all forwarding rules at a single destination. Sets unconditional, busy, no-answer and unreachable forwarding to the same number in one command. Handy when you want a second phone to take every call for a day.
What are the steps for **002*[number]#?
1. Open the Phone app and tap Keypad. 2. Type **002*[number]#, replacing [number] with the full phone number, including the area code. 3. Press the green Call button.
Where do I use **002*[number]#?
On the keypad of the Phone app.
How do I add the number to **002*[number]#?
Replace [number] with the full phone number, including the area code, then press Call.
Is **002*[number]# a hidden or secret code?
No. It is a standard GSM code, handled by the network rather than by a hidden menu on the iPhone.
Which carriers does **002*[number]# work on?
It is published for AT&T and T-Mobile. GSM networks only.
Is there anything to watch out for with **002*[number]#?
This includes unconditional forwarding, so your iPhone will stop ringing entirely. Dial ##002# to undo it.
Does **002*[number]# work on Android phones too?
GSM codes are a network standard, so they generally behave the same on any phone on a network that supports them.
Will **002*[number]# work outside the US?
It depends on the network you are on. GSM codes are a standard, but each network decides which it supports.
What if **002*[number]# 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 **002*[number]#?
*#002#: Check All Forwarding Rules. Read back every forwarding rule at once.
What else is in this category?
##004#: Erase Conditional Forwarding Only. Clear the busy, no-answer and unreachable rules.
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