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**61*[number]# on iPhone: Forward When You Don't Answer
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Quick answer
**61*[number]#: Send unanswered calls to another number. Registers a destination for calls you do not pick up. Your iPhone rings normally first โ only unanswered calls are handed on. This is one of the three "conditional" forwarding rules, alongside busy (67) and unreachable (62).
Secret CodesDial codes, SIM & network test ยท Free on the App StoreDownload free โ| Code | **61*[number]# |
|---|---|
| What it does | Send unanswered calls to another number. |
| Published for | AT&T and T-Mobile |
| Type | GSM networks |
Send unanswered calls to another number. This page explains what **61*[number]# does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.
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What does **61*[number]# do?
Registers a destination for calls you do not pick up. Your iPhone rings normally first โ only unanswered calls are handed on.
This is one of the three "conditional" forwarding rules, alongside busy (67) and unreachable (62).
Important: Setting this replaces the rule your carrier uses to send unanswered calls to voicemail. Dial ##61# to restore the default behaviour.
How do I use **61*[number]#?
- Open the Phone app and tap Keypad.
- Type **61*[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
- *#61#: Check No-Answer Forwarding
- **61*[number]**30#: Set Ring Time Before Forwarding
- *21#: Resume Call Forwarding
- ##61#: Cancel No-Answer Forwarding
- #21#: Pause Call Forwarding
- #61#: Pause No-Answer Forwarding
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Frequently asked questions
What does **61*[number]# do on iPhone?
Send unanswered calls to another number. Registers a destination for calls you do not pick up. Your iPhone rings normally first โ only unanswered calls are handed on. This is one of the three "conditional" forwarding rules, alongside busy (67) and unreachable (62).
What are the steps for **61*[number]#?
1. Open the Phone app and tap Keypad. 2. Type **61*[number]#, replacing [number] with the full phone number, including the area code. 3. Press the green Call button.
Where do I use **61*[number]#?
On the keypad of the Phone app.
How do I add the number to **61*[number]#?
Replace [number] with the full phone number, including the area code, then press Call.
Is **61*[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 **61*[number]# work on?
It is published for AT&T and T-Mobile. GSM networks only.
Is there anything to watch out for with **61*[number]#?
Setting this replaces the rule your carrier uses to send unanswered calls to voicemail. Dial ##61# to restore the default behaviour.
Does **61*[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 **61*[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 **61*[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 **61*[number]#?
*#61#: Check No-Answer Forwarding. See where calls go when you do not pick up.
What else is in this category?
**61*[number]**30#: Set Ring Time Before Forwarding. Choose how long your iPhone rings before forwarding.
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