There are corners left in our country where the signal is part mobile networks leaves much to be desired. If for some reason you will be outside the coverage area of ​​one of the operators, it is better to forward calls or SMS to a landline or other mobile phone in advance. Users of smartphones running Android OS may encounter difficulties. Let's figure out how to enable call forwarding in different ways.

In what cases can redirection be used?

Built-in ability to transfer calls to another mobile number is especially popular. You can resort to it in the following cases:

• you forgot your phone at home, but don’t want to miss important calls (in this case, you will only have one way to set up call forwarding - through the cellular operator’s website);
• you went to a place where your operator’s network does not work, but others have reliable reception;
• you've decided to change your phone number, but don't want to lose important contacts.

This service can be used on a permanent or temporary basis. To enable or disable this feature if necessary, you need to know how to forward calls.

Using Android Phone System Settings

At the operating room Android systems There are several versions, so it is best to give a general algorithm suitable for the most common options. If you have Android version 4 and lower, the command names may be different, and general principle will remain the same.

To set up you only need standard applications, which are on every smartphone. Call forwarding to another number is performed according to the following instructions:

1. Launch the Phone application from which you make calls. Its icon is always made in the form of a telephone handset in different colors.
2. In the top right corner, find the Settings button. It consists of three points located vertically or a gear.
3. Click on it, in the drop-down menu find the “Settings” footnote.
4. In the next list, find the line “Accounts for calls”.
5. If you have several SIM cards, then you need to click on the desired one.
6. Then you need to select “Forwarding” from the list.
7. You will see four options for transferring calls to another phone number:
   • constant call forwarding (all calls will be transferred);
   • if the number is busy;
   • if there is no answer (the transfer is activated at the moment when voicemail should be connected);
   • if the number is unavailable.
8. Select the option you want and then enter the number to which calls will be forwarded. After this, all you have to do is click the “Enable” button.
9. After you complete the setup, the smartphone will transfer the data to the mobile operator. That, in turn, will update your parameters and you will be able to use the opportunity to receive calls to the desired number.

We recommend that you test the forwarding feature after setting it up. This will allow you to ensure that the changed settings are applied correctly. Most common mistake users is the incorrect format of the number to which the forwarding will be carried out. It must be entered in federal format, that is, if you chose landline phone, indicate it along with the locality code.

Some smartphones do not have the “Call Accounts” menu bar. In this case, you will need to go to additional settings and find the “Call Forwarding” item there. You can find different options in it, the one you need is called “Voice Call”. The remaining setup principles are no different from those described above. You will also need to select the situation in which you want to use forwarding, and then enter the number to receive calls.

What to do if your smartphone does not provide call forwarding?

If you could not figure out the settings of your smartphone, then you can use the help of special applications. Popular options are: Call Blocker, Simple Call Forwarding. Let's look at how to use applications using the latter as an example.

1. Find the utility in and click the “Install” button.
2. After installation is complete, open the application by clicking on its icon.
3. Next, the setup takes place in literally two clicks: enter the number that will receive calls; set the time in seconds (after this period the transfer will occur).
4. Now click on the “Save” button and activate the widget on your desktop. This widget will also allow you to quickly turn off redirects when you don't need them.

The good thing about this application is that instead of manually entering a forwarding number, you can select it from your contact list. The application does not work only if forwarding is not supported by your mobile operator. Users of small regional companies or operators that have recently appeared on the market may encounter this situation, but in most cases there are no problems.

Different applications offer similar functions. The Play Market is regularly updated with new redirection utilities. When choosing an application, look at its rating and reviews, which are located under the main information. But it is best to find applications that have already been tested by time, as they work more stable. For example, Simple Call Forwarding is already used by thousands of Android owners. This application has already been fixed critical errors, and also it works with all versions operating systems, including outdated ones.

Setting up forwarding at the cellular operator level using USSD requests

If you do not find the “Forwarding” item in the menu of your smartphone and do not want to use applications, then you need to contact your mobile operator, they will help you set up the use of this service. The easiest way to do redirection is through the official website of the operator. In most cases, the link to this service is located at home page personal account. You can also set up call transfer to another telephone number through mobile application, which every mobile operator has. At Tele2, call forwarding is configured only through USSD requests or contacting the operator directly. Perhaps over time this option will be available through your personal account.

For people who do not like to use the Internet, it is possible to set up forwarding via USSD requests or using a call. We will dwell on the first option in detail, since it is more convenient. The main operators in Russia (Megafon, Tele2, MTS, Beeline) agreed among themselves and, for the convenience of subscribers, began to use the same commands to set up forwarding.

• **21*phone number for forwarding# – enables forwarding of all calls if you are temporarily unable to answer calls yourself;
• *# 21# – check the status of full redirection;
• ##21# – cancel full redirection;
• **61*phone number** time in seconds# – forwards calls if there is no answer, when choosing the time in seconds you must set one of the values: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30;
• *#61# – check the service status;
• ##61# – cancel the use of forwarding;
• **62*phone number# – enables call forwarding if you are unavailable;
• *#62# – check the status of this type of forwarding;
• ##62# – termination of use of this service;
• **67*phone number# – enables call forwarding in case you are talking to another person at the time of the call;
• *#67# – check the connection status of this service;
• ##67# – cancel configured forwarding;
• ##002# – disable all types of forwarding.

After entering the selected command, you need to press “Ok” or the “Call” key. The service is available only if the phone number to which calls are received has a positive balance. This is due to the fact that its use entails small expenses.

How much does it cost to transfer calls to another number?

Most mobile operators do not charge a subscription fee for using forwarding. Previously, this service was used only by businessmen, so there was a daily fee for it, but now it is free on almost all tariff plans. The only exception is call forwarding to MTS, for which you will have to pay about 30 rubles per month.

However, be prepared for unexpected expenses. Despite the absence of a subscription fee, operators charge an average of 3.5 rubles for forwarding to landline phones. If you have a modern tariff plan with the included package of minutes, they may be used up, since forwarding is often counted towards the outgoing call.

How can I find out the forwarding conditions on your tariff plan?

You can familiarize yourself with the rules for providing call transfer in several ways:

• look at the official website of the operator;
• contact the customer service department;
• find an information desk in a shopping center or operator’s point of sale and take a printout of the tariff plan data;
• call the operator on hotline.

The easiest way to find the information you need is on the operator’s official website. To do this, you need to enter the word redirection in the search bar (usually located at the top of the window) and find a footnote on the conditions for its provision.

In the subscriber department of the operator's salon, consultants can help you; they will tell you not only about the conditions for the provision of the service, but also give recommendations on connection. Recently, the level of training of consultants in salons has decreased, so often their words have to be double-checked on the website or on the hotline. This is due to the increase in the number of sales of phones and other paraphernalia in such retail outlets, and consulting subscribers has faded into the background. But here you can find a stand with complete information at your rate.

Each operator has its own free short number, by calling which you can solve all problems and get answers to questions. Here are the coordinates of the hotlines of the largest operators in the Russian Federation:

• Yota – 8800 –550 –00 –07;
• Beeline - 0611 for calls from a mobile phone, 8800-700-0611 for calls from any phone;
• MTS – 0890 for calls from a mobile phone, 8800-250-8250 to contact an operator from any number;
• Megafon – 0500 short number for SMS messages and calls from mobile, 8800-550-0500 for calls from any numbers, +79261110500 for calls from abroad;
• Tele2 – 611 number to support customers calling from a mobile phone, 8800-555-0611 to connect from any phone, +74959797611 for calls from abroad.

All these numbers work absolutely free when calling within Russia. You can connect to an operator 24 hours a day, any day of the week. Sometimes you have to wait 10-15 minutes for an answer.

Is it possible to set up SMS forwarding?

Operators have included in their list of services not only call forwarding, but also transferring SMS messages to another number. Unlike standard forwarding, this service will be paid. If you feel the need for it, you should contact your communications provider. We will provide information from major operators regarding SMS forwarding.

MTS

This telecom operator has a service SMS Pro, which will allow you to set up forwarding to several numbers at once. You can connect it in different ways:

1. Using USSD request: *111*2320# and call key.
2. By sending a message to the short number 232. If you want to enable the service, enter the command PER or ON in the message.
3. You can also activate message forwarding through your personal account on the official website or mobile application from MTS. Here you can not only activate the service, but also set up forwarding numbers, enable automatic response or archiving of information.

There is a fee for using the service. Tariffs change regularly, so it’s best to check with your operator in advance.

Beeline and Megafon

We will write about these operators together, since at the moment They do not provide a message forwarding service, but this can change at any time. Before you get upset, call the operator; perhaps the option you need has already appeared in the list of services.

Tele2

This operator allows you to transfer messages to the number of any Russian telecom operator. You can activate this service only using the USSD request *286*1*phone number in international format for transferring messages#. You need to confirm the command with the call key or the “Ok” button (depending on your Android versions OC). There is no fee for the service, you only pay the cost of sending messages (if you have a package tariff, then the number of messages is deducted from it).

Is it possible to forward messages to your email?

If you want to receive messages not to another mobile phone, but to your email, then you need to use special applications. One of the best is SMS 2Gmail. This application allows you to duplicate all received messages to your email. You just need to enter the desired address and enter it in the program field keyword, received via SMS message. You will receive not only all messages, but also notifications of incoming calls to your email.

Now you know all the ways in which calls and SMS can be forwarded on phones with Android OS. Share the information you receive with your friends, ask your questions in the comments.

Set up forwarding of incoming calls to any phone near you (landline and mobile, as well as long-distance and international numbers) or transfer calls to voicemail. You won't miss an important call, even if:

• your number is busy;
• you do not respond within the time interval you specified;
• your phone is turned off;
• you are out of network coverage.

* MTS does not guarantee the correct operation of forwarding to service numbers 8-800 -ХХХ-ХХХХ

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What is the price

• Connection in the My MTS application and Personal Account - 0 rub.*
• When making the first call forwarding per day, a one-time daily fee is charged - 3 rubles**
• Conditional forwarding (no answer, number busy or unavailable. Codes 61, 62, 67).
  • If you are on a home network, pay per minute of conversation according to the terms of your tariff.
  • If you are roaming, pay as follows: the cost of an incoming call when you are in roaming + the cost of an outgoing call when you are in roaming to the number specified in the forwarding.
• Unconditional forwarding (forwarding all calls. Code 21).
  For a minute of conversation you pay according to the terms of your tariff. Both in the home region and roaming.

* Excluding archived tariffs: Avangard, Active, Business 200 (federal), Business 400 (direct), Business 400 (federal), Business 600 (direct), Business 600 (federal), Business Universal (direct), Business, Summer , Local, Favorite, Youth, MTS.OPEN, MTS.Business Minute, Optima 100, Optima 200, Optima Evening, Optima Day, Optima Universal, President, Rational, Sleigh, Elite. The cost of connecting to the service for these tariffs is 33.87 rubles. with VAT.

** A one-time daily fee is charged upon the first fact of forwarding per day when a number with forwarding configured is located in the home region and without conditional forwarding when you are outside your home region (excluding redirection to voicemail and forwarding via the services “They called you” and “My new number”).

All prices are indicated in rubles including taxes.

Attention! A call forwarded to you from another phone is charged as a call from the number from which it was originally made.

How to set up

You can configure the service:

• through the phone menu (see the instructions for the device);
• by contacting an MTS store with a passport;
• using the following universal commands:

1 Information in brackets is not required.
The forwarding number is entered in international format.

Example:

to landline numbers:
**code *+7 area code xxxxxxx#(call)

Activating Call Forwarding to federal MTS numbers:
**code *+7 xxx xxxxxxx#(call)

To activate call forwarding to an international number, the recipient's number must be specified only in international format. In this case, you must have the “International Access” service.

Attention! When setting forwarding under the “no response” condition (code 61), you can set the time (in seconds) after which the PV will work (timer: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30). If forwarding under the “no response” condition is activated for the first time, and the time after which the forwarding should work is not specified, then a timer is set for 5 or 15 seconds (information based on tests performed on different SIM cards). If forwarding by “no answer” is set not for the first time (without specifying the time of no answer), the timer that was used last time is automatically set.

When setting up call forwarding, you can use the “TC” parameter - telephone connection type (default is 10):
10 - all types;
11 - voice;
13 - fax;
25 - data.

When re-issuing a SIM card, do not forget to cancel the forwarding yourself.

If you have activated the Internet Calls service, you cannot set up call forwarding in the smartphone menu or using universal commands. Call forwarding can be configured in

This article will tell you how to forward to another number, redirect text message.

As it turns out, this service is of interest to many users. cellular networks communications. So, let's try to understand all the nuances to find out how to do call forwarding on your phone?

What is it?

Forwarding is a service with which you can transfer incoming calls from an old number to a new number. This service can be activated on any mobile phone using its menu. The offer is presented in several versions. Widely used by subscribers of Megafon, Beeline, Tele2, MTS, forwarding to another number is unconditional. That is, transfer of absolutely all incoming calls.

Forwarding all calls to Megafon

This means that anyone incoming call redirected to the number you selected. The service works even when the phone is turned off - just change the old SIM card. is provided free of charge to the company's clients. If you are within your home network, then call forwarding is charged as outgoing calls at your rates.

Here are a couple of useful numbers: “Setting call forwarding (unconditional)” - **21*phone number # call. Checking service activation: asterisk # 21 # call. It can also be cancelled. Cancel: ## 21 # call.

Call forwarding "Megafon"

What is it? Unconditional forwarding to Megafon has a service code - No. 21. The combination of numbers is indicated in international format. When redirecting to your new map(or another SIM card) dial without spaces: +7 “network code” phone number. And forwarding to another Megafon number: +7922хххххххх.

The standard service can also be installed or disabled. In this case, you need to call from your mobile phone (yours) to No. 0500. Or from a landline phone number to No. 507-7777.

There is one more command: ** (forwarding service code) * (telephone number) # call. If you want to cancel some type of forwarding: ## (forwarding service code) # call. To completely refuse the offer: ## 002 # call. You can view all the teams on the official Megafon website.

Forwarding SMS to another number within Megafon

To activate the service, dial the text message: fw 79ХХХХХХХХХ - write down the phone number to which you want to set up forwarding and send it to +7 927 290 9090. The service can be disabled at any time. To do this, send a message to number +7 927 290 9090 indicating nofw.

This offer is paid. Its cost is 15 rubles, so make sure that cash were on your account. As a rule, debits occur every first day of the month. The operator does not charge additional fees for forwarded SMS, as they will be charged as incoming messages.

Call forwarding to MTS

When concluding a contract, most often the service from MTS “Forwarding to another number” is already activated. But if suddenly this does not happen, you can activate it yourself.

Firstly, using the “Internet Assistant”. Secondly, through the Mobile Assistant system. Dial number 111 from your device and follow the instructions of the auto-informer. There is another option. Using the SMS Assistant. From your mobile phone, send an SMS with the text 2111 to number 111.

Here are a few useful commands to forward all calls. Connection: **21* Phone number # call. The forwarding number is dialed in international format. For example: **21*+79120000000 # call. Cancel: ## 21 # call.

You can set up or cancel call forwarding through the phone menu. If your old SIM card has “MTS Territory” services (or a similar “Exclusive Network”) connected, then the cost of the offer will be zero.

How to forward to another number in Beeline?

The service allows you to redirect all incoming messages to any mobile, long-distance or international. The cost of one forwarded call is 3.50 rubles. But you will be able to see who is calling you.

Here are some useful commands.

You can always activate call forwarding on the website or from a mobile phone: *110 * 031 # call.

You can configure the service through the phone menu or using commands.

Connecting forwarding of all calls: ** 21 * phone number # call. For example: ** 21 * +79090000000 # call. Cancel: ## 21 #. Then select the “call” button.

Forwarding SMS in MTS and Beeline to numbers of other networks

In MTS, forwarding to another number on someone else's network is provided throughout Russia. In Beeline - only in Moscow and the regions. And in Megafon - only Moscow. The service is offered by the Sky Link operator. How to forward SMS messages to another number?

You can enable/disable redirection in several ways:

• By sending an SMS from your phone to short number 50531 indicating: “eight” “area code” “subscriber number” “eight” “operator code” “subscriber number”*. To cancel, send a message to number 50530 with the text 530.
• From your device, dial: *53 subscriber number in the format “eight” “area code” “subscriber number” “eight” “operator code” “subscriber number”. To cancel: *530

Roaming

How to forward to another number while roaming? Unfortunately, such a service is not provided at the moment. If you set up duplication, the SMS forwarding offer will automatically turn off.

The recipient of forwarded messages will always see which phone it was forwarded from. All cost information can be obtained from your telecom operator.

Forwarding calls and SMS to Tele-2

This company has its own classification of types of forwarding.

1. All incoming calls are unconditionally forwarded.

2. If there is no answer, pick up the phone).

3. Subscriber unavailability (if the phone is disconnected / is not in the network service area).

4. If the subscriber is currently talking.

It is possible to set no more than 2 types of forwarding. As part of the contract, the service is free, it is already activated automatically, and outgoing calls are charged depending on the prices.

Several useful combinations.

To set up forwarding (all calls) to another mobile device: ** 21 * + “operator code cellular communications» phone number # and “call”. Cancel: ## 21 # "call".

If you have not answered incoming call, then he will switch immediately.

To set this type of forwarding to another number: **61* + “country code” “cellular operator code” “subscriber” ** XX # “call”, where XX is the time. Cancel: ## 61 # call.

If the telephone is unavailable, then all incoming calls are forwarded to another device. Redirection in case of phone disconnection: **62* + “country code” “cellular operator code” “subscriber” # “call”. Cancel: ## 62 # "call".

All previously set forwarding can be canceled: ## 002 # call.

Forwarding SMS messages to Tele-2

To activate the service, dial: *222* 1 * No. for forwarding (starting from 8...) # call. This offer can be activated on any of the numbers of absolutely all Russian operators throughout the country. The service does not work when installed on a short number. Cancel: *222*0#call.

When faced with a message about call redirection to another number for the first time, not everyone knows what this service is and why it is needed. To put it simply, this is an opportunity to always be in touch, regardless of the circumstances and the condition of the phone. There are many reasons why this option will be useful, so let’s look at the main questions that subscribers have.

Call forwarding has appeared

This option does not depend on the phone, but on the telecom operator you use. If the subscriber's call is forwarded, then the corresponding service is activated. If you wish, you can disable it; how to do this, read the article.

How does this work

The essence of this function is to check whether it is possible to respond to phone call. If this does not happen, then call redirection from one number to another is enabled or an SMS message is sent. The subscriber may not be aware of the very existence of this option on his device, but nevertheless receive calls without delay. There are four types of redirection.

Practical application of the service

How can call forwarding be useful? All the advantages of this function will be appreciated by owners of several mobile phones. Calls from a work number can always be answered by forwarding them, and losing a SIM card will no longer be a problem. Battery low?

Now this will not cause the disruption of an important conversation. Connecting to this service is a guarantee that you will always be in touch. is also available for call redirection and can be used as a backup.

In what other cases should it be used?

• Change of number
• Working with client databases
• Using the office network

Business services

Separately, it is worth highlighting the use of this service by firms and corporations, which significantly simplify work with clients by organizing negotiations correctly. There are usually one or two numbers to which the majority of calls are made, so how are they redistributed in this case? This stream will be forwarded to the free lines specified in the settings, thereby reducing the response time without losing any important subscribers.

Each operator is interested in improving this service by developing new solutions. It is especially worth paying attention to businessmen and entrepreneurs. Communication is the most important component of developing your business.

Important! Be careful, cases of mobile fraud using redirects are not uncommon. Using redirected calls, criminals make calls on behalf of banks, stores and other organizations. By extorting passwords and codes, attackers gain access to savings. SMS spam with requests to transfer money is also widespread. Be wary of unfamiliar numbers and do not share your details with anyone.

What does conditional call forwarding mean?

Having understood what this service is in a general sense, it is necessary to clarify what its conditionality is. Main feature The point is that you can independently set the date and time of call forwarding. This is very convenient for responsible organization of calls, managing an entire network of contacts and time management.

For example, all calls received on weekends can be redirected to an answering machine, which is a beneficial solution for any company. IN certain time You can assign call forwarding from one subscriber, while others will not load the line.

Setting up SMS

Forwarding messages from one number to another is also available to subscribers when activating this service. If there is a need to receive SMS on only one phone, operators have provided such a function within conditional forwarding. Next is how to connect it.

Benefits of Conditional Call Forwarding

• User fine tuning
• Ability to select a specific scenario for incoming calls
• Own terms and conditions for using this service
• Save time

How to connect?

You can use this service by contacting your operator, or via the USSD command:

If conditional call forwarding is already enabled, you can find out how to disable this option from your operator or use codes.

Conditional call forwarding, what is it? This question often arises among subscribers who are faced with redirecting an outgoing call to another number for the first time. In this article you will find detailed description given mobile service. Find out in what cases the option can be useful and how it can be activated/deactivated.

What is call forwarding?

What does Call Forwarding mean? This service allows you to always stay in touch by redirecting outgoing calls. The service is fully automated and the cellular provider is entirely responsible for its operation.

Any subscriber with two or more SIM cards can use the service. In addition, SIM cards may belong to different television systems, or even to other subscribers (in the case of corporate tariffs).

There are two types of service: unconditional and conditional forwarding. In the first case, all calls without exception will be redirected to another number.

In the case of conditional forwarding, the subscriber will be able to independently set the parameters according to which calls will be forwarded. According to the rules of the service, the option can be used in the following cases:

1. The user is unreachable and out of network coverage.
2. The subscriber is communicating on the first line and cannot receive the call.
3. The subscriber does not pick up the phone for a certain time (the time period after which the calling interlocutor will be redirected can be set independently).

Now let's look at the cases in which this function can become useful.

Pay attention! An unconditional type of service, in most cases it will be useful in a state of international roaming, or when the main number is blocked.

Enabling conditional call forwarding may be necessary in the following cases:

Low battery

Even the most responsible subscriber may find himself in a situation where he needs to receive a call from an important person, but the phone’s charge is low. Enabling the function will make it possible to receive a call on another cellular device. Moreover, this could be a second mobile phone, a friend’s phone, or a work device.

The first line is busy

When the subscriber is already communicating on the first line, the calling party will be redirected to a free number. This feature will be quite convenient in a workflow environment. For example, if a manager is having an important conversation, the person calling him will be redirected to the phone of a trusted employee, through whom he can resolve his issue.

Today, mobile coverage is available even in the most remote corners of Russia. However, even now, blank spots can be found on the map of Russian television systems. Places with insufficient coverage include remote regions of the country and some northern directions of the Russian Federation.

However, you don’t have to go to the edge of geography to find yourself out of coverage. Communication may be interrupted in the subway, during air flights or in underground passages. In such cases, the calling party will also be redirected to another available telephone line.

No answer

If it is not possible to answer an incoming call, after a specified period of time (by the standards of many television systems, after 30 seconds), the calling party is redirected to a free telephone line.

Replacing a phone number

When changing a SIM card, phone number, or when switching to another mobile operator, with the call forwarding option, you don’t have to worry that any call will be lost. In this case, absolutely all incoming messages will be redirected to the new subscriber number.

Unconditional forwarding for any Russian television system (Beeline, MTS, Megafon, Velcom, Yota) can be activated by sending the USSD code * * 21 * phone number #. Immediately after activating this service, absolutely all calls will be forwarded to the specified number.

Activation is free. The option does not require a subscription fee. The cost of one minute of conversation will be calculated in accordance with the conditions applicable to a particular number.

Each television system has its own combination for connecting conditional call forwarding on the phone. You can find out the service activation code on your provider’s website, at Personal account telesystems, through a call to the hotline, or at the nearest office of your mobile operator.

Put away unconditional forwarding possible by sending a system request # # 002 # . Immediately after dialing the number and sending the code, the option on the phone will be deactivated. Given USSD number valid on all Russian television systems.

Methods for disabling conditional forwarding for various television systems can be found on the website, in your personal account, at the telesystem office, or by calling the technical support phone of a particular provider.