Simple instructions on how to forward calls and SMS to another number

Call forwarding allows you to stay connected even if one of your phones is turned off, unreachable, or you simply cannot answer the call at the moment. This is an extremely convenient and popular feature. It is available for all operators, and can also be configured manually on the phone directly in the settings or through the application.

There are a lot of cases when you may need this function: if you forgot your phone, if you changed your number, if you have two phones and it’s inconvenient to carry both with you, if you need to leave and have to disconnect one of the numbers, and so on.

How to send SMS from another number using an operator

At the moment, you can only send a message with a changed number to your interlocutor to those people who use . This service is called “Sending SMS from the site,” and to use it you need to go to the operator’s official website.

In order to send such a message, the user will need to indicate the phone number of the person to whom the message needs to be sent, as well as the text. In addition, you will need to enter a security code. When received, the sender's name will be displayed to the interlocutor as “InternetSMS”.

It should be noted that in this way the user can send messages no longer than 170 characters.

In what cases can redirection be used?

The built-in ability to transfer calls to another mobile number is particularly 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.

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How to disable forwarding on Android

To cancel the service, you need to disable it in the same way you connected it.

If you set up your phone, go again to “Phone” - “Settings” - “Forwarding” and turn everything off manually.

If you connected forwarding through a mobile operator, you can disable it either in your personal account or by typing a special short command (listed above with example commands for each operator). There is a general command that applies to all operators: ##002#.

By using the application, you can also disable a previously configured option. Please note that sometimes it is not enough to simply uninstall a program, you must first uncheck the option.

Watch the video tutorial to better understand how it works.

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Method number 4. Buying an eSIM

The best way if you just want to call a person from an unfamiliar number. You can, of course, buy a regular SIM card, but in this case you will have to rearrange the SIM cards, and this is not very convenient, and besides, it is impossible to constantly use them at the same time.

There are no such problems with eSIM. Now many operators sell eSIM, except for MegaFon, which has run out of them. But MTS and Beeline have eSIM. You can get an electronic SIM card on the MTS website and in the Beeline application.

The process of purchasing and registering an eSIM is almost no different from registering a regular SIM card. Except that instead of a piece of plastic you will receive a link to add an eSIM to the settings.

The cost of eSIM connection depends on the selected tariff. Prices start from 100 rubles.

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conclusions

There are many options for making calls using a spoofed phone number. However, what they all have in common is that they use data to make calls. The choice of service depends on the purpose for which you need to use a call from another number. For companies that use them to call clients, you should pay attention to special services that have extensive capabilities not only for making such conversations, but also for recording them. For infrequent use by individuals, you can choose special programs for your smartphone. But if you just need to save on calls to another country, then you should choose a service with a virtual number.

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Using Android Phone System Settings

The Android operating system has several versions, so it is best to provide a general algorithm suitable for the most common options. If you have Android version 4 and lower, then the names of the commands may be different, but the general principle will remain the same.

To configure, you will only need standard applications that are found 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);
8. if the number is busy;
9. if there is no answer (the transfer is activated at the moment when voicemail should be connected);
10. if the number is unavailable.
11. 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.
12. 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 testing the forwarding feature after setting it up. This will allow you to verify that the changed settings are applied correctly. The most common mistake made by 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 have chosen a landline telephone, 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.

Paid services

You can find many resources online that allow you to call from someone else’s number, but most of them are paid. Payment occurs not only for making the calls themselves with the substitution of a telephone number, but also additionally for the service itself.

The cost of using paid resources and programs to change your phone number when making calls can vary significantly. This is due to the fact that they are used mainly not by individuals, but by companies that call potential clients on the “cold calling” principle.

However, there are also resources that use number spoofing for free, and they are specifically aimed at private users. However, most of these services are used not for the opportunity to replace your phone number, but to save on calls around the world.

How to change a number on iPhone. Also on topic of the day

Sometimes it becomes necessary to change your number so that the interlocutor does not recognize it. The reasons are different for everyone, so we won’t consider them. Our task is to tell you about all the ways to spoof a number on an iPhone.

First, let's figure out how number substitution works. In fact, it’s very simple: when you call, the interlocutor’s phone number is displayed as either a familiar or unknown one. It all depends on the settings.

iPhone owners can also make similar calls; there is nothing complicated about it.

Method No. 1. Application Second phone number

With this application you can rent a phone number and call anyone from it. There are many numbers to choose from, registered in different countries.

Once you have connected your phone number, you can make calls through the application. The interlocutor will display an already unfamiliar number.

This method has two disadvantages. The first is that there are no Russian numbers, and no one answers foreign ones.

The second disadvantage is related to in-app purchases. To register a number and pay for calls, your own currency is used. The prices are as follows:

▪️ 1500 credits: 279 rubles ▪️ 4000 credits: 749 rubles ▪️ 7500 credits: 1390 rubles ▪️ 12500 credits: 2290 rubles ▪️ 50000 credits: 9490 rubles

It is unknown how much a minute of a call costs, but for a 42-second conversation I was charged 316 credits. Renting an American number for a month cost 1,000 credits.

In addition, you will not be able to use the application without a subscription. It costs 999 rubles per month.