Conditional call forwarding is a carrier feature that can redirect a call when a condition is met, such as when your line is busy, unanswered, or unavailable. It is different from an app setting: the carrier controls the route before a call reaches your phone.
Why two controls matter
A screening service can stop answering calls while the carrier still forwards them. Treat the service setting and the carrier route as separate states that must be checked separately.
A careful OFF checklist
- Turn off screening in the service.
- Follow the carrier-specific forwarding removal instructions for your line.
- Place an ordinary incoming call from another phone.
- Confirm your phone rings normally before treating the route as restored.
Avoid generic dial-code advice
Forwarding codes and supported conditions vary by carrier, account type, country, and device configuration. Use instructions tied to your carrier and line. If the state cannot be verified, ask the carrier rather than guessing.
What to look for in a service
Look for clear setup and removal instructions, an explanation that carrier routing is separate, and a practical test that confirms ordinary ringing after a change.
Official sources
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