How to Forward Calls on iPhone
Introduction
Are you tired of receiving unwanted calls from unknown numbers or from people who don’t know your phone number? Forwarding calls on iPhone is a convenient feature that allows you to redirect incoming calls to another phone or number. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to forward calls on iPhone, and provide some tips and tricks to make it more efficient.
Step-by-Step Guide to Forwarding Calls on iPhone
Step 1: Enable MMS on iPhone
Before you can forward calls, you need to enable MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) on your iPhone. To do this:
- Go to Settings
- Scroll down and select Messages
- Tap on MMS at the bottom of the screen
- Enable Enable MMS
Step 2: Create a New MMS Send Address
To forward calls, you need to create a new MMS send address. To do this:
- Go to Settings
- Scroll down and select Mail, Contacts, Calendars
- Tap on Send Mail With RTFs
- Tap on Add New Contact
- Enter the recipient’s phone number in the From Phone Number field
- Tap on Save
Step 3: Add a Contact or Number as a Recipient
To forward calls, you need to add a contact or number as a recipient. To do this:
- Go to Contacts
- Select the contact or number you want to forward calls to
- Tap on the People tab
- Tap on the Menu icon ( three horizontal lines) at the top left corner
- Tap on Export To CSV
- Tap on Send Mail To CSV
- Select Add New Contact or Update Contact
- Enter the recipient’s phone number in the To field
- Tap on Save
Step 4: Set up MMS Notifications
To ensure that your iPhone sends notifications to the recipient, you need to set up MMS notifications:
- Go to Settings
- Scroll down and select Messages
- Tap on MMS
- Tap on Notifications
- Enable Send MMS Notifications
Step 5: Test Forwarding Calls
To test forwarding calls, try calling the contact or number you set up as a recipient:
- Go to Phone
- Call the recipient’s phone number
- If the call is forwarded, you should receive a notification on your iPhone
Tips and Tricks
- To forward calls automatically, you can set up a recurring MMS schedule using the Timer app.
- You can also forward calls from a specific date or time using the Calendars app.
- DMs (Direct Messages) can be forwarded as MMS messages, but they will not display the recipient’s number.
Table: Forwarding Call Information
| Option | Description | Steps |
|---|---|---|
| MMS Enable | Enable MMS on iPhone | Go to Settings > Messages > MMS |
| Create New MMS Send Address | Create a new MMS send address | Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Send Mail With RTFs |
| Add Contact as Recipient | Add a contact as a recipient | Go to Contacts > People > Menu > Export To CSV > Send Mail To CSV |
| Set up MMS Notifications | Set up MMS notifications | Go to Settings > Messages > MMS > Notifications |
| Test Forwarding Calls | Test forwarding calls | Go to Phone > Call recipient’s phone number |
Conclusion
Forwarding calls on iPhone is a convenient feature that allows you to redirect incoming calls to another phone or number. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily forward calls on your iPhone and reduce unwanted calls. Remember to test your forwarded calls to ensure that they are working correctly, and consider using DMs or MMS scheduling to forward calls automatically.