How to Activate Call Forward: Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL

Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL provide call-forwarding codes, which offer the convenience of redirecting calls to alternative numbers. This proves especially useful when one of your numbers is unreachable or your phone’s battery is depleted and you wish to have incoming calls directed to another device or a different person’s phone. The process is as simple as dialing a specific code on your device. If you’re curious about these codes, you’ve come to the right place. Below, we present a comprehensive list of codes for both activating and deactivating call forwarding on your Airtel, Vi, Jio, and BSNL phone numbers. Read on to find out more.

Jio Mobile

To enable call forwarding on your Jio mobile number, you have two options: you can access advanced call settings, or you can use specific codes to direct calls to a different phone number of your choice. Below, you’ll find the codes for various call-forwarding scenarios and instructions on activating forwarding for your Jio number.

To forward all your incoming calls, follow these steps:

1. Open the ‘Phone’ app on your mobile device.
2. Dial *401*<10 digit number>, with the ’10 digit number’ representing the phone number to which you want calls forwarded.

• Next, tap on the ‘call’ icon to confirm your input
• Once done, you’ll have call forwarding activated on your number

Code for forwarding calls when you’re busy on another call

If you often find yourself occupied with crucial phone conversations and don’t want to miss any incoming calls, you can set up call forwarding for this scenario by following these steps:

1. Access the ‘Phone’ app on your device.
2. Dial *405*<10 digit number>, where ’10 digit number’ represents the mobile number to which you want incoming calls forwarded.
3. After entering the code, click on the ‘call’ icon to confirm the forwarding mobile number, and you’re all set!

Code for forwarding calls when you’re unable to pick

Jio users can also configure call forwarding for situations where a caller attempts to reach you a certain number of times but you are unable to answer. Here’s how to activate this specific code:

1. Start by opening the ‘Phone’ app on your device.
2. Next, dial *403*<10-digit number>.
3. After entering the code, call the specified number, and the forwarding code will be activated immediately.

Code for forwarding calls when your phone is unreachable

If you find yourself in situations where your phone is either in a low signal area or has run out of battery, you can use this call forwarding code to ensure you don’t miss important calls. Here’s how to activate it:

1. Open your phone app and dial the following number.
2. Enter *409*<10 digit number>, where ’10 digit number’ corresponds to the mobile number to which you want your calls forwarded.
3. After inputting the code, press the ‘call’ icon, and all your incoming calls will be forwarded when your phone is switched off or experiencing low signal strength.

How to activate call forwarding on Airtel using codes

Airtel users, with an active SIM card, can employ specific codes to redirect their incoming calls to a preferred phone number under various circumstances. Enabling call forwarding for all your incoming calls is a straightforward process utilizing a code. Here’s the step-by-step procedure:

1. Open the ‘Phone’ app on your mobile device.
2. Dial **21*<10 digit number>#, where the <10 digit number> represents the phone number to which you want all your calls forwarded.
3. After entering the code, press the ‘call’ button.
4. You should receive a message confirming the successful activation of call forwarding.

Code for forwarding calls when you’re busy on another call

If you’re constantly busy with other calls and don’t want to miss out on any additional calls, then forwarding them to another number should be the way to go. Here’s how to go about it.

• Head over to the ‘Phone’ app on your mobile
• Open the keypad and dial **67*<10 digit mobile number># where ’10 digit mobile number’ indicates the number you want the calls to be diverted to
• Select the ‘call’ icon and all future calls will be forwarded to another number when you’re busy on an ongoing call

Code for forwarding calls when you’re unable to pick

Airtel also offers the option to forward calls when you’re unable to answer them within a specific time limit. To activate this feature, follow these steps and use the provided code:

1. Open the ‘Phone’ app on your device.
2. Dial **61*<a contact number to forward calls> and remember to add # after the last ‘*’. Additionally, specify the number of seconds the call should ring before delivering. These seconds should be in multiples of five. For example, if you want calls to be diverted after 10 seconds, the code to dial would be **61*<1234567890>#10.
3. After entering the code, select the ‘call’ button.
4. Shortly after, you’ll receive a confirmation message indicating the successful activation of call forwarding.

Code for forwarding calls when your phone is unreachable

To activate this code on your Airtel mobile number, ensuring that incoming calls are redirected when your phone is low on battery, follow these steps:

1. Open the ‘Phone’ app on your mobile device.
2. Dial **62*# using the keypad, where ‘desired phone number’ represents the number to which you want your calls forwarded.
3. Tap the ‘call’ icon, and the code will be activated on your Airtel number shortly. This ensures that you don’t miss important calls when your phone is running low on battery.