How to Make Calls Go Directly to Voicemail on Android

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This wikiHow teaches you how to automatically send incoming phone calls to voicemail on your Android. Use Call Forwarding if you need a long-term solution, or Airplane Mode for shorter time periods.

Quick Guide: Sending All Android Calls to Voicemail

You can divert incoming calls to voicemail by turning on airplane mode. Just swipe down from the top of the home screen to pull down the notification bar, then tap the airplane icon.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using Call Forwarding

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    It's the phone receiver that's usually on the home screen.
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    It's usually at the top-right corner of the app. Look for ⁝ , ⋯ , or ≡ (the look varies by phone).
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    If you don't see this option, explore the menus until you find “Call forwarding.”
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    A list of forwarding options will appear.
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    The number varies by service provider. If you're not sure what it is, check your documentation or speak to their customer service team.
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    Incoming calls are now directly routed to voicemail.
    • To disable this feature, return to Always forward and select TURN OFF or DISABLE .
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Method 2
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Using Airplane Mode

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    It's the bar with the clock and various icons at the top of the screen. A list of icons will appear.
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    It's the airplane icon with a line through it. As long Airplane Mode is enabled, all calls are routed to your voicemail.
    • If you don't see Airplane mode , swipe down on the icons to expand more.
    • Tap Airplane mode again to resume incoming calls.
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