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Have you ever missed an important call on your iPhone and wished you could just turn off voicemail altogether? Well, you’re in luck!
Apple’s popular smartphone allows users like you to forward incoming calls to voicemail when you can’t answer them. But let’s face it, not everyone needs this feature. That’s why we’re here to teach you how to disable voicemail on your iPhone, so you can have greater control over your device.
In this article, we’ll outline step-by-step how you can turn off voicemail on your iPhone. Whether you’re looking to disable it temporarily or for longer, we’ve got you covered. So, let’s dive in and take control of your phone like a pro!
Who Needs Voicemail Anyway?
Voicemail is a wonderful feature for people who are busy in their daily life. Who needs to answer the phone when you can just let the answering machine take your calls for you?
Once praised as a revolutionary new technology, voicemail is now somewhat of an outdated method for communication. It seems that nobody wants to leave a voicemail when you can simply send a text message.
If you want to leave this somewhat archaic technology in the dust, read on to figure out how you can disable it completely.
Disabling Voicemail Using Settings
So, how do you even start? Does iOS let you disable voicemail at all? Yes, and no. Ultimately it is dependent on your carrier, but you can often find a setting within your iPhone to disable voicemail.
The first approach is obvious: check voicemail settings to look for a Turn Off or Deactivate option. If you make the right choice, your voicemail will be disabled.
If you decide you want to use voicemail again, keep in mind that you can always activate it by doing this procedure backwards.
Method #1: Deactivating Voicemail from the Settings
Deactivating Voicemail on your iPhone can be done directly through the settings app, depending on its model and software specifications.
This method is user-friendly and doesn’t involve complex operations or unfamiliar terms. However, the type of voicemail settings may vary depending on your phone carrier and location.
To deactivate Voicemail on your iPhone through Settings, follow these easy steps.
Step 1: Unlock Your iPhone
First things first, let’s unlock your iPhone and take a look at your home screen or App Library. You will spot the Settings app there, so go ahead and tap it to get into your phone’s settings.
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Step 2: Go to Phone
Inside the Settings menu, you’ll find a dedicated tab for Phone. Click on this.
Step 3: Click on the Voicemail Tab
Click on the Voicemail tab, and search for the deactivation option provided by your mobile company.
Method #2: Disable Voicemail from the Phone App
The Phone app is an essential tool for making and receiving calls on your iPhone. Some service providers may offer the option to disable voicemail directly from this app, but the exact steps to do so can vary and may depend on your iPhone model.
Step 1: Open the Phone App
To begin, access the Phone app either from your home screen or App Library. You can spot it by its recognizable icon: a white phone icon with a green background.
Typically, you’ll find it located at the bottom of your home screen for easy access.
Step 2: Go to the Phone App’s Settings
Tap on the Phone app and navigate to the Settings. The voicemail options section will depend entirely on your service provider, so be sure to check for it.
How to Turn off Voicemail Password on an iPhone
When you set up your voicemail inbox, the accessible passwords will be activated by default. All voicemails are shielded from third parties with the help of this feature.
In many cases, it is preferable to turn off the passwords even if the carriers often won’t advise you to do so if you frequently forget them.
You can disable and enable your passwords with the help of following steps.
Step 1: Call the System Voicemail
Call the system’s voicemail to get started. You can long press the first key of your iPhone’s dialer for a few seconds to do this. You can also do so by pressing the holding the voicemail button.
Step 2: Voicemail Password
You will need to enter the password of your voicemail if you see the prompt to enter the inbox password.
Step 3: Listen to Messages
Get to the main menu by skipping the portion where you are required to listen to messages. To accomplish this, you must click the * button.
The next step is to choose one of the administrative options.
4. Prompts
You must choose a password. To proceed, click the key that reads turn off the password, then follow the instructions.
Depending on the carrier, these instructions can be different. Just pay attention to the specific instructions when listening to your voicemail system.
Turning Off Voicemail for a Long Period of Time
If you are looking to turn off voicemail for a while, you can call the service provider and ask them to disable it. But if you only need to do it temporarily, MMI code method can be helpful for you.
To turn voicemail back on later, just dial ##004# or reach out to your service provider.
Wrapping Up
It is a good idea to double-check that it has been done once you have tried all the different ways to deactivate the voicemail feature on your iPhone.
Call your number from a different phone or ask a friend to call you so you can test your phone. You are not required to pick up the phone to see if the caller is asked to leave a message. You’ll know you’ve successfully removed your iPhone’s voicemail if there isn’t a voicemail option.
