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How to Set Up Call Forwarding on T-Mobile (2026)

MMI codes, T-Life app method, troubleshooting, and how to connect your Katch AI number in 60 seconds.

Quick Answer

Dial **67*[10-digit number]# for busy forwarding and **61*[number]# for no-answer. Or use T-Life app → Account → Line Settings → Call Forwarding.

T-Mobile Call Forwarding Codes

Type
Code
When to Use
Forward when busy
**67*[10-digit]#
Recommended for Katch
Forward when no answer
**61*[10-digit]#
Recommended for Katch
Forward all calls
**004*[10-digit]#
Use with caution
When unreachable
**62*[10-digit]#
Phone off / no signal
Cancel all
##002#
Cancels all forwarding
Check status
*#67#
Shows forwarding number

Step-by-Step Setup

  1. 1

    Sign up for Katch and get your forwarding number

    Join the waitlist, download Katch, sign up with your T-Mobile number. You'll receive a unique Katch AI number to forward to.

  2. 2

    Open your phone dialer

  3. 3

    Dial the forwarding code and press call

    **67*[10-digit]#

    Press the green call button. Wait for confirmation.

  4. 4

    Test it

    Have someone call your number while you're on another call. Katch should answer and send you a summary.

Method 2: T-Life App

  1. 1. Open the T-Life app (formerly T-Mobile app)
  2. 2. Tap Account
  3. 3. Tap your phone line
  4. 4. Tap Line Settings
  5. 5. Tap Call Forwarding
  6. 6. Enter your Katch number for When Busy and When Not Answered

Troubleshooting

Scam Shield blocking Katch calls

Open T-Life app → Scam Shield → add your Katch number to the allowed list so Scam Shield doesn't intercept forwarded calls.

##002# not cancelling

Try ##004# as an alternative cancel code for T-Mobile unconditional forwarding.

T-Mobile prepaid plans

Most T-Mobile prepaid plans support call forwarding. Check my.t-mobile.com under your plan details or call 611.

No confirmation tone after dialling

T-Mobile sometimes gives a silent confirmation. Test by having someone call you while you're on another call.

How to Cancel T-Mobile Call Forwarding

Cancel all forwarding:

##002#

Before You Start

Check
What to confirm
Why it matters
T-Mobile plan
Most Magenta, Go5G, and prepaid plans are supported
Conditional forwarding usually works without an extra add-on
Double asterisk
T-Mobile uses **, not *
This is the most common setup mistake
Device
Any iPhone or Android phone can set forwarding
You can use either menus, dial codes, or both

Does T-Mobile call forwarding setup differ on iPhone vs Android?

Yes, but only a little. On iPhone, the built-in menu under Settings → Phone → Call Forwarding usually controls unconditional forwarding only. That means every call can be sent away, which is not what most Katch users want. If you only want Katch to answer when you miss a call, when you do not pick up, or when you are already on another call, use T-Mobile's dial codes instead. For no-answer forwarding, dial **61*+1[number]#. For busy forwarding, use the matching busy code, or set it in the T-Life app.

On Android, many phones expose more forwarding options in the phone settings. A common path is Phone app → Menu → Settings → Supplementary services → Call forwarding → When unanswered. On Samsung, it is often Phone → More → Settings → More settings → Call forwarding. Menus vary by model, carrier firmware, and Android version, so if a menu is missing, the dial codes still work. The key T-Mobile detail is that every MMI code starts with a double asterisk. A single asterisk will fail silently on most T-Mobile handsets, so always enter ** at the start.

How to Test T-Mobile Call Forwarding Is Working

  1. 1.Call your T-Mobile number from a second phone so you can watch the full routing path in real time.
  2. 2.Let the call ring unanswered or trigger the busy condition by staying on another call, depending on which forwarding type you just enabled.
  3. 3.The second phone should connect to Katch AI within about 8 seconds. If it keeps ringing or drops to standard voicemail, re-enter the code and confirm the forwarding number.
  4. 4.After the call ends, Katch should text you a summary within about 30 seconds so you know the forward completed end to end.

Tip: dial *#61# to check the current no-answer forwarding number before you test.

T-Mobile Conditional Forwarding Types

Forwarding type
Code
Best use
No-answer
**61*+1[number]#
Missed calls after ringing
Busy
**67*+1[number]#
When you are already on another call
Unreachable
**62*+1[number]#
Phone off, no signal, or airplane mode
All calls
**004*+1[number]#
Send every call away right away
Cancel all
##002#
Remove every forwarding rule

For the best Katch coverage, set no-answer, busy, and unreachable to the same Katch number so missed calls route the same way in every common case.

T-Mobile-Specific Gotchas

Scam Shield auto-blocking

T-Mobile Scam Shield can intercept forwarded Katch calls before they finish routing. Fix: open the T-Life appScam ShieldContact list, then add your Katch number as a known contact.

DIGITS users

If you use T-Mobile DIGITS with multiple numbers on one SIM, call forwarding usually applies only to the primary line. Disable DIGITS before setting up forwarding on secondary lines, then test each line one by one.

##002# silent confirmation

T-Mobile sometimes gives no audio confirmation after ##002#. Verify cancellation with *#002# to confirm the forwarding status instead of assuming the command failed.

Verified with T-Mobile support documentation, July 2026. Double-asterisk (**) codes confirmed on Magenta, Go5G, and most prepaid plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dial **67*[10-digit number]# for busy forwarding and **61*[number]# for no-answer. Or use T-Life app → Account → Line Settings → Call Forwarding.
**004*[number]# (all calls), **67*[number]# (busy), **61*[number]# (no answer). Cancel all: ##002#. Check status: *#67#.
Dial ##002# to cancel all forwarding. Or use T-Life app → Account → Line Settings → Call Forwarding → toggle off.
It can. Open T-Life app → Scam Shield → add your Katch number to the allowed list if calls aren't forwarding correctly.
Yes, call forwarding is included on all T-Mobile Magenta, Go5G, and most prepaid plans at no extra charge.

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