Voicemail is a handy feature on iOS devices that stores audio messages left by unanswered calls. However, it can come at a cost.
If you are traveling abroad or simply don’t want to use it, you can disable this service without paying additional charges. Fortunately, there are several ways to do this.
MMI Codes
The voicemail on your iPhone is a convenient feature, but it can also become annoying over time. If you’re tired of constant notifications and full inboxes, it may be time to turn off your voicemail.
Thankfully, you can easily turn your voicemail off on an iPhone using MMI codes. These codes are a way for your phone to communicate with your mobile service provider and change the settings stored on your device.
You can find all the MMI codes you need on your carrier’s website. These codes are designed to change the settings that your service provider stores on your iPhone, including how it handles call forwarding and other voicemail functions.
There are a few different types of MMI codes, all of which are designed to work differently for different devices and networks. Some are used locally on your device, some are sent to the SIM and others are sent to your network.
Some of the most common MMI codes are USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) codes and SS (Short Message Service) codes. SS codes are often used to check your phone’s prepaid account balance, while USSD codes are sometimes used in call forwarding.
These MMI codes all contain asterisks and hash symbols that are used to retrieve information from your device, or to enable special commands. For example, the code *#06# on Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) phones will reveal your IMEI number.
If you’re having trouble with a particular MMI code, try adding a plus sign after the asterisk. This will force the MMI parser on your phone to search for a valid code before trying to flash an invalid one.
Phone App
Voicemail is a useful feature that allows callers to leave you a short message in case you can’t answer a phone call. However, some users may prefer to keep the service off.
Depending on your mobile service provider, you may be able to turn off voicemail directly from the phone app. Alternatively, you can use the web browser to access your service provider’s website and search for ‘voicemail options’.
The phone app is a program on most iPhones that lets you make and receive calls, create an outgoing greeting, and manage your voicemail messages. It also offers a number of other useful features, such as the ability to call a person back or share voicemails with friends and family.
Most cellular providers offer a basic voicemail system that allows you to leave messages for people who try to reach you by phone. The Phone app makes it easy to manage these messages, and you can even set up visual voicemail so you can easily view all of your voicemails in one place.
To use the phone app, open it from your home screen and tap Voicemail. You’ll see a list of any voicemails that you’ve received, and new messages will be marked with a blue dot. You can also select a message to listen to it, or tap Delete to delete it completely.
Once you’ve listened to a message, you can tap the speaker button to switch to the earpiece or speakerphone, or another audio device (such as a set of AirPods). You can also share voicemails as an audio file, and you can even open their contact details or delete them entirely.
Call Your Mobile Service Provider
If you’re having trouble with your voicemail on an iphone, calling your mobile service provider can be the easiest way to fix the issue. This can be especially useful if you are traveling and are concerned that your voicemail will be lost while you are away.
You can call your phone carrier on their customer support number, and ask them to disable the voicemail feature for you. This will delete any saved greetings and messages on your account, so it’s best to use this as a temporary solution.
Another option is to turn off your phone’s cellular radio and try calling your voicemail number manually. This should work, but you should make sure that you have your passcode or four-digit pin number. If you don’t have your passcode or pin number, contact your cellular provider to reset it.
A third option is to download the No More Voicemail app and sign up for it. This app is available on the App Store and will allow you to dial your voicemail number by typing a code into the phone screen.
This method is unlikely to work, but it’s worth a shot. It’s also a great way to test the effectiveness of your phone’s voicemail function before you decide to permanently disable it.