How to set number of rings before voicemail on android

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  1. How to set number of rings before voicemail on android

    I am using a BLU Studio X, with Android version 5.0.2,
    I have been digging throughout my phone's settings but cannot seem to find a means to increase the number of rings before my voicemail activates. Currently it seems to pick up after 3 rings, which usually not enough time for me to grab my phone and answer the call.

    I want to increase the number of rings to maybe 5 or 6 before Voice mail activates.

    Can anyone tell me how to do this?

    Thanks in advance!

    07-05-2017 06:50 PM

  2. How to set number of rings before voicemail on android

    This worked for me-

    1. Dial *#61# and click Send. You will see your VM access number and the current ring delay time.
    2. Write down the phone number displayed (including +1).
    3. Dial **61*+1xxxyyyzzzz*11*30# and hit Send. +1xxxyyyzzzz is the number you wrote down previously, 30 is the delay in seconds. The delay can be set in 5 second increments, 30 is maximum.
    4. Dial *#61# to verify that the new settings are active.

    07-05-2017 07:28 PM

  3. How to set number of rings before voicemail on android

    How to set number of rings before voicemail on android

    Thank you very much PapaGary! That seems to have worked!

    07-05-2017 10:31 PM

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Using a Self-Service Code

1

Open the Phone app on your Android. It's the phone receiver icon typically near the bottom of your home screen. Although there is no way to specify the number of rings, you can specify the number of seconds it will take for the call to be transferred to your voicemail.

Self-service codes are not available for all phone providers. These steps will work for T-Mobile, and may also work for third-party services that use T-Mobiles network.[1]

If this method doesn't work for you, call your provider's customer service (you can usually just dial *611 from your Android to do this) and tell them how much time (between 5 and 30 seconds) you want calls to ring before transferring to voicemail.

2

Dial *#61# and press the Call button. After a few moments, your phone should display a screen full of information, including a phone number.

If this code gives you an error, your provider doesn't support this option. Most providers will still allow you to change the number of seconds it takes to forward

3

Write down the phone number. This is the phone number for your provider's voicemail service. You will need to enter this phone number as part of a longer code in the new next step, so make sure you write it correctly.

If you're using T-Mobile, for example, the phone number will be 18056377243.

4

Dial the service code. The code should be entered in this format: **61*voicemailphonenumber**seconds#. Replace "voicemailphonenumber" with the phone number you wrote down in the previous step, and "seconds" with 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 to indicate how many seconds should pass before the call is sent to voicemail.

For example, if the phone number you wrote down is 18056377243 and you want incoming calls to ring for 15 seconds, you'd enter **61*18056377243**15#.

Although ringtone lengths vary, 10 seconds is usually about 3 or 4 rings, while 30 seconds is about 5 or 6 rings.

5

Tap the Call button. As long as you've entered the correct information (and that it's supported by your mobile service), you should see a confirmation message that says your call forwarding settings have been updated.

If you want to undo this setting in the future, dial the code again, but replace the number you entered with 30 (the default).

Method2

Using a Different Ringtone

1

Open your Android's Settings . To do this, swipe down from the top of the home screen, and then tap the gear icon at the top-right corner.

Although there's no setting on your Android that changes the number of rings specifically, you can select a longer or shorter ringtone so you hear more or less sound.

This will not change the length of time it takes for the call to transfer to voicemail, though—just the number of audible rings you'll hear.

2

Tap Sounds and vibration or Sound. The option you see will vary by provider.[2]

3

Tap Ringtone or Phone ringtone. One of these two options will be in the menu.

4

Tap a ringtone to hear a preview. Ringtone options and lengths vary by model. Some ringtones play a tune rather than a shorter sound, meaning that longer ringtones would result in fewer rings.

If you don't like any of the tones, check out How to Get a Free Ringtone to learn how to create and download tones for free.

5

Tap Save or the back button to save your changes. If you see a Save button, you'll need to tap that to save your changes.[3] Some models, including most Samsungs, do not have a save option because the change is automatic.

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How do I change number of rings before voicemail on my Samsung phone?

Type **61*321**00# on your keypad. This code will allow you to set how long your phone rings before it goes to your voicemail.

How many times does an Android ring before voicemail?

Go to Account overview > My digital phone > Check or manage voicemail & features. On the Voicemail Settings tab, scroll to General Preferences and select Set Number Of Rings Before Voicemail. Choose a setting ranging from 1 ring (6 seconds) to 6 rings (36 seconds). Select Save.

How do you change the number of rings before a call goes to voicemail on an Iphone?

How do I change the length of time before a call goes to....
Dial **61*121*10*.
Then, before pressing call, enter the number of seconds you'd like your phone to ring for, followed by #.
Press Call..
A confirmation message will pop up on your screen with your new ring time..