What does * 68 do on a phone?

"Caller ID is ENABLED for outbound calls." Dialing *68 will disable the Caller ID for the next outbound / external call only. Selecting a line and dialing this feature code will result in a prompt on the phone display as well as an audible message: "Caller ID is BLOCKED for the next outbound call only."
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What does * 87 do on your phone?

To deactivate, dial *87. Block your name and number from appearing on caller ID. Outgoing calls will be displayed as Private, Anonymous or Unavailable.
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Does * 68 forward calls?

To forward unanswered calls to another number instead of your voicemail box or answering machine, you would dial *68 and then the forwarding number on most phone systems.
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What does * 78 do on your phone?

When you do not want to be disturbed by incoming calls, you can activate the “Do Not Disturb” feature. All calls will be directed to Voice Mail and you will not hear your phone ring. To activate Do Not Disturb, dial *78.
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Does * 68 work on cell phone?

Yes, dialing *68 or *82 before the number will show your Caller ID information for a single call even if the Show My Caller ID toggle is set to Off. Can I still do a per-call option to hide my Caller ID information?
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Whats better * 67 or * 69?

*67 - Caller ID Block: Hides your phone number on Caller ID systems. *69 - Call Return: Redials the last number that called you. *70 - Call Waiting: Places your call on hold so you can answer another. *72 - Call Forwarding: Forward your call to another phone number.
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What does * 82 do?

*82 - Unblocks Caller ID on one outbound call

This star code will unblock your caller ID for a single outgoing call if you have previously used *61 to block caller ID for all outbound calls.
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What does * 57 do?

About Call Trace

Call Trace helps you handle obscene, harassing, or threatening calls. It should only be used to trace harassing or threatening calls that warrant legal action. After activating Call Trace, you must contact your local law enforcement agency.
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What does * 97 do on a phone?

The next time you receive a call from a number you wish to block, end the call and dial *97. The number will automatically be added to your Selective Call Rejection list. You can block up to 100 numbers.
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What does * 98 do?

*98 to access messages and setup. *90 to take messages when the line is busy. *91 to stop taking messages when the line is busy.
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Does * 68 block your number?

Dialing *68 will disable the Caller ID for the next outbound / external call only. Selecting a line and dialing this feature code will result in a prompt on the phone display as well as an audible message: "Caller ID is BLOCKED for the next outbound call only."
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What does * 73 do when dialed?

Call Forwarding Always – Deactivation

Deactivates Call Forwarding Always. Lift the telephone handset, press the speaker button, or the headset button. Dial the code *73, then #.
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What does * 72 do to your phone?

Call forwarding is often enabled by dialing *72 followed by the telephone number to which calls should be forwarded. Once someone answers, call forwarding is in effect. If no one answers or the line is busy, the dialing sequence must be repeated to effect call forwarding.
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What does * 77 do on your phone?

Reject anonymous calls

Anonymous Call Rejection (*77) stops calls from people that use a blocking feature to keep their name or number from being displayed. When Anonymous Call Rejection is turned on, callers will hear a message telling them to hang up, turn off the blocking feature, and call again.
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What does * 83 do?

To deactivate, dial *83. Reject calls from certain numbers. If the number is on your selective call rejection list, the caller will hear a message that you are not accepting calls at this time.
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What does * 85 do?

Unaccepted callers may receive an announcement or be routed to a predetermined directory number. *65 Activation, *85 Deactivation - Calling Number Delivery - Provides the subscriber with the directory number (DN) of the calling party during the ringing cycle.
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What does * 80 do?

Block calls from your phone

Press *80 to turn call blocking off.
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What is * 86 on my cell phone?

Access voicemail from your phone's dial pad

There are three ways to access your voicemail using your phone's dial pad. You can: Press and hold 1. Dial *86.
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What does * 31 do to your phone?

Hide Your Phone From Caller ID: #31#

I could only get this to work on Android. But entering this code prompted a pop-up stating that my Caller ID had been disabled. In order to re-instate Caller ID, enter *31# .
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What does * 61 * mean?

Dial *#61# and tap Call to show the number for voice call forwarding when a call is unanswered. Also show the options for data, fax, sms, sync, async, packet access and pad access. Dial *#62# and tap Call is the same as above except for no-service rather than no-answer scenario.
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What is the purpose of * 31?

Hide Caller ID: *31#

The caller might have hidden the ID intentionally or sometimes it can be accidental. If you want to hide the caller ID dial *31# and press call button.
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What does * 52 mean on a cell phone?

When calling a Mexican mobile phone or landline from the U.S. or Canada you must enter the "+" sign when using a mobile phone, then the country code for Mexico, which is 52, and then the 10-digit phone number including area code. Dialing from a mobile phone: +52 xx xxxx-xxxx.
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What does * 62 * someones number do?

*#62# - With this, you can know if any of your calls - voice, data, fax, SMS etc, has been forwarded or diverted without your knowledge.
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What is * 62 * number used for?

Incoming calls are forwarded to the destination number when your phone is turned off or not receiving the network's signals. Activate Call Forward Not Reachable Dial *62*, followed by the 10-digit number you want your calls forwarded to, then #. A message indicates that Call Forward Not Reachable is activated.
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