What happens if we dial *#62?

What Happens When You Dial *#62# on Your Phone?

If you've ever wondered what certain secret codes do on your phone, you're not alone. One of the more useful ones is *#62#. Contrary to myths about hacking or unlocking hidden features, this code has a very practical purpose: it checks your call forwarding settings.

Specifically, *#62# lets you see if your incoming calls are set to be forwarded when your phone is unreachable—meaning when you're out of coverage, have a dead battery, or your phone is turned off. It's part of a series of USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) codes that interact with your phone's network settings.

Many people confuse *#62# with similar codes like *#61# (unanswered calls) or *#67# (busy line), but each serves a different forwarding scenario. Dialing *#62# gives you real-time information directly from your carrier about whether calls are being redirected—and if so, to which number. This can be helpful for privacy or troubleshooting unexpected call behavior.

Your phone’s model and network provider may affect how the response appears. Some devices display a clear message like “Forward when unreachable: [number]” while others may show nothing if no forwarding is active. Importantly, this code doesn’t change any settings—it only checks them. No need to worry about accidentally altering anything.

While built-in phone settings now often include call forwarding options in the menu, the USSD method remains a quick, direct way to verify what your carrier is doing behind the scenes. Just open your phone app, dial *#62#, and tap call. You’ll get an instant snapshot of your unreachable-call setup—with no extra apps or permissions needed.