This tag collects CellularNews articles focused on the phone app, the core dialer and call management system on your device. It is intended for anyone who wants to master their phone’s calling features, from basic voicemail setup to advanced call blocking and recording.

The articles here solve two main groups of problems: managing your incoming and outgoing calls, and controlling your voicemail. For call management, you will find guides on how to block calls on a Jitterbug Smartphone, how to block private numbers on a Samsung S20, and how to unblock someone on an Android phone. There are also step-by-step instructions for specific actions like making a three-way call on Android, merging calls on an iPhone to create a group call, and even how to call 311 from a cell phone. For voicemail, the collection covers setting it up on various devices, including a Samsung Galaxy S21 and a Motorola Razr, as well as how to empty your voicemail on a Samsung phone or an Android phone.

Beyond these core themes, the articles help you customize your calling experience. You can learn how to change the number of rings on an iPhone, how to change caller ID on Android, and how to remove RTT from an Android phone. For those using an iPhone 13, specific topics include how to enable speaker mode, how to pin contacts, and where to find your favorites. Whether you need to record a conversation on an iPhone 13 or set up voicemail on a Motorola Razr, this tag provides the direct, practical steps to get it done.

How To Call 311 From A Cell Phone

To call 311 from a cell phone, open your phone app and dial 3-1-1. However, this short code does not work on every carrier or in every city, so you...

How To Change Number Of Rings On IPhone

You cannot change the number of rings on iPhone through any iPhone setting, because the carrier controls how long your phone rings before sending a call to voicemail. The only...

How To Access Voicemail On Android

To access voicemail on Android, open the Phone app and look for the voicemail tab or icon. If visual voicemail is supported by your carrier and device, you can tap...

How To Change Caller Id On Android

To change caller ID on Android, you can hide or show your phone number, but changing the name or number that appears requires contacting your mobile carrier. The only documented...

How To Block Number On Android

To block a number on Android, open the Phone app, go to the Recents tab, and long-press the number you want to block, then tap "Block/report spam." This is the...

How To Set Up Voicemail On An Android Phone

To set up voicemail on Android, you use the built-in Phone app, Google Voice, or Google Fi, depending on your carrier and device. Because Android voicemail setup varies by carrier,...

How To Empty Phone Mailbox

To empty your phone mailbox, open the Phone app and delete voicemail messages individually. The exact steps depend on your device and operating system, but the core action is the...

How To Empty Voicemail On Samsung Phone

To empty voicemail on a Samsung phone, open the Phone app, then long-press the 1 key to call your carrier’s voicemail system. Once connected, tap Keypad and follow the voice...

How To Empty Voicemail On Android Phone

To empty voicemail on Android, you need to delete messages using either the Visual Voicemail app in your Phone app or by calling your carrier's voicemail service. A full voicemail...

How To Remove RTT From Android Phone

To remove RTT from your Android phone, open the Phone app, tap the three-dot menu, go to Settings, then Accessibility, and turn off Real-time text (RTT) or set it to...