How to Deactivate Call Barring
Call barring is a feature that allows you to restrict certain incoming or outgoing calls on your phone. While it can be useful for controlling call access, sometimes you may want to deactivate it to make or receive calls freely. Deactivating call barring is simple and can be done using your phone’s settings or specific USSD codes.
Method 1 — Deactivate Call Barring via Phone Settings
Open the Phone app on your device.
Tap the menu icon (three dots) or go to Settings.
Select Call Settings or Supplementary Services (varies by phone model).
Choose Call Barring.
You will see options such as outgoing calls, incoming calls, or international calls.
Select the type of barring you want to deactivate.
Enter your barring password (default is often 0000 or 1234, unless changed).
Save the changes.
Your call barring will be deactivated immediately.
Method 2 — Deactivate Call Barring via USSD Codes
You can also use USSD codes that work across many networks:
Dial #33*0000# to deactivate outgoing call barring.
Dial #35*0000# to deactivate incoming call barring.
Replace 0000 with your actual call barring password if you’ve changed it.
Once entered, you’ll receive a confirmation message that call barring has been successfully deactivated.
Method 3 — Contact Customer Care
If you don’t remember your call barring password or the above methods fail:
Call your network’s customer care line.
Request assistance in resetting or deactivating call barring.
They will guide you through the process or reset the password for you.
FAQs
Q: What is the default call barring password?
In most cases, it is 0000 or 1234, but this may vary depending on your network provider.
Q: Can I deactivate only incoming or only outgoing call barring?
Yes, you can choose specific options when deactivating barring in settings or via USSD codes.
Q: What if I forget my call barring password?
Contact your mobile provider’s customer care to reset or provide assistance.
Q: Do I need airtime to deactivate call barring?
No, deactivating call barring is free of charge.
Q: Why can’t I remove call barring even after using the codes?
This may be due to a wrong password or network restrictions. Contact customer care for help.
Conclusion
Deactivating call barring is quick and easy. You can do it directly through your phone’s settings, by dialing USSD codes (#330000# or #350000#), or by contacting your mobile provider for assistance. Once deactivated, you’ll be able to make and receive calls without restrictions.
