How to transfer a call on Sony Xperia XZ3
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How to transfer a call on Sony Xperia XZ3?
Do you use the same phone in your professional and personal life? Do you refuse to receive calls on very early Sunday mornings? We have the solution for you. Little known nor used by smartphone owners : call forwarding, also called call transferring, allows you to forward your calls when you do not want to be disturbed.
In this article, we will explain how to transfer a call from your Sony Xperia XZ3 to another number.
What is call forwarding?
Before we begin to explain how to activate and use call forwarding, we will explain the usefulness of transferring a phone call. For all smartphone users, if you do not want to be woken up, not be disturbed or you are too busy, call forwarding is there to help.
You have the possibility to forward your calls to a phone number that you have defined yourself in advance.
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This function can be very convenient in any situation.
Enable call forwarding on Sony Xperia XZ3
It is quite likely that the “transfer a call” function will be disabled on your Sony Xperia XZ3, as this function is not used by most smartphone users.
To get started, go to your Sony Xperia XZ3 settings and go to the “Call settings” section.
Then press “Call Transfer”. You will see four options:
- Always transfer: transfer all calls to the preselected number
- Transfer if busy: transfer calls when you are already online with someone
- Forward if no answer: forward calls when you do not answer
- Transfer if unreachable: transfer calls when your smartphone is turned off or does not pick up
Once you have chosen the most appropriate option for your needs, enter the number to which the calls will be forwarded.
Finally, tap on “Activate”. It’s done ! Feel free to test with one of your friends to see if the call transfer works properly or not.
Transfer calls with third-party applications
It is possible to download an application to forward phone calls to another number.
Simply go to “Play Store” and type “Call Transfer” in the search bar.
You will find various applications for transferring calls with more options than those present on your Sony Xperia XZ3. Simply read the application descriptions and reviews to make the choice that best meets your expectations.
Warning! Some applications are free and other applications are payable.
Therefore, consider whether to invest a sum of money in such an application.
Through this article, we have explained the function of transferring your calls, an option that is often little known by smartphone users.
If you have any difficulties during this operation, contact a specialist or friend, expert in technologies, to help you activate call forwarding.
How do I forward calls on my Sony Xperia?
– Find and tap (Phone icon).
– Tap (Menu icon) > Settings.
– Dual SIM users, tap Calling accounts, and select a SIM card. Single SIM users, tap Calls.
– Tap Call forwarding, then select an option.
– Enter the number you want to forward calls to, then tap Turn on.
What is Xperia transfer mobile app?
The Xperia Transfer 2 app can be used to transfer the data and content from your old iPhone® or Android™ smartphone to your new Xperia®. Note: Xperia® 1 IV, Xperia 10 IV, and Xperia 5 IV don’t support data transfer with Xperia Transfer 2. Instead, transfer the data using Google cloud services.
How do I forward my calls to another number?
– Listen for a dial tone, and press *72.
– Listen for a stutter dial tone followed by regular dial tone.
– Dial the number where you want your calls forwarded.
– When the phone is answered by either a person or voicemail, hang up.
– Your calls will now be forwarded to the number you dialed.
How do I use Xperia transfer?
Step 1: Go to the Google Play Store and install the Xperia Transfer Mobile app on both Xperia devices. Run the app on the old device and then tap “Get Started”. Then tap “Android” in the next interface. Step 3: In the next window, select the method you would like to use to connect the device.
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4 ancillary questions
Can you forward calls from a cell phone to another cell phone?
What is Call Forwarding? With Call Forwarding, you can forward your mobile calls to another phone number, including another mobile phone or a landline phone, like your home or office number. When Call Forwarding is turned on, your mobile phone won’t ring when you receive a call.
How do I turn off call forwarding on my Sony Xperia?
Can two cell phones receive the same incoming call?
What is simultaneous ring and how does it work? Simultaneous ring is a function where a single incoming call can reach multiple devices at the same time and ring several devices simultaneously. These devices can vary, from PBX or desk phones to mobile phones and even computers (thanks to VoIP technology).
What does the data transfer app do?
This system app can transfer data from your old phone and is automatically installed on your Pixel phone.