| Barring Type | Deactivation Code | |--------------|-------------------| | All Outgoing Calls | #33*PIN# (or #33# if no PIN) | | All Incoming Calls | #35*PIN# | | Outgoing International (except home country) | #331*PIN# | | Outgoing International (all) | #332*PIN# | | Incoming When Roaming | #351*PIN# | | Barring of All Services (Airplane mode enforced by network) | #330*PIN# |
Users typically enable call barring to prevent international roaming charges, block premium-rate numbers, or restrict a child’s device. However, when forgotten or mistakenly activated, it manifests as the dreaded "Call Barring Active" error, or the inability to receive calls despite full signal. how to remove call barring
Always test with a second phone and a second SIM before assuming hardware failure. And if you travel frequently, consider leaving barring off entirely—relying instead on airplane mode or a roaming data eSIM—to avoid being locked out of calls in an emergency. And if you travel frequently, consider leaving barring