Tired of receiving voicemail messages or don’t want to leave one when you miss calls? You’re in the right place. I’ll walk you through the process of turning off voicemail on iOS 18, step by step. It’s easier than it sounds, and you’ll be voicemail-free in no time.
Step-by-Step Guide to Disable Voicemail on iOS 18
- Start by going into your iPhone settings. Scroll down until you find the “Phone” option.
- Once you’re in the Phone settings, tap on “Call Forwarding.” Make sure this feature is turned off. If it’s on, it could be forwarding calls to another device, which might activate voicemail.
- Still under Phone settings, find “Live Voicemail.” Switch it off. Live Voicemail allows voicemails to come through in real-time, so turning it off ensures no interruptions from messages.
Now, let’s get rid of voicemail completely.
- Open your Phone app and go to the keypad.
- Type in #004# and hit call.
- You’ll see a message confirming that call forwarding (and by extension, voicemail) has been deactivated.
If the steps above didn’t work, or you want to be extra sure, you can disable voicemail directly through your carrier’s website.
- Log into your carrier’s account (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, etc.).
- Go to “Plans” or “Preferences” and look for the voicemail settings.
- From there, you can toggle voicemail on or off.
Maybe you just don’t want the hassle of listening to voice messages. Or maybe you prefer texts. Whatever your reason, disabling voicemail gives you control over how you manage missed calls. By following these simple steps, you can turn off voicemail on your iPhone running iOS 18. Whether it’s done via your settings, a keypad code, or your carrier’s website, it’s a straightforward process.