Chapter 6

Forward Calls, Missed Calls, and Voicemail

IN THIS CHAPTER

check Configuring call forwarding options

check Refusing calls automatically

check Checking on missed calls

check Browsing call history

check Configuring basic voicemail

check Listening to voicemail messages

check Using Google Voice for voicemail

Gone are the days when you could say you were “out” and missed a call. That’s because your Android phone goes with you everywhere. The excuses for not taking a call are weak and limited. You can blame call forwarding. You can confirm a missed call on the call log. And you can always resort to voicemail, which is becoming more accepted — especially when the message is sincere.

Forward Calls Elsewhere

Call forwarding is traditionally a trick you used from your old landline phone to a cell phone. It’s odd to think ...

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