How to Activate or Deactivate Etisalat Call Blocking

How to Activate or Deactivate Etisalat’s “Phone Off” Feature with Caller Alerts

In today’s fast-paced world, there are times when you may want to stop receiving phone calls—whether for personal reasons or to stay focused at work. Etisalat offers the “Phone Off” feature that allows users to block incoming calls without turning off their devices. In this article, we’ll explain how to activate and deactivate this feature, how to identify missed callers, and even how to send them automated messages.

How to Activate Etisalat’s “Phone Off” Feature

To activate the “Phone Off” feature on the Etisalat network, follow these simple steps:

1. Open your phone’s dialer.
2. Dial the following code: *21*787#
3. Press the call button.

Once activated, anyone trying to reach you will hear that your phone is switched off or unavailable.

How to Deactivate the “Phone Off” Feature

If you wish to receive calls again and turn off the feature:

1. Open the phone’s dialer.
2. Dial the following code: ##002#
3. Press the call button.

You’ll now be able to receive calls normally again.

Video Guide

For a visual explanation of how to activate or deactivate the “Phone Off” feature on Etisalat, you can watch the following video:

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Etisalat “Phone Off” Feature with Caller Identification

If you want to know who tried to call you while the “Phone Off” feature was active, you can subscribe to Etisalat’s Guardián de llamadas service:

• Send an SMS with the word “اشتراك” (Subscribe) to 787,
• Or dial *789#

After subscribing, you’ll receive notifications listing the phone numbers of callers who tried to reach you while your phone appeared off.

Send Automatic Messages While “Phone Off” Is Enabled

To send an automatic SMS to callers while the “Phone Off” feature is active, you can use Etisalat’s Auto Reply Message service:

• Send the text message you want to deliver to number 787,
• Or dial the following code: *788#

This service will automatically reply to anyone who tries to call you with the message you’ve set.

Conclusión

Etisalat provides flexible call management options, including the “Phone Off” feature, missed call notifications, and automated SMS replies. By following the steps above, you can take full control over your incoming calls and customize your communication preferences to suit your personal or professional needs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I find out who called me while the “Phone Off” feature was active?
Yes, you can subscribe to the Guardián de llamadas service by sending an SMS with the word “اشتراك” to 787 or dialing *789#.

2. How can I send an automatic message to callers during “Phone Off”?
Utilice el Auto Reply Message service by sending your message to 787 or dialing *788#.

3. Is there any additional cost for activating or deactivating the “Phone Off” feature?
No, activating or deactivating the feature on the Etisalat network is free of charge.

4. Can I use the “Phone Off” feature without knowing who called?
Yes, but unless you subscribe to the Guardián de llamadas service, you won’t receive caller information.

5. Can I use the Auto Reply service with the “Phone Off” feature?
Yes, you can use both services together to notify callers automatically while your phone is set to “off.”