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Android: Turn Call Waiting On or Off

If you are on a call and cannot tell whether someone else is trying to reach you, Call waiting is the setting responsible for that alert. Most carriers turn it on by default, but you can still switch it on or off yourself in the phone app. Dual SIM phones let you configure this separately for each SIM card.

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Turn Call Waiting On or Off auf Android

Call waiting sits inside your carrier's network settings, but Android gives you a switch to turn the feature on or off from the phone app. When it is enabled, an incoming second call plays a short tone and shows a pop-up while you are already talking to someone. When it is disabled, the second caller usually hears a busy signal or gets sent straight to voicemail.

Your carrier decides the default state, so the toggle may already be on when you first check your phone. Changing it yourself does not affect your existing call, only how future incoming calls behave while you are on the line.

To reach the setting, follow this path:

Tap on PhoneOpen the MenuTap on SettingsTap on Calling accountsChoose a SIM card (Dual SIM)Tap on Additional settingsEnable or disable Call waiting

On dual SIM devices, repeat the steps for the second SIM if you want the same behavior on both lines. If the toggle is grayed out or the second call still does not come through after enabling it, the issue usually sits with the carrier's network configuration rather than the phone settings, and contacting support is the faster fix.

Frequently asked questions

Some carriers control Call waiting at the network level and do not allow the toggle to be changed from the device. If Enable or disable Call waiting stays inactive, contact your carrier to confirm whether the feature is available on your plan.