Samsung Galaxy Avant User Manual
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Wi-Fi Calling
Wi-Fi Calling is a free feature for customers using this device with the new SIM card. Wi-Fi Calling is an
excellent solution for coverage issues in and around the home or wherever cellular coverage is limited.
Minutes used while connected to the Wi-Fi network count against available rate plan minutes.
For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi Calling” on page 66.
Note: If the Wi-Fi Calling feature is active and connected, the Call forwarding feature is greyed out and
inaccessible.
Configuring Additional Voice Call Settings
1. From the Call settings screen, tap Additional settings.
2. Tap one of the following options:
● Caller ID: Chooses whether your number is displayed when someone answers your outgoing call. Choose
from: Network default, Hide number, or Show number.
● Call forwarding: Configures the forwarding settings.
● Auto area code: Allows you to automatically prepend a specific area code to all outbound calls.
● Call barring: Blocks specific types of calls (All outgoing calls, International calls, etc.).
● Call waiting: Notifies you of an incoming call while you are on another call.
● Auto redial: Automatically redial the dialed number if it is unable to connect or the call is cut off.
● Fixed dialing numbers: Manages fixed dialing numbers. See description below.
● TTY mode: Allows you to configure the TTY settings. For more information, refer to “TTY Mode” on page
● Hearing aids: Allows you to enable/disable hearing aid compatibility. For more information, refer to “Hearing
Configuring Call Forwarding
1. From the Call settings screen, tap Additional settings > Call forwarding.
Important! Call Forwarding is disabled when the Wi-Fi Calling feature is enabled.
2. Tap an available option:
● Always forward: Incoming calls are re-routed to a secondary number that you specify.
● Forward when busy: Forwards all your calls to voicemail when your phone is busy.
● Forward when unanswered: Automatically forwards to your voicemail number when the phone is not
answered, and otherwise allows you to enter a voicemail number.
● Forward when unreachable: Automatically forwards to your voicemail number when the phone is not in
service, or is turned off.
Using Auto Area Code
This feature prepends an area code to all outbound calls. When enabled, the designated prefix is always
added before your dialed numbers.
Ex: If you were using 999 as your area code, 555-5555 would be dialed as 999 - 555-5555.
1. From the Call settings screen, tap Additional settings.
2. Select Auto area code, enter a new prefix, and then tap OK.
Call Barring
Configures the device to bar (prevent) selected outbound calls.
1. From the Call settings screen, tap Additional settings.
2. Select Call barring and select from the available settings. Choose from: All outgoing calls, International
calls, Intl’ calls except home, All incoming calls, or Incoming when roaming.
Call Waiting
1. From the Call settings screen, tap Additional settings.
2. Select Call waiting to enable/disable the onscreen notification of new incoming call during an active call.
Auto Redial
1. From the Call settings screen, tap Additional settings.
2. Select Auto redial to automatically enable/disable the feature whereby the device redials the dialed
number if it is unable to connect or the call is cut off.
Fixed Dialing Numbers
Fixed Dial Number (FDN), allows you to restrict outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers.
Enabling FDN
1. From the Call settings screen, tap Additional settings > Fixed dialing numbers.
2. Select Turn on FDN.
3. At the prompt, enter your PIN2 code and tap OK.
Important! Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display.
The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier. Entering an incorrect PIN2 code could cause the phone
to lock. Contact customer service for assistance.
Changing the PIN2 Code
1. From the Call settings screen, tap Additional settings > Fixed dialing numbers.
2. Select Change PIN2.
3. At the prompt, enter your old PIN2 code.
4. At the prompt, enter a new PIN2 code.
5. Confirm your PIN2 code.
Important! Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display.
The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier. Entering the PIN2 incorrectly three times will cause the
device to lock. Contact customer service for assistance.