4 Ways To Redial

Note that this method will only work with landline phones equipped with a “Redial” button. If your phone does not have this feature, you will need to use a different method.

The phone should automatically redial the last number you dialed. It will not redial the last number to call you, however. If you place the handset next to your ear, you should hear the phone dial and connect to the other line. It will ring as usual if the line is no longer busy, but you will hear a busy tone if the other line is still busy.

There is no limit on the number of times you can redial the last number, so you can continue pressing the redial button until you reach the intended recipient.

Note that this method works when you are dialing from a landline telephone and are attempting to call a local number. It may not work on cell phones, toll free numbers, long-distance calls, or international calls. This service may not be offered by every telephone company. Check with your service provider to find out if “Repeat Dialing” is part of your service package. Several companies that offer this feature include Bright house, Cox, Optimum, and Verizon.

Check the handset and wait until you hear a normal dial tone before dialing this star code. If you are using a rotary phone, dial 1166 instead. [2] X Research source

The system will check the other phone number every 30 seconds throughout the next 30 minutes. Once it is no longer busy, your phone will ring. You can receive normal phone calls while repeat dialing is in effect and the process should not be disturbed.

This ringtone will usually vary from your standard ringtone. As soon as you pick up the phone, the system should connect the call, and the phone you are trying to reach should ring.

Expect to hear a confirmation tone or announcement that verifies your canceled request.

Note that this method should work for nearly all cell phones, include both standard mobile phones and smart phones.

If you do not have a smart phone, you will need to open your call log by pressing the green “Call” button on your phone’s keypad. This button will usually be marked with a green telephone icon. If you have a smart phone, you will need to open your call log by navigating to the “Phone” app and tapping it once.

Scroll through the list of menu options in your call log and select the one marked “Recent. " Hit the “Enter” button on a standard mobile phone or tap on the “Recent” button if using a smart phone.

If you received another call after dialing the number you are trying to reach, the call you received will appear above the one you dialed. Make sure that the number you select is the one you wish to redial before you continue.

If you are not using a smart phone, you will need to call the number by hitting the green “Call” button on your phone’s keypad. If you are using a smart phone, selecting the number will usually open a set of options. From those options, tap on the “Call” or “Dial” button.

Note that this technique will only work with the iPhone. It does not work with other smart phones or standard mobile phones. Additionally, this method will only work with numbers you have dialed from the keypad. It does not work with numbers you have dialed from your Favorites, Recents, or Contacts.

If you just hung up, the “Phone” app should automatically reopen to the keypad. If it doesn’t open the keypad, however, you will need to navigate to the keypad before continuing. To open the keypad, simply tap on the “Keypad” icon on the bottom phone menu. You only need to tap on the icon once to open the keypad.

Verify that this number is the number you wish to redial before you continue. Note that there is no time limit regarding redials, so you can redial a phone number you called weeks ago if it still remains the last number you dialed from the keypad.

If the phone number you are trying to reach is still busy, you can hang up and repeat the process as many times as necessary until the other party answers.