Published 11/10/25
If you’ve been searching for a solution that helps you unmask “No Caller ID”, record and recall calls, and block unwanted numbers, then you’ve come to the right place. With iCaughtYou, you’re getting a tool built around four key ideas: Clarity, Confidence, Protection, and Privacy.
But before you jump in, there’s a technical detail we need to cover, one that’s crucial for the app to work properly. That detail is conditional call‑forwarding.
Why call‑forwarding is necessary
Let’s break it down step by step.
Imagine someone calls you. Your phone rings.
If you answer, great! You’re talking. But if you don’t answer, your phone is busy, or you have no signal, what happens? Usually the call goes to voicemail or simply ends.
With iCaughtYou, we want that unanswered/blocked/hidden call to go somewhere you control so you can see who it was. Then you can decide what to do, and record or blacklist if needed.
To make that happen, your phone line (via your carrier) must forward the call to iCaughtYou’s system when those conditions are met (busy, unanswered, unreachable). That’s called conditional call‑forwarding.
Why “conditional”? Because we’re not saying every call must be redirected, just the ones when you can’t/won’t answer. If you pick up, everything works normally. If you don’t, the forwarding kicks in. That means you stay in control.
If your carrier or plan doesn’t allow this kind of forwarding, then iCaughtYou cannot guarantee all of its features to work. So be sure that your specific line supports conditional call‑forwarding.
In short: For iCaughtYou to do its job (unmask blocked caller ID + let you record/blacklist), your line needs to be able to have “Call forwarded when busy/unanswered/unreachable” set up. Without that, some features can be blocked or inconsistent.
Carriers and regions where iCaughtYou works
Regions supported:
iCaughtYou is available in a few countries; United States, Australia, and Israel. You can download the app and use its core functions in all of those places.
Carrier compatibility:
We support users on major mobile providers in those regions but you must check your specific line and plan to ensure 100% compatibility.
If you’re on a standard post‑paid plan with one of the big networks (for example in the U.S.), chances are good you can enable conditional call‑forwarding.
If you’re on a smaller brand/sub‑brand (MVNO), a corporate line, prepaid plan, or a special bundle, the forwarding feature might be disabled or restricted.
For carriers outside major regions, the forwarding codes or availability may differ, so it’s worth verifying.
How to check whether your line works with iCaughtYou
Here’s a simple checklist to help you, no prior phone‑tech knowledge needed!
Step 1: Identify your provider and plan
Open your mobile account, or call customer service and ask:
“Which network and plan is this line on, and does it support conditional call‑forwarding?”
Step 2: Test conditional call‑forwarding
A quick way to test (for many carriers) is to dial the code your carrier uses to forward a “busy/no answer/unreachable” call. Find out your carrier’s call forwarding code to try it out.
On some networks, you might dial *71 + forwarding number to enable “busy/no answer” forwarding.
If you hear a confirmation beep, the forwarding is active. Then you can dial the cancellation code (commonly something like *73) to turn it off.
If you can enable and disable it, your line likely supports the feature iCaughtYou needs.Here's a helpful guide on how call forwarding works across different networks.
Step 3: Check your number’s status
Make sure your number is active, not suspended or restricted, and you can receive forwarded calls. If you’re frequently roaming abroad or on a data‑only plan, the forwarding may fail.
Step 4: Download iCaughtYou and set it up
Once you know your line supports the necessary forwarding, install iCaughtYou, go through the onboarding, and follow the prompts to enable call‑forwarding within the app (the app will guide you with the correct code for your region/carrier).
Not in the U.S.? No problem. Learn more about our international support in our blog: iCaughtYou Lands in Australia – Finally a Smarter Way to Handle Hidden Calls
Why some lines won’t work and what you can do
Here are common carrier issues and how to fix them:
Your plan is prepaid or promotional, and the carrier has disabled conditional forwarding. → Contact your carrier to ask if busy/unanswered/unreachable forwarding is supported for your line.
Your number is part of a corporate bundle with special features disabled (e.g., call‑routing via PBX). → Check with your company’s mobile admin or carrier.
You’re using an MVNO (a smaller carrier using a big network) and the forwarding feature is not available. → Ask the MVNO if they allow conditional call‑forwarding by the line.
You’re roaming abroad or using a foreign number where forwarding to the destination (iCaughtYou’s forwarding number) may be blocked. → The app may still install, but features may vary.
Bottom line: what you should do
Check your provider/plan: “Does this line support call‑forward when busy/unanswered/unreachable?”
Test the forwarding codes for your carrier.
Download iCaughtYou and follow the setup.
Enjoy unmasking hidden callers, recording valuable calls, and blacklisting unwanted numbers! All with clarity, confidence and protection.
By doing this check first, you ensure the app works as intended, no surprises and no guesswork. You simply get control of your calls again, with the ease you should expect.