How to Remove Private Number on Your Android or iPhone
Hiding and unhiding your number when making calls is a common feature. If you find yourself unintentionally calling with a private number and need to reveal your caller ID, here is a comprehensive guide for various devices.
Removing Private Number on Android Phones
Regardless of your network provider (Airtel, Glo, MTN, or 9Mobile), you can unhide your number on Android phones using either a USSD code or the phone app. Here’s how:
1. Using the Phone App:
• Open the “Phone” app.
• Tap the three dots in the top right corner to access “Settings.”
• Select “Call Settings” or “Call” (this may vary by Android version).
• Tap on “Additional Settings.”
• Choose “Caller ID.”
• Select “Show number” or “Network default.”
2. Using USSD Code:
• Dial `31` followed by the number you wish to call.
Removing Private Number on Samsung Phones
For Samsung users, the steps are slightly different but still straightforward:
1. Open the “Phone” app.
2. Click the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner.
3. Tap on “Settings.”
4. Select “Supplementary Services” (wait a few seconds for it to load).
5. Tap on “Show your Caller ID.”
6. Choose “Show number” or “Network default.”
Removing Private Number on itel Phones
To unhide your number on an itel phone:
1. Open the “Phone” app.
2. Tap the three dots in the top right corner and go to “Settings.”
3. Select “Calling accounts.”
4. Choose the SIM card you are using.
5. Tap on “Additional Settings.”
6. Select “Caller ID.”
7. Choose “Show number.”
Removing Private Number on Infinix Phones
Here’s how to unhide your number on Infinix devices:
1. Open the “Phone” app.
2. Click on “Settings.”
3. Select “Carrier Features” and choose the relevant SIM card.
4. Tap on “Additional Settings.”
5. Select “Caller ID.”
6. Choose “Show number.”
Removing Private Number on iPhones
For iPhone users, the process is slightly different:
1. Open the “Settings” app.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Phone.”
3. Select “Show My Caller ID.”
4. Toggle the switch to enable showing your caller ID.
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Frequently Asked Questions
• Why is my phone showing “private number” when I call someone?
This happens if your caller ID settings are set to hide your number. Following the steps above will help you reveal your caller ID.
• How do I take my phone off the private number setting?
Follow the steps for your specific device above to ensure your number is visible when making calls.
• What is the code for private numbers?
To block your caller ID for a single call, dial `31` before the number you want to call.
• Why are all my incoming calls showing “private number”?
This usually means the caller has chosen to hide their number, or the carrier is not transmitting the caller ID information.
By familiarizing yourself with these settings on different devices, you can ensure your number is displayed when making calls, helping avoid the issue of calls being ignored due to an unknown caller ID.