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How to Make Your Number Private on Android

Make a call without displaying your digits

By Jon Martindale Jon Martindale Writer Jon Martindale has been a feature tech writer for more than 10 years. He's written for publications such as Digital Trends, KitGuru, and ITProPortal. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on March 28, 2021 Reviewed by Lisa Mildon Reviewed by Lisa Mildon Southern New Hampshire University Lisa Mildon is a Lifewire writer and an IT professional with 30 years of experience. Her writing has appeared in Geekisphere and other publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS

What to know

You can always use *67 to block your number, but there are other ways.Most carriers have a Hide Number setting you can enable in their app.If all else fails, call your carrier and ask them to hide your number. This article walks you through a few different ways to make your number private so that when you call someone, your phone number isn't displayed on their caller ID.

A Quick No Caller ID Trick *67

One of the quickest and easiest ways to hide your number from the person you're calling is to use the *67 trick when you're dialing. That will make your number register as 'Private' to the person you call. You'll have to do it for every call you want to make with a hidden number, but if you only need to hide your number now and then, this is a good option for keeping your number private.

Use the Hide Number No Caller ID Trick

Almost all Android devices on most mobile carriers offer the option of hiding your number by default, making it unnecessary to input *67 every time you call. Here's how to block your cell phone number using your phone's built-in Hide Number feature. If you don't have the option to Hide Number after following the steps below, it's possible your carrier or device doesn't support it. Select the Phone (or Telephone) icon in your app menu or at the bottom of your device's home screen. Select the three-dot menu icon in the top-right of the window. Select Settings. Select Calls. Select Additional settings (It could also be Supplementary settings). When it's finished loading, select Caller ID. Select Hide Number from the pop-up menu. This no caller ID trick will make it so that your number never shows up when you ring someone. Instead, it will display as Blocked, Private, or No Caller ID. If you want your number to display again temporarily, you can preface the number you're calling with *82. Alternatively, if you want to turn off your number block, repeat the steps above, and at the last one, select Network Default or Show
Number.

Ask Your Carrier To Block Your Number Directly

If your device doesn't have the option to block your number directly, then you may need to ask your carrier to do it for you. Sometimes this can be completed with the official application. Verizon App: Instructions for how to block your cell phone number on Verizon. AT&T App: Details on how to make your number unknown on AT&T. Sprint App: A guide on how to call someone without showing your number on Sprint. T-Mobile App: Information on how to call someone anonymously on T-Mobile. If the above call blocking services don't support your device within the official apps, try contacting your carrier directly. They can usually block your ID for you.

Use a Burner Number

If none of the above no caller ID tricks work, you can buy a prepaid phone, often referred to as a burner or disposable number. Many paid-for services let you route your calls, texts, and picture messages through a temporary number. The 7 Best Prepaid Cell Phone Plans of 2022

Limitations to Hiding Your Phone Number

There are some calls that you can't hide your number from. Toll-free services and 911 emergency services will always be able to see your number, whatever you do. Some third-party applications can allow someone to get around any number obfuscation you put in place, so none of these methods are guaranteed. How to Change Your Phone Number on Android Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Hide Your Number With *67 How to Reset a Voicemail Password in Android How to Block Cell Phone Numbers On Android or iPhone (iOS) How to Change Your Caller ID Name on Android How to Know If Someone Blocked Your Number How to Block Political Robocalls 5 Best Ways to Find a Cell Phone Number Online How to Block No Caller ID Calls on iPhone What to Do When Your Phone Number Is Being Spoofed What Is ‘Anonymous Texting’ and How to Use It How to Park Your Cellphone Number How to Make Wi-Fi Calls on Your iPhone How to Switch Phone Carriers How to Set up and Use the Google Duo Chat App How to Change Your Phone Number on Android How to Unlock a Phone From Any Carrier Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies