RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
October 24, 2023
This is for iPhone and Android. Screenshots are from iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 16+
Nobody likes receiving calls from No Caller ID numbers, as they are usually scams. But there might be cases where you will want your iPhone or Android to hide your phone number to protect your privacy. Whether the person at the other end of the line picks up or not, you can still block your phone number so it’s hidden when you call others.
There are two ways to hide your phone number. One involves using a specific shortcode before the phone number you want to dial. The other is having the operating system block your number permanently. We will show you both, and a tip that makes blocking your number a two-second process.
Using the Quickest Option
If you plan on blocking your number only for certain calls, there’s no reason to mess with the iPhone or Android phone’s settings. Instead, just add *67 before the number you are about to dial. When you do this, it tells your carrier not to show any Caller ID for that call.
An example of the phone number string to dial would be *67-555-555-5555.
Each country has different shortcodes to hide phone numbers. This is the US version. In the UK, you would need to dial 141 before the number.
Block Your Number on iPhone
If you want to hide your phone number routinely, you will need to go into the phone’s settings to enable it.
On iPhone, head to:
Settings > Phone > Show My Call ID
You might have to wait a short while until the toggle appears. Toggle the switch to OFF. Refer to the below image:
The feature can come in handy if you are using your personal phone number for work-related calls and do not want others to find out your number. But it can be a hassle if you forget to reenable it when calling family and friends. They will see No Caller ID appear on their devices and might not pick up.
Block Your Number on Android
The same warning applies to Android. You can block your phone number on Android phones just as easily as on iPhones. But you will have to remember to unblock it for your closest contacts to see your Caller ID.
To hide your phone number on Android, go to:
Phone > Setting > Calls and Additional Settings > Hide Number
and toggle the switch to OFF.
Repeat the steps to reenable the Caller ID on your Android phone when you are done blocking access to it.
Dealing With No Caller ID Calls
While we are at it, we will remind you there are ways to deal with spammy No Caller IDs on iPhone and Android and ensure they are not too big a hassle for you. Check a related post below to avoid no Caller ID calls.
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