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In the past, phones had the option to hide phone numbers from Caller ID; however, newer models of phones don't seem to follow these settings. In response to the a rise in spam, automated calls, and phishing scams, manufacturers are slowly removing ways to hide phone numbers. This planned action aims to prevent voice phishing crimes and identify suspicious callers.
To verify Caller ID settings on Android
Open the Phone app, tap the three lines in the upper corner, select Settings, navigate to Calls > Additional Settings, and choose Hide Number.
To verify Caller ID settings on an iPhone
Open the Settings app, select Phone, go to the Calls section, tap Show My Caller ID, and toggle it off.
Remember: Older phones may have temporary caller ID blocking settings because to out-of-date software. It is possible for cellular operators to automatically force software updates or make an outdated phone model incompatible. In order to guarantee software compliance, phones are now automatically compelled to upgrade their software following multiple manual postponements.
Make a Private Call
On both iPhone and Android, you can place a secret call even if your phone doesn't have the option to automatically hide your number. There are three reasonable steps to take. Making a fake number is a third alternative, which is much easier than it sounds. The first two are temporary, but the third is more permanent.
Hide Your Number
Type *67. This code will work with virtually any North American provider. Some other common blocking codes include the following:
*67 - United States (except AT&T), Canada (landline), New Zealand (Vodafone phones)
Here are the list of the countries and codes which require
#31# - United States (AT&T phones), Australia (mobile), Albania, Argentina (mobile), Bulgaria (mobile), Denmark, Canada (mobile), France, Germany (some mobile providers), Greece (mobile), India (only after network unlock), Israel (mobile), Italy (mobile), Netherlands (KPN phones), South Africa (mobile), Spain (mobile), Sweden, Switzerland (mobile)
*31# - Argentina (landline), Germany, Switzerland (landline)
1831 - Australia (landline)
3651 - France (landline)
*31* - Greece (landline), Iceland, Netherlands (most carriers), Romania, South Africa (Telkom phones)
133 - Hong Kong
*43 - Israel (landline)
*67# - Italy (landline)
184 - Japan
0197 - New Zealand (Telecom or Spark phones)
1167 - Rotary phones in North America
*9# - Nepal (NTC prepaid/postpaid phones only)
*32# - Pakistan (PTCL phones)
*23 or *23# - South Korea
067 - Spain (landline)
141 - United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland
* If your phone is on a GSM network (e.g., most Androids), you can always dial #31# to block your caller ID.
Use Google Voice
A actual phone number can be hidden on Caller ID by using a Google Voice number. When you don't want to give someone your actual number, it also provides you with a number you can use. When someone calls the "fake" number, it reaches your phone. The person will see the fake number on their Caller ID when you call. Numbers provided by Google are easy to set up and free online voicemails are given.
Set up a new number
📱 Download Google Voice App
- Available on Android and iPhone platforms.
🔐 Sign In or Sign Up
- Open the app and sign in to your Google account.
If you don't have one, sign up for a Google account.
👉 Continue
- Tap "Continue" after reading the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
📞 Pick a Phone Number
- Choose a number with your area code or select a random number.
👆 Select Your Number
- Tap "Select" next to the chosen number.
🚀 Follow Onscreen Directions
- Follow the onscreen directions to complete the setup.
You may now take use of Google Voice's features to improve privacy and communication.
Follow these steps
1. Open the Google Voice app and tap on the Menu icon.
2. Select "Settings" from the menu.
3. Navigate to the "Account" section and choose "Devices and Numbers."
4. Tap on your newly selected number.
5. Enter your phone number.
6. Tap "Send Code" to initiate the verification process.
7. Check your phone for the code and enter it into the app.
8. Tap "Verify" to confirm the code.
9. When prompted, choose "Yes" for using your Google Voice number as your Caller ID.
10. Tap "Next" to proceed.
11. Complete the setup by tapping "Finished."
Here we go
- Launch Google Voice application.
- After tapping the Menu icon, select Settings.
- Toggle on Anonymous Caller ID under the Calls section
Your Google Voice is now set up with the right settings for secure and easy conversation.
Get your phone operator hide your number.
You may hide your number with carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile by contacting customer service and asking them to turn on a blocking feature in their system. Consider a good excuse before you call, since they could inquire as to why you wish to keep your number private.
I hope all the techniques listed above are useful to you :)
Thank You.