How to Change Your Caller ID Name on iPhone and Android?

Caller ID name, also known as CNAM, is a feature on your phone that shows the name of the person or business calling you. When someone calls you, their name appears on your phone’s screen. As such, you know who’s on the other end before you answer. It helps to start the conversation on a more informed and comfortable note.

Caller ID Name operates through a process that begins when you start a call on your device. When you initiate a call, your phone signals through your service provider’s network. The signal includes your phone number and your caller ID name (if it’s set). As your service network routes the call, it simultaneously transmits your caller ID information. This transmission occurs through a series of phone exchanges, a network of connections that pass your call details from one point to another.

Once your call arrives at the recipient’s phone, their service provider processes the incoming information. The process involves translating the data received into a format displayed on the phone’s screen. As a result, your caller ID name and number appear on their screen.

To change the Caller ID on iPhone & Android, open your phone’s settings or your carrier’s app. Look for the caller ID or outgoing call settings. Update your name as desired to personalize and secure your number before making calls.

To change the caller ID on iPhone, contact your carrier, explain your request, and follow their instruction. If the T-Mobile app is compatible with your carrier, follow these steps to change your Caller ID name on your iPhone:

Step 1: Download the T-Mobile app from the App Store.
Step 2: Sign up and Log in.
Step 3: Navigate to the “Home” screen.
Step 4: Select “More.” Go to the “Profile Settings.”
Step 5: Select the ‘Caller ID’ option. Now, you can edit your First and Last Name. 
Step 6: Click “Save” to update your caller ID name.

Note: The process for changing the Caller ID varies depending on your carrier. Many carriers allow you to change your caller ID through mobile apps.

To change your Caller ID on Android, open the Google app, tap the three horizontal lines, go to Settings, select Google Account, navigate to Personal Info, choose Name, and update it accordingly.

Step 1: On your Android phone, access the Google App.
Step 2: Find the three horizontal lines in the bottom-right corner and tap on them.
Step 3: Go to “Settings.”
Step 4: Go to “Google Account.”
Step 5: Head towards “Personal Info.”
Step 6: Select the “Name” option.
Step 7: Edit your name to the one you want to appear as your Caller ID name.

After you’ve made the change, you should consider restarting your phone. It ensures your new caller ID name is set and fully integrated into your phone system. Call another nearby number to check if your new caller ID name works.

Note: Android devices don’t let you change your caller ID name directly; you need to contact your mobile carrier for that. After confirming your carrier allows changes, you can update your caller ID name through your Google account.

Caller ID name serves as your first point of contact, and you surely want to set the right one to impress your phone receiver. However, changing your caller ID name on your iPhone or Android is not straightforward. Both don’t allow you to modify your caller ID on the device. You must go through your carrier’s policies and procedures, which can be a hassle. Also, not all carriers allow changes to your caller ID name. And for those that do, the process can often be complex.