How to Remove My Number from Private Number? [iPhone & Android]

Unmasking your private number increases the chances that your calls will be answered. It built trust among the clients and prevents your number from being flagged as spam or a scam.

• Increases Call Answer Rate: Many ignore calls from private numbers, thinking they are spam or from scammers. Therefore, displaying your number increases the likelihood that your call will be received.
• Enhances Professionalism and Credibility: Showing a caller ID makes your business number appear professional and helps customers feel more comfortable receiving calls.
• Builds Trust: Displaying your caller ID helps the person you're calling feel more at ease by confirming that you're a genuine individual.
• Reduces the Risk of Being Flagged as Spam: When you make an anonymous Call, it is often flagged as spam by recipients' call screening apps. Thus, unhiding your number helps prevent it from being blocked and marked as spam.
• Improve Transparency: Displaying your actual number allows recipients to immediately identify who the caller is, which reduces uncertainty and potential confusion.

To prevent your number from displaying as "Unknown Caller" when making calls from an iPhone, enable "Show My Caller ID" or reset your mobile network settings.

• Open your iPhone’s Settings > Apps > Phone.
• Tap "Show My Caller ID," then turn it on.

Resetting your iPhone’s network settings can restore default configurations, including carrier settings, and prevent your number from appearing as a private number. This process resets Wi-Fi networks, VPNs, and cellular settings, which may fix issues related to caller ID restrictions.

Follow the steps below to reset network settings on iPhone:

• Go to the Settings.
• Scroll down and tap on General.
• Tap on Transfer or Reset iPhone.
• Tap on Reset and then select Reset Network Settings.
• Enter your passcode and confirm.

To prevent your number from appearing as a Private Number on Android, enable Caller ID or try resetting your network settings.

• Open your Phone app.
• Tap the three-dot menu icon located in the top-right corner of the screen.
• From the drop-down menu, select Settings.
• Go to Supplementary Services or Calls.
• Look for the "Show your caller ID" or "Caller ID" options.
• Select Always to display your caller ID.

When your number continues to display as private, reset your Android phone network settings by following the steps:

• Go to Settings > General Management > Reset > Reset network settings.
• Tap Reset settings to finalize the process.

To remove your number from showing as a Private Number on Samsung phones, follow these steps:

• Open the Phone app.
• Tap the More(three-dot) icon in the top right corner.
• Tap Settings.
• Tap Supplementary Services.
• Click on Show your Caller ID.
• Select Always.

To prevent your number from appearing as a Private Number on Infinix phones, follow the steps below:

• Open the Phone app.
• Tap the three dots in the top right corner.
• Click on Settings.
• Tap Call settings or Additional settings.
• Choose Caller ID or Show My Caller ID.
• Select the option Show Number.

To remove the “Private Number” status on your Itel phone and display your caller ID, follow these steps:

• Open the Phone app.
• Tap the three dots icon in the top-right corner and tap on Settings.
• Go to Additional Settings.
• Click on Caller ID.
• Choose the option to Show Number.

To remove your number from appearing as a "Private Number" on a Tecno phone, follow these steps:

• Open the Phone app.
• Click on the three dots icon in the top-right corner and select Settings.
• Go to Additional Settings.
• Tap on Caller ID.
• Select the option to Show Number.

If you’ve tried the above steps and your number is still showing as private, consider using a dial code or contacting your carrier.

Some carriers block caller ID by default, causing your number to appear as a private number when making a call. In such a case, contact your carrier and request that they modify your caller ID settings. After they make the necessary changes, restart your iPhone to complete the updates.

Additionally, this method is also applicable when you cannot find the "Show My Caller ID" option or if it is grayed out.

If you have previously set your caller ID to a private number, use the code *31# followed by the number you wish to call to unhide your caller ID temporarily. Alternatively, you can dial *82 and the phone number to permanently unblock caller ID for that specific number.

TrapCall and MaskOff are the top third-party apps that help you remove your number from private numbers and enable you to manage your caller ID.

TrapCall is a specialized app designed to unmask private numbers and reveal the identity behind blocked or unknown calls. When you receive a call from a private or restricted number, Trapcall will unmask it and show you the caller’s phone number.

Features:

• Reveals the true identity of callers.
• Provides security against unwanted and spam calls.

• Record incoming phone calls for documentation and evidence.

  Pros	Cons
  Provides detailed call logs with full names and numbers, which can be used as evidence in legal matters. Simple to set up and provides quick results when testing or unmasking blocked calls.	Not all carriers support the app. There is no direct phone support available.

MaskOff is designed to unmask calls from "No Caller ID" and "Unknown caller". With its unique technology, you can take control of your phone calls and stay protected from spam callers.

Features:

• Uses advanced algorithms to identify and reveal No Caller ID and unknown callers in real time.
• Get instant alerts with caller details.
• Keeps a record of all unmasked calls so you can review caller details anytime.
• Privacy-First Approach.

To ensure your phone number is displayed instead of showing as private while calling, enable the “Show My Caller ID” feature in your phone's settings. If the option isn't available, contact your mobile carrier for assistance. Making this change can improve communication and build trust with your contacts
 

If all your incoming calls show “Private Number,” it means the callers are intentionally blocking their caller IDs, or the network may be masking their numbers.

When you call someone and your number shows as a “Private Number” on the recipient's phone, it may be due to disabled caller ID settings, restrictions by your network provider, or the use of a caller ID-blocking app.

To ensure your phone number is visible when making calls, you need to enable Caller ID on your device or through your mobile carrier.

If ‘Show My Caller ID’ is grayed out, try checking your carrier settings, updating your phone, or disabling third-party apps. If the issue persists, contact your carrier for further assistance in removing restrictions.