To make your phone number private on an Android device, you have several options depending on whether you want to hide your number for a single call or for all outgoing calls:
1. Hide Your Number for a Single Call
- Dial *67 (in the US) or the prefix code specific to your country (e.g., #31# in India) before the phone number you want to call. This will block your caller ID for that call only, showing your number as "Private" or "Blocked" to the recipient
2. Hide Your Number for All Calls via Phone Settings
- Open the Phone app.
- Tap the three-dot menu (More options) and select Settings.
- Go to Calls or Call settings.
- Tap Supplementary services or Additional settings.
- Select Caller ID or Show my caller ID.
- Choose Hide number or Never to block your number on all outgoing calls.
- To show your number for a specific call when this setting is on, dial *82 before the number
3. Contact Your Mobile Carrier
If you cannot find the option to hide your number on your phone, contact your carrier. They may offer a service or app to block your caller ID permanently or on demand
Important Notes
- Your number cannot be hidden when calling emergency services (e.g., 911) or toll-free numbers.
- Some recipients may have settings to block calls from private numbers, so your call might not go through.
- Text messages do not support hiding your caller ID; your number will be visible when sending SMS
By using these methods, you can control when and how your phone number is displayed when making calls on your Android device.
