To remove a private number (i.e., make your caller ID visible when you make calls), follow these general steps depending on your phone type: Removing Private Number on Android:
- Open the Phone app.
- Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and select Settings or Call Settings.
- Navigate to Additional Settings, Advanced Settings, or Supplementary Services.
- Tap on Caller ID or Outgoing Caller ID.
- Select Show Number or Display Number to reveal your caller ID.
- Save the changes.
Specific device variations:
- Xiaomi: Phone app > three dots > Settings > Calling accounts > Advanced settings > Caller ID > Show number.
- Samsung: Phone app > three dots > Settings > Supplementary Services or Caller ID > Show My Phone Number.
- Tecno, Infinix, Itel: Similar to above steps in Phone app settings, then Additional settings > Caller ID > Show number.
Removing Private Number on iPhone:
- Open Settings.
- Scroll down and tap Phone.
- Tap Show My Caller ID.
- Toggle the switch ON to show your number when calling.
Additional Methods:
- Dial network codes like *31# (common in GSM networks) or *82 (North America) followed by the phone number to temporarily show your number on a call.
- Contact your mobile carrier to ensure caller ID blocking is not active on your account.
These steps will help make your number appear instead of "Private Number" on outgoing calls.
