To remove your number from showing as a private number on an Android device, you need to adjust the Caller ID settings in your phone's call or phone app settings. Here is a general step-by-step guide applicable to most Android phones, including Samsung, Tecno, Infinix, and others:
- Open the Phone app you use to make calls.
- Tap the three-dot menu icon (usually in the top-right corner).
- Select Settings or Call Settings.
- Look for Additional Settings , Supplementary Services , or More Settings.
- Tap on Caller ID or Show my caller ID.
- Choose Show number or Always to display your phone number when making calls.
- Confirm and save the changes.
If your number still shows as private after this, you can try resetting your network settings by going to Settings > General Management > Reset > Reset network settings and confirming the reset
. Additionally, you can temporarily reveal your number by dialing #31#
followed by the phone number you want to call. This disables the private
number feature for that call only
. This procedure ensures your number is visible to recipients rather than appearing as "Private Number" or "Unknown." The exact menu names may vary slightly depending on your Android version and manufacturer, but the overall steps are similar
