Your Android phone, such as a Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel, is primarily a phone. If you want to keep your phone number private, there are different methods to do so. You can make your number private for a specific call or for all calls you make in the future.
Let’s take a look at how it works. These directions are for Android phones with a cellular connection, and not for making calls through third-party services like Google Voice using Wi-Fi. With that out of the way, let’s get started.
How to block your phone number for your current call
If you wish to block your number for the call you’re about to make, these are the directions to follow:
1. First, open the Phone app on your Android device.
2. Type *67, followed by the phone number you want to call. For example, if you want to call 555-555-5555, you would dial *675555555555.
3. Tap the call button to make the call.
How to block your phone number for every call
If you don’t want anyone to see your phone number when making calls, you can follow these directions:
1. On your Android phone, open the Phone app.
2. Tap the three dots in the top right corner of the screen.
3. Select “Settings”.
4. On the next page, tap “Call settings”. It might say “Calling accounts” on your phone.
5. Choose your SIM card and then tap “Additional settings”. It could say “More settings” on your phone.
6. Select “Caller ID”.
7. Finally, choose “Hide number” on the pop-up menu.
If you don’t see these options on your Android-based phone, it’s because your carrier requires you to do it another way. For example, for Verizon, you need to use the “*67” code before the phone number you’re calling. If you’re an AT&T customer, you must contact customer service directly.
And that’s all there is to it! Follow these steps as described, and you’ll be turning your phone number private in no time at all.
