How to Hide Your Number When Calling on Android & iPhone (2025 Simple Guide)
Learn quick, step-by-step ways to hide your phone number when calling on Android and iPhone.You ever want to call someone but don’t want your number to show? Maybe it’s to ask a quick question, or you’re making a surprise arrangement — whatever the reason, hiding your caller ID is simple. Below I’ll show you how to do this on Android and iPhone, plus network codes for MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile in Nigeria.
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Hide number on Android (system setting) — works on most phones
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Open the Phone app.
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Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) or Settings (depends on model).
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Choose Caller ID or Supplementary services → Show my caller ID.
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Select Hide number.
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Make a test call to check.
Tip: On some Android skins (Infinix, Tecno, etc.) the option might be under Call settings → Additional settings.
Hide number on iPhone
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Go to Settings → Phone → Show My Caller ID.
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Toggle Show My Caller ID off.
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If the option is greyed out, contact your network provider — some carriers block this feature.
Use network code for a single call (works without changing phone settings)
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Nigeria (common format): Dial
#31#+ phone number (e.g.,#31#08031234567) and press call. -
This method hides your number for just that call — good for one-off privacy.
If your network blocks caller ID hiding
Some providers or plans may not allow hiding caller ID. If you can’t hide your number:
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Contact customer support (MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile) and ask about “caller ID restriction.”
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Consider using a secondary SIM or a calling app that supports anonymous calls (use reputable apps only).
Safety & Manners
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Hiding your number can be useful, but avoid using it to harass or scam others. Always use privacy responsibly.
Wrap-up
Whether it’s a one-off using #31# or a permanent setting change, hiding your number is straightforward. Try the method that suits your situation and do a quick test call to confirm it works.
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