Have you been making calls and your number keeps showing as “Private Number” or “Unknown Caller”? Don’t worry — you’re not alone. Many people experience this, often because of a simple phone setting. The good news is that it’s easy to fix!
Whether you’re using an iPhone or Android, this guide will show you how to remove the “Private Number” setting and make your caller ID visible again.
What Does “Private Number” Mean?
When your phone is set to hide your caller ID, the person you’re calling won’t see your number — instead, it shows as “Private Number” or “Unknown.” This feature is great for privacy, but sometimes it can cause issues, especially if your calls get ignored because the recipient doesn’t recognize your number.
How to Remove Private Number on Android (All Nigerian Networks)
Follow these simple steps:
- Open your Phone app.
- Tap the three dots (⋮) or menu icon in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings or Call Settings.
- Tap Caller ID or Additional Settings.
- Choose Show Number or Network Default.
That’s it! Your number will now be visible whenever you make calls.
How to Remove Private Number on iPhone (MTN, Glo, Airtel & 9mobile)
- Go to Settings on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap Phone.
- Tap Show My Caller ID.
- Toggle ON the switch next to “Show My Caller ID.”
Once this is done, your number will show up whenever you call someone.
Network Shortcodes to Unhide Your Number
If the settings above don’t work, you can use these network USSD codes to unhide your number:
- MTN: Dial
#31#before the number you want to call or disable the feature in your call settings. - Airtel: Dial
#31#. - Glo: Dial
#31#. - 9mobile: Dial
#31#.
Example: To call 08012345678 and show your number, dial #31#08012345678.
Why Your Number Still Appears as Private
If your number still appears private after following these steps:
- Your network provider might have blocked your caller ID. Contact customer care.
- A third-party app (like Truecaller) could be interfering with your caller ID.
- You may have call restrictions or SIM card settings preventing ID display.
Final Thoughts
Having your number show as “Private” can be inconvenient, especially in business or formal situations. With the steps above, you can easily turn your caller ID back on and let your contacts know it’s you calling.
No more being mistaken for spam calls — make your number visible again today!
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