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This wikiHow teaches you how to hide or alter the phone number that other phone users see when you call them from your Android. If your carrier permits it, you can hide your number from within your Android's call settings. If not, you can download and use a caller ID-changing app called Dingtone for free from the Google Play Store.
Steps
Method 1 Method 1 of 2:
Using Android Settings
1 Open your Android's Phone app. Tap the Phone app icon, which resembles a white landline receiver on a green or blue background.
Not all carriers support hiding your caller ID from within settings. If this method doesn't work, try a different method listed in this article.
2 Tap MORE or ⋮. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear. Advertisement
3 Tap Settings. This option is in the drop-down menu. Doing so opens the caller settings.[1]XResearch source
On some Samsung phones, you'll need to tap Call before continuing.
4 Scroll down and tap More settings. You'll find this near the bottom of the page.
5 Tap Show my caller ID. It's near the top of the page. Doing so prompts a pop-up menu or a drop-down menu.
6 Tap Hide number. This option is in the menu. Doing so will hide your caller ID as long as your carrier and/or region permits it.
If you don't see this option, your carrier doesn't support caller ID-masking. You can call your carrier to try to request this feature, since most Android phones support caller ID-masking in and of themselves, but it will likely cost a fee.
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Method 2 Method 2 of 2:
Using Dingtone
1 Download Dingtone. Dingtone is a free app in the Google Play Store, though the downside to Dingtone is that you will need to pay for more call time when you run out. It comes with 15 credits' worth of call time. To download it:
Open the Google Play Store
Tap the search bar
Type in "dingtone".
Tap Dingtone
Tap INSTALL
Tap ACCEPT when prompted.
Tap OPEN when it appears.
2 Tap Sign Up. You'll see this blue button at the bottom of the screen.
3 Enter your phone number. Tap the "Tap to enter your phone number" field, then type in your current phone number.
4 Tap Continue. It's in the top-right corner of the screen.
5 Tap OK when prompted. Dingtone will send a text with a verification code to your provided number.
6 Open your Android's Messages app. Make sure you don't force-close the Dingtone app when you do this.
7 Open the text from Dingtone. Tap the message from Dingtone that begins with "Your Dingtone access code:".
8 Note the verification number. The four-digit number in the text message is the code you'll need to use to verify your number and create your Dingtone account.
9 Go back to Dingtone and enter the verification number. Tap the left-most box at the top of the screen, then type in the number.
10 Tap Continue. It's in the top-right corner of the screen.
11 Enter a name, then tap Continue. Type the name you want to use into the text field near the top of the screen.
12 Tap Get a FREE phone number when prompted. It will appear in a pop-up menu.
13 Enter an area code, then tap Search. Do this at the top of the screen. The area code you enter should be from the city or region that you want your phone number to use.
14 Select a number, then tap Continue. This will set the new number as your Dingtone caller ID.
15 Tap Finish, then tap Make Call. Doing so takes you to an infographic page in Dingtone.
16 Swipe from right to left, then tap Make a call now!. This will open the Dingtone caller app.
17 Make a call. Enter the phone number you want to call, then press the green phone button to make a call. This will use your Dingtone phone number rather than your own.
You can also hide your number by tapping More in the bottom-right corner of the screen, tapping Settings, tapping Call Settings, and tapping the grey Anonymous Call switch.
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Question Can we change caller ID without downloading any apps? Community Answer You can change your caller ID simply by going to Call Settings-Advanced-Show Caller ID. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 56 Helpful 30
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Tips
You can always hide your number for one call by typing an extension (e.g., *68) before the phone number. This feature may be blocked in a few countries. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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Warnings
People are generally less likely to pick up the phone if they can't see the number of the caller. Thanks Helpful 6 Not Helpful 3
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Written by: Jack Lloyd wikiHow Technology Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Jack Lloyd. Jack Lloyd is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. He has over two years of experience writing and editing technology-related articles. He is technology enthusiast and an English teacher. This article has been viewed 48,992 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 6 Updated: June 6, 2025 Views: 48,992 Article SummaryX
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1 Open your Android's Phone app. Tap the Phone app icon, which resembles a white landline receiver on a green or blue background. 
2 Tap MORE or ⋮. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear. Advertisement 
3 Tap Settings. This option is in the drop-down menu. Doing so opens the caller settings.[1] 
4 Scroll down and tap More settings. You'll find this near the bottom of the page. 
5 Tap Show my caller ID. It's near the top of the page. Doing so prompts a pop-up menu or a drop-down menu. 
6 Tap Hide number. This option is in the menu. Doing so will hide your caller ID as long as your carrier and/or region permits it. 
1 Download Dingtone. Dingtone is a free app in the Google Play Store, though the downside to Dingtone is that you will need to pay for more call time when you run out. It comes with 15 credits' worth of call time. To download it: 
2 Tap Sign Up. You'll see this blue button at the bottom of the screen. 
3 Enter your phone number. Tap the "Tap to enter your phone number" field, then type in your current phone number. 
4 Tap Continue. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. 
5 Tap OK when prompted. Dingtone will send a text with a verification code to your provided number. 
6 Open your Android's Messages app. Make sure you don't force-close the Dingtone app when you do this. 
7 Open the text from Dingtone. Tap the message from Dingtone that begins with "Your Dingtone access code:". 
8 Note the verification number. The four-digit number in the text message is the code you'll need to use to verify your number and create your Dingtone account. 
9 Go back to Dingtone and enter the verification number. Tap the left-most box at the top of the screen, then type in the number. 
10 Tap Continue. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. 
11 Enter a name, then tap Continue. Type the name you want to use into the text field near the top of the screen. 
12 Tap Get a FREE phone number when prompted. It will appear in a pop-up menu. 
13 Enter an area code, then tap Search. Do this at the top of the screen. The area code you enter should be from the city or region that you want your phone number to use. 
14 Select a number, then tap Continue. This will set the new number as your Dingtone caller ID. 
15 Tap Finish, then tap Make Call. Doing so takes you to an infographic page in Dingtone. 
16 Swipe from right to left, then tap Make a call now!. This will open the Dingtone caller app. 
17 Make a call. Enter the phone number you want to call, then press the green phone button to make a call. This will use your Dingtone phone number rather than your own. 
Community Answer You can change your caller ID simply by going to Call Settings-Advanced-Show Caller ID. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 56 Helpful 30