How to hide your phone number when calling - step by step guide

Methods of hiding

There are many different ways that allow you to hide your phone number for free and for a fee. This could be a special operator service or built-in OS options. Let's look at this in more detail so that you don't have any questions in the future.

Android OS up to 6.0

This operating system is the most popular all over the world. This is due to the wide range of options offered for use. One of them is hiding the number. To put the number plate anti-identifier into operation, you should follow the algorithm of actions listed below. It is suitable for all versions of Android, but not older than 6.0.

In the settings you should find an item called “Call Options”. Go to “More” or “Advanced Properties”. Here stands Fr. Subsequently, the device must be rebooted.

Try calling your friend's phone to check if you managed to hide the number. This method is appropriate for the use of domestic operators, both Beeline and Megafon, etc.

For Android OS 6.0 and older

Go to the Phone app. You need to find a sign in the form of three vertical dots. Go to "Settings". This item may also be referred to as “Properties”. Go to “Call Settings” - “Additional Settings” - “Caller ID”. There you should also select the “Hide number” option.

Ways to determine a hidden Beeline number

Frequent hidden calls irritate subscribers. And in this case, Beeline recommends turning to disclosure services. These include call details and.

This is a tool that, for an affordable fee, allows you to see the hidden name and data of the subscriber who installed the anti-identifier.

Call details

To request information on calls, send your personal email address to number 1401. Within 24 hours, an excel file with a transcript for the last month will be sent to your email. There is no commission charged for sending SMS. After receiving the information, check the time of the call from the hidden number.

Disabling caller ID on iPhone and Android

Apple mobile devices that are designed to work with SIM cards have a built-in number hiding function. It works on the same principle as the Anti-Determinant in mobile networks.

To activate it:

1. Launch "Settings";
2. Select “Phone”;

3. Find the item “Show number” and select;
4. The slider at this point must be moved to the inactive position.

Switch the regulator to inactive position

This is enough to hide your phone on iPhone. To deactivate the function, return to the settings and activate the slider so that the number is displayed again on the phones of other subscribers. When using this feature in conjunction with some Russian mobile operators, a fee may apply. Because mobile networks are involved.

Android devices, unfortunately, do not have such a built-in function. Even the latest versions of the popular system. Therefore, you have to compensate for it with applications from Google Play. Find the right program yourself. Because there are a large number of them.

from Beeline

Caller ID will keep your phone number secret when calling.
The service has the short name “AntiAON”. There are several ways to connect it. The subscriber is required to have a smartphone and a positive balance. If you don’t have enough funds in your mobile account, you won’t be able to become anonymous even for a day.

Features and Limitations

The connected service operates within the Beeline network. When calling another operator, it is possible that the data will be revealed and the identity will be declassified. It will also not be possible to keep secrets when sending SMS or MMS. The cipher does not affect this kind of action, and the sent text will immediately reveal the subscriber.

“AntiAON” also has another side of application. Some users abuse the option and harass other customers. To declassify them, the Beeline provider makes it possible to connect a reverse connection. With it, no matter how you encrypt, the caller will always be recognized.

Price

The connection itself is free, but when activated for a day, 3.83 rubles are debited from the balance. In case of long-term concealment of the number, a monthly subscription fee is charged, based on 30 days - 114.90 rubles. For a service activated for the first time, the amount per day will be debited from your mobile account.

Connecting and disconnecting

Before hiding the number, it is important to check the amount on the phone using the USSD command *102# and then sending a call.

You can activate the service in several ways.

If you have enough money to write off the cost of the tariff, then you should choose one of the following methods:

1. Connect the option on the official website. To do this, click on the “Receive SMS” icon and enter your mobile data. After this the code will come.
2. Go to your “Personal Account” and activate “AntiAON” through the main menu tab.
3. Call 067409071 and follow the steps outlined by the operator.
4. Enable the option by dialing *110*071#, then press dial.

The only way to remove the service is to use the reverse command - *110*070#.

Option management

At the request of the caller, Beeline can disclose data if there is no shutdown in the plans.

The called subscriber will be able to see the number if he dials the combination *31#phone number of the interlocutor, then call.

Thus, there is no need to deactivate the service every time.

Hide a number using your carrier's services

You can also keep your phone number secret from other subscribers using special services offered by cellular operators. The only disadvantage of this method is that your number will be hidden from all interlocutors without exception (with most telecom operators).

Operator "MTS"

If you are served by this operator, hide your number using .

1. You can activate it by contacting your operator directly or by dialing *111*46# on your smartphone.
2. The next step is to make a call. Within five minutes you will receive a notification that the new service has been successfully connected.
3. To hide a number one-time (only for one conversation), you need to dial the combination *111*84# on the screen, and then enter the phone number of your interlocutor and then make a call. As a result, the number will be hidden from the subscriber’s eyes.

Operator "Beeline"

Holders of SIM cards from the Beeline operator need to call 0628 to activate and then follow the instructions from the auto-informer.

Operator "Megafon"

Users also have the opportunity to make their number secret. To do this you need:

1. Pre-order by calling the operator or in your personal account.
2. To hide a number one-time, you need to dial #31# on the screen of your smartphone and after the sharp, enter the subscriber’s phone number.
3. Then you need to make a call.

Operator "Skylink"

The mobile operator Skylink also offers. To take advantage of its benefits, you must:

1. Log in to your SkyPoint account.
2. Next, from the list of available services, select the “Banning number identification” item.
3. To use the service offered by the operator one-time, you need to dial on the smartphone screen a combination of numbers *52 and the number of your interlocutor without spaces.

As it turns out, keeping your phone number secret is much easier than it might seem at first glance. Use free applications (for a trial period) or connect to a paid service by ordering it from your telecom operator.

How to disable the service

Deactivation is possible permanently or temporarily. To do this, you need to open the “My Beeline” application, your personal account of the Beeline virtual resource, or use express combinations:

• Caller ID: *110*4160# or 06744160.
• AntiAON: *110*070#.

Sometimes you can find out the number without subscribing to AntiAON.
You need to enter into a conversation with the person, and then order details of your tariff. If the conversation lasted more than a minute, the data will be declassified. To obtain information about the last 5 actions, the command *122# is provided. We recommend: Changing Beeline tariff in 5 minutes

Hiding a number through phone settings

Considering that the cellular and Internet provider Beeline supports the “Anti-identifier” option, you can install it on your smartphone yourself.

In Android settings this is done as follows:

• find advanced settings in the menu;
• in the “Other settings” section, click on “Number identification”;
• click on the Beeline operator from the list;
• at the end of the operation, select “Hide”.

If you are unable to find the service on your smartphone, then you need to read the instructions included with the device upon purchase.

Enter a specific combination of numbers

If for some reason you do not want the other person to know your phone number, try hiding it using this trick:

1. Select the required contact from the general list.
2. Next, from the pop-up window, select “Edit number before starting a call.”
3. Then enter the combination #31# right before the main phone number (and before the operator code or international code).

Now you can safely call your interlocutor without fear that he will find out your number. At the time of the call, one of the combinations will be displayed on his phone: “Number hidden” or “Unknown”. You can hide your number using this method on any device running Android OS.

Using System Settings

You can hide the number in the settings of the phone itself:

1. Go to the general menu, then select the “Settings” tab.

2. Next, you need to go to the “Call Settings” tab and select “Advanced Settings”.

3. Select “Caller ID” and click “Hide number”.

The phone updates the settings, after which the new settings take effect. Now the subscriber will not be able to see the incoming number. If at the time of the call the subscriber’s phone is turned off, switched to forwarding mode or is out of network coverage, after a while he will receive an SMS message from the operator about the missed call, but your number will not be detected.

May I know who is calling?

No. Typically, you will not be able to find out who is calling. If you receive a call with a hidden or private number, you will not know who the person on the other side is unless you pick up the phone. Many apps promise to find this out, but in reality they don't identify your personal numbers, but unknown numbers that you don't have on your agenda, such as insurance companies, operators, etc. If someone calls you privately using personal number It will be difficult for you to find out who it is. Unless you pick up the phone and ask. Or, if it is ongoing harassment, you will be able to find out if you are reporting it and the legal process requires it.