How to Hide Your Number on Samsung Android Phones

Samsung Galaxy smartphone held displaying dialer interface

If you need to make an inquiry call without revealing your personal mobile number, you can block your caller ID automatically. I’ll show you how to set your outgoing caller ID to private in your Samsung phone settings.

1. Open the Phone App

Tap the green **Phone** app icon on your Samsung home screen.

Open Settings in Samsung Phone App

2. Open Settings

Tap the **three vertical dots** in the top-right corner, then tap **Settings** in the drop-down menu.

Tap Supplementary Services Option

3. Tap Supplementary Services

Scroll down near the bottom of the list and tap **Supplementary services**.

Tap Show Your Caller ID Header

4. Tap Show Your Caller ID

Allow your device a moment to query your cellular network, then tap **Show your caller ID**.

Select Never to Block Your Number

5. Choose Never

In the popup choices, tap **Never**. From this point forward, anyone you call will see Private Number or Unknown on their screen.

Helpful Tips

Emergency services (like 911 or 112) will always receive your phone number and location regardless of this setting. To learn how to unhide your number later, read our guide on how to show your number when calling on Samsung phones.

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