There are different reasons why people often try to hide their number from whom they are calling. It could be because of security reasons you don’t want the person to know you’re the one calling or you just in fact do not want a certain person to have your number saved.
Hiding numbers on 9mobile is very easy. I’ll be teaching you guys different ways you can use to hide your 9mobile phone number from whom you’re calling. These methods work across all devices, it doesn’t matter if you’re using an Android or an iOS device.
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How To Hide Number On 9mobile
There are two methods that you can use to hide your 9mobile number. Most phones have features that allow them to hide phone numbers automatically. For those whose phone doesn’t have that feature, there’s also a manual way of doing that as well.
How to hide 9mobile phone through phone settings
Android User
Most Android devices that I know of come with this feature. It’s usually under the settings app. All you have to do is simply follow the steps below
- Go to the phone settings on the menu or you can simply pull down the notification bar to access the settings icon.
- Click on “call settings”
- After clicking on “call settings”, you’ll click on “additional settings”
- Click on “caller ID”
- Select “hide number” to hide your 9mobile number.
However, there are different types of Android devices so there will be differences in how to hide your number. Phones like Samsung usually have a different way of hiding caller ID
For Samsung user
- Click on the call icon
- You’ll see three vertical dots at the top right corner. Click on it.
- After clicking on the three dots, it will list some options. Click on the “settings” option.
- After clicking on “settings”, click on “supplementary services”
- At the top of the “supplementary services” option, you’ll see “show your caller ID”
- Click on “Show your caller ID” and choose Never.
For iPhone user
- Click on “settings”
- Scroll down to the “phone” option and click on it.
- After clicking on the “phone” option, scroll down to the “Show My Caller ID”. you can toggle it off.
Please note that this method will hide your number from everyone you call after activating it. If you just want to hide your number from a single person it’s better to switch it off after calling the person.
How To Hide Number On 9mobile Using USSD
The method is for people who don’t know how to operate phones very well. The option listed above might be somewhat complicated for them. This USSD is very simple and can be manually done.
To hide your number on 9mobile, follow these steps:
- Dial *301# on your 9mobile phone.
- Follow the prompts to hide your number.
- You will receive a confirmation message that your number is now hidden.
You can also dial #31# in front of the number you want to call. For instance, #31#08090803997. The benefit of this method is that you can use it to hide your number for a single person and you can also use it to hide your number for every number in your contact.
If you want to hide your number from every person all you have to do is dial #31# and click send. It will bring out a message saying “Outgoing caller ID has been disabled” and if you want to hide from a specific person, all you have to do is put the code in front of the person’s number.
Reasons Why You Should Hide Your Number
Here are some of the reasons why you should hide your phone number especially if the number you want to call is unknown.
1. To Protect Your Personal Information
Most of our personal information is attached to our phone numbers. Important information like our Bank Verification Number (BVN) or National Identification Number (NIN) are all linked to our phone number.
People can access these details just by having your phone number. This is why it is very important to hide your phone number when calling people you suspect are into shady business or are unknown.
2. To Make An Anonymous Call
Sometimes, we might want to call someone anonymously. Maybe a cheating partner or someone you suspected is not picking up your calls. Calling anonymously can come in handy when you are trying to do this.
3. When Using A Friend Or Work Number
If you’re using a friend’s or a work number to call, you do not want to reveal that number to whomever you are calling. Using a work number to call without hiding the caller ID might lead to unwanted calls during work hours. Also, using a friend’s phone without hiding the caller ID might lead to the friend getting unwanted calls.
How To Remove “Hide Number” On 9mobile Through Phone Settings
For Android User
- Go to the phone settings on the menu or you can simply pull down the notification bar to access the settings icon.
- Click on “call settings”
- After clicking on “call settings”, you’ll click on “additional settings”
- Click on “caller ID”
- Select “show number” to show your 9mobile number.
For Samsung user
- Click on the call icon
- You’ll see three vertical dots at the top right corner. Click on it.
- After clicking on the three dots, it will list some options. Click on the “settings” option.
- After clicking on “settings”, click on “supplementary services”
- At the top of the “supplementary services” option, you’ll see “show your caller ID”
- Click on “Show your caller ID” and choose “Network Default” or “Always”.
For iPhone user
- Click on “settings”
- Scroll down to the “phone” option and click on it.
- After clicking on the “phone” option, scroll down to the “Show My Caller ID”. you can toggle it on.
How To Remove “Hide Number” On 9mobile Through USSD
You can also remove the “hide number” feature on your phone through USSD. For Android devices, all you have to do is dial #31# and it’ll automatically switch it off. For the iPhone, all you have to do is dial *67# and it will automatically turn it off. Or simply dial *301# again and follow the prompts.
Conclusion
Hiding your 9mobile number is very easy as long as you follow the instructions highlighted in this article. Also, make sure you turn it off afterward if you intend to hide your number from a single person.
Following the instructions left in this article, you should be able to hide your number on 9mobile with ease.