Good afternoon friends. How to hide a number when calling on an iPhone? Quite a lot of people, when calling other subscribers, want to hide their personal number so that it does not appear on the screen. This can be done for various purposes. The main thing is that hidden numbers do not contradict Russian legislation. In this regard, some subscribers are faced with a situation in which they would like to hide their phone number, but they do not know how to do this?
Let us note right away that it is possible to hide a number on an iPhone in various ways, from iOS system programs, to third-party applications, and various mobile operator services. Let's look at them and you can decide which method suits you best.
What does caller ID mean?
When you call any subscriber, the cellular operator of the mobile gadget that received the call determines which number the call is coming from. Because of this, the subscriber sees the number of the person who called on the display of his phone, which is then displayed as an incoming call.
But, there are some types of services with settings that allow you to hide your own number during an outgoing call. In other words, if you call a subscriber using this service, his phone will not be able to understand the number you called from and the message “Hidden number” (or something like that) will appear on his display.
Alternative options to hide your data
In addition to settings, services of mobile operators and applications, there are other options for how to remain incognito when calling a subscriber. The simplest option in this case would be to call via Skype or use forwarding through third-party applications.
If we consider the advantages of Skype, the main point is that calls can be made anywhere in the world, while maintaining absolute anonymity. The user simply needs to replenish the account on time, and the system will automatically create a separate number.
If necessary, you can even change the point from which the call is made. So, for example, if in fact a person is in Moscow, but the call will appear to be from the USA. Approximately the same can be done using separate applications or services that create virtual numbers or create forwarding.
Calls via Skype
It is worth saying that many users use this kind of program to send SMS, in cases where registration on the site must be done in a specific region.
Important! What should users consider if they want to use third-party programs? The main point is that their cost is significantly higher than the previously described options for hiding numbers. Whether it is worth using them and overpaying is up to the owner to decide.
As already mentioned, there are a lot of options to keep your incognito when making an outgoing call. However, it should be borne in mind that in any case it will not be possible to remain completely hidden. If necessary, anyone can request a printout of incoming calls from their mobile operator and find out who exactly the mysterious “unknown person” is.
How to hide a phone number on an iPhone through its settings?
According to the factory settings, the operating system functionality contains an option that allows you to hide the outgoing number during calls to other subscribers. Let's try to use this method. If you cannot do it (this may happen due to your operator), then we will apply the setup through the service provider:
- We go into the iPhone settings and scroll down the page a little;
- In the new window, look for the “Phone” tab and go to it;
- Select the “Show number” command by clicking on it;
- Move the toggle switch to the “Off” position.
We have enabled the system function of hiding the number during an outgoing call. After this, with each incoming call, the message “Unknown”, “Number hidden” or something similar will appear on the recipient’s display.
After these steps, you need to check if this setting has started working. To do this, just call any number.
Important : this number hiding option only works for outgoing calls. If you send an SMS, then most likely the user will see your phone number.
Additional Information
Megafon subscribers should know about other features of the Caller ID service:
- SuperAON is not provided if the SIM card is blocked due to insufficient funds.
- The service is not supported by all types of mobile phones.
- If you hide the number through the gadget menu, the cost will be debited.
- When sending SMS and MMS, the number remains visible.
- The function does not work if the client uses , “Additional city number”, “Voice for pumping”.
AntiAON is valid for an unlimited time after connection. To understand whether the service is activated, you must use one of the following methods:
- Log in to your account on the Megafon website, go to the “Options and Services” tab and click on “My”. All connected options will be shown on the screen.
- Dial *583#. In response, you will receive information in the form of SMS. The request is free.
Thus, hiding a number on Megafon is quite easy. The procedure allows you to quickly make an anonymous call, while spending little money.
Megafon
As I already said, . It costs 5 rubles/day. It can be connected either by calling the operator, or using your personal account or a utility on your smartphone. The user can activate this service for one time or for the entire time. Because of this, we end up with 2 commands:
- For one call: #31#phone number starting with 8. Service price: 7 rubles for one call;
- If you want to activate the service on a permanent basis, you need to dial the command: *221# and press “Enter”. At the same time, you will be constantly charged 5 rubles a day until the money runs out in your account and this function is disabled.
“Anti-identifier” is an option that allows all subscribers of the company, as well as some other telecom operators, to make calls under an unidentified call. This service is provided only for calls; you cannot, for example, send an anonymous SMS message. The telecom operator has two types of this function: “One-time Anti-AON” and “Anti-AON”. Let's look at them in more detail.
- "One-time AntiAON". This feature allows you to make one unspecified call. To activate it, you must pay for this call.
REFERENCE! The cost of the option is 7 rubles. If the subscriber makes additional anonymous calls, he will pay more money for them.
No preliminary connection is required, it is possible to activate at any convenient time, and is also available to any subscriber of the company.
- "AntiAON". If you plan to make calls regularly, then it will be more profitable to use this service.
REFERENCE! Its cost is 5 rubles per day. It is much cheaper than the above option. The subscription fee will be debited daily.
The function will be active for an unlimited amount of time until you disable it. If the subscriber changes his tariff plan, “Anti-determiner” will be active in the future.
Tele 2
This operator also provides the service only as a permanent subscription. To connect, enter: *117*1#. You will be charged 3.1 rubles per day.
We forget that there is also an anti-identifier service, and if the subscriber activates it, he will be able to see your phone number. This also applies to detail. If a person uses it, they can easily determine your phone number. At the same time, if you decide to threaten someone with a hidden number, this is prosecuted at the legislative level.
Hiding a phone number using an application
The Apple Store service is a reputable company, but its moderators often do not notice many applications. Therefore, you can use various applications to hide the number when calling an iPhone. However, these programs function a little differently. They do not hide the number, but replace it with another one. Which one, the user chooses himself. The most famous application: “Number spoofing - hide call.”
- We go to the Apple Store service and write the name of the application in the service search;
- Download the utility and install it on your phone;
- We confirm that we agree with the terms and conditions specified in the contract;
- We select from the list the number that we want to indicate as incoming for the subscriber. You have the opportunity to choose a number both from Russia and a number from Honduras or another country. You will see the options;
- We indicate the number we would like to call;
- To make calls in the application, you need to top up your account for outgoing calls. There are various tariffs here. Prices vary depending on call time.
The application allows you to conduct negotiations and then listen to them through this program, or simply send the recording to an email address or social media. net.
How can I find out if the service is activated?
To find out whether you have activated the AntiAON service or any other service, you need to:
- Log in to your personal account and go to the “Options and Services” tab. Then click on the “My” tab. All your connected services will be displayed on the screen.
- Dial *583#, which is free. In response, you will receive an SMS with the necessary information.
AntiAON is the answer to the question of how to hide a number on Megafon. This service allows you to make your number invisible to anyone. Any subscriber can use this service, and the price depends on your region of residence.
Other methods for identifying a phone number
There are other methods to hide your phone number. For example, you can use various third-party services, like Skype. Skype allows you to make calls to any country, so you can pay for the tariff you like and use this program to call the subscriber at the desired number.
This program will automatically select a phone number for you as an outgoing one, and you will see this number on your screen. For example, you are in Ukraine, and the service will choose Austria for you.
Similar actions can be done using special services that provide virtual numbers and perform call forwarding. For example, the “For Darma” service. For the most part, such resources are used to use SMS confirmations. For example, if you need to register on the desired service, which only accepts residents of a certain country. Most often, the tariffs of such resources are higher than what I have given. Good luck!
Sincerely, Andrey Zimin 12/02/2021
