In this article, I will discuss how to show or hide your phone number on a Samsung Galaxy S8.
Device Guides for Caller Identification
To show or hide your phone number when making calls on your Samsung Galaxy S8, follow these steps:
First, navigate to the home screen of your device.
Next, tap on the Phone icon to open the dialer.
Then, tap on the three dots in the top right corner of the screen to access the menu.
From the menu, select “Settings” to open the phone settings.
Scroll down and look for the “Additional settings” option.
Tap on “Additional settings” and then select “Caller ID.”
From here, you can choose to show or hide your phone number when making calls.
If you want to show your phone number, select “Network default” or “Network standard.”
If you want to hide your phone number, select “Hide number” or “Hide caller ID.”
After selecting your preference, exit the settings menu.
Your Samsung Galaxy S8 will now show or hide your phone number according to your selection when making calls.
Remember that the steps may vary slightly depending on the version of Android operating system your device is running.
If you encounter any issues or have further questions, you can contact your mobile network operator for assistance.
Following these steps will help you easily manage your caller ID settings on your Samsung Galaxy S8.
Managing Call Block and Unblock
- Access Call Settings by opening the Phone app on your Samsung Galaxy S8.
- Tap on the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of the screen.
- Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
- Block a Number by scrolling down to the “Block numbers” option in Call Settings.
- Tap on “Block numbers” to add a number to your block list.
- Enter the phone number you want to block and tap the plus icon to save it.
- Unblock a Number by going back to the “Block numbers” option in Call Settings.
- Find the number you want to unblock in the block list.
- Tap on the minus icon next to the number to remove it from the block list.
Utilizing Call Protect Features
| Call Protect Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Show My Caller ID | Allows you to display or hide your phone number when making calls |
| Block Unknown Numbers | Prevents calls from numbers that are not in your contacts list |
| Anonymous Call Rejection | Automatically rejects calls from blocked or unavailable numbers |
| Call Forwarding | Redirects calls to another number, such as voicemail or a different phone |
How to Search in Samsung Galaxy S8
To search for an unknown phone number in your Samsung Galaxy S8, you can use the built-in Phone app. Start by opening the Phone app from your home screen or app drawer.
1. Show/Hide Unknown Phone Number: To show or hide unknown phone numbers, go to the Phone app and tap on the three dots in the top right corner. Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
2. Access Call Settings: In the Settings menu, scroll down and tap on “Call rejection.” Then, select “Auto reject list.”
3. Show/Hide Unknown Numbers: To show unknown numbers, toggle the switch next to “Unknown” to the on position. To hide unknown numbers, toggle the switch to the off position.
If you receive calls from unknown numbers frequently, this feature can help you manage your incoming calls more effectively. Remember to save important contacts to your phonebook to ensure you don’t miss any important calls.
F.A.Qs
Why is my phone number unknown on my Samsung s8?
Your phone number may appear as ‘Unknown’ on your Samsung S8 if there was an issue transferring your number from your old phone to your current one. This is a common error that can be resolved by contacting your service provider to ensure your number is properly registered on your device.
Why is my Samsung phone saying an unknown number?
Your Samsung phone is displaying an unknown number because it is reading the original number assigned to the SIM card instead of the current number you are using. This can happen if you have ported over your old number to a new SIM card.
Why is my phone number showing unknown?
Your phone number may be showing as unknown due to various reasons such as privacy settings, network errors, or unsupported features being enabled.
Why is a number coming up as unknown?
A number is coming up as unknown because either the phone service provider couldn’t identify the caller due to a network error, or the caller intentionally hid their identity by using a “no caller ID” feature.
