Download Article Show Download Article Someone has blocked your number, but you still want to call them! Before you proceed, think about why the person blocked your number. Make sure that you won't be bothering anyone and opening yourself up to harassment charges. If you're calling for legitimate reasons, read on for a few ways to get around the block!
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See more answers Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit Advertisement Thanks for submitting a tip for review! About This ArticleArticle SummaryX To call someone that blocked your number, disguise your caller ID in your phone settings so the person's phone doesn't block your incoming call. You can also dial *67 before the person's number so that your number appears as "private" or "unknown" on their phone. If you don't think they'll answer an unknown number, download an app that assigns you a random phone number and use that to call them. To learn how to call them using a different phone, scroll down! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 2,641,170 times. Is this article up to date?Does * 67 work on cell phones?Use *67 to hide your phone number
This trick works for smartphones and landlines. Open your phone's keypad and dial * - 6 - 7, followed by the number you're trying to call. The free process hides your number, which will show up on the other end as “Private” or “Blocked” when reading on caller ID.
Does * 67 still work on iPhone?How to Use *67 on an Android or iPhone. You can prevent your number from appearing on a recipient's phone or caller ID device when you place a call using a smartphone or a traditional landline by pressing *67 followed by the number you want to call.
How do I hide my caller ID?Launch the Phone app and open the Menu in the top-right corner. Go into Settings, then scroll down to Supplementary Services. Depending on your particular device, you may need to go to Calls > Additional Settings. Tap Show my caller ID and choose to Hide number from the popup menu.
How do I block my number when making a call from my cell phone?Hide your caller ID for all calls. Open the Google Voice app .. At the top left, tap Menu. Settings.. Under “Calls,” turn on Anonymous caller ID . If you want to show your phone number to people you call, turn off Anonymous caller ID .. |