In our previous post, we discussed how to hide a number on MTN; in this guide, we are going to look at how to unhide a number on MTN.
Unhiding a number on MTN means to remove it from private status so that the person receiving your call will be able to know your identity. There are two major ways that you can use to unhide your MTN number, which are by using a code or through the settings on your phone.
To unhide a number on MTN, you will need to follow a few steps. However, if you don’t know the steps to follow to unhide your MTN number, there is no need to worry yourself because we have designed this article to put you through. Keep scrolling; let’s go through it together.
Why Is It Important to Unhide Your MTN Number?
There are different reasons why you should remove your MTN number from private status, and some of the reasons are:
- To avoid people from blocking your calls because some phones are designed to block hidden or private numbers automatically.
- To enable your call recipients to trust you more because people will trust you better when your number is visible to them
- You should also unblock your number for business and formal interactions because your caller ID is very important.
How to Unhide Number on MTN
There are two major methods that you can use to unhide your MTN number, viz., code and activating your caller ID on your phone settings. These methods are quite simple to navigate, and anyone can use them to remove private status on their MTN number. We are going to take these methods one after the other.
How to Unhide My Number with Code
The code that you can use to deactivate private status on your MTN number is *31#. With this code, you can unhide your MTN number. Follow the steps below to remove private status on your MTN number.
- Go to your phone dialler and press *31# on your MTN line.
- Wait for a moment, and you’ll receive a message confirming that you have deactivated the private status on your number.
- To confirm the new status of your MTN line, you can dial *31# on your MTN, and it will display the feature of your caller ID.
How to Unhide Number on MTN Via Phone Settings
The second method on our list that you can use to unhide your MTN number is through your phone settings. It is simple and easy, and if you follow the steps that we are going to be outlining in this section, you will be able to unhide your MTN line, irrespective of the type of device you are using. For the sake of clarity, I am going to show you different ways that you can remove your MTN number from private status—whether you are using an Android or iOS device.
How to Unhide My Number on Android
If you are using an Android device, you can unhide your number by following the steps below:
- Go to your phone’s dialling app and open it.
- Look at the upper right corner of it, click on the three dots (…) and select settings.
- Choose the ‘call settings’’ options.
- Choose the ‘additional settings’ option.
- Now, tap on the ‘Caller ID’’ option.
- Select the ‘Show Number’’ or ‘Network Default’ option.
- If you get it right, your number will be removed from private status.
How to Unhide My Number on iPhone
If you want to unhide your MTN number on your iPhone device, you can do that by following the steps outlined below:
- Locate your iPhone settings.
- Navigate down and click on the Phone option.
- Choose the Show my Caller ID option.
- Now, turn on the switch to activate the caller ID.
- Once you switch it on, the private status on your MTN number will be removed.
How to Unhide My Number via MTN Customer Care
You can also unhide your MTN number by contacting an MTN customer care representative. You can reach out to them through this number: 180. Once you call the number, you should pay keen attention and follow the voice prompts to enable you to speak with MTN staff. Once they respond, you should ask the MTN representative to help you ungide your number, and they’ll definitely do that for you.
Conclusion
Unhiding your MTN number is not difficult, and you can do that through different means, such as using a code, activating your caller ID through your phone settings, or by contacting an MTN customer care representative for assistance. If your MTN number is in private status, you can remove it by using any of these methods, and your identity will be visible to those that will receive your calls.
