How to remove the hiding of a number on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Hiding a number on Xiaomi is a useful feature for privacy, but sometimes it gets in the way: colleagues won’t recognize you on an incoming call, banks block transactions because of an “unknown subscriber,” and taxi drivers refuse to take orders. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to disable the hiding of numbers on Xiaomi, Redmi and smartphones. POCO — From standard settings to hidden USSD-commands and manual editing of parameters SIM-map.

It’s important to understand that the problem is often not with the phone, but with the settings of the carrier or the MIUI anti-spam system. We tested all the methods on models from 2020 to 2026 (including the Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ and POCO F6) and identified those that work stably. If the number is still hidden after changes, there is a section at the end of the article with the diagnosis of causes.

Why the number is hiding: 3 main reasons

Before we turn it off, we'll figure out what's activating it. 80 percent of the time, one of three is to blame.

• 📱 Phone settings: in MIUI There is a built-in number hiding option that may work accidentally (for example, after an update or reset).
• 📡 Parameters SIM-cards: the operator by default can hide the number for all outgoing (often found in the Tele2 yota).
• 🛡️ Antispam MIUI: newer (MIUI 14+) The system automatically hides the number when calling “suspicious” numbers (banks, service centers).

Less commonly, the problem lies in two SIM-If one of them is activated with the concealment, it can be extended to all outgoing cards. 5G China, Redmi K50 Pro) have strict restrictions on the display of the number due to local laws.

Method 1: Disconnect via MIUI settings (the easiest)

If the number is activated in the phone, you can remove it in 30 seconds:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Select Additional Settings → Call settings.
4. Find Subscriber Identification or Show My Number (name depends on MIUI version).
5. Set the value to Show number (or Network by default).

In some models (POCO X5 Pro, Redmi 12) path may be different: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [choose SIM] → Additional settings → Subscriber identification.

Make sure you choose the right one. SIM-card (if two of them)

Reboot your phone after the changes

Call another number to check the display

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⚠️ Attention: On firmware MIUI 13 and older, after changing this setting, you may need to restart your phone, without which the operator can ignore the new settings for up to 24 hours.

Method 2: USSD-Operator teams (works in 90% of cases)

If in the settings MIUI There's no hiding option or it's inactive, the problem is on the operator's side. USSD-commands to control the display of the number:

After entering the command, you must receive SMS If instead the error "Service is not supported" is received, the operator has blocked the change of parameters through the USSD. In this case, only a support or a method will help. №4.

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If USSD-teams do not work, try to enter them through the SIM services application (there is a link to the SIM service). MIUI Sometimes it bypasses operator restrictions.

Method 3: Configure through SIM-menu (for older models)

On Xiaomi smartphones until 2019 (for example, Redmi Note 7, Mi 9) the number can be disabled via the menu. SIM-This also works if you have a corporate card. SIM limited-set:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination ##4636## (Engineering menu opens).
3. Select Phone Information.
4. Scroll down to the block. SIM-menu and press Open.
5. In the window that appears, select CLIP (Call Line Identification Presentation).
6. Set the value of Show number (or Default).

If the number is still hidden after this action, check if the Anti-Determinator service is activated from the operator, for example, from MegaFon it can be activated automatically when certain tariffs are connected.

Method 4: Manual editing of APN (advanced method)

If all previous methods failed, the problem may lie in APN hotspots. Some operators (especially virtual ones like Tinkoff Mobile or SberMobile) prescribe a hidden number at the APN level to fix this:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [choose SIM] → Access points (APN).
2. Click on the current APN profile (usually one).
3. Scroll down to the Authentication Type or Additional settings field.
4. Remove (if any) settings: hidecli=1 clir=1
5. Add a line: clir=0
6. Save the settings and restart the phone.

Warning: This method can reset your mobile internet settings. After the changes, check that your data is running (if not, return the standard APN settings).

Method 5: Reset network settings (last resort)

If none of these methods worked, the last option is to reset the network settings to factory settings, which will remove all stored Wi-Fi, Bluetooth devices and mobile network settings, but often solves the problem of hiding the number:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Click 5 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode (if not already activated).
3. Return to the main settings menu and select Additional → Reset.
4. Click Reset Network Settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
5. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

After discharge:

• 🔄 Reconnect to the mobile network (may require input) PIN-code).
• 📞 Check the number display with a test call.
• 🔧 If necessary, reconfigure the APN (parameters can be taken on the operator's website).

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 13T, Redmi K60) After the network is reset, access to the 5G. To return it, update the firmware to the latest version or manually select network mode. 5G/4G/3G/2G customized SIM-map.

Diagnosis: Why is the number still hidden?

If after all the manipulations the number is still not displayed, check the following points:

Also, consider that some services (such as Yandex.Taxi or Delivery Club) may ignore the display of the number due to their internal rules, in which case try calling a regular mobile number - if it is displayed, the problem is not in your phone.

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If the number is only hidden when you call certain numbers (banks, government services), it is not the phone that is to blame, but the operator or recipient's anti-spam system, in which case the problem can only be solved through the support of the operator.

FAQ: Frequent questions about hiding a number on Xiaomi