How to turn off the hidden number on the Xiaomi phone: all ways for MIUI

Hidden Number on Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi models, POCO Black Shark is often activated by accident, for example when setting up SIM-maps or after updating MIUI. As a result, your calls are displayed as “Unknown”, “Private” or “Hidden Number” by subscribers, which creates inconvenience for business and personal correspondence. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to disable a hidden number, including hidden settings. MIUI and operator teams.

It is important to understand that the problem can lie in the settings of the phone itself, and in the parameters. SIM-We'll look at different versions of the firmware (MIUI 12-15) and Android versions (11-14), and we will give you recommendations for cases where standard methods do not work. SIM-Instructions are applicable to each of them separately.

1. Disable hidden number through call settings

The most obvious way is to check the settings of the Phone app, and in MIUI, the path to the option may vary depending on the firmware version, but the general logic is maintained.

1. Open the Phone app (the handset icon on the home screen or menu).

2.Push three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Settings.

3. Go to Calls → Additional settings (in some versions of MIUI 14+, the option may be called Call Settings).

4. Find the option to Identify the caller or Show my number (in English firmware - Caller ID).

5. Make sure you select the default Network or Show Number (do not Hide Number!).

Phone app is open |

Pressed "⋮ → Settings"|

Selected "Calls" or "Call settings" |

The option "Caller Identification" is set in "Network by default"-->

If you don't have caller ID on your menu, you're hiding the setting, which is typical of some operators (like Tele2 or Yota) that block the change of parameter through the phone interface, so move on to the next way.

⚠️ Attention: On smartphones POCO firmware MIUI for POCO The path to settings may be different. If you don't find the Calls section, try the path: Settings → Annexes → Phone. → Permits → Additional call settings.

2.Use of USSD-operator

If the phone settings do not work, the problem may be on the side of the mobile operator. Most Russian and foreign providers (for example, MTS, Beeline, MegaFon) allow you to manage the display of the number through special services. USSD-Here are the current codes for popular operators:

After you enter the command, you should receive an SMS or notification confirming the change of settings.

• 🔄 Try restarting your phone and repeating the input.
• 📞 Check the balance - some operators are blocking USSD-teams with negative balance.
• 🛠️ Make sure that SIM-The card is not blocked (for example, due to debt).

MTS|Beeline|MegaFon|Tele2.|iota|Other-->

Important: At some rates (e.g. corporate or virtual SIMs), the operator can force the number to be hidden regardless of the phone settings, in which case only a support call will help.

3. reset network settings (if previous methods did not help)

If the hidden number continues to show up despite all manipulations, the problem may be in the network settings cache, resetting the network settings will return them to factory values, but will not delete personal data (photos, contacts, etc.).

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks (or settings) → Connections → Mobile network in MIUI 14+).

2. Choose yours. SIM-card (if there are several).

3. Click Network Settings Reset or Reset Mobile Network Settings.

4. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

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Before reset, record or photograph the APN settings (access points) – they may need to be restored manually for the correct operation of mobile Internet.

After the reboot, check the display of the number with a test call to another phone. If the problem persists, proceed to the next method.

⚠️ Warning: Resetting network settings will delete all saved Wi-Fi passwords and settings VPN. Keep them in a safe place in advance (such as in notes or cloud storage).

4. Manual editing of APN (for power users)

In rare cases, a hidden number is activated due to incorrect parameters. APN (Access Point Name: This is especially true for users who have manually configured the Internet or MMS. To check. APN:

1. Open Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [Yours. SIM] → Access points (APN).

2. Select the current APN profile (usually marked with a tick).

3. Check the authentication type field – it should be empty or have a value of None (not PAP or CHAP).

4. Make sure that there are no extra characters in the username and password fields (they should be empty or filled in only if the operator requires this).

If you are not sure about the correct settings, click Reset to default values (if there is no such option, delete the current APN and restart the phone - it will be created automatically).

5. Verification of third-party applications

Some applications (such as call managers, VPNs, or privacy protection programs) may be able to forcefully hide your number to rule out this factor:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.

2. sort applications by installation date (new → old).

3. Check apps with call permissions or network settings change (e.g. Truecaller, DualSpace, Parallel Apps).

4. temporarily disable suspicious applications or remove them.

It is also worth checking the settings of Double Space (if you use it): sometimes the number is hidden only in one of the profiles.

• 🔍 Open the Settings. → Special facilities → Double space.
• 📱 Select a profile and check the call settings in it.
• 🔄 Reboot your phone after the changes.

Appeal in support of the operator

If all of these methods fail, the problem is most likely on the mobile operator side.

• 📛 Forced concealment of the number at the rate (for example, on corporate ones) SIM).
• 🔒 Technical failure in the subscriber profile.
• 🛡️ Activated service "Antispam" or "Personal Data Protection».

To resolve the question:

1. Call the hotline of your operator (numbers: MTS - 0890, Beeline - 0611, MegaFon - 0500, Tele2 - 611).

2.Inform that your number is displayed as hidden and ask to check your profile settings.

3.If the operator confirms that the problem is on their side, ask to disable all services related to the concealment of the number (sometimes they are activated automatically when new options are connected).

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If the operator refuses to help, demand a written refusal or transfer the conversation to a senior specialist. According to the law of the Russian Federation (Article 8 of the Federal Law "On Communications"), the operator is obliged to provide communication services without unreasonable restrictions, including the correct display of the number.

FAQ: Frequent questions about a hidden number on Xiaomi