How to hide your phone number on Xiaomi: everything from settings to secret codes

Hiding a number when calling out on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge that comes with users for a variety of reasons, from wanting to keep privacy to having to bypass service restrictions. Unlike the iPhone, where the number hiding feature is put into the basic settings, on devices with a MIUI shell, this process can be problematic, especially if we are talking about new versions of the firmware (for example, MIUI 15), where the menu interface is regularly changed.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to hide numbers on Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones - from the standard operator settings to secret ones. USSD-codes and third-party applications. You'll learn what methods work on the MIUI 14/15, How to bypass the lock of hiding a number in some operators (for example, MTS or Television)2), And we'll also look at why, sometimes, the number is still displayed by the subscriber, despite all the manipulations.

1. Hiding the number through MIUI settings (the easiest way)

If your smartphone runs MIUI 12-15, the first method is to use built-in system settings, which does not require additional applications or knowledge of secret codes, but its effectiveness depends on the carrier, for example, MegaFon and Beeline usually support this feature, while Yota or virtual operators may have limitations.

To hide the number through settings:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to the Additional Settings section (or depending on the version of MIUI).
4. Find the Subscriber Identification or Show me my number.
5. Select the option to Hide the number (or Never).

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Important: Some MIUI firmware (especially the Poco F5 or Redmi Note 12) may not have this item, so try the alternative methods described below.

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If you don’t have a number hiding option in your settings, upgrade to the latest version of MIUI. Sometimes the manufacturer adds this feature to new builds.

2. USSD-Number hiding codes (works for most operators)

If the settings MIUI It didn’t help, the next step is to use it. USSD-This method is universal and works independently of the smartphone model (Xiaomi). 13T, Redmi 10C, Poco X5 Pro, etc.), but depends on the operator, below is a table with codes for major Russian providers:

To activate the concealment of the number via USSD:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter *31# and press the call button.
3. Wait for a successful activation message (or an error if the service is not supported).

A critical nuance: some tariffs, operators block the hiding of the number for calling emergency numbers (112, 102, etc.) and bank hotlines, and it is worth considering that subscribers with certain rates (for example, corporate) can see your number despite settings.

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3. Hiding a number for individual contacts (selective method)

If you only need to hide the number when calling certain subscribers (such as colleagues or strangers), you can use the prefix in front of the number, which does not require changes in the settings of the smartphone and works on any Xiaomi models, including the old ones (Redmi 4X, Mi A2).

How it works:

• 📞 Add the prefix *31# before dialing. For example, instead of 89123456789, dial *31#89123456789.
• 🔄 To cancel the cover-up for a specific call, use the #31 prefix#.
• 📱 The method works for contacts in the phone book: just edit the number by adding a prefix.

The advantage of this is flexibility, you can hide the number selectively without activating the function globally.

• ❌ Not all carriers support prefixes (e.g. Yota ignores them).
• ❌ When editing a contact, the prefix will be visible in the phone book, which can be confusing.

4. Third-party applications to hide the number (if nothing helps)

If standard methods don’t work, third-party apps will come to the rescue, and they are especially useful for Xiaomi users with custom firmware (such as Xiaomi.eu or LineageOS), where built-in hiding options may not be available.-3 tested applications:

• 🛡️ Hide My Number is a simple tool with support MIUI. Allows you to hide the number for all calls or selectively.link to Google Play.
• 📱 ExDialer is an alternative call with advanced privacy settings. USSD-Codes.
• 🔒 Dual Space (from Xiaomi) – if you use the second space, you can configure different identification options for each profile.

Warnings when using third-party applications:

⚠️ Note: Some number hiding apps request administrator rights or access to SMS. This may not be safe – install only proven high-ranking programs (4.5).+).

⚠️ Attention: MIUI With Battery Optimization enabled, third-party calls may not work properly. Add the app to the exceptions: Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery → Select an application.

Example of settings in Hide My Number:

1. Install the application and open it.
2. Go to the Call Settings section.
3. Activate the Hide Caller ID option.
4. Choose the mode: Always (always) or Selective (selective).

5. Hiding the number through settings SIM-cards (for two sims)

If your Xiaomi supports two of your SIM-cards (e.g. Xiaomi 12 Pro or Redmi Note 11 Pro)+), You can set up a number hiding separately for each of them, which is convenient if one SIM is used for work (open number), and the second for personal calls (with hidden number).

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose. SIM-card for which you want to hide the number.
3. Click on Additional Settings (or Call Settings).
4. Find the subscriber identification and set Hide the number.

If this item is missing, try:

• 🔄 Reboot the smartphone (sometimes the settings are loaded after the reboot).
• 📶 Insert SIM-card to another slot (on some Xiaomi models, the settings are tied to the slot, not the card).

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On smartphones with MIUI Global settings SIM-The cards may differ from the version MIUI China. If you don't find the right item, check the firmware version in Settings → The phone.

Problems and Solutions: Why is the number still visible?

Even after all the manipulations, the subscriber can see your number, and consider the main reasons and ways to eliminate them:

If none of these methods worked, the last option is to buy a virtual number, services like OnlineSIM or 5SIM allow you to rent a temporary number for calls, and this is true for one-time tasks (for example, selling goods on Avito), the cost is from 10 rubles per day.

FAQ: Frequent questions about hiding a number on Xiaomi