How to Call a Person That Has Blocked Your Number
Disguise your caller ID., Dial *67., Download an app that gives you a random phone number., Call a landline., Change your number.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Disguise your caller ID.
This keeps the receiving phone from knowing who is calling.
Your number will not appear, and your ID will be listed as "Hidden".
To disguise your caller ID on IOS (iPhone), go to your Settings App.
Next, go to the "Phone" section of the settings, and select "Show My Caller ID".
Then, slide it to the "Off" position.For Android, go to Settings > Call Settings > Additional Settings > Caller ID.
Then, select Hide Number.
Your calls will remain anonymous and you can bypass the blocked list. -
Step 2: Dial *67.
This code will block your number so that your call shows up as an "Unknown" or "Private" number.
Enter the code before the number that you're dialing, like so: *67-408-221-XXXX.
This may work on cell phones and home phones, but it won't necessarily work on businesses., If you have a smartphone, you can download one of various free apps that will assign you a randomly generated phone number.
You can use this number for the purpose of texting and calling within the app – and you may be able to use it to call people that don't use the app.
This is generally a reliable method of calling a person that's blocked your number.One advantage to this method is that the area code is also randomly generated.
Thus, the person will not suspect where the call is coming from. , Many land-based home phones do not allow you to block numbers.
If you know the person's home phone, try giving them a call! , Contact your service provider, and ask about changing your phone number.
You may need to pay a nominal fee.
This may not be the easiest choice unless you plan to replace your phone soon.
Bear in mind that if you give this person reason to do so, he or she can always block your new number. -
Step 3: Download an app that gives you a random phone number.
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Step 4: Call a landline.
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Step 5: Change your number.
Detailed Guide
This keeps the receiving phone from knowing who is calling.
Your number will not appear, and your ID will be listed as "Hidden".
To disguise your caller ID on IOS (iPhone), go to your Settings App.
Next, go to the "Phone" section of the settings, and select "Show My Caller ID".
Then, slide it to the "Off" position.For Android, go to Settings > Call Settings > Additional Settings > Caller ID.
Then, select Hide Number.
Your calls will remain anonymous and you can bypass the blocked list.
This code will block your number so that your call shows up as an "Unknown" or "Private" number.
Enter the code before the number that you're dialing, like so: *67-408-221-XXXX.
This may work on cell phones and home phones, but it won't necessarily work on businesses., If you have a smartphone, you can download one of various free apps that will assign you a randomly generated phone number.
You can use this number for the purpose of texting and calling within the app – and you may be able to use it to call people that don't use the app.
This is generally a reliable method of calling a person that's blocked your number.One advantage to this method is that the area code is also randomly generated.
Thus, the person will not suspect where the call is coming from. , Many land-based home phones do not allow you to block numbers.
If you know the person's home phone, try giving them a call! , Contact your service provider, and ask about changing your phone number.
You may need to pay a nominal fee.
This may not be the easiest choice unless you plan to replace your phone soon.
Bear in mind that if you give this person reason to do so, he or she can always block your new number.
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