how do you prevent your name appearing on someones iphone caller id?

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how do you prevent your name appearing on someones iphone caller id?

Hello,

the other day I exchanged numbers with a stranger that was helping me move. when I called him, his phone displayed my name. We have never exchanged any calls before.

I have an iPhone SE with Verizon wireless.

anyway to disable that? Thanks

Posted on Dec 10, 2020 3:48 PM

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Apple_Tricks

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Dec 10, 2020 4:39 PM in response to bennyfromalabama

Just go to settings > phone > Show My Caller ID - and then disable it.

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Dec 10, 2020 6:01 PM in response to Apple_Tricks

That isn’t an option! I have the newest iOs

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Dec 10, 2020 6:06 PM in response to bennyfromalabama

If your carrier is Verizon, you won't see that option.

See these instructions:

https://www.verizon.com/support/caller-id-block-faqs/

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how do you prevent your name appearing on someones iphone caller id?

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