Privacy is a top concern for many iPhone users, and one way to safeguard your personal information is by learning how to hide calls on your device. Whether you need to keep specific calls confidential or simply want to maintain your privacy, this article will guide you through the steps to hide calls on your iPhone effectively.
1. Hide Individual Calls from Call History
You can hide individual calls from your call history, making them less visible to prying eyes. Here's how:
Open the "Phone" app on your iPhone.
Tap the "Recents" tab at the bottom of the screen to view your call history.
Find the call you want to hide and swipe left on it.
Tap "Hide" to remove the call from your call history.
This action will not delete the call; it will only hide it from the call history list.
2. Use the 'Hide My Caller ID' Feature
You can also hide your caller ID for all outgoing calls by enabling the "Hide My Caller ID" feature. This feature will make your phone number appear as "Unknown" or "No Caller ID" on the recipient's end. Here's how to activate it:
Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone.
Scroll down and select "Phone."
Tap "Show My Caller ID."
Toggle off the switch next to "Show My Caller ID."
Once you've turned off caller ID, your phone number will be hidden for all outgoing calls. Remember that this feature may not work in all countries or with all carriers.
3. Use Third-Party Apps
There are third-party apps available on the App Store that can help you manage and hide calls more effectively. These apps may offer features like call hiding, call recording, and more advanced call management options. Be sure to read reviews and check the app's permissions before downloading and using any third-party app.
4. Activate 'Do Not Disturb' Mode
If you want to prevent incoming calls from disturbing you without hiding them completely, you can use the "Do Not Disturb" mode:
Open the "Settings" app.
Scroll down and tap "Do Not Disturb."
Toggle on "Manual" or set a schedule for when you want "Do Not Disturb" to be active.
Under "Allow Calls From," you can choose to allow calls from specific contacts or groups while blocking others.
This mode silences incoming calls and notifications but still allows them to appear in your call history.