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Steps for all issues
No matter your situation, do the following first:
- Restart your device.
- Check that your device has the latest software update tutorials.
Incoming Caller ID issues
- Make sure Caller ID is enabled. Use the T-Mobile Scam Shield app or use short codes.
- Uninstall any 3rd party downloaded calling apps or Caller ID apps.
- Add the contact to your phone book, and confirm their name is spelled correctly there.
- If you are roaming on another carrier's network (in the U.S. or internationally), Caller ID may not work as expected.
- If you have no Caller ID display for any caller, contact us to check that it is on your account.
- The Caller ID Name field is limited to 15 characters.
If the incoming call shows Unknown or Unknown Caller, the caller's phone or network might be set to hide or block the Caller ID for all calls.
Outgoing Caller ID issues
By default, your outgoing Caller ID number and name will display when the receiving party has Caller ID enabled. If you want to block or hide Caller ID, use short codes.
To check if caller ID is turned on:
- Check our Tutorials for steps to turn on or display Caller ID on your device.
- If your name has a misspelling or error on all outgoing calls, log into your T-Mobile account to update your Caller ID.
- T-Mobile needs to make these changes manually with our Caller ID vendors.
- Changes take up to 72 hours to complete.
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