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Find Your Own Phone Number on iPhone: How It Works
By Muhammad Shahid · · 3 min read
Quick answer
Read back the number assigned to your line. iOS shows your number under Settings › Phone › My Number, and again in the Contacts app at the top of your card. On a dual-SIM iPhone, Settings › Cellular lists each line with its own number and label.
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| Published for | any iPhone, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and UScellular |
| Type | iOS setting |
Read back the number assigned to your line. This page explains what it does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.
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What is Find Your Own Phone Number?
iOS shows your number under Settings › Phone › My Number, and again in the Contacts app at the top of your card.
On a dual-SIM iPhone, Settings › Cellular lists each line with its own number and label.
How do I do it?
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Apps, then Phone (or tap Phone directly on earlier versions of iOS).
- Read the My Number row at the top.
Which carriers does this apply to?
| Published for | any iPhone, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and UScellular |
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| Type | iOS setting |
| Good to know | Available on every iPhone. T-Mobile customers can also dial #686# for the same information. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Find Your Own Phone Number on iPhone?
Read back the number assigned to your line. iOS shows your number under Settings › Phone › My Number, and again in the Contacts app at the top of your card. On a dual-SIM iPhone, Settings › Cellular lists each line with its own number and label.
What are the steps for Find Your Own Phone Number?
1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap Apps, then Phone (or tap Phone directly on earlier versions of iOS). 3. Read the My Number row at the top.
Where do I find Find Your Own Phone Number?
In the Settings app on your iPhone.
Is there a dial code for Find Your Own Phone Number?
No. On iPhone this is not a dial code, so you use the steps on this page instead.
Which carriers does Find Your Own Phone Number work on?
It is published for any iPhone, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and UScellular. Available on every iPhone. T-Mobile customers can also dial #686# for the same information.
Does Find Your Own Phone Number work on Android phones too?
These steps are for iPhone. Android phones have their own menus.
Will Find Your Own Phone Number work outside the US?
The iPhone steps stay the same, although some features depend on your carrier and region.
What if Find Your Own Phone Number does not work on my iPhone?
Check that it applies to your carrier first, because carriers decide which services they offer and can change them. If it should apply to your line, contact your carrier.
What is related to Find Your Own Phone Number?
Set A SIM PIN. Lock your SIM so it cannot be used in another phone.
What else is in this category?
Label Your Dual-SIM Lines. Name each line so you always know which one is calling.
Can I find Find Your Own Phone Number in an app?
Yes. Secret Codes, a free iPhone app, includes it with its steps and carrier details.
Can I save Find Your Own Phone Number for later?
Yes. In Secret Codes you can save it to your favourites and add a private note, which stays on your iPhone.
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