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#436# on iPhone: T-Mobile Inbound Caller ID Name
By Muhammad Shahid · · 3 min read
Quick answer
#436#: Turn on the caller name lookup for incoming calls. This controls whether T-Mobile looks up and sends the name attached to an incoming number, so the iPhone can show a name for callers who are not in your contacts. #436# turns the display on and #437# turns it off.
Secret CodesDial codes, SIM & network test · Free on the App StoreDownload free →| Code | #436# |
|---|---|
| What it does | Turn on the caller name lookup for incoming calls. |
| Published for | T-Mobile |
| Type | Carrier specific |
Turn on the caller name lookup for incoming calls. This page explains what #436# does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.
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What does #436# do?
This controls whether T-Mobile looks up and sends the name attached to an incoming number, so the iPhone can show a name for callers who are not in your contacts. #436# turns the display on and #437# turns it off.
The name comes from a national caller-name database, not from the caller's own phone, so it is often a business name or a registered subscriber name and it is sometimes stale or missing entirely.
This is separate from Apple's own contact matching and from Scam ID labelling, both of which keep working regardless of this setting.
How do I use #436#?
- Open the Phone app and tap Keypad.
- Type #436# exactly as written.
- Press the green Call button and wait for the result.
Which carriers does this apply to?
| Published for | T-Mobile |
|---|---|
| Type | Carrier specific |
| Good to know | T-Mobile lines. Name data comes from a third-party database and is not guaranteed to be present or current. |
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Frequently asked questions
What does #436# do on iPhone?
Turn on the caller name lookup for incoming calls. This controls whether T-Mobile looks up and sends the name attached to an incoming number, so the iPhone can show a name for callers who are not in your contacts.
What else should I know about #436#?
#436# turns the display on and #437# turns it off. The name comes from a national caller-name database, not from the caller's own phone, so it is often a business name or a registered subscriber name and it is sometimes stale or missing entirely.
What are the steps for #436#?
1. Open the Phone app and tap Keypad. 2. Type #436# exactly as written. 3. Press the green Call button and wait for the result.
Where do I use #436#?
On the keypad of the Phone app.
Do I need to press Call after typing #436#?
Yes. Type it on the Phone keypad, then press the green Call button.
Is #436# a hidden or secret code?
No. It is a published service, not a hidden menu. iPhones do not have Android-style engineering menus.
Which carriers does #436# work on?
It is published for T-Mobile. T-Mobile lines. Name data comes from a third-party database and is not guaranteed to be present or current.
Does #436# work on Android phones too?
It is handled by the carrier or service rather than the iPhone, so it is not tied to one phone brand. Check with your carrier.
Will #436# work outside the US?
It is published for US carriers and services, so do not count on it abroad. Ask your carrier before you travel.
What if #436# 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 #436#?
#634#: Turn Off T-Mobile Scam ID. Stop labelling calls as Scam Likely.
What else is in this category?
+1-505-998-3793: T-Mobile Support From Overseas. T-Mobile international roaming care, dialable from abroad.
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