How to change your phone number on Android

What there is to know

• You can change your phone number by deactivating your phone’s SIM card.
• You can also contact your mobile phone service provider to initiate a number change.
• If you’re using an eSIM, you may be able to change your phone number through your carrier’s website.

This article explains how to change the phone number on your Android phone using two different methods.

Change your phone number by changing your SIM card

The first and one of the easiest methods requires you to get a brand new Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. The SIM card contains all the information linking your telephone service to your provider. This included your phone number and other important account information. Thus, you can change your phone number by inserting a new SIM card linked to a different phone number.

These are SIM cards. They are quite small.

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This is an easier method if you are using an unlocked phone that can be used on multiple networks, as you can simply order a SIM card from a new provider and then insert it into the phone. If you order a new SIM card from your current provider or use a phone with an eSIM, you will need to speak to a customer service representative to change the phone number.

Change your phone number by calling your service provider

The second method you can use to change your phone number is to contact your service provider. Most people will find this to be the easiest way to change your phone number. Depending on your carrier, you can also change your phone number online. However, the availability of this option can vary greatly.

To complete the process, simply contact your service provider on another device, tell them you need to change your number, and then state the reason for the change. Pretty much any reason will do, like saying you get a lot of spam calls, or even just saying you need to change it because you moved. The representative will then walk you through the process and change your phone number.

How to change your phone number on your phone?

There are two main ways to change your phone number on your Android phone. It should be noted that some Android phones allow you to change the phone number listed in your phone settings. This can often be found by going to Settings > posts > Advanced. The exact order and names of settings may vary by device.

Although you can change the number in this field, it will not change your number with your provider. As such, you will always need to use one of the two methods listed above.

FAQs

• How do I change my number in Hangouts Dialer for Android?

  Google has discontinued Hangouts Dialer for Android, so you won’t be able to use the app anymore, let alone change the number associated with it. However, you can still make calls from Hangouts in your web browser.

• How do I change my Google Account number?

  Open your Google account and select Personal informations > Contact information > Call. Then select Edit next to your current phone number, and Update number.

• How do I change my number on an Android Total Wireless phone?

  You can change your number (among other things) by texting the Total Wireless text help line at 611611 and entering the associated keyword. Use the word “MINC” to request a number change.

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