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Will a hidden contact show up in an incoming call?

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No and yes. They will just show up as "Unknown Caller" and you can block the number if you want.

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How do you unhide a contact?

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Open your Contacts app. Look for a "Settings" or "More options" menu. This may be represented by three vertical dots or lines in the top right corner of the screen. Tap on "Settings" or "More options". Look for an option to "Show hidden contacts" or "Hidden contacts". Tap on this option. Look for the contact you want to unhide. Tap on the contact and look for an option to "Unhide" or "Show contact". Tap on this option to unhide the contact.

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When we hide the contact in Google, will the WhatsApp contact also will be hidden?

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No, the contact will still be visible if you open WhatsApp, as the app is an independent entity.

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How can I find hidden contacts on my Android phone?

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Open the Contacts app, tap the three dots or menu icon (usually in the top-right corner). Select "Contacts to display" or "Manage contacts" (the wording may vary depending on your device). Choose "All contacts" to ensure all contacts, including any hidden ones, are shown.

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If I hide a contact, will I still receive texts from them?

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Yes, you will still receive texts. When you hide a contact, you are basically archiving it.

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How can I view hidden contacts on my phone?

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Go to Contacts on your phone, tap the three dots, and select "Unhide" to make your contacts visible.

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If I hide a contact in Google Contacts, will it still appear in my phone's original dialer?

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If the contact is saved only to your Google account, it won't appear in your phone's dialer. However, if the contact is also saved on your SIM card, it usually will appear in the dialer because it is considered an independent entry from the Google account.

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Can I store my contacts in a locked folder on an Android phone?

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Secure Folder is an app available on Samsung Galaxy devices that acts as a password-protected folder where you can store private files, messages, and contacts.

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How can I ensure that only contacts from one Google account are accessible to apps on my Android device?

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Yes, apps with permission to access your contacts can still see contacts from all synced accounts, even if you display only one account in the contacts app. Display settings only affect visibility within the app, not overall access. To limit access, disable contact sync for unwanted accounts or manage app permissions in your device settings. Use separate profiles for stricter isolation.

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Can I disguise a contact's real phone number with another phone number?

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You can change the contact name to a different phone number, but you cannot disguise the actual phone number.

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What should I do if I receive a text from someone unexpected?

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If you receive a text from someone unexpected, be polite yet cautious. If you recognize them, respond casually. If you don't, politely ask who they are. If the text seems suspicious, avoid links and sharing personal info, or simply ignore it.

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How can I make hidden contacts visible on my OnePlus phone?

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To make hidden contacts visible on a OnePlus phone, open the Contacts app and find the settings or menu icon (three dots or lines). Tap on it and locate the option for "Contacts to display" or a similar setting. Enable the option to show hidden or invisible contacts. Return to the contact list, and you should now be able to see the previously hidden contacts alongside your other contacts.

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How do I find my contact information?

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You can locate your contact information by opening your Contacts app, where it should be displayed at the top of your list, or by going to Settings and checking your SIM card information, which usually shows your phone number.

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