How to Get Your Mobile Number from Your SIM (iPhone and Android)

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Did you change your phone number recently and forget the new one? Or maybe you've found a SIM card and want to find out the phone number assigned to it. As long as you can insert the SIM card into an iPhone or Android phone , you can easily find the attached phone number, even if you're not connected to a network. This wikiHow article will show you how to check the phone number associated with your SIM card.

Method 1
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Asking the Carrier: Dialing, Calling or Texting

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  1. Depending on the carrier, you may be able to call or text a special number that will display the code on the screen.
    • T-mobile and Sprint: Dial #NUM# (#686#) in the Phone app. [1]
    • EE: Text the word Number to 150 . [2]
    • Vodafone: Dial *#1001 in the Phone app.
    • O2 and Giffgaff: Text the word NUMBER to 2020 . [3]
    • Telstra: Dial #150# in the Phone app.
    • Other carriers, including AT&T and Verizon, don't offer this feature. You can try searching for other carriers and "phone codes" to see if your carrier has a number to dial.
  2. Some SIM cards do not display their number inside the settings of any phone. In these cases, you'll have to call the service carrier listed on the SIM card to ask.
    • If you can't make outbound phone calls, take the card to a store that sells that service carrier's SIM cards. A customer service representative should be able to help you track down the associated phone number.
    • If you bought a new SIM card, it may not have a number yet at all. Once you place it into a compatible phone, you'll be able to activate it on the carrier's network.
    • If you are calling from the phone using the mystery SIM card, the carrier may be able to detect the number automatically. If not, have the SIM card visible so you can read aloud the serial number.
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  3. Send a text message or call another phone. If the SIM card is active, you can text or call another person and ask them what phone number they see. This will work unless the number is private.
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Method 2
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Check SIM Card in iPhone Settings

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  1. Once your iPhone recognizes the SIM card, it will figure out the attached phone number (if there is one).
  2. This is the gray gear icon on your Home screen or in your App Library. [4]
  3. This is the option with a green-and-white phone receiver in the 5th group of options. [5]
  4. It's about halfway down the page. This displays the number associated with the SIM card you've inserted.
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Method 3
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Check SIM Card in iPhone Contacts

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  1. It's the green-and-white phone receiver icon on your home screen. The number connected to your virtual "card" in your iPhone's contacts comes from the SIM card.
  2. This displays all contacts on the iPhone.
  3. It's at the top of the list. The phone number associated with your iPhone's SIM card will appear next to "Phone." [6]
    • If you don't see the phone number, you should be able to find it in your iPhone's Settings .
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Check SIM Card in Android Settings

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  1. It's the gear icon in your app list. [7]
  2. If you don't see one of these options on the Settings screen, you may have to tap System first. [8]
  3. The name of this option will vary by Android. If you don't see an option like this, look Status or Sim Status instead. [9]
  4. This displays the phone number associated with your SIM card. [10]
    • If you do not see your number, look for "SIM Status." Tap that to view the final sub-menu where your number appears.
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    Can I find out a phone number from the phone's serial number?
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    No. A phone number is generally not connected to a phone, but to its sim card.
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    Where is my SIM card number on my Samsung tablet?
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    From a home screen, select "Apps" (located in the upper right). From the "All" tab, select "Settings." Select "About tablet." Select "Status." View the 20-digit SIM ID.
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    I've just bought a new SIM card recently, but when I inserted it into my new phone, it's phone number didn't show up, and I can't find it anywhere on my phone. How can I find it from there?
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    This is the case for most phone users. If you can't find your phone number on your phone's settings, try contacting your mobile carrier.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.t-mobile.com/support/plans-features/self-service-short-codes
      2. ↑ http://ee.co.uk/help/accounts-billing-and-topping-up/pay-as-you-go-top-ups/text-services-pay-as-you-go?intcam=ON_EE_NA_community-help-textit150-2015-12-18
      3. ↑ https://www.techadvisor.com/how-to/mobile-phone/how-find-out-your-own-phone-number-3683397
      4. ↑ https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-209738/
      5. ↑ https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-209738/
      6. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/add-your-contact-info-iph18b749db1/ios
      7. ↑ https://www.trustedreviews.com/how-to/how-to-find-your-phone-number-android-4286640
      8. ↑ https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-look-up-your-phone-number-in-android-and-ios/#dt-heading-how-to-find-your-phone-number-on-android
      9. ↑ https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-look-up-your-phone-number-in-android-and-ios/#dt-heading-how-to-find-your-phone-number-on-android
      1. ↑ https://www.trustedreviews.com/how-to/how-to-find-your-phone-number-android-4286640

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      iPhone:
      1. Open Settings .
      2. Tap Phone .
      3. Find number next to ″My Number.″

      Android:
      1. Open Settings .
      2. Tap About device or About phone .
      3. Tap Status or Phone Identity .
      4. Find number next to ″My phone number.″

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