How To Change Your Phone Number On Android in English

How To Change Your Phone Number On Android

Changing your phone number on an Android device involves two main steps: updating your carrier and managing your Google account information.

1. Contact your mobile carrier:

• This is the most crucial step, as your carrier needs to be informed to switch your number to a new SIM card.
• You can usually contact them through their:
• Customer service hotline
• Official website chat support
• Visiting a physical store
• Be prepared to answer security questions and provide identification proofs during this process.
• In some cases, carriers might charge a fee for changing your phone number.

2. Update your Google account information:

• Once your carrier has switched your number, you need to update your Google account to reflect the change.
• Here's how to do it:

1. Open the Settings app on your Android device.
2. Tap on Google.
3. Select Manage your Google Account.
4. Tap on Personal info at the top.
5. Under Contact info, tap Phone.
6. Select the old phone number you want to remove.
7. Tap Delete or Remove number.
8. You can then add your new phone number by following the on-screen prompts.

3- Additional tips:

1. Remember to inform your contacts about your new phone number.
2. Update your phone number in any other apps or services where you have registered it.
3. Consider using a call forwarding service temporarily to avoid missing important calls during the transition period.