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There are two ways in which you can change your phone number, This article explains how to change the phone number on your Android phone using two different methods.

You can simply change your phone number by switching out the SIM card in your phone, You can also contact your cell phone service provider to initiate a number change.

If you use an eSIM, you may be able to change your phone number through your provider’s website.

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Change your phone number by changing your SIM card 

This is the first and simplest methods, it requires you to you to get a completely new SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. The SIM card carries all the information your phone service brings to your provider. This includes your phone number and other important account information. For example, you can change your phone number by inserting a new SIM card tied to a different phone number.

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

Change Your Phone Number by Calling Your Service Provider 

This is the second method on the list, it require you to contact your service provider in other to change your mobile number is. Most people will find this as the best way to go about changing your phone number. Depending on your carrier, you may also be able to change your phone number online. However, the availability of that option can vary greatly.

Simply contact your network provider on a different phone to complete the process, tell them you need to change your number, and then provide a 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 Do I Change My Number On My Android Phone?

There are two ways in which you can change your phone number on your Android phone, you can change it by changing your SIM card or by inserting a secondary SIM card. However, you can’t change the phone number of a SIM card on an Android device yourself as this will require contacting your network service provider.

You can simply contact your network provider If you want to change the number of a certain SIM card, and follow their instructions, The phone number is associated with the SIM card you use, with no direct connection to the device.

If you only want to change the phone number on your Android device, you can change your SIM card for a different one.

Follow these steps below If you want to change the phone number associated with your Android device account that you provide on device first startup (Samsung device) :

1. Go to your ‘Settings’ > ‘Account’

2. Select ‘Samsung account’

3. Click on ‘Profile’ and enter the credentials

4. Select the ‘Password and security’ option

5. Select the ‘Two-step verification’. You may need to re-enter your password to verify it is you.

6. Select ‘Add’ to add a new number.

7. Tap on the three dots on the upper-right side of the screen. Select ‘Delete’ from the option.

8. Tap on the old number and delete it.

9. The number associated with your Android device will be changed. 

The number associated with a device is the one you provide on the first device startup. It is used for backup, verification, and authentication purposes only.

The steps mentioned above are related to a Samsung android device. Options will vary depending on the mobile brand and model.

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