How to Find Your Phone Number on a Samsung Galaxy Device

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Tap the Apps button.

   This button looks like ⋮⋮⋮ and can be found at the bottom of the Home screen.
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   Step 2: Open the Settings menu.

   Tap the Settings app in your list of apps. , If your Settings menu has headings at the top, tap the "More" tab. , This may say "About device." You'll find this in the "System" or "Device manager" section. ,, You may have to select this additional menu if your device uses a SIM card.
   
   Not all devices that use SIMs will have this menu. , The location of this entry will vary depending on your Samsung device.If your number is showing as "Unknown" or is incorrect, you can use the Contacts app to fix it. , If your phone number is not appearing in the phone's Status menu, you can try adding yourself as a contact on your phone. , If you don't see the More button, press your Samsung's Menu button and then tap More. ,,, It may look like ⋮, and can be found in the upper-right corner. ,, If you don't know your current phone number, try calling a friend and ask them to read it back to you. ,, Return to the Settings menu and check to see if your number is displayed in the Status menu.
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   Step 3: Scroll to the bottom of the menu.

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   Step 4: Tap About phone.

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   Step 5: Tap Status.

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   Step 6: Tap SIM status (if necessary).

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   Step 7: Scroll down to the My phone number entry.

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   Step 8: Open the Contacts app.

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   Step 9: Tap the More button.

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    Step 10: Tap Settings.

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    Step 11: Tap the Own numbers option.

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    Step 12: Tap the More button.

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    Step 13: Tap Create.

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    Step 14: Type in your phone number.

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    Step 15: Tap Save.

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    Step 16: Check for your number again.

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