Truecaller showing wrong name? Here's a step-by-step guide to change for Android and iOS users

Written By DNA Web Team | Updated: Jan 27, 2021, 05:04 PM IST

Millions of people use Truecaller because it helps to see the Caller ID of the person. But sometimes Truecaller shows you the wrong name.

Truecaller is one of the most popular caller ID and spam-blocking app. It also allows you to send and receive messages, make calls, forward flash messages, and transfer money using UPI. Truecaller app helps users in identifying calls from unknown numbers, blocking calls, and avoiding spammers.

You can check the caller ID of the person who is calling you, even if the number has not been saved on your phone book. Truecaller also helps you in getting details of unknown numbers. You can even track down the scam calls. Millions of people use the Truecaller because it helps you to see the caller ID of the person who is calling you. But sometimes Truecaller shows you the wrong name.

Why Truecaller shows the wrong name?

1. You have called someone, and that person has suggested the name.

2. You have newly acquired your phone number and Truecaller is still showing the name of the previous owner.

Now, if you are a Truecaller user, you can change your name within the app itself.

Here is a step-by-step guide:

Here is how to change the name in Truecaller: On Android

Open the Truecaller app on your phone.

Now tap on the Menu button in the top left corner.

Then tap on 'Edit profile'.

Change the name.

Here is how to change the name in Truecaller: On iOS

Open the Truecaller app on your phone.

Now tap on the Menu button in the top left corner.

Then tap on 'Edit profile'.

Change the name.

If you're not a Truecaller user, you can go to the website and search for your number, then click on "Suggest a better name". Your name will be automatically picked up the right name in a day or two.

Note: If you've recently updated your profile, it may take up to 24-48 hours for your details to be updated. It's also possible that your phone has locally saved old information.

Meanwhile, Trucaller had earlier said that its users can now share files or common document types in messaging: .docx, .xlsx, .pptx, .doc, .xls, .ppt, .pdf, and .txt. Truecaller has also started providing SMS filtering by transactions, promotions and junk, as well as filtering by known and unknown senders, for iOS 14 and above versions.