

Please note that the feature to identify unknown callers on WhatsApp is provided by Truecaller only, and Truecaller is solely responsible for the feature. However, it can assist with caller identification. Truecaller is unable to block calls within third-party messaging apps, such as WhatsApp. Yes, the whole idea behind this feature is to provide you with as much information as possible about the incoming unknown WhatsApp call so you can make an educated decision if you want to pick it up or not or to alert you if the caller is a known fraud or spam number. On iPhone, Caller ID for WhatsApp works out of the box and it can be seamless by enabling Live Caller ID on Truecaller. The sender identification will only happen on incoming messages from unknown numbers on WhatsApp and other messaging apps. Meaning that if the number that is calling you is in your phonebook you will not receive a caller ID. The caller identification for WhatsApp calls will only happen on incoming calls from unknown numbers only. Tap the " ⋮ " button which is on the upper right corner of the page. Go to Application > See all apps > Truecaller. Follow the steps to Allow restricted settings: If you’ve installed the Truecaller APK outside official App stores like Google Play, Xiaomi store etc, you’ll have to Allow restricted settings for enabling Notification Access to Truecaller. Truecaller APK installs on Android 13 and above:

It's worth noting that all system permissions use the same screen on a Xiaomi device.

Xiaomi is simply taking steps to protect its users and ensure that users are making informed decisions about which apps they want to grant permission to. If you're a Xiaomi user and you try to grant notification access permission, you may come across a warning screen that mentions "Danger." However, there's no need to worry. Our app will only use this permission to provide you information about unknown numbers in WhatsApp and other messaging apps, and will not read your messages or access any other information from other apps. We want to assure you that enabling notification access will not compromise your privacy. Enabling this permission allows us to detect when a WhatsApp call is happening and show a caller id of who’s calling. Notification access is needed for Truecaller to monitor notifications from WhatsApp and other messaging apps as that’s the only way to check when you have an incoming call or a message from an unknown number.

Why does Truecaller need notification permission? You’ll be redirected to the OS system setting to allow Notification Access to Truecaller The easiest way to enable this feature is to:Ĭlick on the profile icon (your avatar) in the top left cornerĮnable the toggle to Show caller id for WhatsApp Truecaller is now able to identify unknown callers from WhatsApp on your phone.
