Will I lose my phone number if I factory reset my android?

This might sound like a dumb question but I just want to doublecheck before I do something irreversible. I’m planning to factory reset my Android phone. I’m just a little nervous about losing my phone number? Do I need to back up anything related to my carrier?

Although, I already synced my contacts to my Google account, so that part’s safe.

Appreciate any reassurance before I hit that “Erase All Data” button

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Nina Calder

Participant

July 4, 2025 at 9:27 am

Just one tip: after resetting, check if your APN (mobile internet settings) auto-configure. Most phones do that now, but in rare cases you might need to re-add those from your carrier’s website.

Orin Thorne

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July 4, 2025 at 8:47 am

Just backing up what @Jace said.

The only time you’d lose your number is if you either remove the SIM and toss it or switch to a new carrier without porting your number.

But a plain factory reset? You’re good.

Jace Elric

Participant

July 4, 2025 at 8:30 am

Your number and plan are related to your SIM, not your phone’s storage. Resetting your phone won’t touch the SIM, number, and even text/call history (that’s stored by your carrier) will still be there.

If you have a physical SIM, just leave it in. If you use an eSIM, most carriers let you re-download the eSIM from your carrier account or app after the reset—just make sure you know your login credentials.

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