How to Use Truecaller on Your iPhone and Ensure Caller ID Accuracy

Switching from an Android device to an iPhone can bring a variety of new experiences, including the opportunity to utilize different features and apps. One popular and effective app that stands out is Truecaller. This app comes with a plethora of features, including call blocking, call identification, and even spam filtering. However, many users are intrigued by how to set it up properly to get the best out of the app. This guide will walk you through the steps on how to use Truecaller on your iPhone and ensure that it accurately identifies callers.

Step-by-Step Guide to Install and Set Up Truecaller on Your iPhone

1. Download Truecaller: Start by opening the App Store on your iPhone. Search for 'Truecaller', click the 'Get' button, and proceed with the download.

2. Set Up Truecaller: Once downloaded and installed, open the Truecaller app. To sign up, you’ll need to provide your phone number and follow the prompts to verify it. This step is crucial as it helps the app identify you and your contacts.

Granting Necessary Permissions

3. Grant Permissions: Truecaller will request access to your contacts and notifications. Allow these permissions to ensure that the app can function correctly. Without these permissions, you won’t be able to access all of the app's features, such as call blocking and call identification.

Enabling Call Blocking and Identification

4. Enable Call Blocking and Identification: Navigate to Settings on your iPhone, scroll down to find 'Phone', and tap on it. Then, tap on 'Call Blocking and Identification'. Here, turn on Truecaller by toggling the switch next to it. This feature will allow Truecaller to identify incoming calls and help you decide whether to answer them or not.

Using Truecaller for Call Identification

5. Using Truecaller: After setting it up, Truecaller will start identifying incoming calls and displaying the caller's information based on its database. You can also search for numbers manually within the app to verify who they belong to.

Optimize Your Truecaller Experience

6. Customize Settings (Optional): For advanced users who wish to tweak the app's behavior, navigate to the Settings section within the Truecaller app. Here, you can customize various aspects such as notifications and privacy settings to suit your preferences.

Challenges with Pervasive Localization

Since switching to an iPhone, I have researched and experimented with various apps for caller identification and spam blocking. However, many of these apps are primarily targeted at US and Canadian markets, limiting their effectiveness for international users. Recently, I came across a local app called Bharatcaller, which is more effective for users in India. It provides caller ID during the call, allowing you to decide whether to answer or not. However, it's important to note that Bharatcaller is not your default dialer. Calls in the calling list will still display numbers instead of names, unless you manually search for them within the app.