Okay, so here's the issue. I store all of my contacts with proper international formatting, which works fine with SMS, but when I receive a phone call, the number doesnt match the contacts... I am currently in Egypt, and the numbers are in the format +20xxxxxxxxx, which is the way they are received in SMS, but phone calls the number is 0xxxxxxxxx. Now the issue is that the iPhone only seems to want to match the entire phone number so +20101234567 != 0101234567.

I have tried editing PhoneNumberTemplates.plist to no avail, maybe I was doing it wrong...

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Originally Posted by ColSanders

Okay, so here's the issue. I store all of my contacts with proper international formatting, which works fine with SMS, but when I receive a phone call, the number doesnt match the contacts... I am currently in Egypt, and the numbers are in the format +20xxxxxxxxx, which is the way they are received in SMS, but phone calls the number is 0xxxxxxxxx. Now the issue is that the iPhone only seems to want to match the entire phone number so +20101234567 != 0101234567.

I have tried editing PhoneNumberTemplates.plist to no avail, maybe I was doing it wrong...

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hmm, there are two files responsible for the correct display:

/System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/AppSupport.framework/PhoneNumberTemplates.plist
/System/Library/Frameworks/UIKit.framework/PhoneFormats/UIPhoneFormats.plist

PhoneNumberTemplates.plist contains Egypt (eg) the settings seem to be ok.

UIPhoneFormats.plist does not even list eg, so you have to add it. I cant try this on an Egypt number but saw that in action for antoher country - similar situation.
The normal setting you would have to add would be.

<key>eg</key>
<array>
<string>00 $</string>
<string>+20 #########</string>
</array>

But this wont help. I would guess you would have to set it

<key>eg</key>
<array>
<string>00 $</string>
<string>+20 ##########</string>
<string>0 #########</string>
</array>


If you give it a try make sure to first backup the original, then insert the code, restart the iPhone and keep your fingers crossed.

it just started working randomly.. apparently i needed to sync it (maybe??) anyways if anyone searches in the future, this is what i have:

UIPhoneFormats.plist

Code:

	<key>eg</key>
	<array>
		<string>00 $</string>
		<string>+20 1# #######</string>
		<string>01# #######</string>
		<string>02 #### ####</string>
		<string>0## ### ####</string>
	</array>

PhoneNumberTemplates.plist

Code:

	<key>eg</key>
	<array>
		<array>
			<string>20</string>
			<string>00</string>
			<string>0</string>
			<integer>1</integer>
			<integer>8</integer>
		</array>
		<array>
			<string>20</string>
			<string>00</string>
			<string>0</string>
			<integer>2</integer>
			<integer>7</integer>
		</array>
	</array>

Originally Posted by ColSanders

it just started working randomly.. apparently i needed to sync it (maybe??) anyways if anyone searches in the future, this is what i have:

UIPhoneFormats.plist

Code:

	<key>eg</key>
	<array>
		<string>00 $</string>
		<string>+20 1# #######</string>
		<string>01# #######</string>
		<string>02 #### ####</string>
		<string>0## ### ####</string>
	</array>

PhoneNumberTemplates.plist

Code:

	<key>eg</key>
	<array>
		<array>
			<string>20</string>
			<string>00</string>
			<string>0</string>
			<integer>1</integer>
			<integer>8</integer>
		</array>
		<array>
			<string>20</string>
			<string>00</string>
			<string>0</string>
			<integer>2</integer>
			<integer>7</integer>
		</array>
	</array>

im from maldives i need to fix my callerID and SMS ...
our numbers stand as
+9607770000 mobile
+9603320000 land

Originally Posted by AclD

im from maldives i need to fix my callerID and SMS ...
our numbers stand as
+9607770000 mobile
+9603320000 land

Apparently, if you are using one of those sim adapters, you also need to edit /System/Library/Frameworks/UIKit.framework/PhoneFormats/UIMobileCountryCodes.plist
You have to add an entry like this one, so it will think that the test sim country code is your country:

Code:

	<key>001</key>
	<string>eg</string>

Obviously, you need to change eg to whatever the standard country code is for your country.

@AclD
I think your country code is mv, so you'd need to add this entry if you're using a sim adapter:

Code:

	<key>001</key>
	<string>mv</string>

I’m using Turbosim. I’m from MALAYSIA.



See attached .plist file which I edited to include
001 my

My question:
Do I need to delete the one which was listed earlier (and only keep only one of them)?
502 my

or do I have to add the additional
001 my

I tried both and it doesn’t work.
My SMS and Missed calls have no problem in identifying the sender.
My outgoing call also showed the the person whom I called.
My only problem is - Whenever I received a Call, it will only show number and no caller ID.

What do I do wrong?

Referring to the statement by Frank of Caller ID Fix

Appendix 1
Generally SIM adapters use a fake code 001 instead of your country code
So you need to edit a file (for Expert only):
/System/Library/Frameworks/UIKit.framework/PhoneFormats/UIMobileCountryCodes.plist
You must add an entry to simulate that SIM is of your country:
<key>001</key>
<string>xx</string>
with instead of xx the identifier of your country (see previous list)
Argentina = ar , Ecuador = ec ....

Otherwise there is an application in CYDIA , in TWEAKS section ,
named "Net.-Local Number Format" , who tell
to the phone to use the international prefix of the
ACTUAL Country/Network instead of SIM or regional settings.

FYI - I tried "Net.-Local Number Format" but unable to download and install. Have error message.



Please help.
Thanks.

Sorry, I'm quite new to this editing of the Templates but when I edit using plistedit app,
My country have the below values:-



But what does it mean?

fyi - my country Malaysia is +60
Mobile operator have prefix like: 019 / 012 / 013
Landline have prefix like: 03 / 04 etc

For example when I received the call +60 19 1234567, I cannot translate the number into names as per my contact list.

Thanks to Frank8, I have solved my problem.

WOOT WOOT,ME FROM EGYPTS TOOOOOOOOOOOOO
LOL hey man,i know this is off-topic,but i'm from Egypt too,i want you to tell me how you got your iPhone and everything,inbox message me add me(MSN) anything...really CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS...

Hope i helped...

Originally Posted by Edoras

Thanks to Frank8, I have solved my problem.

It would be kind if you could explain how you did it..!