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Pnokio

Pnokio

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I have messages in the Google Messaging app on my Android and Phone Link app on my Laptop.
I know the senders name but it only shows as seven numbers.
Can it be changed to their name?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home 25H2 64-Bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    asus f515ja
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1035G1 CPU @ 1.00GHz 1.19 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. X515JA (U3E1)
    Memory
    8.00GB HDD
    Graphics Card(s)
    Standard Monitor on Intel UHD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HDA
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768 x 60
    Hard Drives
    1HDD 2 Partitions
    Mouse
    Logitech Cordless
    Internet Speed
    38mbps
    Browser
    Chrome+FF
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes (Premium)
    Other Info
    When I find it.
per AI:
Google Messages only shows a name if the number matches a contact. If the sender’s number is not saved in the phone’s Contacts app exactly as it appears in the message, Google Messages will show the raw number.

If the sender is showing up as a 7‑digit number, that usually means it’s a short code, not a normal mobile number. Short codes are used by automated systems (banks, delivery services, verification codes, etc.), and Android doesn’t allow you to assign a contact name to them.

Because Phone Link simply mirrors whatever Google Messages displays, it will also show the number instead of a name.

If it’s a real person with a standard phone number:
Save the number exactly as it appears in your Contacts app, and both Google Messages and Phone Link will show the name.

If it’s a 7‑digit short code:
There’s no way to change it to a name — Android treats those as system senders.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.8457
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink Mini PC SER5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial nvme
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.8457
Pnokio said:
I know the senders name but it only shows as seven numbers.
Click to expand...
If the 7 numbers is their phone number, just tap on the message, tap again at the top and you'll see the option to "Add Contact", where you can enter names etc.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 15 9510
    CPU
    11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-11800H @ 2.30GHz (16 CPUs
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
    Hard Drives
    512GB Solid State Drive
    Browser
    Firefox
glasskuter said:
per AI:
Google Messages only shows a name if the number matches a contact. If the sender’s number is not saved in the phone’s Contacts app exactly as it appears in the message, Google Messages will show the raw number.

If the sender is showing up as a 7‑digit number, that usually means it’s a short code, not a normal mobile number. Short codes are used by automated systems (banks, delivery services, verification codes, etc.), and Android doesn’t allow you to assign a contact name to them.

Because Phone Link simply mirrors whatever Google Messages displays, it will also show the number instead of a name.

If it’s a real person with a standard phone number:
Save the number exactly as it appears in your Contacts app, and both Google Messages and Phone Link will show the name.

If it’s a 7‑digit short code:
There’s no way to change it to a name — Android treats those as system senders.
Click to expand...
I had the main contact numbers for both messages, now I have added the seven numbers, I get the name on both phone and laptop.
THANKS VERY MUCH.
P.S. Sorry for my late reply.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home 25H2 64-Bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    asus f515ja
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1035G1 CPU @ 1.00GHz 1.19 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. X515JA (U3E1)
    Memory
    8.00GB HDD
    Graphics Card(s)
    Standard Monitor on Intel UHD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HDA
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768 x 60
    Hard Drives
    1HDD 2 Partitions
    Mouse
    Logitech Cordless
    Internet Speed
    38mbps
    Browser
    Chrome+FF
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes (Premium)
    Other Info
    When I find it.
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