Make calls

Make a call

  1. Touch .
  2. Touch and enter a number.
  3. If you enter a wrong number, touch .
  4. Touch to call the number.
  5. To hang up, touch .

Other ways to make calls

You can place calls from:

  • The Phone app
  • The Contacts app
  • Other apps that show contact information. Wherever you see a phone number, you can usually touch it to dial.

In the Phone app, you can place calls in several ways.

Dial a number Touch , enter a number and touch . If you enter a wrong number, touch .
Dial by voice

Touch and say a name or number. (If you don't see , swipe down to close the dialer.)

Or, skip the Phone app entirely and say a voice command.
Call by name

Start typing the name in the search box. You'll see a list of matches. Just touch one to call. (If you don't see , swipe down to close the dialer.)

Or, to see your contact list, touch . Swipe through and touch the person to call.
Call a favorite Touch the tab.
Call nearby place Touch and say or type the name, then touch the search result to place the call. Learn more.
Return call Touch , then touch next to the number.
Tips

Change default calling app

You can download additional calling apps from Play Store. After you've installed one, you can make it your default calling app.

  1. Go to Settings > Apps & notifications.

  2. Touch Default apps > Phone app.

    Or, touch Advanced > Default apps > Phone app.

  3. Touch the app to use.

Fix an issue

To change your caller ID information seen by people receiving your calls, contact your carrier.

If you’re having other issues, try these troubleshooting steps.