Make calls

Make a call

  1. Tap .
  2. Tap dialer icon and enter a number.
  3. If you enter a wrong number, tap delete icon.
  4. Tap to call the number.
  5. To hang up, tap .

Other ways to make calls

You can place calls from:

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

Return a recent call

In the Phone app , tap , then tap next to the number.

TipYou can save a recent call as a contact.

Dial a star icon favorite contact

In the Phone app , tap star icon to see your favorites, then tap the contact.

In the Contacts app , at the top of the list under star icon, tap the contact.

Dial by contact lookup

  1. Open the Phone app and tap .

    Or, open the Contacts app .

  2. In the search field, start typing the name to select from matches.
  3. Tap the contact name, then tap next to the number to call.
TipTo call frequent numbers with one touch from your home screen, add a Direct dial widget.

Dial by voice

Get your assistant's attention, then say “Call” or “Dial” and one of the following:

  • Phone number
  • Contact's name
  • Name and town of local business

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.

  2. Tap Default apps > Phone app.

  3. Tap the app to use.

Fix an issue

If you can't make calls, try these troubleshooting steps.