Make calls

Make a call

  1. Open the Phone app .
  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
  • The Gemini 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 > All, then tap next to the number.

TipYou can save a recent call as a contact.

Dial a favorite contact

In the Phone app , tap to see your favorites at the top of the screen, 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 or the Contacts app .

  2. Tap Search contacts and start typing the name to select from matches. Then:

    • On the correct match, tap to call the number shown.
    • If the numbers aren’t visible, tap the match to open contact information, then tap to call the number shown.
TipTo call frequent numbers with one touch from your home screen, add a Contacts 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.