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 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 phone/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.