Download the Phone app & become started

Some Android phones accept the Phone app pre-installed. Y'all may be able to download the Phone app if your phone doesn't come with information technology.

What y'all demand to download the Telephone app

To download the Phone app, you need a compatible phone that runs Android nine or college. If your telephone isn't compatible, yous won't notice the Install button in the Play Shop.

Download the Telephone app

Ready the Telephone app every bit default

Important: If you don't fix the Phone app as your default, you lot can't use it. If you use a piece of work profile, you can prepare the Phone app as your default simply in your personal profile.

Tip: If y'all don't want the Phone app to be your default anymore, you lot tin uninstall the Phone app or change the default in your device'south settings.

Plough call bubbles on or off

With call bubbling, you tin can hands navigate betwixt your current call and other apps.

Important: If the Phone app was pre-installed on your device, telephone call bubbling are on by default. If you lot downloaded the Telephone app, phone call bubbling are off by default.

About the Phone app

When you use the Phone app, you lot can:

  • Employ caller ID and spam protection to get information about callers or businesses not in your contacts or warnings about potential spam callers.
  • Showtime in the Phone app and switch to a video call with Duo. The other person has to have the video call.
    • To switch mid-telephone call, tap Video .
  • Avoid scams and fraud with Verified Calls.

If you download the Phone app, you won't have access to some features like phone call screen, call recording, and in-app voicemail.

Emergency calls will be routed through the pre-installed telephone app, even if you lot place the call through Google's Phone app.

Related articles

  • Brand calls with Google Duo
  • Use caller ID & spam protection
  • Screen your calls before you reply them
  • Your contact information stays private with Verified Calls

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