GOOGLE DIALER Posts on XDA

Google Phone 22 prepares to add real-time screening of unwanted spam/scam calls

Google Phone 22 prepares to add real-time screening of unwanted spam/scam calls

July 9, 2018
The Google Phone app is the pre-installed dialer application on the Google Nexus and Google Pixel smartphones. It offers a number of useful features such as automatic spam caller detection and a floating bubble for multi-tasking during phone calls. The latest beta version of the application is rolling out on the Google Play Store, and...
Possibly First Known Android Q Feature Detailed: Assisted Dialing for All

Possibly First Known Android Q Feature Detailed: Assisted Dialing for All

March 3, 2018
Now that Mobile World Congress is over, Android enthusiasts are focusing their attention on the upcoming release of Android P. I have long speculated that the first Android P Developer Preview would drop on March 14th, Pi day, and it seems that that's becoming more and more likely thanks to new information from Evan Blass....
[Update: In Play Store] Google Dialer Voicemail Transcription Starting to Roll Out More Widely for T-Mobile Users

[Update: In Play Store] Google Dialer Voicemail Transcription Starting to Roll Out More Widely for T-Mobile Users

February 26, 2018
In 2016 Google, added support for Verizon's Visual Voicemail service to the Google Dialer application, saving subscribers who paid a monthly fee the trouble of having to dial into their voicemail inboxes. Late last year, Google rolled out an update to the app that laid the groundwork for visual voicemail support on additional carriers. And sure enough,...
[Hands On] Google Phone App is Testing a Bottom Bar Redesign

[Hands On] Google Phone App is Testing a Bottom Bar Redesign

February 19, 2018
Google isn't letting Google Phone, a customized version of the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) dialer with a few added features, stagnate. In recent months, it's been updated with real-time spam protection, caller ID, call blocking, visual voicemail (with transcription support on some carriers), and a local directory feature that shows top search results for...
[Hands On] Google Dialer’s Floating Bubble Goes Live in v17 with a Fresh Coat of Paint

[Hands On] Google Dialer’s Floating Bubble Goes Live in v17 with a Fresh Coat of Paint

February 15, 2018
The Google Dialer, for folks who aren't familiar, is a customized version of the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) phone app with a few extra features. Compatible Nexus and Pixel devices get Google Duo video call integration, real-time spam protection, caller ID, call blocking, visual voicemail (with transcription support on some carriers), and a local directory feature...
Google Dialer Will Soon Automatically Add Country Codes When Roaming Internationally

Google Dialer Will Soon Automatically Add Country Codes When Roaming Internationally

November 8, 2017
Over the years, phones have transitioned from devices used to vocally speak to people, to a mobile device that can also communicate over text messages, and have recently transformed into a portable computer that we carry around in our pockets virtually everywhere. Even now, vocal communication still continues to be an area of priority, and...
Replicate the Google Dialer’s Floating Bubble Feature with Tasker and AutoTools

Replicate the Google Dialer’s Floating Bubble Feature with Tasker and AutoTools

October 25, 2017
Previously, we've shared how to enable the Google Phone app's new floating dialer bubble by modifying files on your Android device. Since then, our favorite Tasker plugin developer, João Dias, came up with a solution of his own using his AutoTools app to recreate the same floating bubble. His video is cool, but the accompanying post was slightly lacking...
Google to Make its Dialer App More Useful with Notification Actions

Google to Make its Dialer App More Useful with Notification Actions

September 21, 2017
Google has slowly been adding more features to its dialer application over the last few years and many have appreciated the work they've done. This becomes even more important with their renewed focus on hardware thanks to the Pixel phones as they are actively looking to make it commercial success. We have found a new...
Google is Updating AOSP Dialer with Floating In-Call Buttons and More

Google is Updating AOSP Dialer with Floating In-Call Buttons and More

September 11, 2017
Google has been working on adding some more features to the Google Dialer application but hasn't yet decided to flip the switch and make the features public just yet. We covered a way to enable the new floating bubble feature in the application late last month but now it looks like more people will have...
How to Enable Google Dialer’s New Floating Bubble Feature

How to Enable Google Dialer’s New Floating Bubble Feature

August 22, 2017
Google Dialer is a modification of the AOSP dialer with a few small extra features. You can search for local phone numbers within the app and receive information on phone numbers that aren't in your contacts. What's more, you can also enable a secret feature! The Google Dialer floating bubble can be enabled by editing...
Magisk Module to Install Google Dialer and Contacts on the OnePlus 5

Magisk Module to Install Google Dialer and Contacts on the OnePlus 5

July 24, 2017
There are general methods of getting Google Dialer and Google Contacts installed on your average Android device, but these weren't completely working on the OnePlus 5. Specifically, many noticed that you couldn't answer or decline a call from the notification popup with those applications installed. Thankfully though, XDA Senior Member dustintinsley was able to whip up a...
How to Automatically Disable Do Not Disturb Mode during Phone Calls

How to Automatically Disable Do Not Disturb Mode during Phone Calls

April 6, 2017
For an Android enthusiast like the users on our forums, receiving a major software update can be an exciting event due to the enhanced performance and new features that they often bring. While some brave users are running the first Android O Developer Preview as their daily driver, most owners of the Nexus 5X, Nexus...