Download the Phone app & get started

Some Android phones have the Phone app pre-installed. You may be able to download the Phone app if your phone doesn't come with it.

What you need to download the Phone app
To download the Phone app, you need a compatible phone that runs Android 9 or higher. If your phone isn't compatible, you won't find the Install button in the Play Store.

Download the Phone app
On your Android device, open Google Play Google Play.
At the top, search for Phone.
Download the Phone app .
Set the Phone app as default
Important: If you don't set the Phone app as your default, you can't use it. If you use a work profile, you can set the Phone app as your default only in your personal profile.

Open the Phone app .
When asked to change your default phone app, tap Set as default.
Select Phone and then Set as default.
Tip: If you don't want the Phone app to be your default anymore, you can uninstall the Phone app or change the default in your device's settings.

Turn call bubbles on or off
With call bubbles, you can easily navigate between your current call and other apps.

Important: If the Phone app was pre-installed on your device, call bubbles are on by default. If you downloaded the Phone app, call bubbles are off by default.

Press and hold the Phone app .
Tap Info .
Tap Advanced and then Display over other apps.
Turn Allow display over other apps on or off.
About the Phone app
When you use the Phone app, you can:

Use caller ID and spam protection to get information about callers or businesses not in your contacts or warnings about potential spam callers.
Start in the Phone app and switch to a video call with Duo. The other person has to accept the video call.
To switch mid-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 call screen, call recording, and in-app voicemail.

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

How to Download the Phone App

Step 1: Find the App Store

For iPhone Users

• Open your home screen and click on the App Store icon
• If you cannot find the icon, swipe down from the middle of the screen and type "App Store" into the search bar

For Android Users

• Open your home screen and click on the Google Play Store icon
• If you cannot find the icon, swipe down from the middle of the screen and type "Google Play Store" into the search bar

Step 2: Search for the Phone App

• Once you are in the App Store or Google Play Store, use the search bar at the top of the screen to type in "Phone"
• A list of search results will appear, including the Phone app from Google

Step 3: Download and Install the Phone App

• Click on the Phone app from the search results
• Click on the "Install" or "Get" button
• Agree to any necessary permissions and wait for the app to download and install onto your device

Step 4: Open and Use the Phone App

• Once the app is installed, you can find it on your home screen or in your app drawer
• Click on the app to open it and start using it to make phone calls and manage your contacts

The Top 10 Phones of 2021

1. iPhone 12

Features:

• 5G capabilities
• Super Retina XDR display
• A14 Bionic chip
• ProRAW image format

2. Samsung Galaxy S21

Features:

• 5G capabilities
• Dynamic AMOLED 2X display
• Exynos 2100 chip
• 8K video recording

3. Google Pixel 5

Features:

• 5G capabilities
• OLED display
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chip
• Night Sight mode for low light photography

4. OnePlus 8 Pro

Features:

• 5G capabilities
• AMOLED display
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chip
• 120Hz refresh rate

5. LG Velvet

Features:

• 5G capabilities
• OLED display
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chip
• Water and dust resistant

6. Motorola Moto G Stylus

Features:

• Stylus pen included
• 6.4 inch Full HD+ display
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chip
• Triple camera system

7. Realme 7 Pro

Features:

• 64MP quad camera system
• 6.4 inch Full HD+ display
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chip
• 65W SuperDart Charge technology

8. Huawei P40 Pro

Features:

• 50MP quad camera system
• 6.58 inch OLED display
• Kirin 990 chip
• 5G capabilities

9. Oppo Find X2

Features:

• 6.7 inch AMOLED display
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chip

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