Google Phone Dialer Changed After New Update? How to Get Back Old UI
Recently Google has released a new update for its Phone app, which changes not only the phone dialer UI but also the incoming and outgoing calling screen. Android users are very upset with this change and want to go back to the older version. In this article I have shared how you can remove the Google Dialer’s new update.
Google Dialer (Phone by Google) has received a major update, which is especially in the news for the changes in the design rather than any new features. This update is part of Android 16’s Material 3 Expressive Design, which aims to attract users.
This change is currently visible on stock Android devices like Google Pixel, Motorola, etc. Apart from this, if you use the Google Phone app on other devices like Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO, Oppo, Vivo, Realme, or Nothing, then you will also see this change.
How to Change Google Dialer’s New Update to Old Version
If you are also very upset with this new change in Google Dialer and want to switch back to the old version, then it is very easy. The method mentioned below will help you remove the new update of the Google Dialer, which will get you the old calling UI (Dialer UI) back.
To switch back to old Google Dialer UI on your android phone:
- Open Google Play Store on Your Phone.
- Now Search Phone by Google or Phone App.
- Tap on Uninstall Button.
- Tap Again on Uninstall to Confirm the Action.
- Next, Tap on Three ⋮ Dots at Top Right Corner and Uncheck the “Enable Auto-Update” Box.
That’s it! The new update of your Google Phone Dialer has been removed and shifted to the old version.
Also read: What is TTY Mode on Android and How to Enable or Disable It?
Change Incoming Call Gesture/Screen on Phone App
If you are happy with the phone app’s new update but want to make some changes to the incoming call gestures, then this is also possible. The new Phone app lets you set the incoming call gesture from a horizontal swipe to a single tap. All the steps for this are mentioned below.
To change incoming call screen on phone app after new update:
- Open Google Phone App and Tap on Three ☰ Lines at Top Left Corner.
- Tap on Settings.
- Tap on Incoming Call Gesture > Incoming Call Gesture.
- Now, Select Horizontal Swipe or Single Tap.
That’s all! You’re done.
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FAQs
Q 1. Can I disable auto-update for the Google Phone app?
Answer – Yes! You can turn off auto-update for the Google Phone app on Android phones, and the process is quite simple. For this, go to the Google Play Store and search for Phone by Google or Phone App. Now, tap on the three dots at the top right and uncheck the ‘Enable Auto-Update’ box.
Q 2. Can I change Google Dialer to the default dialer?
Answer – Yes! To make Google Dialer the default dialer on your phone, open Android Settings, then go to Apps > Default apps > Phone app and select Google Dialer.
I hope you found this article helpful and learned how to change Google Dialer’s new update to the old version. If you have any other questions about Android, feel free to ask in the comments below. Don’t forget to share this article.
