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Android: Make a Phone Call

If you just moved from a different phone platform, the layout of the Android Phone app can feel unfamiliar. The dial pad is not always visible right away, and it is not obvious which icon actually starts the call. Missing that one tap is usually the reason a call never goes through.

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Make a Phone Call auf Android

Making a call on Android only takes a few taps once you know where the controls are. Most confusion comes from not finding the dial pad inside the Phone app, since some app icons hide it behind a separate tab.

Start by opening the Phone app from your home screen or app drawer. Inside, tap on the Dial pad icon, which is usually shown as a keypad symbol at the bottom of the screen.

Enter the number you want to reach, then press the green call button to start the connection. The screen switches to an active call view showing the contact name or number, call duration, and options like mute or speaker.

To finish the call, press the red button on that screen. If you accidentally leave the call screen while talking, a green bar at the top of your display lets you tap back into it at any time.

If the dial pad or call button seems missing entirely, check whether the Phone app was replaced by a different default calling app in your settings, since that changes the layout slightly.

Frequently asked questions

Look for a keypad-shaped icon among the tabs at the bottom of the Phone app, often next to Recents and Contacts. If it is still missing, another app might be set as your default calling app.