Samsung: Add a Speed Dial Number for Faster Calling

Speed dial on Samsung phones assigns a short number key to a contact or phone number, so you skip searching your call log or contact list. The feature is built into the Phone app itself, not into a separate dialer setting, which is why it often goes unnoticed.

Slot number 1 is reserved permanently for voicemail and cannot be reassigned. Every other slot from 2 up to 999 can hold either a saved contact or a phone number you type manually. This means people without a saved contact can still add a shortcut for a number they call often, like a delivery service or a shared line.

To add one, go to Tap on Phone ➔ Open the Menu ➔ Tap on Speed dial numbers ➔ Enter a Phone number or choose a Contact ➔ Tap on Back. The new shortcut appears in the speed dial list right away and works from the dial pad by pressing and holding the assigned number.

If you manage many contacts across shared devices, speed dial is less useful than favorites or the recent call list, since numbers can shift positions as you add or remove entries. Check your existing slots before assigning a new one to avoid overwriting a number you still need.