Tech Tips: Has Your Phone's Calling Screen Changed? Here’s Why and How to Revert to the Old Look
Google has rolled out a significant redesign of its phone app, leaving many Android users wondering about the new call screen interface. This update, part of the Material 3 Expressive redesign, introduces a modern and user-friendly layout, but not all users are pleased with the change. Many have taken to social media to express their confusion over the altered appearance and seek guidance on reverting to the previous version.
What’s New in the google phone App?
The redesign has brought notable changes to the phone app’s user interface:
- Combined Favorites and Recents: The new home tab now presents call history alongside a bar displaying favorite contacts.
- Revamped Keypad Tab: The keypad has a new style, replacing the old floating action button (FAB).
- Voicemail Update: The voicemail list has been refreshed, though major changes are minimal.
Accessing Contacts
Contacts are no longer visible on the main screen; they’ve moved to a navigation drawer. To access them:
1. Navigate to the home tab.
2. Tap the three-dot icon in the top-right corner.
3. Options such as Settings, Contacts, Clear Call history, and Help will appear.
Changes to the Call Screen
The incoming call screen has also been modified. Users can now accept or decline calls with a horizontal swipe or single tap instead of the traditional vertical swipe. This feature can be customized in Settings → Incoming Call Gestures, aiming to reduce accidental call pickups.
How to Revert to the Old phone App
If you prefer the classic design, you can disable the update through two methods:
Method 1: google Play Store
1. Open google Play Store and search for phone by Google.
2. Select the app, tap Uninstall, and confirm. (This only removes the update.)
3. Restart your device.
4. To prevent auto-updates, access the app in the Play Store, tap three dots, and disable auto Update.
Method 2: phone Settings
1. Go to Settings → Apps → phone app.
2. Tap Force Stop.
3. Navigate to Storage and tap Clear Cache.
4. Select Uninstall Updates from the three-dot menu.
Your phone app will revert to its earlier version.
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