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Suicide inducing Dialer App

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Let me start by saying that this device is definitely up there with the finest when it comes to build quality. I mean, this thing is smooth, beautifully machined, great screen, great sound quality, ad nauseam etc etc...
But! The dialer app looks like it's rendered in Netscape Navigator (yeah, I'm old). Not only is it impractical as F**K but why does it not default to my Favorites like every single modern phone out there?
Why does it insist to always show the SIM slot number next to every single contact entry, even though I only have one of those creepy micro soul/wallet suckers?
Why is the incoming call such a nightmarish affair and don't even get me started on the ongoing call screen. Ho God, the buttons, where have they hidden all the buttons?? Ho the humanity (or lack thereof in this case)...
Honestly, this thing creeps me out! I've started to dread the time when I hear my ringtone and just start doing my little mantra: please let it go to voice mail, please please please... You get the idea.
I'm like a phreaking Freddy Kruger victim, can't fall asleep or IT will ring!!!
In short... And yes, I understand the thread could be a lot less tl;dr, has anyone tried to sideload the Google phone app?
Many thanks in advance.

baseline01 said:
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Let me start by saying that this device is definitely up there with the finest when it comes to build quality. I mean, this thing is smooth, beautifully machined, great screen, great sound quality, ad nauseam etc etc...
But! The dialer app looks like it's rendered in Netscape Navigator (yeah, I'm old). Not only is it impractical as F**K but why does it not default to my Favorites like every single modern phone out there?
Why does it insist to always show the SIM slot number next to every single contact entry, even though I only have one of those creepy micro soul/wallet suckers?
Why is the incoming call such a nightmarish affair and don't even get me started on the ongoing call screen. Ho God, the buttons, where have they hidden all the buttons?? Ho the humanity (or lack thereof in this case)...
Honestly, this thing creeps me out! I've started to dread the time when I hear my ringtone and just start doing my little mantra: please let it go to voice mail, please please please... You get the idea.
I'm like a phreaking Freddy Kruger victim, can't fall asleep or IT will ring!!!
In short... And yes, I understand the thread could be a lot less tl;dr, has anyone tried to sideload the Google phone app?
Many thanks in advance.
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Pixel dial app, you might not be able to use this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.dialer
I don't want to recommend another I haven't used but there are about a hundred in the store.

scottjal said:
Pixel dial app, you might not be able to use this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.dialer
I don't want to recommend another I haven't used but there are about a hundred in the store.
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Thanks for the recommendation but yeah, it's classified as "not compatible" with device.
I've tried/read about a bunch of others and most push data to their servers (contacts list, etc).
Been reading about past efforts on other HTC devices to use the Gdialer but it seems to crash, a lot.

To get the google dialer, your best bet is to use magisk and install the google framework to be able to install it off the playstore.
I've done it on my htc 10 and it seems to work perfectly fine (tried it with stock rom, "stock" rom, and with leedroid which has the option in aroma installer to use it from the getgo) I definitely won't change it back and will probably do the same thing once I get my u11+

hayame said:
To get the google dialer, your best bet is to use magisk and install the google framework to be able to install it off the playstore.
I've done it on my htc 10 and it seems to work perfectly fine (tried it with stock rom, "stock" rom, and with leedroid which has the option in aroma installer to use it from the getgo) I definitely won't change it back and will probably do the same thing once I get my u11+
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Please can you explain me how do it?
Thanks
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i've installed several versions of the Google Dialer on my rooted U11+ and they all FC when i attempt to open the app. I installed the framework zip and included the Magisk module but no luck getting it to work. attached is a Logcat specific to the Google Phone app: not sure this is enough info or in the right format; however, i would appreciate an interpretation of the issue from someone more knowledgeable than me. thanks.

d.cortez said:
i've installed several versions of the Google Dialer on my rooted U11+ and they all FC when i attempt to open the app. I installed the framework zip and included the Magisk module but no luck getting it to work. attached is a Logcat specific to the Google Phone app: not sure this is enough info or in the right format; however, i would appreciate an interpretation of the issue from someone more knowledgeable than me. thanks.
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Judging only from past experience with another phone, you need to make sure to set the google dialer as the default dialer app in the settings, and of course also allow permissions for the app.

adsubzero said:
Judging only from past experience with another phone, you need to make sure to set the google dialer as the default dialer app in the settings, and of course also allow permissions for the app.
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agreed. i should have mentioned that all permissions were set and the app was set as the default Phone app. no luck though, it still FCs when i launch the app (Google Phone). thanks for your reply.

Try this one of you have Google framework installed : https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-phone/google-phone-7-0-140861421-nonnexus-release/
Then, update it via play store. The only message I get is that my phone is incompatible when I start the app but it's working anyway.

Kidy973 said:
Try this one of you have Google framework installed : https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-phone/google-phone-7-0-140861421-nonnexus-release/
Then, update it via play store. The only message I get is that my phone is incompatible when I start the app but it's working anyway.
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thanks, but i tried that route already. version 7 works with an occassional freeze. updating to the the newest version via the Play Store works, but the newly installed (v15) Google Dialer app still FC's when i launch the dialer to make a call. one reason i need to use the Google Dialer is because press-and-hold the #1 on the htc dialer does not dial my voicemail. voicemail number is configured but it doesn't work with the htc phone app. works just fine with the Truecaller and Google Dialer. currently using a combination of Truecaller (using dialer to initate calls) and the Google Dialer app for in-call activity (set as default Phone app): i initiate a call via Truecaller and it connects using Google Dialer. Using SwiftBlack substratum theme for both apps.

Is there any way to install the Google Dialer app without root on a Dual SIM U11+ ?
I tried all the official versions 7.x-8.1 from APK Mirror and none of them could install, incompatibility error during install.
Is there any other possibility with G Dialer ?
OR an alternative dialer from Play Store ?

andreipaval said:
Is there any way to install the Google Dialer app without root on a Dual SIM U11+ ?
I tried all the official versions 7.x-8.1 from APK Mirror and none of them could install, incompatibility error during install.
Is there any other possibility with G Dialer ?
OR an alternative dialer from Play Store ?
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HTC dialer is the best.
P.S. Alternatively you may want use Truecaller from Play Store.
Sent from my translucent U11+

Combo Google Dialer + Google Contact better than stock
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z-play/themes/app-root-google-dialer-10-1-161735957-t3636608

phucmaster said:
Combo Google Dialer + Google Contact better than stock
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z-play/themes/app-root-google-dialer-10-1-161735957-t3636608
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Latest version (15) works on my UK U11+

phucmaster said:
Combo Google Dialer + Google Contact better than stock
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z-play/themes/app-root-google-dialer-10-1-161735957-t3636608
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Tried that version as well and it freezes when I open it. The other version 15 FCs on my U11+. Error in logcat says "ActivityTrigger: activityStartTrigger: not whiteListedcom.google.android.dialer/com.google.android.dialer.extensions.GoogleDialtactsActivity/2015437" and I have no idea what this means.

Galactus said:
Latest version (15) works on my UK U11+
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@Galactus - are you using version 15 posted on apkmirror.com or the version referenced in @phucmaster post above yours?

d.cortez said:
@Galactus - are you using version 15 posted on apkmirror.com or the version referenced in @phucmaster post above yours?
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the one mentioned in phucmasters post from the moto forum

Galactus said:
the one mentioned in phucmasters post from the moto forum
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@Galactus thanks for replying. i believe i resolved my issue: it was a permissions issue that - for some reason - the request to approve did not appear when i installed version 15 (from apkmirror) on my device. i decided to factory reset my device add my google account (so i can use the nearby places feature), then install Google Dialer V15. i get the "This device is not supported ..." nag at first launch of the dialer, but that's ok. so far, all is working well and i'm good to go now. stopped working...ugh!

d.cortez said:
@Galactus thanks for replying. i believe i resolved my issue: it was a permissions issue that - for some reason - the request to approve did not appear when i installed version 15 (from apkmirror) on my device. i decided to factory reset my device add my google account (so i can use the nearby places feature), then install Google Dialer V15. i get the "This device is not supported ..." nag at first launch of the dialer, but that's ok. so far, all is working well and i'm good to go now. stopped working...ugh!
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You can try other version here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-google-phone-v14-0-175904292-bubble-t3708218
Set up to be default app. It will work well. Sometimes it is stuck but not at all.
Use for 1 sim. Dual sim version in the future.
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if you need stable, stay with HTC app.

[Magisk Module] Google Phone w/ Visual Voicemail Support

This module was originally made by @OMJ and tested on the HTC U11 US Unlocked model (BS_US001) with T-Mobile Carrier. I recently acquired a HTC U12+ Dual Sim (HTC__622) and then converted it HTC U12+ Dual Sim (HTC__626). Tested it on both and Google Dialer w/ Visual Voicemail works with T-Mobile Carrier. I assume it would be the same result on the HTC U12+ US Unlocked (BS_US001). Once installed you can continue to receive updates to the Google Phone app via Google Play Store. Cheers :victory::victory: Be sure to give @OMJ a thanks if this helped you and if you want to be super homie leave a donation.
Requirements:
Unlocked Bootloader, Magisk 17.0+ and TWRP
You must have a compatible carrier that supports the Visual Voicemail feature
Make the Google Phone the default calling app
Enable all permissions to Google Phone
Clear the data of Google Play Store
Installation:
Flash in TWRP Recovery
General Info:
To Disable The Module, Open Magisk Manager --> Modules --> The Module --> Tap On The Check Box/The True Icon --> Reboot
To Enable The Module, Open Magisk Manager --> Modules --> The Module --> Tap On The Uncheck Box --> Reboot
To Uninstall The Module, Open Magisk Manager --> Modules --> The Module --> Tap On The Bin Icon --> Reboot
If the magisk module doesn't work for you, try the following but it is more trivial.
Make the latest Google phone app (apkmirror is your friend) a system app using this method
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-terminal-app-systemizer-ui-t3585851
Then modify the desired values to true (you could activate call screening with this but more than likely will not work) to the dialer_phenotype_flags.xml file, the directory is the following
/data/data/com.google.android.dialer/shared_prefs
That will give visual voicemail with transcribed voicemails. This is assuming both your carrier and google allow it. There is no way to force compatibility with visual voicemail but other features will work aside from call screening.
Source

Getting FC with wwe 1.30 base

mdxdave said:
Getting FC with wwe 1.30 base
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Did you previously have any existing builds of Google phone installed? Also are you using any other google framework like magisk modules? Using any themes currently?

Nope, no version installed before, no other magisk module or any other modification. I am using substratum, but didn't choose Google phone or contacts to theme

mdxdave said:
Nope, no version installed before, no other magisk module or any other modification. I am using substratum, but didn't choose Google phone or contacts to theme
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Are you running stock, custom rom or just a magisk rom module?

Google phone with dark mode is working great for me and a big help for Verizon users if you add Google Duo for video calls. And if you get into the Google phone beta program you get playstore updates.

LibertyMonger said:
Google phone with dark mode is working great for me and a big help for Verizon users if you add Google Duo for video calls. And if you get into the Google phone beta program you get playstore updates.
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You try getting call screening to work?

LibertyMonger said:
Google phone with dark mode is working great for me and a big help for Verizon users if you add Google Duo for video calls. And if you get into the Google phone beta program you get playstore updates.
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It FC-ing on when I use Search or Smart dial...

LibertyMonger said:
Google phone with dark mode is working great for me and a big help for Verizon users if you add Google Duo for video calls. And if you get into the Google phone beta program you get playstore updates.
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Clearing the data and cache from the Google play store should remedy that if you don't want to opt for beta releases

aer0zer0 said:
You try getting call screening to work?
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I just checked it out and this is what I found...
Google’s Call Screening feature only works on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones, but it will be available for the Pixel and Pixel XL, as well as the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL in November. It’s unclear if Google plans to keep this as an exclusive Pixel phone feature, or if it will be baked into Android at a later date.
Everything else seems to work especially caller ID and spam blocking. It helps to negate the argument that Sense is too old when we can add apps like this and turn HTC phone completely off.

And I just checked the Playstore to show how Google phone shows on the U12+ and I already have another update.

LibertyMonger said:
And I just checked the Playstore to show how Google phone shows on the U12+ and I already have another update.
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Unrelated question, what theme did you use to theme the nav bar?

8bitbang said:
Unrelated question, what theme did you use to theme the nav bar?
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I'm using PitchBlack with Substratum but didn't theme the navbar, it shows black on certain apps but still mostly white.
I will try theming the navbar but last time I tried it didn't work.

8bitbang said:
Unrelated question, what theme did you use to theme the nav bar?
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YouTube app navbar is themed so I suppose the apps I theme work.

Here is a link for it
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-phone-v26-dark-theme/

LibertyMonger said:
Google phone with dark mode is working great for me and a big help for Verizon users if you add Google Duo for video calls. And if you get into the Google phone beta program you get playstore updates.
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Is it possible to get visual voicemail with VZW? It seems like they lock Advanced Calling features out of non Verizon branded phones

tdwpkidd said:
Is it possible to get visual voicemail with VZW? It seems like they lock Advanced Calling features out of non Verizon branded phones
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They didn't lock them out, it is because Verizon did not make it's on software for the U11 and U12+ like they normally do. Verizon used to not even let us bring unlocked phones, we had to buy Verizon branded.
I haven't messed with it yet but I think it will be possible to get Google visual voicemail

The spam blocker feature is working

HTC will be ahead of the 5g game with superior carriers like Verizon. Since Verizon will be the first with 5g.

LibertyMonger said:
I just checked it out and this is what I found...
Google’s Call Screening feature only works on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones, but it will be available for the Pixel and Pixel XL, as well as the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL in November. It’s unclear if Google plans to keep this as an exclusive Pixel phone feature, or if it will be baked into Android at a later date.
Everything else seems to work especially caller ID and spam blocking. It helps to negate the argument that Sense is too old when we can add apps like this and turn HTC phone completely off.
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PM me sometime

google phone app for s10+!

here is a Google phone LLC app for the S10+, tested and working on Snapdragon version.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-google-phone-v14-0-175904292-bubble-t3708218

spam protection, blocking available ect i just love the app period.
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I don't know anything about you initial question but those features are available on stock phone app.

Modded Gphone
Spam does not work , never has, never will.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-google-phone-v14-0-175904292-bubble-t3708218

Vatt`ghern said:
I don't know anything about you initial question but those features are available on stock phone app.
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yeah I like Google LLC phone services better. I'm just used to Google phone app and I'm stuck on it.

Vatt`ghern said:
I don't know anything about you initial question but those features are available on stock phone app.
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I notice that you have the call recording feature. Mine doesn't have this even though it's legal to secretly record calls where i live.
I remember with the Huawei Mate 20 Pro the option wasn't available but someone managed to extract and make a apk from another Huawei model which made the option work. The recordings use to store in the voice recorder app.
I wonder if someone could do the same for S10plus.

I updated the op.
here is a Google phone LLC app for the S10+, tested and working on Snapdragon version.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/martin-077/google-phone-martin-077s-mod/

dark mode and floating when Android phone app is minimized on a phone call does not work.

dark mode and draw over apps for Google phone works now with this link.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-google-phone-v14-0-175904292-bubble-t3708218

I really hate Samsung's phone app. what a big advancement it is to use Google phone app. Samsung phone app when you're on speaker phone the screen would shut off freaking annoying.

Google Messages RCS Trick

Hello All!
My Samsung phone was not receiving RCS on the google messages app, despite google confirming rollout in most of the world. I suspect that my cell provider Lucky Mobile might have something to do with it, as it is one of the few carriers in Canada that does not provide RCS services. In an effort to activate it on my phone, I found a trick that I believe has not been posted yet. I tested this out on an unrooted Samsung Galaxy S10 running android 10 One UI 2.5, an unrooted Samsung Galaxy A50 running Android 10 One UI 2, and an Unrooted Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite running Android 11 One UI 3. These are all Samsung devices, so it may not work on other phones, but I have no way of testing that. The steps I took are below
On the Google Play Store, install Carrier Services from Google
Still on the Play Store, Install Google Messages
Open Google Messages and set it as the default messaging app
In the Messages app, open settings and check to see if chat features are available, they were not for me, but it is a good idea to check
Keep the Messages app open in the background but switch back to the Play Store and uninstall Carrier Services
Re-open the Messages App, then exit and close it from the Recents menu, and then open it again
You should now get a pop-up saying that you can use chat features, if not, then it should be available in the chat features section in settings
That’s it! I’m not sure how useful this will be to others, considering that my issue is something most people wont have, but I thought that someone might be looking for a way of activating RCS on their phone, with similar results that I had until now. I would also appreciate if people with phones from different companies (e.g. Google, Xiaomi, OnePlus) could try it out to see if it only works with Samsung phones or other companies’ phones as well.
Edit: You can join the Messages Beta program if you want after the steps are complete, as it keeps RCS enabled. Not sure why but I am not complaining
(P.S. This is my first post on XDA so I'm not sure if this is best format to post this, or the right place to post this in)

No luck for pixel 4 xl on Android 12

Question Google Phone - Not Full Version?

Sooo, just got my ultra from Verizon. I noticed that Google phone does not have all the features that you can get via the play store. A lot of things are missing, even the voicemail tab. I reinstalled from Google play, same deal. Went to apk mirror and got a can't install on this device error. Is this a Samsung thing, or a Verizon thing?
Is there a port for it? One of my fav things on my Pixel was the phone features.

So Google Play allows the Google Phone app with Caller ID. However, the On Hold and Call Screening features are exclusive to the Pixels and require a specific system framework to run. Don't feel too bad, as the Pixel 6 series have had these features randomly stop working due to maintenance and updates.

Guyinlaca said:
So Google Play allows the Google Phone app with Caller ID. However, the On Hold and Call Screening features are exclusive to the Pixels and require a specific system framework to run. Don't feel too bad, as the Pixel 6 series have had these features randomly stop working due to maintenance and updates.
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I'm coming from a pixel 6 pro. Had 3 pixels before it. Already missing quite a few pixel only features..

Can anyone with an unlocked version weigh in here? Does your Google phone app have the voicemail button and visual voicemail through it?

gettinwicked said:
Can anyone with an unlocked version weigh in here? Does your Google phone app have the voicemail button and visual voicemail through it?
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I have unlocked U1 version and there is no voicemail within the phone app, I use the Samsung visual voicemail app which integrates fine. It was this way on my N20U as well. I'm on an AT&T NVMO.