How to Get Back the Old Google Phone Dialer UI on Android
Annoyed with Google’s new Phone dialer UI on Android? Here’s how to revert to the old, familiar interface with simple steps and an easy workaround.
Google Phone dialer update: Here’s how Android users can revert to the old UI and bring back the classic call layout and gestures.
With Material Design 3, new gestures, and a revamped layout, Google recently released an update for the Google Phone dialer app on Android. Many users, however, are dissatisfied with the change because it has changed the well-known call-pickup gesture and made contacts less available.
Online users have reacted negatively to the update, posting memes and complaining about unintentional hang-ups and the inconvenience it has caused to less tech-savvy users, particularly parents. Here's how to restore the dialer if you like it better.
A Comprehensive Guide to Going Back to the Old Google Dialer Interface
- Turn off automatic updates
- Launch the Google Play Store.
- Select Settings > Network preferences > Auto-update apps by tapping on your profile icon.
- To stop the dialer from updating again, choose Don't auto-update apps.
Remove the Dialer Updates.
- Look for the Google Phone app in the Play Store.
- To remove updates, tap the app.
- By doing this, the application returns to its original factory version with its previous interface.
- Empty the Cache and Data
- Navigate to Settings > Apps > Phone.
- Select Storage > Empty data and cache.
- Relaunching the application will restore the previous user interface.
Alternative Methods
You can easily make an OEM dialer app your default phone app if your smartphone comes with one (such as Samsung, Xiaomi, or OnePlus phones). This avoids turning off auto-updates completely, which is usually the safer course of action.
While you wait for Google to address user feedback in future updates, you can quickly return to the traditional Google Phone dialer that you are accustomed to using by following these steps.
