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Google Phone App Latest Update: Dialer will not show up during call 3 Recommended Answers 162 Replies 353 Upvotes
Last edited 12/8/19
Latest update (December 7, 2019 update) broke the phone app, specifically I cannot use dialpad only while in a call. I confirm this issue is isolated to the latest update of this app, because when I factory reset the phone app the dialpad is able to appear again while in a call.
To describe the issue in detail: During a call, the icon to toggle the dialpad is there, but tapping on it just highlights the dialpad icon and the actual dialpad never shows up. For example, this means I can't key in an extension or the passcode to access my voicemail while in the call. Other google phone users have reported the same experience under recent reviews for this app on the play store, presumably after having updated to the latest version of the phone app.
I'm on a Pixel 2 running Android 8.1.0. The issue could be limited to this version of Android, but phone users who are stuck with Android Oreo, e.g. Nexus 6P users, would have no recourse to fix this unless they are able to factory reset the app.
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Hi everyone, we’re aware of this issue impacting some users and are working on a fix. We will have an update with the fix on the playstore soon.
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Can confirm the latest update has fixed the issue. For those on Android Oreo affected by it, the latest update was released on Dec. 13 with version # 42.0.285321512. Update to this if it appears on the play store for you.
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From another post I learned there is an update in the Play Store for the phone app. I just updated and it works!
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Have you tried clearing the cache of the Phone app?
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Yes, both data and cache were cleared with the issue persisting prior to trying factory reset for the app. I also tried running the latest version of the phone app in safe mode, still same issue even after clearing cache and then data.
Last edited 12/8/19
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Please use the feedback in the app to report this directly to the team. I will also escalate this.
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Done, thanks for your time
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I am experiencing the problem of having my screen going totally blank on my Motorola G7 Android whenever I dial a call or receive one. I have to wait for the call to disconnect and then turn my phone back on. I tried updating the app from Google Play Store to no avail. This whole problem has rendered my phone virtually useless for it"s basic function: a telephone. Help! Au secours! Any assistance gratefully appreciated!
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