Android users in Pakistan have complained that their mobile dialer change automatically without them changing it manually. The abrupt transition between the call screen and keypad interface caused its users to waver as to whether it was a problem with hacks, glitches, or even network malfunctions.
Why the Android Mobile Dialer Changed
Google confirmed that the change was part of its Material 3 Expressive Redesign for the Phone app, rolled out as a routine system update. The new Android mobile dialer change update introduced:
- A 3-tab layout with Home, Keypad, and Voicemail.
- Combined Favorites and Recents tab.
- Pill-shaped call buttons.
- Redesigned keypad.
- Updated call gestures including swipe or tap to answer.
Most reports came from users on Android 15, who noticed the mobile dialer change appearing even without updating apps manually.
The upgrade attracted controversy online The new look was greeted with joy by some of the users, but others still are quite fond of the older, simpler design. On the video platforms, such as TikTok and YouTube, exact instructions on resetting the interface to the previous form were popular (marked with the name of the video as mobile dialer change automatically and phone dialer update issue), with the hashtag of auto-update phone dialer.
Android Mobile Dialer Change Update and How You Can Undo It
For users who want to restore the previous dialer, the following options are available:
- Go to Settings > Apps > Phone/Dialer > three-dot menu > Uninstall updates (this may reset call history or app settings).
- Disable auto-updates in the Google Play Store to stop the mobile dialer change automatically reinstalling.
- Install an older version of the Phone app from a trusted source like APKMirror.
- Switch to a third-party dialer app by going to Settings > Apps > Default apps > Phone app.
The new mobile dialer change in Pakistan poses no security threat. It is an upcoming revision of Google designed in Material 3. Those that like the old interface have the option of manually uninstalling updates or using third party dialer applications.
