Phone by Google

4.4
28.9M reviews
1B+
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Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

Google’s official phone calling app is now available to download for the first time. Phone helps you easily connect with family and friends, block spam callers, and know who’s calling before you answer – all with a simple, intuitive design.

Powerful spam protection
See warnings about suspicious callers that help you avoid unwanted calls from spammers, telemarketers and scammers. Block numbers to prevent them from calling you again.

Know who’s calling you
Google’s extensive caller ID coverage lets you know the business that’s calling so that you can answer with confidence.

No more waiting on hold 1, 5
Hold for Me lets you go back to your day. If a business puts you on hold, Google Assistant can wait on the line for you and let you know when someone is ready to talk.

Screen unknown callers 1, 2
Call Screen answers unknown callers, filters out detected spammers without interrupting you, and helps you learn more about callers you don’t recognize before you pick up.

Visual voicemail 1, 3
Check your messages without needing to call your voicemail – view and play them in any order, read transcriptions, and delete or save them right from the app.

Call recording 1
Record your phone calls to capture important information for reference later. Everyone hears a disclosure when the recording starts so they’re aware, and recordings are saved on your phone.

Intuitive design
Our simple, lightweight design keeps your favorite people just a tap away. Plus, switch to dark mode to save battery and reduce eye strain at night.

Emergency support 1, 4
See your current location when you make an emergency call, and share information about the assistance you require, along with your location, to the emergency operator without speaking.

Phone app is available on most Android devices running Android 9.0 and above.

Also available for Wear OS.

1Available only on some devices that have Phone pre-installed.
2Manual screening is not available in all languages or countries. For more information, see g.co/help/callscreen. Automatic screening is available in the US only, English only. Call Screen may not detect all spam calls.
3Transcription is available in the US only, English only.
4Available in Australia, United Kingdom and the US only, English only.
5Available in the US only, English only. Pixel 2+ devices only. Toll-free numbers only. May not detect every on-hold scenario.
Updated on
May 30, 2024

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Audio and 4 others
Data isn’t encrypted
Data can’t be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.4
28.8M reviews
Shawn Hudson
May 20, 2024
Works mostly fine, but I have 2 issues. When trying to search for a phone number in the contacts it won't find it unless you type in all of the prefixes exactly as they're saved (wild card search not working correctly). The other problem happens when I've switched to another app while on a call. it's difficult to get the phone call to come back up so the call can be ended. It will turn to a blue pill with a timer at the top of the screen, but when you click on it the screen goes blank.
54 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
May 20, 2024
Hi, Shawn. We're sorry to hear that. Let's try resetting the app data. More information, please refer to "Clear the app's cache" section by clicking the following link: https://goo.gl/gX7ctA. Also, we ask that you submit feedback within the Phone app by clicking the Menu button then the 'Support' tab and tap 'Send Feedback'.
John Grant
May 22, 2024
it mostly works but drops calls when on wifi. Edit: I know how to make calls while on wifi. I've been using wifi calling solely for years. The calls can drop randomly. I don't know if it's my WiFi, my carrier (Google) or this app, but at the end of the day this app is the one I use. It would be great if the calls didn't drop, but en lieu of that, an explanation of why the drop occurred would help me troubleshoot.
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Google LLC
May 22, 2024
Hi, John. Try restarting your phone and make sure you have updated the Phone app to the most recent version. If that doesn't work, try clearing the app’s cache and storage or you may also uninstall and reinstall the Phone app. Hope this helps!
Charles Buce
May 26, 2024
The phone rings and rings and rings but never comes up with the screen for me to answer. Even manually opening the app. It doesn't ask me if I'd like to answer. But immediately notifies me that I missed the call after it stops ringing. Google Pixel 8 Pro should not be having this kind of issue. Edit: in response to the "developer reply" This has been happening for a few months. Many restarts, clearing cache, etc. app and OS are both fully up to date.
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Google LLC
May 26, 2024
Hello again, Charles. In that case, if it continues to occur after following the recommended steps, we suggest visiting our Help Center: https://goo.gle/34YXmne. Regards.

What's new


With our latest update to Call Screen on Pixel devices in the US, the Google Assistant now helps you automatically screen unknown callers and filter out detected robocalls before your phone ever rings. And when it’s not a robocall, your phone rings a few moments later with helpful context about who is calling and why.