Phone by Google

Reliable phone calls with spam protection, caller ID and more helpful features

Phone by Google – Call with Confidence

"Phone by Google" is a powerful phone calling app that enables users to connect easily with loved ones while offering robust spam protection, caller ID, and features like Hold for Me, Call Screen, visual voicemail, and emergency support. The intuitive design and capabilities such as call recording and dark mode enhance usability, making it a must-have for Android users. Available on devices running Android 9.0 and above, it provides a seamless calling experience with added security and convenience.
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App stats

Version: 159.0.721059499-downloadable (Last updated: 2025-02-05)
Version code: 18267823
Creation date: 2015-12-07
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY
  • android.permission.ACCESS_RCS_USER_CAPABILITY_EXCHANGE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
  • android.permission.ALLOW_ANY_CODEC_FOR_PLAYBACK
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
  • android.permission.BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS
  • android.permission.CALL_PHONE
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Size: 33.97M

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App summary

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.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
    Cons
    • Unreliable call functionality, often leading to missed calls or failed dial attempts.
    • Frequent glitches related to notifications and visual voicemail, causing missed messages and calls.
    • Issues with WiFi calling, where the app does not recognize WiFi connectivity when attempting to make calls without mobile service.
    • Audio quality issues during calls, including disconnections and poor reception reported by multiple users.
    • Search functionality for contacts and call history has degraded, making it difficult to manage calls.
    Most mentioned
    • Failing to send or receive calls reliably, often leading to missed calls.
    • Visual voicemail issues and inability to listen to voicemails properly.
    • Problems with call quality including disconnections and audio problems.
    • WiFi calling not functioning as intended, even when connected to WiFi.
    • Notification issues, where users are not receiving call notifications.
    User reviews
    Visual voicemail no longer functions after updating the Phone by Google app on my Moto Edge+ 2022. This has been going on for months and months now with no fix supplied by Google. If I uninstall all updates to the app visual voicemail functionality returns. Still true after the 01/30/2025 update. I sent feedback to Google regarding this problem. I did not receive any response. Totally frustrating.
    by Lawrence Lamp, 2025-02-04

    Good app, works great w/my Pixel, but the assistant call screening option hasn't worked for over a year now, no matter what. The assistant option to answer and screen possible spam calls never comes up, despite being set to do so. [UPDATE] This is STILL an issue in Android 15, there's people everywhere with this issue, nothing works! I've finally cleared everything, all data/storage, and reinitiated call screening setup... Still NOTHING!! I guess it's too much to expect that it will work again.
    by Whitney M, 2025-02-04

    Visual voicemail no longer working. Update 01/30/25 - I have Verizon as my carrier. They got my visual voicemail to work for a bit and then it stopped working again. I have the latest android operating system. This keeps happening with visual voicemail. I have a disability and rely on this feature to better keep track of my voicemails.
    by Jacquelin V, 2025-01-31
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