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Phone by Google

LiveGoogle LLC203 apps · 488.1B installsToolsFreecom.google.android.dialer

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

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Total installs
5,881,892,319
exact · Play shows 5,000,000,000+
Installs / day
+6.9M
7-day avg · last day +3M
Rating
4.4★
51.9M ratings · 137.1K reviews
Released
7 Dec 2015
10.9y ago
Last update
7 Oct 2026
5d ago
Countries
—
not checked yet

Install history

exact counter from Google Play
5.9B6.9B7.9B9B10B11 Oct12 Oct13 Oct
5.9B6.9B7.9B9B10B11 Oct12 Oct13 Oct

Installs per day · last 90 days

05M10M15M20M12 Oct13 Oct13 Oct

Change timeline

Full history

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

estimate · charts of 13 Oct

Most downloads likely come from 🇮🇳 India (~80%), out of 9 countries where it is charted.

  1. India80%#88 Top free · Tools
  2. Saudi Arabia9.5%#86 Trending · Apps
  3. Bangladesh4%#158 Top free · Tools
  4. United Arab Emirates2.9%#160 Trending · Apps
  5. Vietnam1.5%#175 Trending · Tools
  6. Uzbekistan1%#152 Top free · Tools
  7. Tanzania0.7%#187 Top free · Tools
  8. Turkmenistan0.1%#188 Top free · Tools
  9. Tajikistan0.1%#200 Top free · Tools

Estimated from top-chart positions weighted by each country’s Google Play market size. Countries where the app is not in a chart are not shown, so small markets may be missing.

Top chart positions

as of 13 Oct
ChartCountryRankChange
Trending · Tools SA · 12 Oct#58▼ 46
Trending · Tools AE · 12 Oct#84▼ 56
Trending · Apps SA · 11 Oct#86—
Top free · Tools IN#88▼ 1
Top free · Tools UZ#152▲ 5
Top free · Tools BD#158▲ 1
Trending · Apps AE · 11 Oct#160—
Trending · Tools VN · 11 Oct#175—
Top free · Tools TZ#187▲ 7
Top free · Tools TM#188—
Top free · Tools TJ · 12 Oct#200▼ 14

App manifest

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Manifest analysis reads only the required APK ranges. Base APK downloads may need separate device splits to install.

Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play
  • No data shared with third parties
  • Collects data Location, Personal info and 4 others
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • No way to ask for data deletion

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

50 in 12 groups
26 Sensitive11 Notable13 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

  • Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
  • Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
  • Use your camera to take photos and record videos
  • Record sound using your phone's microphone
  • See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accounts
  • See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emails
IdentitySensitive3

Access to accounts on the device and your personal profile card

  • See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accountsfind accounts on the device · GET_ACCOUNTS
  • Add or remove accounts on your device and delete their saved passwordsadd or remove accounts · MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
  • Read your own profile card on the phone, such as your name and contact detailsread your own contact card · READ_PROFILE
ContactsSensitive3

Access to the contacts saved on your phone

  • See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accountsfind accounts on the device · GET_ACCOUNTS
  • See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emailsread your contacts · READ_CONTACTS
  • Add, change or delete contacts saved on your phonemodify your contacts · WRITE_CONTACTS
LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

  • Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
SMSSensitive2

Access to read, send, and edit your text messages

  • Receive and read incoming text messages, including one-time login codesreceive text messages (SMS) · RECEIVE_SMS
  • Send text messages from your phone, which may cost you moneysend SMS messages · SEND_SMS
PhoneSensitive6

Access to phone calls, call history, and voicemail

  • Call phone numbers without your input, which may cost you moneydirectly call phone numbers · CALL_PHONE
  • Control phone features, like switching networks or turning the phone signal on or offmodify phone state · MODIFY_PHONE_STATE
  • See your call history, including who you called, who called you, and whenread call log · READ_CALL_LOG
  • Add, change, or delete entries in your phone's call historywrite call log · WRITE_CALL_LOG
  • Add messages to your phone's voicemail inboxadd voicemail · com.android.voicemail.permission.ADD_VOICEMAIL
  • See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE
Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

  • Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

  • Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
CameraSensitive1

Access to your camera to take photos and record video

  • Use your camera to take photos and record videostake pictures and videos · CAMERA
MicrophoneSensitive1

Access to your phone's microphone to record sound

  • Record sound using your phone's microphonerecord audio · RECORD_AUDIO
Device ID & call informationNotable1

Access to your phone's identifiers, mobile network details, and call status

  • See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE
Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

  • See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
OtherSensitive26

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • Show its own windows or bubbles on top of other apps you are usingdraw over other apps · SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
  • Change device settings like screen brightness, ringtone or screen timeoutmodify system settings · WRITE_SETTINGS
  • Record the sound your phone is playing, including from other appscapture audio output · CAPTURE_AUDIO_OUTPUT
  • Perform actions in other user profiles on the device; normally only for system appsinteract across users · INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS
  • Change protected system settings, like security options, that normal apps cannot touchmodify secure system settings · WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
  • See Bluetooth settings and connect to paired devices like headphones, speakers or watchespair with Bluetooth devices · BLUETOOTH
  • Turn Bluetooth on or off and find and pair with nearby Bluetooth devicesaccess Bluetooth settings · BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
  • Change how your phone connects to networks, like switching connections on or offchange network connectivity · CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
  • Change volume and choose which speaker or headset plays soundchange your audio settings · MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
  • Use NFC to talk with tags, cards and readers held close to your phonecontrol Near Field Communication · NFC
  • Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
  • Turn off the status bar or add and remove its system iconsdisable or modify status bar · STATUS_BAR
  • Stop you from switching to another app while it is openprevent app switches · STOP_APP_SWITCHES
  • Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • Check how much storage space apps are usingmeasure app storage space · GET_PACKAGE_SIZE
  • Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
  • Check whether automatic sync is turned on for your accountsread sync settings · READ_SYNC_SETTINGS
  • Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
  • Add shortcuts to your home screen without asking youinstall shortcuts · com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
  • Read Google service settings stored on your deviceread Google service configuration · com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
  • use any media decoder for playbackGoogle Play label
  • provide an in-call user experienceGoogle Play label
  • Audio RoutingGoogle Play label
  • read voicemailGoogle Play label
  • write voicemailsGoogle Play label

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description
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.

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.

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