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How To Change The Default Phone and SMS App On Android

Do you feel like the default phone and SMS app on your Android phone is worrying you or not meeting up to standards? Or do you have a favorite phone or SMS app you prefer for your Android device?

If you answered any of the questions above YES, then this guide is the right fit for you because we are going to walk you through the process of changing the default phone and SMS app on Android.

Social media is seen to have changed the way we used to communicate with our loved ones, yet most people prefer to stick with some of the old mediums. For example, instead of WhatsApp and some of the other social media platforms, some people prefer to send SMS instead.

For people like this, the SMS app on their Android device will play an important role in encouraging them to continue with this habit or not. Also, the phone app on your device can even discourage you from making calls.

Whatever your issue is in terms of changing the default SMS and Phone app on Android, this guide has got you covered.

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How To Change The Default Phone App On Your Android Device

Open the Settings app on your Android device

Select Apps

Under General select Default Apps or Choose Default Apps

Tap on the Phone app option

A list of the apps that can be replaced as the default phone app will be shown.

Choose the one you prefer

How To Change The Default Phone App On Your Android Device

Open the Settings app on your Android device

Select Apps

Under General select Default Apps or Choose Default Apps

Tap on the SMS app option

A list of the apps that can be replaced as the default SMS app will be shown

Select the one you want

NOTE: If you do not find any app for the default phone or SMS after you tap on the Phone app or SMS app in the settings, then it means you do not have any suitable app that can be used as the default app.

In such circumstances, then you may have to go to the Google Play Store to download such apps. If you don’t have any in mind, just type Phone and SMS in the search bar for recommended phone and SMS apps respectively.