In this guide, we will show you a couple of workarounds that should help you fix the dialer issue on your Pixel 7 Pro after the December update. The latest security patch update in combination with the Feature Drop has bought in a slew of noteworthy features, especially for the seventh iteration of Pixel devices. But while you will be getting blessed features such as Clear Calling and Google VPN, on the flip side, you might also have to deal with a few uninvited guests.
In this regard, numerous users have voiced their concern that the dialer is not working along the expected lines on their Pixel 7 Pro after installing the latest December update. When there is an incoming call, the device doesn’t show up the icon to pick it up. As a result of which, users are unable to pick up the call and have to then call them back. If you’re also facing a similar issue, then this guide will help you rectify it.
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Fix Dialer Issue on Pixel 7 Pro after December Update
It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success for you. So with that in mind, let’s get started.
FIX 1: Downgrade Phone App
First off, you should consider downgrading the Phone/Dialer app to the earlier stable version that was free from this bug. Apart from that, you will also have to disable its automatic Play Store update otherwise the update will nullify this fix. So refer to the below steps to give this a try and check if it fixes the dialer issue on your Pixel 7 Pro after installing the December update.
- Head over to Settings > Apps > See All Apps and select the Phone app from the list.
- Then tap on the overflow icon situated at the top right and select Uninstall Updates > OK.
- Now scroll to the end and tap on App Details. You will be taken to its Play Store page.
- Then tap on the overflow icon situated at the top right and uncheck Enable Auto Update.
FIX 2: Downgrade to November Update
Since the issue first came to light after the December update, you could consider downgrading the device to the earlier security patch update, which is for the month of November. However, the process requires an unlocked bootloader, which will wipe off all the data from your device and could nullify its warranty as well. If that’s well and good, then do check out our guide on How to Downgrade Pixel Devices via Android Flash Tool OR How to Downgrade Pixel Devices via Fastboot Commands.
That’s it. These were the two different methods that should help you fix the dialer issue on your Pixel 7 Pro after installing the December update. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
