Disabling/uninstall stock dialer app - LG V30 Questions & Answers

I have an H930DS model V30+. Ideally I would like to be able to disable/uninstall the stock dialer/contacts applications which are ugly IMHO. There are lots of alternative dialer apps but they can't prevent the stock in-call screen from showing. Drupe is the best I can find as it uses an overlay to hide the stock app but it has limitations around handling the missed call notifications which can only be fully cleared by going into the stock app. Can anyone advise of a way to disable the stock dialer (I think I may have to use WTF method to unlock the phone to do this)? Aside from the ugly dialer, all other changes I would like to make to the phone are easily made by installing alternative apps so this is just the last thing I want to change for the phone to be close to perfect for me.

Have you tried changing in Default Apps the application responsible for Phone? That ought to work.

GryphonBR said:
Have you tried changing in Default Apps the application responsible for Phone? That ought to work.
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Yes, changing the default app doesn't override things like the in-call screen and other functions in all cases (it varies depending on the replacement app). Most dialer apps specifically mention that they cannot override some stock dialer-related functions in their FAQ section. An old version of the google dialer app is also a partial solution but some functions like 'nearby places' don't work.

The stock app is the one that the emergency call from lockscreen seems to activate no matter which other dialer has been installed. For obvious reasons accessing the dialer for emergency calls from the lockscreen would still need to work. I dont know if access to dialer from the LG lockscreen depends on the stock dialer still being installed

I finally decided to unlock my phone and root it. I was able to install the google framework with magisk then install the full version of google's dialer app from the playstore with all the features working rather than the patched versions that run on unrooted phones. Apart from the emergency dial from the lockscreen there is no sign of LG dialer or contacts anymore

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Dialer replacement and Stage dock

Hi guys,
I've had the streak for a while now and still se as main phone but one thing I still can't get around is the dialler.
I'm still using Stage as I prefer it to others, I like the widgets and the home widget with most used apps but the dialer is poor.
I've downloaded others and set them as default but when I press the phone on home screen it still launches stock.
Any ideas?
AFAIK the dialer is hard-coded with Stage UI. Change the launcher and you can customize the dialer. But you then won't be able to use the Stage UI widgets.
Just changing the question a bit - want to flash a new dialer ( launcher-holo/other )
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
AFAIK the dialer is hard-coded with Stage UI. Change the launcher and you can customize the dialer. But you then won't be able to use the Stage UI widgets.
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Ok, Let me extend the question to suit my case here.
I am on DSC 2.2 now, and I wish the dialer was something like Lxdroid 0.2 ROM, or someother dialer which supports T9 & a better call log ( with exact time and call times) than the stock one.
How do I flash only another dialer over the current one?
I am already trying to replace the Battery icon in status bar ( as given in hundertains thread - on replacing stock battery less-informative icon by percentage icon).
Thank you.
Sony.
That's a horse of a different color, since DSC by default doesn't use the Stage UI. You can flash a new dialer over the old, so long as the dialer comes from the same base ROM. For example, you cannot take the modified Olleh/DSC-compatible dialer from Touch of ICS/Traveller ICS and use it on a Cyanogenmod ROM. I tried it and lost phone capability until I restored the Cyanogenmod dialer. LexDroid I believe is based off Cyanogenmod, thus you cannot take it's dialer and move it to DSC and have it work.
A better option is to install one of the dialer replacements from the Play Store.

[Q] AOSP and changing default dialer

Love using AOSP based roms such as AOSP+ and CM, is there anyway to change the default dialer to a third part app such as exDialer? I prefer the extra features of a different dialer app.
Unfortunately incoming calls are still routed through the system dialer, and if I disable the system dialer app then it simply shows I have a call but no dialer is active but have no way of taking the call.
I thought perhaps disabling the system dialer would cause make the rom ask which app I wish to use as the default dialer etc, but that didn't work.

Possible to replace Touchwiz dialer?

I am on Touchwiz 4.4 rom and I can't stop the stock TW dialer form handling the calls.
Each dialer I install (for example: exDialer) works for typing in the number, but as soon as I click "Call", the stock dialer takes over the screen. It is the same with incoming calls - stock dialer answers them and there's no way to change it.
On top of that, because exDialer is not the default dialer, it can't clear missed calls, even though the plugin for it is installed.
I had no issues like that on ASOP roms. Is this normal with TouchWiz roms? Is there any way around it?
impactor said:
I am on Touchwiz 4.4 rom and I can't stop the stock TW dialer form handling the calls.
Each dialer I install (for example: exDialer) works for typing in the number, but as soon as I click "Call", the stock dialer takes over the screen. It is the same with incoming calls - stock dialer answers them and there's no way to change it.
On top of that, because exDialer is not the default dialer, it can't clear missed calls, even though the plugin for it is installed.
I had no issues like that on ASOP roms. Is this normal with TouchWiz roms? Is there any way around it?
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No there is any around it. There are 2 different apps at work here. The dialer which you use to dial the call and the phone app which is the in call screen. Not all phone files are open sourced so all you can get is a replaced dialer app.

A material design dialer replacement app?

Are there any dialer replacement for android at all? I'd like to have one that resembles google's dialer , I installed simpler contacts , simple dialer, ex dialer and they all seem to work until I try to make a call, then they "redirect me" to the stock samsung dialer which is not only ugly but it makes me crazy because after I hang up takes like 3 seconds to go back to the homescreen, any ideas?
Chad_Petree said:
Are there any dialer replacement for android at all? I'd like to have one that resembles google's dialer , I installed simpler contacts , simple dialer, ex dialer and they all seem to work until I try to make a call, then they "redirect me" to the stock samsung dialer which is not only ugly but it makes me crazy because after I hang up takes like 3 seconds to go back to the homescreen, any ideas?
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EX dialer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.modoohut.dialer&hl=en
aukhan said:
EX dialer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.modoohut.dialer&hl=en
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No exdialer also uses the samsung dialer when you make an actual call :crying:
Probably because Samsung dialer is embedded in seccontacts but as soon call trying to connect it goes to legacyincallui
Samsung have end call screen which lasting for couple of seconds (probably 1.2 to 1.9 seconds depends on condition it gets disconnected. So solution can be by removing that call end layout with modifying layout or reduce end call screen timeout with smali level editing. In both case not easy if you are not Pro with this stuff.
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I think that dialer. It looks and works almost like lollipop dialer. Try it!
Edit: KK Phone https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kk.dialer
I use this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simpler.dialer&hl=en
The Dev also has a contacts app with an embedded dialer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simpler.contacts&hl=en
The Sammy dialing screen is embedded; I'm not sure there's an app that really gets around this. Modding is the better solution but Sammy has so many variants that the development effort on devices is fractured -- I've yet to see a theme that covers all the basic apps (systemUI, dialer, contacts, S Planner, etc) to give them a proper Material Design makeover. If there were just one or two variants of the device, I'm pretty sure we'd have already seen more extensive theming and modding.
jpbl1976 said:
I use this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simpler.dialer&hl=en
The Dev also has a contacts app with an embedded dialer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simpler.contacts&hl=en
The Sammy dialing screen is embedded; I'm not sure there's an app that really gets around this. Modding is the better solution but Sammy has so many variants that the development effort on devices is fractured -- I've yet to see a theme that covers all the basic apps (systemUI, dialer, contacts, S Planner, etc) to give them a proper Material Design makeover. If there were just one or two variants of the device, I'm pretty sure we'd have already seen more extensive theming and modding.
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That's the same app I use simpler contacts and that's what I was afraid to hear, that there's no way to prevent the phone from using the stock dialer when you make calls
I'm hoping we will get the Galaxy s6 dialer which it's a bit better and specially that we will get the s6's theme engine with the 5.1.1 update but so far there have been no rom leaks so I don't what to think anymore.
Is there any update on this issue yet?
I have tried to use Wanam Xposed to code this out but it will not work.
You can change the ugly white UI in the settings menu which is something at least.
But the stock dialer color will not change.
Does anyone know of a mod to flash back to the dark Jelly Bean dialer?
Chad_Petree said:
That's the same app I use simpler contacts and that's what I was afraid to hear, that there's no way to prevent the phone from using the stock dialer when you make calls
I'm hoping we will get the Galaxy s6 dialer which it's a bit better and specially that we will get the s6's theme engine with the 5.1.1 update but so far there have been no rom leaks so I don't what to think anymore.
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Just to mention it, if you use any of the 5.1.1 roms, the note5 dialer works prefect on it. Just over right old and set permissions. It is also much, much closer to the aosp one with very few changes. I won't be home until tonight but will try and post it later if anyone wants it.
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True Phone is the best.
Any simple way to change the dialer colour. Im on Note 4 N10G on downgraded Kitkat 4.4.4. The JB dialer had a black background when the call is dialling which changed to green when the call connected. But in this stock dialer the background remains green even before the call connects
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/themes-apps/themes-note-4-blacked-ui-kk-4-4-4-mod-t2922662 going to try this and see if it works
KK dialer bro. Check it on Google play
KK like other dialers only provides interface BEFORE call is dialled. Once dialled it goes to stock dialer interface.
Chad_Petree said:
Are there any dialer replacement for android at all? I'd like to have one that resembles google's dialer , I installed simpler contacts , simple dialer, ex dialer and they all seem to work until I try to make a call, then they "redirect me" to the stock samsung dialer which is not only ugly but it makes me crazy because after I hang up takes like 3 seconds to go back to the homescreen, any ideas?
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If you've got Marshmallow, try Google dialer from the N developer preview which can also be set as default; search for Google Phone in ApkMirror.com. True material design and overall stability are the keywords
niceguy1430 said:
KK like other dialers only provides interface BEFORE call is dialled. Once dialled it goes to stock dialer interface.
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Ur talking about the call ui. That's kind of difficult to change.
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Anybody ever found a solution for OP to bypass stock dialer when actually calling? I absolutely can't stand the stock dialer for functional reasons, not aesthetic ones. The mute button right next to call end?!? What kind of smart idea was that? I'm on 1-hour conference calls all day long, and often mute. A smidge off and then I'm stuck redialing a [email protected]** conference code again. Horrible user experience design. Call end should be isolated far from other common buttons. Anyway, back to the topic, any way to replace or bypass stock dialer... and particularly without root, for those of us who want to still be able to use mobile wallet and banking apps?

Question A few questions about MiPad 5pro and MiUI

Hi there - I have recently purchased the MiPad5pro and have a few questions about the tablet and MiUi in general as this is my first Xiaomi device. I'm running the latest available version for MiUi for the pad5pro in China.
1. Has anyone been able to get Novalauncher to work? I get an error saying only those launchers verified by Xiaomi are allowed. Is that a miui issue or a miui for pad issue? Any other launchers recommended? I use Oneplus for my phone and have it set up with novalauncher that allows me to have the google shelf when swiping to the left from the home screen. I'd love to have that feature on my mipad.
2. is there a way to natively translate text on the screen? For eg: ColorOs has a built in screen translater that allows you to translate any part of the screen or the entire screen. Anything similar available for miui natively?or any apps that you'd recommend that aren't loaded with ads?
3. without root, is there a way to remove miAI and make Google assistant the default assistant app and get it to work in all the apps?for example, the miui clock app has a mic option for assistant but it triggers miai even though I have set Google assistant as my default ai app. Also, every time the tab is restarted, it defaults to miai as the default ai app instead of the previously set Google assistant.
Happy to answer any questions anyone might have if they are looking at buying this tablet.
Yes I am on the same CN stock ROM (do we have any other choice atm?). I am hating MIUI every minute of the day...
1. You can choose Nova as your default launcher. But you have to do so from Nova, not MIUI settings.
2. Sorry I don't know... I gather you're talking about an app that reads a text off a picture? You tried the stock Gallary app (the purple one)? If you didn't find the function in the app, then maybe it's not possible without a 3rd party app?
3. My pad is rooted, but I've tried what you asked... It looks like your choice of the detault assistant app (I tried google) stays after reboot. I set the detault through 'default app' on settings.
I hope we will be out of this misery soon. MIUI (Chinese version) is a torture.
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Yes I am on the same CN stock ROM (do we have any other choice atm?). I am hating MIUI every minute of the day...
1. You can choose Nova as your default launcher. But you have to do so from Nova, not MIUI settings.
2. Sorry I don't know... I gather you're talking about an app that reads a text off a picture? You tried the stock Gallary app (the purple one)? If you didn't find the function in the app, then maybe it's not possible without a 3rd party app?
3. My pad is rooted, but I've tried what you asked... It looks like your choice of the detault assistant app (I tried google) stays after reboot. I set the detault through 'default app' on settings.
I hope we will be out of this misery soon. MIUI (Chinese version) is a torture.
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Thanks. I don't hate the MiUi, it serves my purposes, just hoping to get a few of these issues fixed.
Was able to get Nova sorted like you mentioned, but Nova didn't work too well as it doesn't fully move to landscape mode.
#2 is the one I need most, so hopefully if someone else has an app they can recommend. It is not just about a picture, but about text in any app. Hoping for a 3rd party app that can be used that doesn't have a bunch of ads every time you use it.
I removed MiAi using this method along with some other Chinese language apps
It seems safe and you can re install or re enable the apps of you have any problems.
achalgurnani said:
Hi there - I have recently purchased the MiPad5pro and have a few questions about the tablet and MiUi in general as this is my first Xiaomi device. I'm running the latest available version for MiUi for the pad5pro in China.
1. Has anyone been able to get Novalauncher to work? I get an error saying only those launchers verified by Xiaomi are allowed. Is that a miui issue or a miui for pad issue? Any other launchers recommended? I use Oneplus for my phone and have it set up with novalauncher that allows me to have the google shelf when swiping to the left from the home screen. I'd love to have that feature on my mipad.
2. is there a way to natively translate text on the screen? For eg: ColorOs has a built in screen translater that allows you to translate any part of the screen or the entire screen. Anything similar available for miui natively?or any apps that you'd recommend that aren't loaded with ads?
3. without root, is there a way to remove miAI and make Google assistant the default assistant app and get it to work in all the apps?for example, the miui clock app has a mic option for assistant but it triggers miai even though I have set Google assistant as my default ai app. Also, every time the tab is restarted, it defaults to miai as the default ai app instead of the previously set Google assistant.
Happy to answer any questions anyone might have if they are looking at buying this tablet.
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I have the solution to 3.
Without root, it's just a matter of getting the permissions correct.
Xiaomi has a privacy setting in the Google permissions that grants the permissions without confirming with google. That's why you can't get the default assistant to stick.
This will fix it. Give google always allow on device info inside the Google app, not assistant app.
Enjoy.

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