Why Call Notifications are Missing After Installing Google Dialer on OPPO
Some users may notice that after manually downloading and installing Google Dialer, incoming calls no longer light up the screen or display call notifications on the lock screen. This article explains why this happens and how to fix the issue by adjusting notification settings.
Screen Not Lighting Up or Call Notifications Missing After Installing Google Dialer
After installing Google Dialer manually, the following issues may occur during incoming calls:
The screen does not light up
Call notifications do not appear on the lock screen
Incoming calls may only be visible after unlocking the device
This behavior is usually caused by missing or incorrect notification permissions for Google Dialer. When the app is installed manually, notification access and full-screen notification permissions may not be enabled by default. Without these permissions, the system cannot display incoming call alerts properly on the lock screen or wake the screen during calls.
Enable Notifications for Google Dialer
You can resolve the issue by manually enabling notification and full-screen notification permissions for Google Dialer.
Step 1: Enable Google Dialer Notifications
For most ColorOS versions:
1. Long-press the [Google Dialer] app icon
2. Tap [App info]
3. Select [Manage notifications]
4. Enable [Allow notifications]
5. Ensure [Lock screen notifications] and [Banner notifications] are turned on
For ColorOS 16:
1. Long-press the [Google Dialer] app icon
2. Tap [More features] > [App info]
3. Select [Manage notifications]
4. Enable [Allow notifications]
5. Enable [Lock screen notifications] and [Banner notifications]
Step 2: Allow Full-Screen Call Notifications
To ensure incoming calls can wake the screen and display correctly:
1. Open [Settings]
2. Go to [Apps]
3. Tap [Special app access]
4. Select [Send full-screen notifications]
5. Find [Phone] (Google Dialer)
6. Make sure the switch is turned On
Notes:
Restart the phone after changing settings to ensure permissions take effect
Make sure Google Dialer is updated to the latest version
Notification behavior may vary slightly depending on ColorOS version and region
* Pictures, settings, and paths might differ from those of your phone, but these won't affect the description in this article.