A few days ago, I upgraded the “Truecaller” app to the new available version in my Google Android smartphone. I use the TrueCaller app in a Samsung Galaxy mobile phone to automatically detect spam calls and identify unknown and new numbers.
After updating Truecaller to the latest version, when I received the call, I immediately noticed the new calling screen, which was different from the stock or default calling screen of my Samsung smartphone. I tried to make a new call and again the phone displayed the same new calling screen as seen in the past, apart from the built-in calling screen.
I found that the new version of Truecaller installed a new full screen caller ID screen, which automatically replaced the stock calling screen of my mobile phone with its Truecaller calling screen.
In previous versions, Truecaller was showing a pop-up box or floating window that had the caller’s name and other stock information or your smartphone’s default calling screen.
Finally after some troubleshooting, I was able to deactivate the Truecaller calling screen and restore the stock calling screen of my smartphone.
UPDATE:
Newer versions of Truecaller now come with a built-in option to disable new full screen caller ID and restore your mobile phone’s stock calling screen and Truecaller’s classic floating caller ID popup window. Open Truecaller Settings, go to Caller ID option and turn off “Show full screen Caller ID” option.
[su_note]METHOD 1: Truecaller App Settings[/su_note]
✅ Open Truecaller Settings, go to Caller ID option and turn off “Show full screen Caller ID” option.
[su_note]METHOD 2: Using Truecaller App Settings[/su_note]
1. Open your mobile phone settings and go to the Apps section.
2. Now scroll down and see the Truecaller app in the list.
3. Tap on the Truecaller app and then look for the calling app settings as shown in the following screenshot:
It will be set to Truecaller by default. That is why Truecaller is showing its calling screen when you make or receive a call.
4. Select Phone (system default) and return to or exit the Settings app.
PS: The option name may vary for different mobile phone brands.
Enough. Try calling now and you will get a good old classic calling screen in your mobile phone.
[su_note]METHOD 3: Using Truecaller App Settings[/su_note]
1. Open your mobile phone settings and go to the Apps section.
2. Now tap on the 3-dots menu on the top-right corner and choose the default apps option.
3. Tap on the Phone app option and set it to Phone (system default) and go back or exit from the Settings app.
Enough. Whenever you call or receive, you will get the classic stock calling screen in your mobile phone.