System Applications - How to add custom launcher for dialer (phone) application?

System Applications - How to add custom launcher for dialer (phone) application?

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In this KB article, We will explain how to add a custom launcher for native dialer (phone) application on WeGuard Enterprise Portal.

Procedure explained in this article is written by taking the Huawei Y7/Y9 Pro device in consideration. For other OEMs, procedure remains the same but package name and activity differs.

  • Refer to this article to understand the process of adding system application to policy.

  • Following the same procedure add phone and contacts applications. 

  • As mentioned, for this article Huawei Y7/Y9 Pro device is considered, hence applications for the device are being added. For reference, please note package names for phone and contacts applications. Below mentioned package names will be applicable for most of the Android devices (Samsung & LG are exceptions though, as per our analysis)

    • Phone : com.android.incallui

    • Contacts : com.android.contacts

  • Once both applications are added to the policy, click or enable the "Launcher Intent" option for Phone application. 

  • Enter launcher app package name and activity respectively in fields. Here are the launcher intent details for the phone app. Refer above picture

    • Package name : com.android.contacts

    • Activity : com.android.contacts.activities.DialtactsActivity

  • Save the policy by clicking on "Save and Continue"On the device, notice the Phone and Contacts application.

  • To make a phone call, device users should now be able to search for contacts or dial-in phone numbers from the Phone application directly.


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