[Q] Question pertaining to caller ID - AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II

I'm on Rogers. Running stock. I noticed something about caller ID on my previous Note with different ROMs: Some ROMs, like CM, will show the caller's name and number, but other ROMs, such as the stock one I'm running now, only show the number (it will show the name if the person is in my contacts).
I'd like to have PROPER caller ID (i.e. name + number) with this here stock ROM. Can anyone tell me why it's a go on some ROMs and not on others?

So I guess the only difference is that CM will display the number under the contact name, while TW ROMs only display the name (or just the number if no name is stored for that specific number) of the person calling.
Personally I don't care who so and so's number is, because their number is already stored on my phone.
I can't see this ever being changed, seeing as this wouldn't be a simple "add on".
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No, it's more like a CM knows the name of a non-contact, whereas TW doesn't. For example, let's say Sears calls me about my underpants catelogue order. Sears isn't in my contacts. TW caller ID will show "800-669-6969", and CM will show "Sears 800-669-6969".

Ah yes I know what you mean now. For my carrier thats a feature called caller id lookup. I think the carrier searches the 411 and sends the info to the phone.
Very good question now that I understand. I'm not sure if that has anything to do with APN settings or possibly TW ROMs don't have that feature available. I don't have that on my note 2 either, yet had that with my old iPhone.
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Yes, I thought perhaps it was a carrier feature, but it's puzzling why it works with some ROMs and not others,.

velveteen71 said:
Yes, I thought perhaps it was a carrier feature, but it's puzzling why it works with some ROMs and not others,.
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Unless the specific rom looks for the 411 using data while the call is coming through. Wish TW ROMs had it, cause I'm not going to switch and lose out on all the features.
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[Q] CM6 Phone app vs Stock Phone app

I am rooted and using CM6. If I remember correctly, in the stock Phone app you could start hitting the numbers and while you are typing on the top part, it would start scrolling names from your contact that may be a potential fit for what you have typed. The phone app with CM6 doesn't do this. Is there a way to use the stock phone app with cm6?
No, this function isn't supported with the AOSP dialer. There are probably some dialers on the Android Market that have this feature (though I'm not sure). To my knowledge, there is no way to mod the AOSP dialer to do this.
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Hitting the search key allows for this, I never knew it but works quite well. Dialer one might help you too.
As far as typing numbers ... not sure. But names, thus numbers, are shown ...
Dialer one is often recommended though.
SWYPED from my SUPASONIC
I stand corrected. That's not quite what the Sense dialer does, but it does the trick. Consider yourself thanked when I get to a computer.
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Thx, I didn't know the search button did the name search in contacts.
I downloaded Dialer One and its just about there. It does do the name typing but it doesn't search if I type a number i.e. if I have a contact Elizabeth with phone 517-555-1212.. if I start by hitting "3" Elizabeth comes up but if I start by hitting "5" it doesn't.
But Dialer One seems pretty neat.. gonna try using it..
thank you
conqu1stador said:
Hitting the search key allows for this, I never knew it but works quite well. Dialer one might help you too.
As far as typing numbers ... not sure. But names, thus numbers, are shown ...
Dialer one is often recommended though.
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http://www.appbrain.com/app/dialer-one/kz.mek.DialerOne
Problem solved.

[R&D]Wifi calling and Sending MMS

Disclaimer--- this is simply a thread to discuss and rant about issues with wifi calling related to MMS sending and retrieval as well as blurry mms. This is also to keep it in one place rather than on other posts where it becomes unrelated to the original topic. I have tested sending MMS through stock, hand cent, and go SMS and am unable to send pictures. This said I am using kl1 deodexed rom by whitehawx. This is just the beginning of my research and observation. Another user (docmjldds) mentioned that it was working on zombie rom but only using hand cent. Please post what roms you have tested and whether or not sending over wifi calling works for you. Also post what SMS app you are using and what file size it was also. Screenshots help but keep them G rated. Also post whether the pics where blurry. If it helps post what types of mms mods you have flashed. I will clean this up more when I get to a computer and update the list... please feel free to rant and rave. Just don't take it personal.
You can help research by posting the following:
1.) Rom you are using and version
2.) Kernel you are using
3.) Any mods, scripts, etc.
4.) Using wificalling only, NOT 4g, attempt to send MMS to yourself or other person using either
1.) Stock Rom
2.) Other sms app (please state which one works)
3.) State whether or not it DID or DID NOT compress the image when sending and if it failed, or when receiving if it ends up blurry.
My rom:
Deodexed KL1 by Whitehawx. Using Fauxkernel 07b5 default with no scripts or mods added.
[stock mms app] = unable to send large pictures but can send decent size. Takes more than 10 minutes for me to send. Compresses the images right away.
[Go Sms and Handcent] able to send regular sized pictures but not large ones >1mb. Still took 10 minutes to send. Compression occurred.
Did not notice any blurriness from the pictures that I did receive.
Updated List for ROMS able to send MMS/Large sized MMS, etc
--ZombieRom 3.0 Thank you Docmjldds for the heads up on this info.
Updated List for tweaks, mods, tricks to get MMS to send.
--Will update as people post.
Thanks for your contribution. I will post better screenshots of pictures sent and received.
I can send through Go SMS ...
I am running a mishmash of ROM's I threw together myself, I know not much help
It is 2.3.6 with KL1 ...
Using the alternate APN but transferred all the MMS settings to the new APN ...
I can send while on Wi-Fi with wifi calling enabled, BUT, it does seem to take a very long time ...
yes it helps. I noticed I sent one large pic about 200 KB and the other was less. After ten mins I got a link to download the smaller of the two. The bigger failed. No blurriness though. I got notifications from all the SMS apps with the smaller pic.
tcboo said:
I can send through Go SMS ...
I am running a mishmash of ROM's I threw together myself, I know not much help
It is 2.3.6 with KL1 ...
Using the alternate APN but transferred all the MMS settings to the new APN ...
I can send while on Wi-Fi with wifi calling enabled, BUT, it does seem to take a very long time ...
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chib1panda said:
yes it helps. I noticed I sent one large pic about 200 KB and the other was less. After ten mins I got a link to download the smaller of the two. The bigger failed. No blurriness though. I got notifications from all the SMS apps with the smaller pic.
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Not going to repeat the same old same old. I will simply watch and learn what others state. Until I see otherwise, I only ask users to try every ROM 2.3.6 based and tell me if they can specifically send and receive with the following parameters
1. Use WiFi calling enabled. I am NOT interested in 4G. That's NOT the issue here.
2. Be able to enable 1.0Mb file sizes to send with MMS and NOT have files shrink to 16-26Kb file sizes.
3. Not have to R+R any mms.apk files from one source to get around blurry mms issues.
Now, based on these parameters, I am simply going to make the following statement regarding what works for me and specifics. For those that have already heard me say this, hold your ears please since many users here may not have had the misery of reading my prior posts.
I have found that consistently only one ROM here for our model works. I have no idea on why. I am only stating to try the following.
The Zombie based ROM, currently 3.0 version here. Install per OP directions. Then install Handcent SMS third party app. It's the only app that works consistently for me where I can send large sized MMS files (350-950Kb sized) using WiFi calling enabled. It should only take a few seconds to send. And yes, these are the sizes received. I am using 2-3Mb pictures I take with our phone, using the 1.0Mb MMS settings for sending in the Handcent preference setup for MMS. You can use the stock message app to read the same file, AFTER it is first received with Handcent, BTW. Oh, like GoSMS Pro, you don't have that arrow showing in the mms file as if it's a video file you are seeing, BTW. I have seen this asked by others. But Handcent does not give that message "Unable to send. Wait till Network is available message". GoSMS Pro does give that message for me.
I have posted enough screen shots on various development threads so I won't clutter up the post here. If users ask, I will post to prove that with the ROM mentioned and Handcent, it works, but I cannot get this to work with any other ROM. Again, NOT 4G and not 16-26KB file sizes that I am interested specifically in.
1) didn't use 4g
2.) File over 1mb did not com press with hand cent nor go SMS but did with stock. I couldn't test what file size it was received as because large file never was sent.
3.) Did zombierom dev state what specific tweaks mods or scripts he used that other 2.3.6 roms. Don't have in them?
4.) I will have more time tomorrow so I can flash zombie and see if I can duplicate the same as you.
Thanks
chib1panda said:
1) didn't use 4g
2.) File over 1mb did not com press with hand cent nor go SMS but did with stock. I couldn't test what file size it was received as because large file never was sent.
3.) Did zombierom dev state what specific tweaks mods or scripts he used that other 2.3.6 roms. Don't have in them?
4.) I will have more time tomorrow so I can flash zombie and see if I can duplicate the same as you.
Thanks
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Before 3.0 just posted it basically has been a plain Jane ROM much the same as the Original MrX first 2.3.6 or Whitehawk 2.3.6 ROM. No themeing to speak of. In fact, it doesn't even have the 13-14 toggle above the notification area. I would have to look at the original change-logs to see specifically what exact tweaks etc may have been incorporated. AFAIK, nothing at all different from the others. I can only add that I routinely change to the Faux kernels since I want BLN support, and the kernel he uses for stock doesn't offer it. But Kernels never played any role in what made this work or not work. Just an fyi.
Do you think kernel has anything to do with it? I would be very surprised to find out. Plus, I want to know why my wife's Mytouch 4g is able to send any type of picture, text quickly with good results?? whats different about HTC's wifi calling than ours? I know hers is activated by an actual app like other legacy wifi calling phones still do. I wonder if the way it is now implemented messes with sending MMS.
Docmjldds said:
Before 3.0 just posted it basically has been a plain Jane ROM much the same as the Original MrX first 2.3.6 or Whitehawk 2.3.6 ROM. No themeing to speak of. In fact, it doesn't even have the 13-14 toggle above the notification area. I would have to look at the original change-logs to see specifically what exact tweaks etc may have been incorporated. AFAIK, nothing at all different from the others. I can only add that I routinely change to the Faux kernels since I want BLN support, and the kernel he uses for stock doesn't offer it. But Kernels never played any role in what made this work or not work. Just an fyi.
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chib1panda said:
Do you think kernel has anything to do with it? I would be very surprised to find out. Plus, I want to know why my wife's Mytouch 4g is able to send any type of picture, text quickly with good results?? whats different about HTC's wifi calling than ours? I know hers is activated by an actual app like other legacy wifi calling phones still do. I wonder if the way it is now implemented messes with sending MMS.
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My wife also has a MyTouch4G and I believe it really has something to do with the newer implementation used by our style WiFi calling. I know that TMobile has already acknowledged to me it's an issue they are looking at. I really have a feeling they know they are intentionally overcompressing on the newer models like our SGS2. The Sensation I used to use also was on the older standard and worked just fine, as long as the model and brand name was correct in the build.prop files. Kernel is NOT an issue. I have basically tested every Kernel there is with all the ROMs. Zombie consistently works with any of them. Anecdotal here, the Revolution ROM that I believe is retired because of some XDA issues with the Developer, also did work, like the Zombie ROM too, but I am going on another close friend here that remembers it worked for him.
When I get the time, I have several programs that can do a file by file comparison. Takes a lot of time, but that's the only way I know of to see what is different from the base that Zombie is using vs the others. My feeling is it's a source files used issue. Just a guess.
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PS... I have all the older files for the legacy method here along with the necessary build.prop edits that are required to make that older HTC method work. Not sure it will even be worth it, but I am going to try adding that stuff, lib files and APK and edits to see if it's even possible to use the older wifi calling.
It may also mean also going back to Android 2.3.5 base. I'm pretty ADD about this subject. I just need to find the time
Sounds like that too. I hope they fix it. It looks like you have more time than I do for testing. Ill be getting my new white one tomorrow so that means rerooting and installing everything again.
Edit-.saw your edit. That would be great if you could get that working.
Docmjldds said:
My wife also has a MyTouch4G and I believe it really has something to do with the newer implementation used by our style WiFi calling. I know that TMobile has already acknowledged to me it's an issue they are looking at. I really have a feeling they know they are intentionally overcompressing on the newer models like our SGS2. The Sensation I used to use also was on the older standard and worked just fine, as long as the model and brand name was correct in the build.prop files. Kernel is NOT an issue. I have basically tested every Kernel there is with all the ROMs. Zombie consistently works with any of them. Anecdotal here, the Revolution ROM that I believe is retired because of some XDA issues with the Developer, also did work, like the Zombie ROM too, but I am going on another close friend here that remembers it worked for him.
When I get the time, I have several programs that can do a file by file comparison. Takes a lot of time, but that's the only way I know of to see what is different from the base that Zombie is using vs the others. My feeling is it's a source files used issue. Just a guess.
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chib1panda said:
Sounds like that too. I hope they fix it. It looks like you have more time than I do for testing. Ill be getting my new white one tomorrow so that means rerooting and installing everything again.
Edit-.saw your edit. That would be great if you could get that working.
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Just to show how lame TMobile support is, out on their tech Forums they are basically telling users NOT to even have wifi calling enabled. Below is a stock answer I see this mod. posting to everyone with issues complaining about this subject.
Being a retired bum, I do have some time on my hands. I can think of better ways to spend it, but this is one nut I really would like to crack. But at least there's a method on a particular ROM that does work. So deoending on importance of this feature will dictate what any user wants in a given ROM. BTW, don't know why the Zombie developer is placing his beta stuff outside of XDA, but there are references to links. Latest 3.1.1 includes update for the multiple toggles above notification area. Just an FYI...NOT...again NOT trying to be a Troll, but I can see how I can be accused, by now
IF...other ROMs would work, I would have no reason to state what to use...really...
http://www.androidzombie.com/az/Andr...x0.9KERNv2.zip
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8. Jan 11, 2012 8:42 AM (in response to sjmrshll)
Correct AnswerRe: MMS will not download while WiFi is enabled...
Hi!
Let me first thank you for being part of our community! We are happy to have you here and love to see you as an active participant. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee any of your services will work over the wi-fi network. Not being able to both send and receive MMS over wi-fi is an issue that can be slightly common.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to reply to this message or contact any member of the staff. Thank you and have a great day!
- Alicia B.
Community Moderator
1.) Juggernaut 4.1
2.) Faux .007
3.) ICS Mod
4.) No matter what the file size no MMS will come through while I am connnected to wifi calling. If I disconnect and switch to 4G it will go through provided it has synced with Google.
1.) Stock SMS App doesn't work. Neither does GOSMS which is my go to texting app.
2.) See above.
3.) Fails completetly on download or upload.
Hope this helps!
Haven't tried zombie but the only rom I have tried that lets me send and receive mms while using wifi is when I'm on complete stock with root of course but its not really too much of a hassle to just switch wifi off if needed while using jugs 4.1 if it ever does get too annoying I always keep a backup of my stock just in case... So I know it has to be something that's been removed from the custom roms that keeps the phone from auto switching to data from wifi when using mms
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rickm8384 said:
1.) Juggernaut 4.1
2.) Faux .007
3.) ICS Mod
4.) No matter what the file size no MMS will come through while I am connnected to wifi calling. If I disconnect and switch to 4G it will go through provided it has synced with Google.
1.) Stock SMS App doesn't work. Neither does GOSMS which is my go to texting app.
2.) See above.
3.) Fails completetly on download or upload.
Hope this helps!
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IT basically verifies what my claims have been. Something about the Zombie Rom is different to allow MMS to work correctly as long as Handcent is being used. I used Tmoble_SGH-T989UVKL1_Stock_Rooted.zip as a base 2.3.6 to compare with the latest Zombie ROM although versions of this ROM have always worked. Using a program that actually does a great job of side by side taking files withing a given folder to compare with another source of given files. All of the folders basically used the same exact files. The few times lets say that one ROM used a slightly different version lets say of wificalling.apk as an example could not break either the working Zombie functionality, nor could using the Zombie based file in the stock ROM would NOT make that ROM work either. IOW I tried to switch files between these two ROMs, to either create a working stock ROM, or break the function of the ZOMBIE Rom. Could not succeed in making or breaking opposing ROMs.
If it as you say it's probably the system framework differs somewhere. Causing mms not to send.
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Coming from my nexus one, we needed specidifc kernels built to support wifi calling. Maybe this new wifi calling is implemented different
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Killbynature said:
If it as you say it's probably the system framework differs somewhere. Causing mms not to send.
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I am pretty much confident that you are correct it's a framework issue. I have used file comparison programs and rulled out every other source file, such as all of the lib files etc. And it has nothing to do with kernels. I have tested every kernel on all these ROMs and the same results occur, irregardless of kernel.
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drzplaya1121 said:
Coming from my nexus one, we needed specidifc kernels built to support wifi calling. Maybe this new wifi calling is implemented different
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Nexus one was my first Android too. Bought it the first day of availability to the public, direct from Google back in Jan. 2010. The current Wifi calling is totally a different animal WRT our SGS2 phones. It's more or less based on the Network, itself, the proper Sim Card etc. Unlike the older WiFi calling that uses the Gans lib files and Build.prop edits, this doesn't rely on any of that stuff. And it's also a required Android 2.3.6 min. source. So yes...a totally different implementation.
I know this is an 'older' post but it helped me so here you go:
BeastMOD 5.0 (build Test13)
Sinergy kernel
no mods
The only way I can send mms over wifi is running Handcent. GO and stock wouldn't work. What ever zombie was doing made it's way into Melvins Rom
This issue is fixed in the ics leaks. Rom reconnects.to 4g momentarily to send or receive mms
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xUnreachablex said:
I know this is an 'older' post but it helped me so here you go:
BeastMOD 5.0 (build Test13)
Sinergy kernel
no mods
The only way I can send mms over wifi is running Handcent. GO and stock wouldn't work. What ever zombie was doing made it's way into Melvins Rom
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I have the beastMOD 5.1 testbuild13 ROM also, but i could receive MMS and send MMS thru wifi in stock sms app. The only difference is that i have the darkside kernel.
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I'm using darkside rom with the included kernel, no mods or tweaks. WIFI calling and mms works fine, never experienced blurry mms.
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Different dialer

Hi all,
Is there an alternative to the stock dialer for the SIII? Couple of things I don't like about the stock one if anyone knows any fixes for it that I'm not aware of.
When using the keypad to enter the name or number of the person you want to call, my old phone's dialer would suggest people or numbers based on recent or frequent calls so I can punch in a few letters or numbers and who I want to call would normally be at the top of the list and i can just click the name and it would call. The SIII doesn't seem to do that.
Also, this dialer seems pretty sluggish sometimes when working with dialer screens (dialing the chosen number, opening pull down menu, going between tabs, etc.).
Thanks,
Ho'okani
Hookani said:
Hi all,
Is there an alternative to the stock dialer for the SIII? Couple of things I don't like about the stock one if anyone knows any fixes for it that I'm not aware of.
When using the keypad to enter the name or number of the person you want to call, my old phone's dialer would suggest people or numbers based on recent or frequent calls so I can punch in a few letters or numbers and who I want to call would normally be at the top of the list and i can just click the name and it would call. The SIII doesn't seem to do that.
Also, this dialer seems pretty sluggish sometimes when working with dialer screens (dialing the chosen number, opening pull down menu, going between tabs, etc.).
Thanks,
Ho'okani
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Yea man you type the first number(letter) it pulls a name and next to that name it shows an arrow pointing down with the list of names for that letter. Works great
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Thanks. Knew about the arrow thing but just looking for something more intuitive. When you open up the list of names there doesn't seem to be any logical order to it and the ones at the top are usually names I rarely call. You would think the most used or recently called names would be at the top. Plus my phone seems sluggish when trying to open that list of names.
Thanks,
Ho'okani
App store search for dialer will answer your questions.
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My favorite is exDialer paired with exDialer ICS Theme. Both free ON Google Play.
Thanks. Trying out exDialer and seems to be pretty good so far.
Ho'okani
Try out task650 aokp rom its got that and way way more
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thatsupnow said:
Try out task650 aokp rom its got that and way way more
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Any AOSP rom for that matter, the dialer on AOSP roms are really good. But if you want to stay on the default rom, I'd +1 exdialer for its customization options and speed. I think there are modified stock roms with the AOSP dialer, but I'm not too sure/can't find them at the moment.

[Q] CM 7.2 stable question: Phone number display

Hi,
I recently s-offed and rooted my girlfriend's wildfire, then installed CM7.2 stable (downloaded directly from cyanogenmod site). I noticed that the way it displays mobile numbers is weird. It used to be that it would display this: 09178994222. But after flashing with cm 7.2, it became this: 091-789-94222. I found the only way to prevent it from displaying it that way is to edit the contact and do it like this: +639178994222. Is there a way to make it display the way it used to? The original ROM is suited for the Philippines.
Thanks in advance!
manilenio said:
Hi,
I recently s-offed and rooted my girlfriend's wildfire, then installed CM7.2 stable (downloaded directly from cyanogenmod site). I noticed that the way it displays mobile numbers is weird. It used to be that it would display this: 09178994222. But after flashing with cm 7.2, it became this: 091-789-94222. I found the only way to prevent it from displaying it that way is to edit the contact and do it like this: +639178994222. Is there a way to make it display the way it used to? The original ROM is suited for the Philippines.
Thanks in advance!
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You can use different dialer apps like dialer ex from play store.
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Yes
Yes, you can try other apps.
But i dont see why you want it to display like it used to? Isnt it easier to read with " - " ?
When you receiving a call it display it "normally", which means that how you want it. Hope it helps. :fingers-crossed:
sorry if I didn't expound, but the number displayed is by the contacts app, which is then displayed that way as well by the dialer. also, no, displaying the numbers that way with the hyphen is not easier for us, because mobile numbers here usually are the first 4 numbers, not the first 3, so this way is actually more confusing.
i hope somebody can help.
manilenio said:
sorry if I didn't expound, but the number displayed is by the contacts app, which is then displayed that way as well by the dialer. also, no, displaying the numbers that way with the hyphen is not easier for us, because mobile numbers here usually are the first 4 numbers, not the first 3, so this way is actually more confusing.
i hope somebody can help.
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You can try a different contacts app
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[Q] Any drawbacks of using PA's dialer?

Today I noticed that I wasn't actually using Google's stock phone dialer, but rather one built by PA. To be honest, I only noticed this by checking its package name after I noticed something new (the ability to change phone number lookup providers). I was wondering if I lose any sort of functionality or features by not using the stock dialer. In particular, I wondered if the stock dialer provided any information to Google Now cards.

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