[Mystel Reynolds]

I just got the LG K20, running nougat, and the direct dial widget doesn't dial automatically. When I push it, it takes me to the call screen and I have to push call for it to call out. I've searched everywhere and don't see this question. Is it the phone? Is it nougat? Can I fix it? Thank you!

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! It's definitely not a Nougat thing, because Direct Dial works like it always has on my Nexus 6P. Does this happen for any Direct Dial widget you create, or only for certain contacts?

[rajthampi]

I'm having the same issue with my new LG V20 device. After reading a lengthy discussion @ Verizon support site, it looks like a software bug with LG's launcher. My phone has the latest security patch (Arp 2017), hence I have to wait for another software update.

[zuben el genubi]

I have that with my Moto XPE. I assumed it's because I won't put contacts in Google's contacts.

You can check your Google account dashboard to see what is what. The Nexus is a Google phone, so it probably does link automatically. Does LG have it's own version of some apps?
I have friends that HATE Google and it wouldn't be fair to backdoor them.

I still have 6.0. Debating if I even want 7.

[J Dubbs]

Same here with my MXPE, unless I read some REALLY good reviews about nougat on my phone I'm staying with mm. I'm not a big fan of it but it still sounds way better than nougat.

Android seems to be a mess anymore
:-(

[Mikie Kyes]

I haven't noticed that problem on my V20 from T-Mobile, plus I loaded Nova launcher right off the bat, much smoother experience

[Ejjba]

I had similar problem v20 till I realized 2 numbers were for same contact name and had to choose. Just a thought

[mrswaterborne]

I have an LGG5 and i am having the exact same problem as mystel. To answer b.diddy's question yes, it hapens with every direct dial contact widget i create. Please help!

[Tom Scaglione]

I just got the LG K20, running nougat, and the direct dial widget doesn't dial automatically. When I push it, it takes me to the call screen and I have to push call for it to call out. I've searched everywhere and don't see this question. Is it the phone? Is it nougat? Can I fix it? Thank you!

[Tom Scaglione]

I am having the same problem and need a fix. All my previous Direct Dial Widgets still work but any new ones don't, they just open the dial screen and I need to then hit dial.