Can I make my phone app default to Keypad when I open the app? (Note 8, Pie)

[Android Central Question]

Before the pie update, when I opened my phone app, it would automatically take me to the keypad instead of recents, contacts, or places. Is there a way to make the default be the keypad instead of these others? This question is for a Note 8 running Pie. Thank you in advance!!

 

[mustang7757]

Before the pie update, when I opened my phone app, it would automatically take me to the keypad instead of recents, contacts, or places. Is there a way to make the default be the keypad instead of these others? This question is for a Note 8 running Pie. Thank you in advance!!

I believe on carrier phones you can in settings of the phone app but unlocked models did see that option.