How can I pick which contact's number I want for the Direct Dial widget?

[Android Central Question]

I am trying to add a Direct Dial widget to my home screen for a contact. This contact has two phone numbers: a mobile number and a work number. When I place the widget where I want it and select the contact, it does not let me choose which phone number I want. It just selects the main number (the mobile number). I want to add a Direct Dial widget for the secondary number as well. How do I pick which number I want?

 

[mustang7757]

The only thing I can think of if that person say Matt as example has multiple numbers make the other number matt2. 'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can only post questions but can't reply.https://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=409154

 

[swordthief]

Thank you for your response. I did think about doing that, but I don't want to have to do that for multiple contacts.

The thing is, I am fairly certain that either 1. This issue is a bug arising from a recent software update, or 2. They have removed functionality to select which number you would like to have linked to that widget. I have been able to select the number in the past, but for some reason, I cannot select the number anymore.

 

[Rukbat]

As of Android 10, you get your contacts, with all numbers expanded (I think it was that way in Oreo and Pie too). Pick the number, and that's what the widget dials.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Yes, as Rukbat mentioned, make sure you're tapping directly on the specific number you want the widget to represent (rather than touching the contact name).