Phone Services
Do not remove
The core telephony service that connects the phone to the cellular network for calls, texts and mobile data.
Android (AOSP) package
Phone Calls
Do not remove: com.android.server.telecom Do not remove Vendor documentation
Android's call manager that routes every phone, Wi-Fi and app call to the right dialer and audio device. Do not remove it: disabling or uninstalling it can leave the phone unusable.
What it does
Phone Calls, also known as Telecom, is the Android service that manages calls. It sits between the cellular service, internet calling apps and the dialer app, decides which app shows the in-call screen, routes audio to the earpiece, speaker, headset or car, and handles call waiting, blocking and emergency call rules. It runs in the background whenever a call starts.
Also shown as Call Management, Telecom.
If you disable it
Incoming and outgoing calls fail, including calls through apps that use Android's calling system and emergency calls. Never disable it.
How to disable it
On most phones Settings greys out Disable for this package, so ADB is the way to turn it off. The commands below work without root and can be undone.
Turn it back on
adb shell pm enable com.android.server.telecomRestore it after a per-user uninstall
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.android.server.telecomData and battery
Handles call details such as numbers and call state, which it passes to your dialer and call log.
Where it appears
- Made by Android Open Source Project.
Questions people ask
What is com.android.server.telecom?
com.android.server.telecom is Phone Calls. Android's call manager that routes every phone, Wi-Fi and app call to the right dialer and audio device.
Can I disable Phone Calls?
No. Do not remove it: disabling or uninstalling it can leave the phone unusable.
What happens if I disable Phone Calls?
Incoming and outgoing calls fail, including calls through apps that use Android's calling system and emergency calls. Never disable it.
Sources
- Android source: Telecom manifestAndroid source
- Android Developers: TelecomManagerDeveloper documentation
- Android Open Source Project: Support third-party calling appsAndroid source
- Universal Android Debloater list entryCommunity list
Each source answered when this page was checked on 25 October 2026.
Confidence: Vendor documentation. Backed by the maker's own documentation, the Android source or the Play listing. How we decide a verdict.
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