How To Change Default Calling And Messaging Apps On Iphone

Change Default Calling App on iPhone

The iOS 18.2 beta update brings an all-new hub in the Settings app that lets you manage the default apps on your iPhone. For the first time ever, iPhone users can now change the default calling and messaging apps on their iPhones. Follow the below steps to change the default calling app on your iPhone:

On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app and navigate to the Apps section. Here, tap on Default Apps from the top. Now, tap on Calling and it will show up the compatible apps available on your device. Choose your preferred app from the list of available options, and you’re done.

Change Default Messaging App on iPhone and iPad

Just like your default calling app, you can quickly change the default messaging app on your iPhone or iPad. Here are step-by-step instructions to do it:

On your iPhone/iPad, go to the Settings app and navigate to the Apps section. Tap on the Default Apps section from the top. Now, tap on Messages and choose your preferred app from the list of available options.

Default Apps You Can Change in iOS 18.2

Besides, calling and messaging apps, the latest iOS 18.2 developer beta lets you change your default keyboard and password app as well. Here’s a complete list of default apps you can change in iOS 18.2:

Email Messaging Calling Call Filtering Browser App Passwords & Codes Keyboards

It’s great to see a dedicated hub in Settings that lets you change the default apps on your iPhone and iPad. With everything available in one place, it’s super easy to manage and switch between default apps. Also, the Calling and Messaging categories are fantastic additions.
However, there is no option to make apps like Truecaller or WhatsApp as default calling and messaging apps as of now. We hope that Apple adds functionality to make popular calling and messaging apps as default apps on iPhone.
Are you going to change the default calling and messaging apps on your iPhone? What do you think about these changes? Let us know in the comments.