[FIXED] Android Intent ACTION_DIAL vs ACTION_VIEW which is better for dialing a number?

Issue

Which one is better and why for showing the dial pad with entered number:

• ACTION_DIAL

• ACTION_VIEW

   button_action_view.setOnClickListener {
           val intent = Intent(Intent.ACTION_DIAL, Uri.parse("tel:99986037"))
           startActivity(intent)
       }
   button_dial_view.setOnClickListener {
           val intent = Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW, Uri.parse("tel:99986037"))
           startActivity(intent)
       }
  

Solution

Follow the documentation:

ACTION_VIEW 123 -> Display the phone dialer with the given number filled in. Note how the VIEW action does what is considered the most reasonable thing for a particular URI.

ACTION_DIAL 123 -> Display the phone dialer with the given number filled in.

So ACTION_DIAL is better.

Answered By - dinhlam
Answer Checked By - David Marino (JavaFixing Volunteer)