--- title: "What Is com.android.server.telecom? (All You Need to Know)" date: 2024-06-05 author: "Rajesh Namase" featured_image: "https://techkv.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/what-is-comandroidservertelecom.jpg" categories: - name: "Android" url: "/category/android.md" --- # What Is com.android.server.telecom? (All You Need to Know) You might have come across **com.android.server.telecom** while randomly going through the list of **installed apps** on your device. This would be the case, especially if you turned on the **Show System Apps** option in the **UI**. In this guide, I have explained all you need to know about **com.android.server.telecom.** ## A Quick Summary of com.android.server.telecom The com.android.server.telecom component is responsible for **managing calls** on your **Android** device. The app will take care of **cellular** and **internet calls**. You can solve issues related to com.android.server.telecom by going to Settings > Apps > Phone. ## Overview of com.android.server.telecom As you may have guessed from the name, com.android.server.telecom is a package related to phone calls in the **Android** system. Depending on the type of the call, com.android.server.telecom may work with different **UIs** and **sub-components** to enable communication methods. In short, this component is something essential for your **day-to-day** Android usage. However, the actual importance of the package would depend on some factors. I will take you through them. ## Importance of com.android.server.telecom in Android devices The com.android.server.telecom package on Android is **important** as long as you want to make **phone calls**, **VoIP** calls, and **SIP** calls through your device. You should also understand that com.android.server.telecom is a relatively **large** **sub-component library**. Depending on the type of the call, one of the following could occur. For instance, com.android.server.telecom may work with a subcomponent called **CallScreeningService**. As it happens, when you receive a call, com.android.server.telecom will initiate a **callback** from the call screening component. This component will work with the Android system to check the incoming call with the list of **blocked numbers**. If there is a match, CallScreeningService will ask com.android.server.telecom to **reject** the call. Likewise, **multiple aspects** of a phone call will be managed by com.android.server.telecom. ## Functionality of com.android.server.telecom Now, I will talk about the core **functionality** of com.android.server.telecom. ### Handling phone calls The primary functionality of com.android.server.telecom is **handling phone calls** on your device. At first, we have to consider the cellular calls you receive through the carrier. The com.android.server.telecom system will work with your device radio and other **hardware elements** to receive a phone call. Similarly, when you want to **make a phone call**, the com.android.server.telecom component will mediate the process. ### Managing conference calls The com.android.server.telecom system is more useful when managing conference halls on your device. As you may know, a conference call will make **two separate calls** from your device and merge them for **inter-call communication**. You may also have noticed the **additional buttons** that appear during a conference call. These functions would not happen without com.android.server.telecom. ### Interface for making and receiving calls In addition, com.android.server.telecom mediates the general interface for making and receiving calls on the device. You may have noticed that the calling interface on your smartphone is from the **manufacturer.** So, the manufacturer has to **customize** the **subcomponents** of the com.android.server.telecom package to make changes to the **UI design**. ![Person Holding Android Phone](https://techkv.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/person-holding-android-phone.jpg "Person Holding Android Phone") ### Sim-based telephony calls SIM-based telephony calls (regular phone calls) are of the **highest** importance among the things managed by the com.android.server.telecom component. ### VoIP calls You may also make phone calls using the VoIP technology. In doing so, the com.android.server.telecom app will be **necessary**. Depending on the application, multiple forms of mediation could be required. ## Is com.android.server.telecom Safe? **Yes**, com.android.server.telecom is **completely safe**. As I mentioned in the previous section, the major objective of com.android.server.telecom is to **mediate telephony** and **VoIP calls** on your **Android** phone. The component may work with other applications on your device. Regardless, com.android.server.telecom **does not pose any threat** to your safety or security. Therefore, you do not have to consider removing this package from your device. ## How to Fix Errors from com.android.server.telecom? You might often see a message about com.android.server.telecom. It might say that the component **stopped working**. Of course, you can solve this problem in a few seconds. - The first idea is to **restart** the application and your smartphone. You can lock and unlock the device once, and it will launch the Phone app. - Alternatively, you may have to **clear the cache** and **storage** for the application. You can go to **Settings** > **Apps** > **Phone** to access these options. If these issues do not work, you may consider **force-restarting** your device. I would also suggest **installing** all available software updates for the device. As you can guess, the changes to com.android.server.telecom are made available through **software updates**. ## Can you uninstall com.android.server.telecom? **No**, **you cannot uninstall** com.android.server.telecom from the device for obvious reasons. If you remove this package, the device will face problems **making**, **receiving**, and **managing calls**. You may also face issues with the **calling interface**. ![Applications Selection](https://techkv.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/applications-selection.jpg "Applications Selection") Of course, you **may be** **able** to uninstall the **package** using a **system app remover utility.** However, you do it at the expense of tampering with the calling facility. I’m sure you would not want to do it on your daily driver’s smartphone. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What is Android server telecom used for?**Android server telecom is used to **manage phone calls** on your **Android smartphone**. Depending on the type of the call, com.android.server.telecom may work with other components to launch the calling **UI**. **What is server telecom in Google activity?**In Google activity, com.android.server.telecom is responsible for the **entry called server telecom**. It means the com.android.server.telecom component was using the **system resources**. **What Is The Android Server Telecom?**Android Server Telecom, known through the com.android.server.telecom package name is an important system package on Android smartphones. It is responsible for taking care of **cellular** or **internet phone calls**. **What Does the Com.android.server.telecom Feature Do?**The com.android.server.telecom feature will connect with subcomponents to establish cellular and internet calls on your device. ## Conclusion I can assure you that **you do not have to worry** about com.android.server.telecom. It is a **system app** that is **crucial** for your system. So, even if you see a couple of error messages, **you must not remove them**.