When a phone or tablet function changes with the app, network, account or location, that context is the first repair boundary. For Pixel Call Screen, first confirm Pixel Phone is default and test with a normal unknown caller outside Focus.
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- Pixel Call Screen with this exact failure state
- Diagnosis across feature eligibility versus Phone app version, default-dialer and network
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0 of 4 completedCapture the exact failure state
ReversibleName the failing app, network, account or location and one context that still works. Expected behavior: answer eligible calls through the supported Phone app, language, region and account.
Isolate the component boundary
ReversibleConfirm Pixel Phone is default and test with a normal unknown caller outside Focus. Swap only that context while keeping the device, line and connection settings unchanged. Boundary to separate: feature eligibility versus Phone app version, default-dialer and network.
Correct only the proven cause
ReversibleUpdate the Phone app and enable only supported Call Screen options. Repair the isolated permission, app profile, carrier state or network boundary.
Verify and stop safely
ReversibleRetest the previously failing and known-working mobile contexts after restart. Do not treat automated screening as an emergency-call or spam guarantee.
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