widgets for contacts have been changed

[porladie]

have you noticed they changed the widget for contacts where you can't just add one as a message or direct dial.. they changed it.. it's stupid! I was able to create a folder on the 24 and put contacts that I call /message frequently in that folder because you were able to add one contact at a time and make your own.. not anymore! sometimes I feel like these upgrades are more like downgrades!

[Tom6068]

I did not think those were removed. To set a direct dial, select the contact to expand the info on it, and then click on the small "i" icon. Then on the bottom right, click on the vertical ellipsis, then choose "Add contact to Home screen" and then set it as direct dial. It can also be a message shortcut using that same path, but the contact will already have a message contact choice when clicking on it.

[porladie]

yes you are correct.. it used to be direct message and direct dial all in one under the widgets

[Tom6068]

@porladie Even in the 6.1 I do not remember that. It has been either or, but not both at the same time. It would be a good feature to have though. Perhaps in the next monthly update this will be added.

[porladie]

@Tom6068 Yes it would be great! on the 25 ultra it Had on there direct dial or message but now I see it only has dial and the other way has message. it's nice to create a folder and put like 9 or 10 contacts in there that you call all the time like your kids or your aunts or something like that easy access.

[Chas34]

The picture, and I'm guessing, the contact information, disappear after showing up for a brief second on the home screen. I sure do miss this feature that was available on my S22.🤨

[EliElb05]

I don't get it

[Members_orxVVN5]

Thanks Tom, that worked. I opened the contact through the Contacts app, and at the bottom there are 3 dots that say "More." Opened that and it gave option Add contact to Home Screen, and I chose View Contact Info.  This used to be an option through the Widgets, but no longer - the only option in Widgets is direct dial. Sometimes I want to message someone, not call them, so this allows you to do either. 

[Tom6068]

You're welcome! I hope you enjoy your device and it functions well for you!

[MrDon]

Here is what the old contact wiget did. When you touch a contact - it gave you two choices. 1) direct dial. Or 2) send a txt.Really cool. Not the new contact wiget. Only one option - Direct Dial BOOO. HISSS. 👎👎👎