Phone shortcut removed from lock screen

[buzaidq8y]

Why you removed phone shortcut from the lock screen it was very helpful. Please add it in the next update

[Christofer · Accepted solution]

Hi @buzaidq8y,

After the upgrade to Android 6.0, the shortcut on the Screen lock has been changed from a dialer to a microphone. This is how Google has designed the Screen lock for Android 6.0. However, it's possible to change the shortcut on the Screen lock.

1. From your Home screen, tap the Application screen icon.
2. Find and tap Settings > Apps.
3. Tap the gear icon.
4. Find and tap Default apps > Assist & voice input > Assist app.
5. Tap None.

Note! If you change the Screen lock shortcut, you will disable Now on tap.

[buzaidq8y]

Thank you. But why when I talked to two agents from xperia live chat, thwy told me that it is impossible to change it?

[Christofer]

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm afraid I don't know why that was the case but I've added a note with this solution in the case related to your chat.

[Clairew]

Thanks for that. It annoyed me when they changed it. 😀