"Direct Dial" tile?

[kvsmith59]

I tried to search for this so if it's posted somewhere already, sorry!

Is there a way to pin a tile to the start page that directly dials a contact versus one that takes you to their profile page? Had it set up like that on the old android so one click and the phone dialed the person directly.

 

[Kid251822]

Not sure if something like that exists but try RapDialer, a free app;Literally replaced the normal dialer for me. Features include a T9 keyboard to find contacts easily and an option to send messages too. The only downside is it asks for confirmation before a call but I'm probably nitpicking.

 

[rbrunner]

That's a technical thing

The only downside is it asks for confirmation before a call but I'm probably nitpicking.

That asking for confirmation is not done by the app, but by WP7 itself, and technically there is no way around this confirmation. A small price to pay for higher security of WP7 as compared to other smartphone OS.

 

[Kid251822]

That asking for confirmation is not done by the app, but by WP7 itself, and technically there is no way around this confirmation. A small price to pay for higher security of WP7 as compared to other smartphone OS.

I stand corrected,just thought I'd let OP know how it works...

 

[Heavy Fluid]

I tried RapDialer and just didn't like it, and it will not show recent calls. I am using one called Speed Dial. Let's you set up several speed dial numbers. One click opens the app, click the person you want to call, and then click the call button. Also lets you text the person as well if you want.

 

[CJ Thunder]

I'm upset it doesn't go straight to the number pad. I use my cell for work. It's takes two clicks to start dialing.