Pokemon SwordandShieldhave been out for a while now, and the games have been well-received by the community. However,SwordandShieldare not the onlyPokemonproperties that Nintendo is focusing on. Instead, there’sPokemon GO,Pokemon Let’s GO Pikachu,andLet’s GO Eeveethat are all supported by the newPokemon Homeapp.Pokemon Homewas recently released by Nintendo on multiple platforms andallows players to store and transfertheir Pokemon from different games. There’s aPokemongame or app on a bunch of different platforms out there, but those who are still not satisfied with the offerings can go ahead and check out the new PokeDialer app for their Android phones.
PokeDialer is an unofficial Pokemon-inspired app that turns any Android phone’s incoming and outgoing call screens into old-schoolPokemongame visuals. This app is in early access at the moment and offers a bunch of features for the realPokemonfans out there. Users have the ability to set Custom Pokemon and trainers for themselves and their contacts. The first 251 Pokemon from the National Pokedex are available in the PokeDialer, and if things go well, there will be more additions in the future. Those who want to install the PokeDialer app on their phone can follow the guide below.
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How to Install PokeDialer on an Android Phone
As already mentioned, PokeDialer is available on the Google Play store in early access. Luckily, anyone with a compatible device can download and install the app on their phone. Just head over to theGoogle Play storeand search for PokeDialer to bring up the app’s page, and hit install to download it on a supported Android device. Some devices may not be compatible with the app, so the install button won’t appear on those devices.
Once installed, users will be able to enjoy the GameBoy splash screen on their phones whenever they make or receive a call. The buttons are labeled similarly as in thePokemongames, so it might be confusing for some new users. The fight button is to receive the call, the run button is for rejecting the call, and the options button opens the settings menu.
According to the developer, the app is supposed to get more features, including extra Pokemon, more options, and even a Dark mode with future updates, but that depends on how Nintendo responds to the app. In the past, Nintendo haslegally been very strict regarding their IPs, and this app is using official Pokemon sprites from the games which count as copyright infringement. So, there’s a high chance that Nintendo will shut this entire operation down before it picks up any steam. Until then, Android owners can enjoy the nostalgicPokemondialer on their phones.
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