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Google Pixel Phones - Dual SIM Dual Standby - Set Calling SIM by Contact

2026-10-22 17:08:17.837

Google Pixel Phones - Dual SIM Dual Standby - Set Calling SIM by Contact

Here's how to designate which calling SIM your dual Sim capable Pixel smartphone uses to communicate with specific contacts.
The following Pixel phones don't support Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS):
  • Pixel Phone by Google
  • Pixel 2 / 2XL
  • Pixel 3 / 3XL
  • Pixel 3a / 3aXL
  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Phone icon
    Phone icon (lower-left).
    If unavailable, swipe up from the middle to display all apps then tap
    Phone
    .
  2. Tap the
    Contacts tab
    Contacts List icon (bottom of the screen).
  3. Tap the preferred contact.
  4. Tap
    Menu icon
    Menu icon (upper-right).
  5. Tap
    Set calling SIM
    .
    This option is only available when both the physical SIM card and eSIM are activated.
    Set calling SIM
  6. From the 'Set calling SIM' screen, tap the number you want to use with that contact (name varies; example Verizon eSIM).
    Set contact SIM
  7. Tap
    OK
    .