# Are there any phone call options in Thunkable Cross Platform **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions about Thunkable X\ **Created:** [August 16, 2018, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/are-there-any-phone-call-options-in-thunkable-cross-platform/41544 "2018-08-16T18:25:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![beaconeerus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/858c86/32.png) [@beaconeerus](https://community.thunkable.com/u/beaconeerus)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2018, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/are-there-any-phone-call-options-in-thunkable-cross-platform/41544/1 "2018-08-16T18:25:13Z")
Are there any phone call options in Thunkable Cross Platform . I created an Android app using MIT Appinventor to make phone calls. Is there similar component in Thunkable X ---
**Author:** ![NIKHIL\_27\_B](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/nikhil_27_b/32/23148_2.png) [@NIKHIL\_27\_B](https://community.thunkable.com/u/NIKHIL_27_B)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2018, 2:13am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/are-there-any-phone-call-options-in-thunkable-cross-platform/41544/2 "2018-08-17T02:13:53Z")
Yes phone call option have on the thunkable ---
**Author:** ![beaconeerus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/858c86/32.png) [@beaconeerus](https://community.thunkable.com/u/beaconeerus)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2018, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/are-there-any-phone-call-options-in-thunkable-cross-platform/41544/3 "2018-08-17T20:50:35Z")
Thanks for quick response. I will read up on the documentation and let you know outcome. ---
**Author:** ![beaconeerus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/858c86/32.png) [@beaconeerus](https://community.thunkable.com/u/beaconeerus)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2018, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/are-there-any-phone-call-options-in-thunkable-cross-platform/41544/4 "2018-08-23T23:49:46Z")
Where is the phone call option for the cross platform Thunkable? Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![actech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@actech](https://community.thunkable.com/u/actech)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2018, 5:46am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/are-there-any-phone-call-options-in-thunkable-cross-platform/41544/5 "2018-08-24T05:46:58Z")
You can set the value DataDetectorTypes for TextInput to create references to the detected phone numbers in them or use the first block below. ![lib_call](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/thunkable/original/3X/d/2/d205a7d064f57bfeb6762a73bdc52c18c7022479.png) Instead of WebViewer, you can use the “open link” block. ---
**Author:** ![Comitato\_Genitori\_Ma](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/comitato_genitori_ma/32/27437_2.png) [@Comitato\_Genitori\_Ma](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Comitato_Genitori_Ma)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2018, 9:21am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/are-there-any-phone-call-options-in-thunkable-cross-platform/41544/6 "2018-11-26T09:21:23Z")
how can I use the sequence described by @actech to make a phone call to a specific number by pressing a button? I need it to work on iOS and yes on Android thanks for the tricks ---
**Author:** ![actech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@actech](https://community.thunkable.com/u/actech)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2018, 10:35am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/are-there-any-phone-call-options-in-thunkable-cross-platform/41544/7 "2018-11-26T10:35:57Z")
Instead of the “data” block, use a text block with the phone number entered into it. ---
**Author:** ![Comitato\_Genitori\_Ma](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/comitato_genitori_ma/32/27437_2.png) [@Comitato\_Genitori\_Ma](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Comitato_Genitori_Ma)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2018, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/are-there-any-phone-call-options-in-thunkable-cross-platform/41544/8 "2018-11-26T13:24:27Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/thunkable/original/3X/7/c/7c8079fd9d5e150e0030ea8b21ea77cfbc47e551.png) how in the picture? so nothing happens when the button is pressed… ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/thunkable/original/3X/1/4/1443acca78fc8eb91e6ae13a70e3be47977cba8c.png) nothing else like that … do I have to add anything else? can you give me a working example? Thanks for your patience ---
**Author:** ![actech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@actech](https://community.thunkable.com/u/actech)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2018, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/are-there-any-phone-call-options-in-thunkable-cross-platform/41544/9 "2018-11-26T16:04:35Z")
All methods work on iOS, only a few on Android. [https://x.thunkable.com/projects/5bfc14521159fc40ffdb3cff/project/properties/designer/](https://x.thunkable.com/projects/5bfc14521159fc40ffdb3cff/project/properties/designer/) ---
**Author:** ![Mark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/mark/32/18133_2.png) [@Mark](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Mark)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2018, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/are-there-any-phone-call-options-in-thunkable-cross-platform/41544/10 "2018-11-26T17:51:46Z")
We are working on adding a block specifically for making calls, but in the meantime the following should work on iOS and Android: ![55%20AM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/thunkable/original/3X/a/5/a5bde92aa4cd63340448870250b94ad40ab03e96.png) You can find that `'open link'` block in the ‘Control’ blocks (at the end). -Mark ---
**Author:** ![Comitato\_Genitori\_Ma](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/comitato_genitori_ma/32/27437_2.png) [@Comitato\_Genitori\_Ma](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Comitato_Genitori_Ma)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2018, 7:56am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/are-there-any-phone-call-options-in-thunkable-cross-platform/41544/11 "2018-11-27T07:56:59Z")
Thank you guys!! waiting for the specific block I try immediately with your solution @Mark ---
**Author:** ![Comitato\_Genitori\_Ma](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/comitato_genitori_ma/32/27437_2.png) [@Comitato\_Genitori\_Ma](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Comitato_Genitori_Ma)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2018, 8:03am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/are-there-any-phone-call-options-in-thunkable-cross-platform/41544/12 "2018-11-27T08:03:04Z")
great @mark !!! on android it works, it does not start the call directly as does the Thunkable Classic block, but for me it is enough. tonight I also try IOS then I’ll let you know Thank you again PS Sorry for my English, I know little and I rely on Google Translator ---
**Author:** ![Comitato\_Genitori\_Ma](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/comitato_genitori_ma/32/27437_2.png) [@Comitato\_Genitori\_Ma](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Comitato_Genitori_Ma)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2018, 7:29am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/are-there-any-phone-call-options-in-thunkable-cross-platform/41544/13 "2018-11-28T07:29:02Z")
@mark … WORKS also on IOS !!! replacing the “tel:” block with “mailto:” the system (Android and IOS) also starts the mail procedure correctly. Thanks again ![Blocchi](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/thunkable/original/3X/1/a/1ad7cb5d2a993c373fb7f3b8fc8418054a88ea66.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![MrinmoyKumar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/mrinmoykumar/32/24042_2.png) [@MrinmoyKumar](https://community.thunkable.com/u/MrinmoyKumar)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2019, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/are-there-any-phone-call-options-in-thunkable-cross-platform/41544/14 "2019-04-23T14:49:26Z")
Hey , @Mark the block that you mentioned is available only in thunkable X, what shall I do for thunkable classic user. The phone call component of Thunkable classic is not working ---
**Author:** ![Mark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/mark/32/18133_2.png) [@Mark](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Mark)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2019, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/are-there-any-phone-call-options-in-thunkable-cross-platform/41544/15 "2019-04-23T19:06:33Z")
Mrinmoy, You should be able to use the Activity Starter component in Thunkable Classic (see [here](https://classic-docs.thunkable.com/thunkable-classic-android/create/components/social/activity-starter) for the documentation). Just set the `Action` property to “android.intent.action.VIEW” and the `Data Uri` property to “tel:9999999” (replacing the nines by the number you actually want to call). -Mark ---
**Author:** ![Cian\_O\_Sullivan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/cian_o_sullivan/32/34494_2.png) [@Cian\_O\_Sullivan](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Cian_O_Sullivan)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2019, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/are-there-any-phone-call-options-in-thunkable-cross-platform/41544/16 "2019-04-23T19:13:15Z")
Be careful. If you want tio publish you app on Playstore and it has an SMS or phone component, you need to have a valid reason, as it is manually checked, and most are rejected. ---
**Author:** ![Mark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/mark/32/18133_2.png) [@Mark](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Mark)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2019, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/are-there-any-phone-call-options-in-thunkable-cross-platform/41544/17 "2019-04-23T23:40:35Z")
> [@Cian\_O\_Sullivan](#): > > Be careful. If you want tio publish you app on Playstore and it has an SMS or phone component, you need to have a valid reason, as it is manually checked, and most are rejected. I don’t think that warning is necessary in this case, since Mrinmoy would not be using the phone component. -Mark ---
**Author:** ![MrinmoyKumar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/mrinmoykumar/32/24042_2.png) [@MrinmoyKumar](https://community.thunkable.com/u/MrinmoyKumar)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2019, 4:35am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/are-there-any-phone-call-options-in-thunkable-cross-platform/41544/18 "2019-04-24T04:35:50Z")
Thanks @Mark it really helped and my problem is solved now ---
**Author:** ![luk2009](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e9c0ed/32.png) [@luk2009](https://community.thunkable.com/u/luk2009)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 3:59am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/are-there-any-phone-call-options-in-thunkable-cross-platform/41544/19 "2019-06-24T03:59:34Z")
![thunkable_x_1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/thunkable/original/3X/8/4/846a3bdeded9349cd7440192a5e01e10195dcda4.png) this is how to open google maps navigator in the iphone I use database and listview item click event. the gps address is for example 18.4524817 -69.68344045 ---
**Author:** ![actech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@actech](https://community.thunkable.com/u/actech)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 8:45am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/are-there-any-phone-call-options-in-thunkable-cross-platform/41544/20 "2019-06-24T08:45:50Z")
You need to use the link: `https://www.google.com/maps/@18.4524817,-69.6834405,13z google maps api - [https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/urls/guide](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/urls/guide) [Next page](https://community.thunkable.com/t/are-there-any-phone-call-options-in-thunkable-cross-platform/41544.md?page=2)