several alternatives to "I didn't mean to call you,"

 Here are several alternatives to "I didn't mean to call you," with slightly different nuances:

More direct/literal alternatives:

• "My apologies, I didn't intend to call you." (More formal)

• "Oh, I called you by mistake." (Common and straightforward)

• "Oops, I accidentally called you." (Slightly more casual)

• "I didn't mean for that call to go through." (Implies an action led to the call)

• "That was an accidental call." (Short and to the point)

Alternatives focusing on the "how" it happened (if you want to explain):

• "Sorry, I must have pocket-dialed you." (Very common explanation)

• "I think I butt-dialed you, sorry!" (More informal version of pocket-dial)

• "My phone must have dialed you by itself." (Implies a technical glitch)

• "I was trying to do something else on my phone and accidentally called you." (Explains the context)

Alternatives expressing regret or apology more strongly:

• "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to bother you." (Adds an apology for potential inconvenience)

• "Please excuse me, that was an unintentional call." (More formal and polite)

More casual/brief alternatives:

• "Accidental call!" (Very short, often used in a quick follow-up text)

• "Wrong number, sorry!" (If you accidentally dialed someone else you knew)

• "Just a misdial!" (Similar to accidental call)

When choosing, consider:

• Your relationship with the person: Are they a close friend, a colleague, or a complete stranger?

• The formality of the situation: Is it a quick, casual interaction or a more formal one?

• How much detail you want to provide: Do you just want to say it was an accident, or do you want to explain how it happened?

The most common and universally understood alternatives are "I called you by mistake" or "I accidentally called you."