So First off, I'm digging t mobile. It's better than verizon bending me over on a gig of data. I'd like to use the wifi calling option, but I can't enable "advanced calling". There's similar threads where people have issues activating it when they actually have the feature through Verizon, I fear that I'm going to have even more difficulty now with the fact I'm on the t-mobile network. Has anyone had luck with this?
Also, I think I posted this in the wrong section. Please excuse me.
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Hey all,
Has anyone figured out how to install T-Mobile's Wifi Calling App on a Rhodium / Touch Pro 2 running Android? If so, what .apk did you use and were there any issues setting it up?
Thanks to all
AFAIK this is only provided in carrier ROM's. Someone might've ripped it out tho.
Don't you have to pay extra for this service? There's free wifi calling solutions. I don't know which work/don't work...(I just use GTalk on my computer) and a lot of people have had very mixed results, probably because of the hardware specs. Not sure, good luck.
T-Mo Wifi Calling is free on post paid plans and does not eat your minutes. It's called "Free Wifi Calling" feature. On Pre-paid plans, it just eats your minutes but again, the service is free. It's a really cool feature of T-Mo when you cell coverage sucks in your home or place of work...
arrrghhh said:
AFAIK this is only provided in carrier ROM's. Someone might've ripped it out tho.
Don't you have to pay extra for this service? There's free wifi calling solutions. I don't know which work/don't work...(I just use GTalk on my computer) and a lot of people have had very mixed results, probably because of the hardware specs. Not sure, good luck.
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joel32137 said:
T-Mo Wifi Calling is free on post paid plans and does not eat your minutes. It's called "Free Wifi Calling" feature. On Pre-paid plans, it just eats your minutes but again, the service is free. It's a really cool feature of T-Mo when you cell coverage sucks in your home or place of work...
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My point is there's other free services that don't use minutes and don't require any wacky carrier poop... Good luck with your search.
Struck out with T-Mobile Wi-Fi Calling on TP2
T-Mobile WIFI Calling for Android requires more than just the apk to work. It has to be built into the rom (AFAIK), and the apk simply switches it on or off. It's a process of switching the handset off GSM and onto VOIP pointed directly at T-Mobile.
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A really close friend of mine has the Galaxy S II (T-mobile) and is on Walmart's Family Mobile plan. It does come with WiFi Calling, but it says "Invalid SIM Card ERO5".
From what I remember, Family-Mobile runs through T-mobile's network and WiFi Calling does not cost T-mobile anything to provide us with Wi-Fi Calling. Any insights or solutions are greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Your sim card must be of a certain kind to allow the WiFi calling feature to work. For example, if a T-Mobile customer bought the s2 when it came out in 2011 and had an old/incompatible sim card, they would have to activate the new sim card that came with the purchased phone in order to be able to use the WiFi calling feature.
So a reasonable conclusion would be that the sim card you have currently in your device is NOT compatible. Unfortunately, I don't know the specifics, such as the name or kind of sim card you need, if u were to ask customer service for one. A description of your issue should suffice to let them know what it is that you need.
Hope I'm clear. Good luck.
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bzlik88 said:
Your sim card must be of a certain kind to allow the WiFi calling feature to work. For example, if a T-Mobile customer bought the s2 when it came out in 2011 and had an old/incompatible sim card, they would have to activate the new sim card that came with the purchased phone in order to be able to use the WiFi calling feature.
So a reasonable conclusion would be that the sim card you have currently in your device is NOT compatible. Unfortunately, I don't know the specifics, such as the name or kind of sim card you need, if u were to ask customer service for one. A description of your issue should suffice to let them know what it is that you need.
Hope I'm clear. Good luck.
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This is correct though the newer SIMs have been out since the first Samsung galaxy (vibrant) hit tmobile. I will say sometimes when I used to use ics ROM with Wi-Fi calling that some times it would throw an error and I would have to restart to get it running. You also need to usually login to the customer portal or call customer service and set the E911 address before it fully enables on the phone.
Wi-Fi calling is not that great, plenty of lag and other issues that make the call quality pretty bad even on great internet connections.
Especially with tmobile doing the $50 everything unlimited with no contact plan (and similar plans for contract phones), it's worth just going that way (tmobile even accepts customers with pretty bad credit so don't let that stop you).
If you want to stay with Wallys World for whatever reason I bet they also have a similar deal.
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Hello, I am a former Family Mobile service user and i am sorry to inform you that Family Mobile does not offer WiFi calling.
I had a Galaxy S 4G with wifi calling, and when I upgraded to the T989 a couple months ago, wifi calling wouldn't work with my sim card (though everything else worked). I went to the Tmo store and they gave me a new SIM for free, and now everything works.
So if FM does support wifi calling, you may just need a newer sim card.
and wifi calling works great for me. clear, and no echo. It's actually better than every other voip app I tried on the market. I'm on unlimited, but I have a very weak signal at home, and therefore must use wifi calling
I have WFMobile and it seems to keep ER05 on my phone beeps and rings it's annoying. I have WiFi calling turned off. I don't know how to get away from it.
Many retail mobiles have "Wifi Calling" function but not any menu entry to enable , There is a APP can check the hidden function and enable it if can use.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.widget7.wifi.calling
As I have experienced first hand, T-Mobile's wifi calling feature works amazing on my Note 3. The problem is, where I live, work and play we do not get any T-Mobile service above 2g, and mostly nothing at all. I'm actually confused as to why local stores are even selling the service. It simply doesn't work here. Anyhow, I had purchased a month of prepaid service with them because I don't get ANY service from any provider at my home (except Verizon, who comes in at 5 bars in my basement). The wifi calling feature was amazing for this one reason. I never missed a call, or text and life was good. Of course, the moment I left the house my $800.00 Note 3 turned into a very expensive makeup mirror for my wife because, like I mentioned, we don't get T-Mobile here, at all. I still have 2 weeks of the service active, and put the sim into my i-747 S3 for testing.
I'm currently running Hyperdrive RLS3.1 (NB4) on AT&T Go-Service on my Note 3.
What I'm asking is simple, or maybe it isn't -
I would like to know where I could find info on a REAL wifi calling service. Not these 3rd party apps that give you a new free #, etc. I'd like something that integrates into the phone, like TM Wifi calling does. After searching this topic on XDA, I found a few threads on SIP VoIP. I'd even be willing to give that a shot. If I have to invest a few dollars, that is also ok. Has anyone else successfully done this? Any better idea's or suggestions? I'm tired of not being able to make calls from my cell phone at home. I have looked into repeaters, extenders, etc, but that is for another thread, I suppose.
I know that the native wifi calling on my Note 3 will not work with AT&T, but there must be something that can work....
Thanks for any info or help anyone can provide.
Real WiFi calling has to be supported on the back end by the carrier.
You are going to be limited to a 3rd party solution.
That's what I use. I have to use magic jack.
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Pajar0913 said:
That's what I use. I have to use magic jack.
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I also started using magicjack on my phone. After trying out several voip SIP services with the native android app, I realized that it would never have the sound quality I needed.
This is all null and void now though. I retired my N900T and bought the Verizon Note 3 and never drop signal or lose LTE, even in my basement.
100% not possible. It relies on servers at T-Mobile's end. Plus the settings in the Wifi Calling app are set to T-Mobile's servers on top of that.
I have been trying to use my verizon LGG4 on AT&T, I don't have an issue with call and messages but the data is not working on LTE, I have been upgraded to 13B and haven't rooted yet as the other forum suggested for T-Mobile, but I haven't seen any specific solutions for AT&T.
I have tried to change several options on Mobile network for data and APN setting but nothing is working.
Can I have any expert help on this.
If you look at the T-Mobile thread, there is also a lot of discussion regarding AT&T/Cricket. AFAIK, there is currently no solution for AT&T, so you are stuck on HSPA currently. I ditched Cricket and went to T-Mobile, works like a charm now with great speeds. I realize that may not be a solution for everybody, but I have my doubts a solution for AT&T is possible, at least on the current firmware.
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I have been trying to use my verizon LGG4 on AT&T, I don't have an issue with call and messages but the data is not working on LTE, I have been upgraded to 13B and haven't rooted yet as the other forum suggested for T-Mobile, but I haven't seen any specific solutions for AT&T.
I have tried to change several options on Mobile network for data and APN setting but nothing is working.
Can I have any expert help on this.
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I'm about to buy a Verizon version for super cheap that's unlocked for my at&t, does mms work? And is your H+ fast? Could u do a speed test and post the results? I just don't want to waste my money.
I'm in the US on ATT. I know ATT support Wifi Calling, but I think only on their carrier branded phones. Is there any way to enable Wifi Calling on the 5T? Would calling ATT to get them to enable it on my line work?
In my experience WiFi calling in the US on these phones is pretty much limited to T-Mobile. I had them for a bit and both that and VoLTE were immediately triggered in the phone settings. I asked an AT&T rep in the store about these features and their response was "if the phone's compatible then it should work". When I pressed the issue it sounded like the IMEI is what AT&T uses to determine if it's "compatible" so we're out of luck. I haven't tried calling in though.
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In my experience WiFi calling in the US on these phones is pretty much limited to T-Mobile. I had them for a bit and both that and VoLTE were immediately triggered in the phone settings. I asked an AT&T rep in the store about these features and their response was "if the phone's compatible then it should work". When I pressed the issue it sounded like the IMEI is what AT&T uses to determine if it's "compatible" so we're out of luck. I haven't tried calling in though.
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I think what you're describing sounds correct for the US. Too bad they do this to lock out that feature to try to make you buy their carrier branded phones.