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Does the Verizon Note 4 allow simultaneous voice and data like the S5 and, basically, all prior android devices on Verizon? Or is it like the Droid Turbo / 2014 Moto X where it won't be doing voice/data at the same time until it receives the VoLTE update?
Yes i am sure it does...even the note 3 did.
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art90262 said:
Yes i am sure it does...even the note 3 did.
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I appreciate that, but the same can be said for the Droid Maxx and original X, and the new ones don't do it. Forgive me for being anal, but do you have one in hand or were you saying that just b/c of the Note 3?
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Does the Verizon Note 4 allow simultaneous voice and data like the S5 and, basically, all prior android devices on Verizon? Or is it like the Droid Turbo / 2014 Moto X where it won't be doing voice/data at the same time until it receives the VoLTE update?
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It does, I tried it.
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Voice and data at the same time have been available since Verizon brought out 4g LTE service. If you're in a LTE service area (most of the country with Verizon).... Then voice goes over the old CDMA network and data is on lte. And you can use both at the same time.
VoLTE is different, and is being rolled out to devices.
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Voice and data at the same time have been available since Verizon brought out 4g LTE service. If you're in a LTE service area (most of the country with Verizon).... Then voice goes over the old CDMA network and data is on lte. And you can use both at the same time.
VoLTE is different, and is being rolled out to devices.
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Any idea when we can expect volte update?
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Voice and data at the same time have been available since Verizon brought out 4g LTE service. If you're in a LTE service area (most of the country with Verizon).... Then voice goes over the old CDMA network and data is on lte. And you can use both at the same time.
VoLTE is different, and is being rolled out to devices.
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Only on Android devices (most, not all), and only because they built a "dual" antenna/radio setup on the snapdragon chipsets. But for whatever reason on the new X and Turbo, they went away from that. So the only way to have that function again is with the somewhat unreliable VoLTE.
Thanks for confirming the Note 4 still can...
Was going to say. I have been able to since s3 & first time was with HTC Thunderbolt
Pretty much since lte service
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Voice and data at the same time have been available since Verizon brought out 4g LTE service. If you're in a LTE service area (most of the country with Verizon).... Then voice goes over the old CDMA network and data is on lte. And you can use both at the same time.
VoLTE is different, and is being rolled out to devices.
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Note: This is NOT true for the Motorola Droid Turbo. I have one. I'm returning it for several reasons, this being one. The only way to get simultaneous voice and data is VoLTE which isn't available on the Turbo yet.
I think all Samsung smartphones on Vzw does. Well, every 4G LTE Samsung... and HTC, right?
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Daciple said:
Was going to say. I have been able to since s3 & first time was with HTC Thunderbolt
Pretty much since lte service
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Yeah, some phones don't and I'm not sure why. Lower end phones don't either, like iphones for exemple
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The iPhone 6 do have volte but you have to enable it. The downside is that your voice quality could be impacted if your data connection sucked. Didn't sound like a feature that turns on/off automatically with all the warning messages it gave me.
boscoh said:
Note: This is NOT true for the Motorola Droid Turbo. I have one. I'm returning it for several reasons, this being one. The only way to get simultaneous voice and data is VoLTE which isn't available on the Turbo yet.
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Wow I was not aware they still made phones that don't do voice/data at the same time!! Learn something new every day LOL. Thanks for the info though.... Good to know that kind of info.
Seriously who would make a phone that takes a step backwards....
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cdmoore74 said:
The iPhone 6 do have volte but you have to enable it. The downside is that your voice quality could be impacted if your data connection sucked. Didn't sound like a feature that turns on/off automatically with all the warning messages it gave me.
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And if your LTE hiccups, you lose your call completely...
Ah, iPhones! I remember having a Blackberry, they both have/had potential. Just lack on progressing in innovation & giving users opportunity to help them grow.
I see Windows phones being a bigger threat to Androids innovation & expansions sooner than Apple here before long. Can't just hold on to ideas, you run with them!
jntdroid said:
Does the Verizon Note 4 allow simultaneous voice and data like the S5 and, basically, all prior android devices on Verizon? Or is it like the Droid Turbo / 2014 Moto X where it won't be doing voice/data at the same time until it receives the VoLTE update?
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Note Edge user here and I am really really trying to wrap my head around not being able to simultaneously talk and be on the net without voLTE.
I mean I can multitask windows and can send a text when I'm on the phone.
Excruciating.
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Note Edge user here and I am really really trying to wrap my head around not being able to simultaneously talk and be on the net without voLTE.
I mean I can multitask windows and can send a text when I'm on the phone.
Excruciating.
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Whats excruciating to me is the fact that on my Galaxy Note 4, I could be on a call and surf at the same time on the 4g network. On my Verizon Galaxy Note Edge, I cannot. Thats nuts!
I may have to turn on advanced calling if I want this feature.
I call using Google Hangout dialer. Voice and data works fine like that.
yosteve said:
Note Edge user here and I am really really trying to wrap my head around not being able to simultaneously talk and be on the net without voLTE.
I mean I can multitask windows and can send a text when I'm on the phone.
Excruciating.
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Whats excruciating to me is the fact that on my Galaxy Note 4, I could be on a call and surf at the same time on the 4g network. On my Verizon Galaxy Note Edge, I cannot. Thats nuts!
I may have to turn on advanced calling if I want this feature.
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It's due to the antenna setup.
In order for voice and data to function simultaneously on Verizon without VoLTE, there has to be two separate antennas - one for CDMA and one for LTE. Some of Verizon's recent devices (such as the Note Edge and Droid Turbo) only have one shared antenna, meaning that only CDMA or LTE can run, not both. It's certainly frustrating for many users, and while Verizon's reasoning for this makes some sense, it's still not great at this time for those who use the feature. With the network moving toward LTE-only with VoLTE, Verizon's reasoning is in part based on this - why include additional hardware at additional cost and space (a second antenna) to run voice and data simultaneously when the same feature can be achieved with one antenna and VoLTE? Of course, VoLTE isn't completely ready for prime time, and they're still working out issues, so for many it's not a true replacement at this point. But that's a big reason why some of Verizon's recent phones can't do simultaneous voice and data without VoLTE - Verizon is trying to pave the way for VoLTE adoption.
Which NEW phones support Voice and Data (WITHOUT) using VoLTE... I have a 2013 Moto X that supports this, and refuse to upgrade until I can find a new device that does support this -- where can I find this data? I would imagine some phone (like a Nexus 5X) might support this since it's not made specifically for Verizon? And before it gets asked, VoLTE is too unreliable for my needs --- when using it on my work iPhone 6S calls drop constantly, so I've had to disable it... but still need voice AND data at once. Any resources / sites listing which devices support this feature would be really helpful.
For those who are on AT&T and got their Pixel XL, are you seeing VoLTE and can you enable WiFi Calling?
For those who use T-Mobile, we know it supports VoLTE and WiFi Calling on Nexus, so Pixel will likely follow. The important question is whether it supports EVS (Enhanced Voice Service). I don't know how you would verify. An "HD" symbol during a call would be a good start.
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For those who are on AT&T and got their Pixel XL, are you seeing VoLTE and can you enable WiFi Calling?
For those who use T-Mobile, we know it supports VoLTE and WiFi Calling on Nexus, so Pixel will likely follow. The important question is whether it supports EVS (Enhanced Voice Service). I don't know how you would verify. An "HD" symbol during a call would be a good start.
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I believe Tmobile and Verizon confirmed the google versions will be fully supported with HD, WiFi and VoLTE.
AT&T, that i know of, has never supported their advanced services on any phone that is not their brand. I know a lot of people with the P6 couldnt get wifi, VoLTe or HD voice. Verizon or Tmobile would be the two choices if you want to use the advanced features.
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I believe Tmobile and Verizon confirmed the google versions will be fully supported with HD, WiFi and VoLTE.
AT&T, that i know of, has never supported their advanced services on any phone that is not their brand. I know a lot of people with the P6 couldnt get wifi, VoLTe or HD voice. Verizon or Tmobile would be the two choices if you want to use the advanced features.
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I agree with the state of support for T-Mo and VZ.
AT&T in fact supports non-branded iPhone 6, iPhone 7/+, HTC A9 and A10. The irony is that the ATT-branded Nexus 6 do not get VoLTE because, so I've read, Google would not bake in AT&T's proprietary VoLTE implementation. It is true that the 6P/5X do not get ATT VoLTE, but I am curious to know if things changed with the Pixel. If HTC can do it, then it is a business decision for Google/ATT.
For T-Mo, I would like to find a way to see if EVS is in use during the call. The chipset in use certainly can support it.
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I agree with the state of support for T-Mo and VZ.
AT&T in fact supports non-branded iPhone 6, iPhone 7/+, HTC A9 and A10. The irony is that the ATT-branded Nexus 6 do not get VoLTE because, so I've read, Google would not bake in AT&T's proprietary VoLTE implementation. It is true that the 6P/5X do not get ATT VoLTE, but I am curious to know if things changed with the Pixel. If HTC can do it, then it is a business decision for Google/ATT.
For T-Mo, I would like to find a way to see if EVS is in use during the call. The chipset in use certainly can support it.
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My unlocked 5x has volte
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My unlocked 5x has volte
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So does 6P, N6, and many others, but AT&T allows none to operate VoLTE/WiFi Calling on its network.
Pixel VoLTE
Does anyone know if the Project Fi supports it?
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So does 6P, N6, and many others, but AT&T allows none to operate VoLTE/WiFi Calling on its network.
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Mine stays on LTE on call. The icon might be lying to me.
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Mine stays on LTE on call. The icon might be lying to me.
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If your call was truly using VoLTE, you'd know for sure. My wife has an iPhone 6 plus, and when I got my Note 7, the call clarity is AMAZING on VoLTE. It sounds more like you are Skyping someone on a high-quality connection. Now that I'm looking for something to replace the Note 7, I really like the Pixel XL, but losing VoLTE on AT&T is a BIG drawback for me.
If AT&T does get around to allowing VoLTE on the Pixel, I'll order one today!
The verizon version is working out of the box on T-mo with Volte. No APN editing needed for those who maybe wondering.
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Mine stays on LTE on call. The icon might be lying to me.
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If your 5X on AT&T stays on LTE during every call, run a speed test to verify. Note: Tmo DOES support VoLTE on non-branded phones, including the 5X.
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If your call was truly using VoLTE, you'd know for sure. My wife has an iPhone 6 plus, and when I got my Note 7, the call clarity is AMAZING on VoLTE. It sounds more like you are Skyping someone on a high-quality connection. Now that I'm looking for something to replace the Note 7, I really like the Pixel XL, but losing VoLTE on AT&T is a BIG drawback for me.
If AT&T does get around to allowing VoLTE on the Pixel, I'll order one today!
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VoLTE does not necessitate the wide band conversation you experienced. What you experienced was HD Voice, which is only implemented over VoLTE. Because the N7 and iP6 both support HD Voice, the conversation in HD Voice. Both parties have to support HD Voice and be on ATT (same for VZ). If you call someone outside of ATT, you will still get VoLTE, but not HD Voice.
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Does anyone know if the Project Fi supports it?
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No. Google Fi & Volte. Lots of answers out there.
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What you experienced was HD Voice, which is only implemented over VoLTE. Because the N7 and iP6 both support HD Voice, the conversation in HD Voice. Both parties have to support HD Voice and be on ATT (same for VZ). If you call someone outside of ATT, you will still get VoLTE, but not HD Voice.
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Not entirely true. My buddy has VZ, and we had an HD Voice call between my Note 7 in Indy and his S7 Edge in Houston. Apparently AT&T and Verizon are now offering inter-carrier HD voice "in limited markets."
Once you experience it, you won't want to go back.
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Not entirely true. My buddy has VZ, and we had an HD Voice call between my Note 7 in Indy and his S7 Edge in Houston. Apparently AT&T and Verizon are now offering inter-carrier HD voice "in limited markets."
Once you experience it, you won't want to go back.
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You're right, ATT/VZ are working on HDV interoperation. I haven't seen it here in L.A., but it would be nice when it works across carriers. It is matter of time... The same goes for ATT and VoLTE on non-branded phones, we just don't know how long they will hold out.
Just tested: No VoLTE on AT&T. Draw your own conclusions about AT&T.
As expected, Pixel XL on T-Mobile has VoLTE and WiFi Calling. I made a call to another T-Mo phone (Samsung) and it showed HD on both ends. I know the Samsung phone is using EVS, but wish I can tell if the Pixel XL is using EVS or AMR:WB.
ATT Support Wifi Calling and Volte for Google Pixel.
I would suggest for everyone who has att and the google pixel just call technical support and open a case.
After my call they said that they fully support wifi calling and volte on the google pixel.
They are currently working to correct this. Maybe if everyone starts calling it will add someone urgency .
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I would suggest for everyone who has att and the google pixel just call technical support and open a case.
After my call they said that they fully support wifi calling and volte on the google pixel.
They are currently working to correct this. Maybe if everyone starts calling it will add someone urgency .
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I had to call them anyway for something. Will do this while I'm on the phone with them. Thanks!
I just called today and one lady told me that they do support the Pixel so she transferred me to another support specialist and then that lady told me that the Pixel is not supported. These people need to get their **** together.
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Tmo Volte and HD voice calling work right out of the box. I would however recommend configuring your APN to the recommended one from Tmo. Internet access is the same but it seems MMS configuration is handled a little differently. I was having allot of issues with MMS not sending or taking forever. It's almost instant now
+1 to no HD Voice on ATT. As soon as I put my ATT sim into my old 6p I lost HD voice (Had a note 4 before it, That DID have HD voice). At the time I also did not have VoLTE (Phone would fall off LTE when on a call). At the time, They claimed no non-ATT phone would support VoLTE and HD calling. I've verified since then and have found the same to be turn currently. Including with my Pixel XL.
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You're right, ATT/VZ are working on HDV interoperation. I haven't seen it here in L.A., but it would be nice when it works across carriers. It is matter of time... The same goes for ATT and VoLTE on non-branded phones, we just don't know how long they will hold out.
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Yes, At least here in Central Florida. I've got a VZW Pixel XL. My mother has an iPhone 6 on ATT. Every call she makes to me is AMR:WD (HD). However any call I make to her is standard AMR. I've spoken to about a dozen VZW engineer's who all claim it's coming. And for now, They're only allowing AMR:WB setup on inbound calls, But not allowing it on outbound call setup.
Although Pixel gets VoLTE on T-Mobile, disappointingly, there is no EVS/HDV.
It's my understanding that these features (advanced calling, like WiFi calling and VoLTE) Doo not work on unbranded devices like Pixel and others. This was the case with my unbranded SM935F or Galaxy S7 Edge until we got some files, an appropriate CSC, and also had AT&T switch our account to an IMEI of an AT&T branded device that had working WiFi Calling (others have apparently just called AT&T and had them provision WiFi Calling)
Note: for me, I have a business account so I could just go into my business portal and put in an IMEI that I got from an S7 Edge model in an AT&T store
I am attaching the files that we needed to add to our system to get WiFi calling to work on AT&T. I think I remember all I had to do was to add them and make sure permissions were correct
Here is an IMEI that I saw on another post that may work ..... But I do know that the AT&T system needs to recognize your phone IMEI as an att branded device that has working WiFi calling. So if you aren't business customers it will require a call to customer support.
Possible working IMEI:
Mod edit: Removed
Any Pixel AT&T users that could try this and report back would be greatly appreciated!
Btw, I'm not completely sure which files are needed in the Pixel as compared to the S7 Edge .... I would have a backup available
Here's link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4qgtyu0rDEbU3dGNnhLZ0FXTWM/view?usp=drivesdk
File too late to upload here
You don't need any of that for WiFi calling or VoLTE. That all works fine on custom roms
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You don't need any of that for WiFi calling or VoLTE. That all works fine on custom roms
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I obviously could be wrong ...... But I'm 99% sure that what you are saying is not true for AT&T and maybe even other USA carriers!
I KNOW that I'm right for S7 phones and ROMs .... And the problem is so pervasive that they have even been able to get unbranded S8's to obtain WiFi Calling on AT&T or other USA carriers (even though WiFi calling works great on branded S8 phones)
AT&T users a different mechanism to provision WiFi calling than other carriers
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I obviously could be wrong ...... But I'm 99% sure that what you are saying is not true for AT&T and maybe even other USA carriers!
I KNOW that I'm right for S7 phones and ROMs .... And the problem is so pervasive that they have even been able to get unbranded S8's to obtain WiFi Calling on AT&T or other USA carriers (even though WiFi calling works great on branded S8 phones)
AT&T users a different mechanism to provision WiFi calling than other carriers
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You are correct that AT&T does not allow unbranded phones to use those features. It's all BS too. I have great LTE coverage but many times I will go to make a call and have crap service because they have canabalized a lot of the hsdpa towers for LTE. Then the switch back to LTE can take forever. And I don't care what they or anyone says AT&T's hspa+ is no where near as fast
None of this works, as AT&T blocks access to VoLTE on Pixel phones. Denies me the use of Numbersync for my tablet and android wear 2.0 watches. AT&T service techs keep promising to fix it and try to force it to work, but still blocked. It is simply a situation for Google to get the Pixel certified for the AT&T network, which is problematic, as AT&T uses a non-standard protocol for HD Voice that is unique to their network. So, as best I can tell, AT&T has to release the source code, for a price, I presume, to Google to add to the phones and then pay for the certification process with the FCC. Seems a stand-off as long as Google has an "exclusive" arrangement with Verizon. So for me, I'm pissed not to have numbersync for my devices, but unwilling to give up all the advantages of the Pixel phone.
That's why I switched to T-Mobile.
So there is no way to get VoLTE on the Pixel XL with AT&T then?
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chipstien said:
So there is no way to get VoLTE on the Pixel XL with AT&T then?
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Not currently
If AT&T carries the upcoming Pixel 2, is it possible Numbersync would start working on Pixel 1 devices?
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If AT&T carries the upcoming Pixel 2, is it possible Numbersync would start working on Pixel 1 devices?
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I doubt it. They only support advanced features on devices sold by them so it's not as if older Pixels will suddenly be grandfathered in just because they start carrying newer ones.
This annoys me to no end... If I buy a phone from att, do they have to give me an unlock code when the phone is paid off? I really need WiFi calling for a trip I make multiple times a year
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This annoys me to no end... If I buy a phone from att, do they have to give me an unlock code when the phone is paid off? I really need WiFi calling for a trip I make multiple times a year
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I was able to get the code the same day or next for the att Note 8 that was bought from Samsung. The device is paid off.
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I doubt it. They only support advanced features on devices sold by them so it's not as if older Pixels will suddenly be grandfathered in just because they start carrying newer ones.
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Yeah according to a rep I spoke with, the pixel 2 will support Numbersync even though att isn't selling them. There are, however, no plans to change the restriction on the original pixels.
I'm in the same boat but I'm genuinely curious - if I don't need wifi calling - is it really a big deal not having VoLTE? I'm taking in terms of better signal or faster LTE internet speed. Or does VoLTE is just having clearer phone calls? I guess what I'm asking is what other benefits are we losing (on a technical standpoint)
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I'm in the same boat but I'm genuinely curious - if I don't need wifi calling - is it really a big deal not having VoLTE? I'm taking in terms of better signal or faster LTE internet speed. Or does VoLTE is just having clearer phone calls? I guess what I'm asking is what other benefits are we losing (on a technical standpoint)
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Late response but as far as AT&T goes besides VoLTE what I experienced on my Pixel XL was random issues with group text (MMS) reception from certain individuals from other carriers.
In particular it seemed as though if senders of MMS texts to a group chat that I was participating in sent a text from a carrier like T-Mobile and they were using Samsung devices with VoLTE and enhanced LTE stuff enabled on their end I'd not receive the text. I would instead receive texts from others in the conversation. I could freely text any of the same individuals in a separate standard SMS conversation just fine, and they could send me an MMS text like a photo, but as soon as we were in group MMS I'd lose the ability to receive their texts and no amount of APN changes or combinations of texting apps would fix it.
I can't tell you how many times over the course of the first 5 months of owning my Pixel XL with an AT&T SIM in it I missed out on half the conversation in group MMS. Doing nothing to my phone other than porting number to T-Mobile and putting in my new T-Mobile SIM all of my group MMS issues went away (replaced with ****ty signal LOL but that's a different story). I'm now on Verizon with my XL and am a happy camper, albeit poorer having wasted money jumping around.
Is Mi Mix 2 works on US T-Mobile for VOLTE and WiFi Calling?
Thanks in advance.
It should
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I just want to make sure since it comes from overseas and not sold officially in states.
Yes, existing services will work, however the SIM card for the account with the services has to be activated on a network approved/issued phone. If not, you will need to call support. If you've used volte before bringing the phone onto the network, it will work from their end though you may have to change the settings on the device. If you are trying to activate a new service with the phone, you will need to call T-Mobile.
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Yes, existing services will work, however the SIM card for the account with the services has to be activated on a network approved/issued phone. If not, you will need to call support. If you've used volte before bringing the phone onto the network, it will work from their end though you may have to change the settings on the device. If you are trying to activate a new service with the phone, you will need to call T-Mobile.
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Thanks. How about wifi calling?
Same as volte or other features. If a network service/feature has been active/used on the network before the new phone was brought to the network, it's all good from the carrier end.
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Same as volte or other features. If a network service/feature has been active/used on the network before the new phone was brought to the network, it's all good from the carrier end.
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I don't think thats a correct statement. I have VOLTE and wifi calling on my current phone. But when I got Xperia XZ premium mone of those features worked.
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I don't think thats a correct statement. I have VOLTE and wifi calling on my current phone. But when I got Xperia XZ premium mone of those features worked.
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You misunderstood. If you put a SIM into a network issued or supported phone, typically the services that are already active will work right away. However if you bring a phone to the network that is not sold by the carrier, chances are you will have to call them to get the services working.
Some carriers are setup in a way that inserting a new sim into a phone unknown to the network won't work, some or all services may be disabled but if you put the new sim into a recognized device first, the sim and it's services will be active and you can just transfer it to the unrecognized phone. Of course, that may not be enough, modifying APN settings on the phone for example may be needed to get it running
I'm going to cut my monthly bill in half by switching to project fi and I'm sharing my plan here though it will work and/or make sense for very few users out there.
It only makes sense to do this if you are already on T-Mobile's network and you pull less than 2GB from the LTE network. This is due to the low base cost but high bandwidth prices through project fi. If you are a heavy data user and you don't pull the bandwidth from wifi, project fi plan would cost more than the T-Mobile you're on.
Next up, you need one of these 6 devices:
Pixel XL Model G-2PW2100 (North American version)
Pixel Model G-2PW4100 (North American version)
Android One Moto X4 (All versions)
Nexus 5X Model LGH790 (North American version)
Nexus 6P Model H1511 (North American version)
Nexus 6 Model XT1103 (North American version)
While you can use most phones on project fi, (all phones that already work on T-Mobile will do) only these 6 phones can activate a project fi sim. If you don't already have one, you don't need to buy them, you can just borrow one from a friend however they can be used to activate a fi sim only once, after the activation that phone won't be able to activate another. Or if you find a damaged phone cheap, it only needs to be able to connect to the internet, read a sim and it's touch screen is still working, you can do that. Nexus and pixel phones with shattered screens sell as low as $50, you just need it activate it the sim. If you don't pull lots of data, you recover the cost in 2 billing cycles.
Project fi works by having a physical T-Mobile SIM, virtual Sprint SIM (it supports up to 10 virtual SIM cards) and it connects to an array of wifi networks in urban areas throughout the US. A fully compatible project fi phone connects to all of them, other phones aren't compatible with the virtual SIMs so they are limited to T-Mobile's network, so if you are a T-Mobile user, nothing changes except the reduction in monthly bill (provided you don't pull lots of data through T-Mobile.
Now this is where the mix 2 comes in. It's compatible with all but the T-Mobile band 71 but I wouldn't get excited about that anytime soon, by the time T-Mobile fully deploys it's 600 MHz band, today's flagships will have reached end of life anyway, it's something to consider once mix 3 or mix 4 are out. I suspect that the Mix 2 is capable of utilizing both T-Mobile's and Sprint network due it's array of compatible bands but I won't know for sure until next week. Even if it's not, using the mix 2 through T-Mobile's network only at a reduced cost is still a good deal.
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I'm going to cut my monthly bill in half by switching to project fi and I'm sharing my plan here though it will work and/or make sense for very few users out there.
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You would be better off switching to http://www.mintsim.com
The 2Gb, and unless you are extremely miserly on Data, the 5Gb plan will be cheaper than Project Fi. Mint is on T-mobile, and owned and operated by UltraMobile. You do have to buy several months at once, so that is a downside, but if you can afford the outlay of cash, it is a very inexpensive service. I personally just switched from Project Fi, and have been happy with the service.
That is a good alternative too. Ting is also an option for those wanting to reduce their bills. I live in an urban area and project fi is the only viable alternative for me, all the local MVNO's get blatantly deprioritized.
daviddem said:
Thanks. How about wifi calling?
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T-Mobile's WiFi Calling will not be baked into the Mi Mix 2, there for you won't have the ability to use it. T-Mobile requires a WiFi certification through them that the phone manufacture must pay for and provide units for testings in order to receive their certification. Although the Mi Mix 2 has every band supported that T-Mobile uses outside of the new 600MHx band 71 and extended band 4 on band 66, it will work fine for calling and texting but no WiFi Calling.
Can anyone confirm volte works on T-Mobile? Thanks!
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Ulver said:
Can anyone confirm volte works on T-Mobile? Thanks!
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VoLTE works on MintSIM, which is an MVNO on T-Mobile.
Has anyone used it with actual T-Mobile and can confirm it's working? Or is it guaranteed to work with actual T-Mobile if it works on a T-Mobile MVNO? Thanks guys!
I am in Australia on Telstra, on my Redmi 3 it used to drop from LTE to 3G when making a call.
Now is says 4G+ even during a call, on my MI Mix 2
When I turn on Volte is says HD next to 4G+, when I turn off Volte the HD disapears, I guess HD stands for High Definition?
FMXP said:
Has anyone used it with actual T-Mobile and can confirm it's working? Or is it guaranteed to work with actual T-Mobile if it works on a T-Mobile MVNO? Thanks guys!
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Yes,I got the MIX2 two days ago,have used it w/LTE Bands 4 & 12.
VoLTE is built-in/switchable on/off,AFAICT,no WI-FI Calling.
From my limited use,it all works well (calls/text),connects to WI-FI very quickly,stays connected.
Data signal seems to work well also,turned off WI-FI to test weak T-Mobile signal when @ home,found/stayed connected to Band 12 w/no problem.
There is no WiFi Calling option in this phone (I just got one) ?
toiday said:
There is no WiFi Calling option in this phone (I just got one) ?
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WiFi Calling for T-Mo ile is enabled on a certified device by T-Mobile when a T-Mobile SIM is detected. The Mi MIX 2 has not submitted a request for testing and has not paid for the certification process to have T-Mobile WiFi Calling enabled. Xiaomi is not marketing the device towards the U.S. market so there will not be any T-Mobile WiFi Calling on the Mi MIX 2.
toiday said:
There is no WiFi Calling option in this phone (I just got one) ?
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Wifi calling works if you use Google Voice.
Someone has confirmed wifi calling working on the 3 XL on ATT, if that's true shouldn't we be able to get it working on the 2/XL? Is it IMEI related? Even if so, if I were on a rom that had wifi calling and swapped a sim in it from a Note 9 or something it would work at least until the system detects the imei and updates it, which isn't always the case or all that fast to happen.
Sounds like a carrier issue.
I think it's garbage that At&t ran this whole campaign "Google Pixel works on At&t" yet they won't release all their features to the users. I had to beg them for HD calling. Finally after a week they activated it. This stuff should be automatic and available to everyone. I pay the same amount as an iPhone user
This has me sitting with mixed feelings. I have really bad AT&T reception in my basement and really need WiFi calling. I don't want to spend so much money upgrading from a 2 XL to 3 just for this though.. (granted, I like the non-XL 3 form factor better..)
Seems like poor customer perception to enable this finally on the 3 phones when the 1 and 2 fully support this other than AT&T flipping a switch on the other end. I'm glad they finally are allowing the 3s.. but..