Enabling RCS on Stock Messaging App - Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Guides, News, & Discussion

If your carrier supports RCS (Rich Communication Services) but the RCS is not enabled on your device, you can follow this video to activate it .
For those who don't know what RCS is, it's a feature where you can send original quality photos, video and other large supported files using your phones messaging app. It's like iMessage.

This only works if your provider has enabled this function on your device. Still no joy on AT&T with unlocked device.

CodeNameRedNeck said:
This only works if your provider has enabled this function on your device. Still no joy on AT&T with unlocked device.
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Does your carrier supports rcs? If it does, you can follow the steps to enable it on your device by yourself.

tribalfs said:
Does your carrier supports rcs? If it does, you can follow the steps to enable it on your device by yourself.
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AT&T does have RCS. With AT&T you have to have an AT&T branded phone for it to work along with some other services. As far as I know you have to have an IMIE number from another phone that is AT&T branded and supports those features. This is not a feature on AT&T that you can just enable and have it work. I can enable it and it does not actually work.

CodeNameRedNeck said:
AT&T does have RCS. With AT&T you have to have an AT&T branded phone for it to work along with some other services. As far as I know you have to have an IMIE number from another phone that is AT&T branded and supports those features. This is not a feature on AT&T that you can just enable and have it work. I can enable it and it does not actually work.
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I am understanding that AT&T limits RCS functionality only to devices that are in its database. That's sad.

tribalfs said:
If your carrier supports RCS (Rich Communication Services) but the RCS is not enabled on your device, you can follow this video to activate it .
For those who don't know what RCS is, it's a feature where you can send original quality photos, video and other large supported files using your phones messaging app. It's like iMessage.
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Bad ass! Thanks

tribalfs said:
I am understanding that AT&T limits RCS functionality only to devices that are in its database. That's sad.
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They were preventing VoLTE on BYOD when I had them about a year and a half ago.

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VoLTE support

Hi guys,
I just wonder if M9 supports VoLTE calling. My carrier told me that HTC M9 will never support this function because I have to have stock rom literally from my Vodafone Czech carrier. But it seems to me that in that case nobody with alternative roms could use this function so my question is..does it support VoLTE if I will root my device and install some patch what I've seen here for volte support or do I have to install another Rom which supports VoLTE or any other ideas? Does my carrier have to really support precisely my model or is it just software issue on my side? I have newest Android 7 stock. Thanks for all replies!
Yes, the M9 absolutely supports VoLTE. Disclaimer: I have one on the desk next to me fully operational on a large carrier in the USA.
Given that, your network and your device work in unison to make the 'magic' work. You'll need an IMS APN programmed in the device, and one in the LTE network that validates the new default (signalling) bearer. My suggestion is to chat with a knowledgeable tech support rep. at your carrier, and be sure to ask if there's extra charge for the VoLTE. Since carriers understand that legacy circuit switched infrastructure has a limited future, they *should* be willing to move all your voice/SMS/MMS over to the IMS/LTE network they've invested in.
Best of luck.
kidFromBigD said:
Yes, the M9 absolutely supports VoLTE. Disclaimer: I have one on the desk next to me fully operational on a large carrier in the USA.
Given that, your network and your device work in unison to make the 'magic' work. You'll need an IMS APN programmed in the device, and one in the LTE network that validates the new default (signalling) bearer. My suggestion is to chat with a knowledgeable tech support rep. at your carrier, and be sure to ask if there's extra charge for the VoLTE. Since carriers understand that legacy circuit switched infrastructure has a limited future, they *should* be willing to move all your voice/SMS/MMS over to the IMS/LTE network they've invested in.
Best of luck.
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Thanks for detail info. VoLTE is new in our country so I couldn't get any tech info even from my carrier. And I already found out that VoLTE isn't extra charged and even video calls are for the same price so that's great but I have to find precise info about IME apn setting. I hope somebody tell me precise settings. Thanks for info again!
Volte is carrier dependent. Both phones must be capable, both carriers must be capable. The problem is that Volte is not cross carrier at the moment so you and the person you're calling must both be on the SAME carrier, the carrier must be Volte capable, both with Volte compatible phones, both in a 4g signal area.
4g is a data only protocol with voice capabilities "patched" in to it. 4g was NEVER designed to carry voice signals so don't expect carriers to be in a hurry to implement Volte when 5g is just around the corner.
As to the answer to your question. Yes, The m9 is in fact Volte capable so it is purely down to the carrier investing in new technology. Carriers are NOT obliged to roll out Volte in any case. It is purely a case of demand vs supply. We already have a perfectly good 2g-3g infrastructure for voice and data so 4g only offers better data connections depending on signal strength. I think a lot of carriers are going to hold back for a while until the technology becomes proven or more so, an ISO standard is put in place.
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shivadow said:
Volte is carrier dependent. Both phones must be capable, both carriers must be capable. The problem is that Volte is not cross carrier at the moment so you and the person you're calling must both be on the SAME carrier, the carrier must be Volte capable, both with Volte compatible phones, both in a 4g signal area.
4g is a data only protocol with voice capabilities "patched" in to it. 4g was NEVER designed to carry voice signals so don't expect carriers to be in a hurry to implement Volte when 5g is just around the corner.
As to the answer to your question. Yes, The m9 is in fact Volte capable so it is purely down to the carrier investing in new technology. Carriers are NOT obliged to roll out Volte in any case. It is purely a case of demand vs supply. We already have a perfectly good 2g-3g infrastructure for voice and data so 4g only offers better data connections depending on signal strength. I think a lot of carriers are going to hold back for a while until the technology becomes proven or more so, an ISO standard is put in place.
Beamed in by telepathy.
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Thanks for answer. My carrier already support VoLTE technology and we also have around 95% coverage of LTE infrastructure and I know both must have VoLTE support and LTE connection.
What I am trying to is use this technology if I am able to. My carrier told me it's not possible because my phone is old for it but I've read few articles that it's possible.
What I don't know if I need some option in settings (rom implemented settings) to activate it because I don't have any inside, on the other side when I go to cellular info through *#*#4636#*#* I have info about IMS and also about VoLTE what I can switch off.
So generally is it enough to find out how to setup IMS APN in settings to run VoLTE on my device or do I need also ROM which have implemented in settings VoLTE on/off?
Maybe I just don't get it correctly but I would like to have precise info what I need to get from my carrier to set up IMS APN on my device to run VoLTE if it's possible of course.
Hope it is understandable.
So no need to any special futures implemented in Android. It's enough to set up APN for IMS and LTE bearer.
The only device that needs adjusting for volte is the dev edition, i believe.
Otherwise this device is completely volte compatible. Maybe your carrier representative is confused..
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So I finally talked with someone who knows more technical info from my carrier but he told me that it's all about radio bearers, channels of phone (don't know precise terminology) and my phone has to be unlocked for that channel, so it's kind of firmware problem because in our country isn't firmware unlocked for that channels yet. And nobody knows if it will be. Also each carrier has different channel for that and that's why it's incompatible with the same phone from another carrier.
I've seen also some utility to change that radio settings over PC with debugging mode on but don't know more info about it. So I guess I can try this for a last option.
If your phone is locked to carrier and branded then there is a possibility they've switched volte off but if your firmware region is 401 then your carrier rep is talking s**t as all 401 wwe (unbranded) phones are volte ready and it is the carrier who is lacking the technology.
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dove9213 said:
Hi guys,
I just wonder if M9 supports VoLTE calling. My carrier told me that HTC M9 will never support this function because I have to have stock rom literally from my Vodafone Czech carrier. But it seems to me that in that case nobody with alternative roms could use this function so my question is..does it support VoLTE if I will root my device and install some patch what I've seen here for volte support or do I have to install another Rom which supports VoLTE or any other ideas? Does my carrier have to really support precisely my model or is it just software issue on my side? I have newest Android 7 stock. Thanks for all replies!
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Are your firmware 4.16.166.1 (0PJAIMG_HIMA_UHL_N70_SENSE80_MR_Vodafone_CH-DE_4.16.166.1_R_Radio_01.01_U114401011_117.00.61117G_2_F_release_491767)?
Could you upload all /system/customize folder and /system/build.prop file?
I'll try to help you.
Golv said:
Are your firmware 4.16.166.1 (0PJAIMG_HIMA_UHL_N70_SENSE80_MR_Vodafone_CH-DE_4.16.166.1_R_Radio_01.01_U114401011_117.00.61117G_2_F_release_491767)?
Could you upload all /system/customize folder and /system/build.prop file?
I'll try to help you.
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Thanks for any help, here is link for all data you wanted, if you'll need anything, just let me know.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz1KtU1dj8brT3ZieUkzeXRPRzA/view?usp=drivesdk
dove9213 said:
Thanks for any help, here is link for all data you wanted, if you'll need anything, just let me know.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz1KtU1dj8brT3ZieUkzeXRPRzA/view?usp=drivesdk
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Are you sure that your firmware for Vodafone Czech should be 4.17.161.11, but not 4.16.166.1??? And are you S-Off?
Just for info:
0PJAIMG_HIMA_UHL_N70_SENSE80_MR_Vodafone_UK_4.17.161.11_Radio_01.01_U114401031_124.01.70203G_F_release_496309_signed
0PJAIMG_HIMA_UHL_N70_SENSE80_MR_Vodafone_CH-DE_4.16.166.1_R_Radio_01.01_U114401011_117.00.61117G_2_F_release_491767_signed
Golv said:
Are you sure that your firmware for Vodafone Czech should be 4.17.161.11, but not 4.16.166.1??? And are you S-Off?
Just for info:
0PJAIMG_HIMA_UHL_N70_SENSE80_MR_Vodafone_UK_4.17.161.11_Radio_01.01_U114401031_124.01.70203G_F_release_496309_signed
0PJAIMG_HIMA_UHL_N70_SENSE80_MR_Vodafone_CH-DE_4.16.166.1_R_Radio_01.01_U114401011_117.00.61117G_2_F_release_491767_signed
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From getvar info I find out that it's probably phone from Germany or UK. And I'm S'On. Is it getting me to insoluble situation?
dove9213 said:
From getvar info I find out that it's probably phone from Germany or UK. And I'm S'On. Is it getting me to insoluble situation?
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If you have TWRP 3.1.0.0 installed you can flash attached patch via TWRP and check option Settings - Call - VoLTE enable/disable
Make FULL nandroid backup before!!!
HTC_M9_Vodafone_UK_VOLTE_support_v1.zip
Golv said:
If you have TWRP 3.1.0.0 installed you can flash attached patch via TWRP and check option Settings - Call - VoLTE enable/disable
Make FULL nandroid backup before!!!
HTC_M9_Vodafone_UK_VOLTE_support_v1.zip
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Thank you, I don't have for now rooted M9, because I bough it recently and until now I tried to find out all option if it's possible in some way but I'll do it and try it later. Thank you very much for your help!
So I've tried and it doesn't work, no VoLTE , no Wi-Fi calling, so I am not sure what could be wrong. I can see setup in system and it's enabled but none of this works. Is there any log or anything what I can explore why it's not working? My carrier has a app for Wi-Fi calling so I wouldn't need it as a part of system but there could be setup which I need also for VoLTE if I get it right. Or is there any other flashable file for trying?
Golv said:
If you have TWRP 3.1.0.0 installed you can flash attached patch via TWRP and check option Settings - Call - VoLTE enable/disable
Make FULL nandroid backup before!!!
HTC_M9_Vodafone_UK_VOLTE_support_v1.zip
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Actually VoLTE works out-of-the-box with this Vodafone UK rom, but thanks, am using the rom now in India with Reliance Jio.
VoLte And Video Call in Verizon M9
Hi Guys,
i have tried t-mobile rom for volte it worked great. also i notices that if i am changing firmware , volte is not working , as the volte options are still showned, when i get back to t-mobile firmware its worked. so i also searched that t-mobile rom has integrated IR92 lte support for volte, RCS integration and many things. Were i found that Verizon version has Integrated IR94 lte support for voice and video call over lte.
So Can any one help me further for this.
Golv said:
If you have TWRP 3.1.0.0 installed you can flash attached patch via TWRP and check option Settings - Call - VoLTE enable/disable
Make FULL nandroid backup before!!!
HTC_M9_Vodafone_UK_VOLTE_support_v1.zip
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I have an AT&T running latest firmware unlocked rooted s-off the whole nine yards and my VoLTE will not work I can go into *#*#4636#*#* and turn on the provisions for it but when I exit it turns back off I guess I'm going to have to go back stock cause this sux I bet I've missed 15 calls today!

Wifi calling

So is it possible to enable wifi calling and/or VoLte on stock 8.1 rooted or any firmware of the pixel without being on Verizon? I am on AT&T so just wondering if there is a mod or something I can do to enable it.
Magisk has a module that can do that; VoEnabler .... this module will enable access to the features in the pixel, in Dialer, settings, etc. * but that doesn't mean you can actually use them;
First, check that your carrier/service actually supports the feature .... You can check with a secret code though; in Dialer;
*#*#4636#*#*
Then navigate to "Phone Information"... from there scroll down;
you should see the stuff for VOLTE, Wifi Calling, Video Calling, etc. If it's enabled then you may be good to go..
but if your carrier doesn't support it - enabling it via VoEnabler will do nothing to change that.
Also, I don't know about the US, but in Canada - some carriers (under some plans) do charge extra for this stuff.
loeffler23 said:
So is it possible to enable wifi calling and/or VoLte on stock 8.1 rooted or any firmware of the pixel without being on Verizon? I am on AT&T so just wondering if there is a mod or something I can do to enable it.
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It is all carrier dependant, i got my XL from Verizon and I'm on TMO and wifi calling and volte is working but I don't think att supports the pixels for volte and wifi calling
fiffan86 said:
It is all carrier dependant, i got my XL from Verizon and I'm on TMO and wifi calling and volte is working but I don't think att supports the pixels for volte and wifi calling
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Sort of this. Basically AT&T will not support VoLTE or WiFi calling on any unbranded unlocked devices brought onto their network. Never worked on my T-Mobile Note 4 nor my Google purchased Pixel XL. I was a long time subscriber to their service but once my dependency on MMS messaging increased I had no choice but to switch to another carrier. I wound up on Verizon after a brief time with T-Mobile. Both support full functionality of these devices.
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Magisk has a module that can do that; VoEnabler .... this module will enable access to the features in the pixel, in Dialer, settings, etc. * but that doesn't mean you can actually use them;
First, check that your carrier/service actually supports the feature .... You can check with a secret code though; in Dialer;
*#*#4636#*#*
Then navigate to "Phone Information"... from there scroll down;
you should see the stuff for VOLTE, Wifi Calling, Video Calling, etc. If it's enabled then you may be good to go..
but if your carrier doesn't support it - enabling it via VoEnabler will do nothing to change that.
Also, I don't know about the US, but in Canada - some carriers (under some plans) do charge extra for this stuff.
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Before installing magisk I dialed that number and they were all greyed out, I installed magisk installed the module and now VoLte and Wifi calling are both enabled in that menu and in the settings menu. I tested wifi calling and it worked. So maybe just need the module installed and it will work. That's what worked for me.
loeffler23 said:
Before installing magisk I dialed that number and they were all greyed out, I installed magisk installed the module and now VoLte and Wifi calling are both enabled in that menu and in the settings menu. I tested wifi calling and it worked. So maybe just need the module installed and it will work. That's what worked for me.
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Cool. glad to hear my advice helped... but also using the secret code in the Dialer would've verified if your carrier supports it on their network, beforehand; that's why I posted in that step...
also, just as a reminder; I'd make sure that there aren't any hidden fees associated with using those features, I don't know much about US carriers; aside from that they are (generally) against Net Neutrality.... But I know with my particular carrier, in Canada; If i wasn't using the plan that I am on; they would be charging me extra - and it would add up quick... so best to double check, maybe.
nine7nine said:
Cool. glad to hear my advice helped... but also using the secret code in the Dialer would've verified if your carrier supports it on their network, beforehand; that's why I posted in that step...
also, just as a reminder; I'd make sure that there aren't any hidden fees associated with using those features, I don't know much about US carriers; aside from that they are (generally) against Net Neutrality.... But I know with my particular carrier, in Canada; If i wasn't using the plan that I am on; they would be charging me extra - and it would add up quick... so best to double check, maybe.
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I came to this phone from a s7 edge that had VoLTe and Wifi calling on it never got charged for anything, would it be different with a non carrier phone?
loeffler23 said:
I came to this phone from a s7 edge that had VoLTe and Wifi calling on it never got charged for anything, would it be different with a non carrier phone?
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I have no idea: I live in Canada and have never dealt with US carriers ~ that's something that you will need to verify on your own. Some may allow it; some may not... you guys do things quite a bit different south of the border, so I just don't know....
You should be able to find that out in the support/QA area of your Carrier's website ~ if not there, you can ask them directly.
but yeah, obviously, if it was working on your S7 - then your network supports it....
Hello, I am on Vodafone UK, recently my area is getting poor 4G coverage so the vodafone tech guy asked me to shift on wifi calling inside the house. He enabled it from carrier perpective but I have to enable it on handset as well. I struggled to find the option. Now using the secret code above I can see I have wifi calling option greyed out. btw, I am on stock android 8.1. What is the best and least intrusive way to get the wifi calling working on my handset.
I am not a developer but have experience with root on previous devices. If I have to install Magisk( is there a non-root option?) what module etc I need to install to get this working please..
praveenjohri said:
Hello, I am on Vodafone UK, recently my area is getting poor 4G coverage so the vodafone tech guy asked me to shift on wifi calling inside the house. He enabled it from carrier perpective but I have to enable it on handset as well. I struggled to find the option. Now using the secret code above I can see I have wifi calling option greyed out. btw, I am on stock android 8.1. What is the best and least intrusive way to get the wifi calling working on my handset.
I am not a developer but have experience with root on previous devices. If I have to install Magisk( is there a non-root option?) what module etc I need to install to get this working please..
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Flash magisk and get the module called VoEnabler just sear h VoLte in the search bar it should pop up then after it installs restart phone and you should have the options.
Hi Praveenjohri - did you get this to work?
I too have a Pixel XL and on Vodafone UK; again the wifi calling option is greyed out.
Any layman guides as to how to Flash magisk and go about enabling this? Thanks in advance

Verizon Advanced/HD Calling on Unlocked S9+

I currently have an Unlocked Galaxy S9+ directly from Samsung running on Verizon's network.
I can't seem to find a way to enable the HD Calling/Video Calling/Advanced Calling features.
Some rumors suspected if you installed the MyVerizon app it would enable the advanced calling menu, but that didn't work.
Is there any way to enable these features?
Is there a command through ADB to enable this?
Would I need root access?
EDIT: Model Number: SM-G965U1 - Snapdragon
No way to get Video and WiFi calling to work (yet), but go to Connections, then Mobile Networks and you can turn VoLTE Calls on or off, which is HD voice. It was there by default on my unlocked S9+ on Verizon. If you don't see it, you may need to add HD calling to your Verizon plan (it's free, but you have to login to the website and add it as a feature).
iamrobk said:
No way to get Video and WiFi calling to work (yet), but go to Connections, then Mobile Networks and you can turn VoLTE Calls on or off, which is HD voice. It was there by default on my unlocked S9+ on Verizon. If you don't see it, you may need to add HD calling to your Verizon plan (it's free, but you have to login to the website and add it as a feature).
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Ahh, I already have VoLTE enabled. Guess I will have to wait until someone finds a way to enable those other features.
Thanks for the info!
Whatsapp and Duo appear to support video calling over WiFi
Airstream25 said:
Whatsapp and Duo appear to support video calling over WiFi
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Yeah, I know that they support video calling, along with a ton of other apps, but there is a native video calling option.
They got it working on unlocked S8, using some of the APKs and CSC from the Verizon phone. See below:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...to/how-to-video-wificalling-unlocked-t3615027
Or just by flashing the whole Verizon firmware on the unlocked phone (kinda defeats the purpose of getting the unlocked phone):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...axy-s8-unlocked-version-wifi-calling-t3699806
So I'm hoping it's just a matter of time, as I also need the WIFI calling to work on my unlocked phone. I think that's what is needed in order to send texts over WIFI via the Verizon Message+ app, which is what I ultimately need when in poor signal areas (sending texts over WIFI, without getting a second number with Google Voice or asking people to install secondary apps like Allo/Duo). Or I could just switch to T-mobile I guess, where all these things work with the unlocked phone without the additional hassle.
Here is to hoping we can get wifi calling and native video calling working on the unlocked s9/s9+ phones for those of us on verizon.
I have the S9+ (G965U1), and I have used the included Wi-Fi Calling app.
Look for Wi-Fi Calling.
Dudeman456 said:
I have the S9+ (G965U1), and I have used the included Wi-Fi Calling app.
Look for Wi-Fi Calling.
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I just got my unlocked S9 what do I need to do to get everything working on VZW I mean HD Calling, and video calling etc.? I've never owned Samsung Phones, I've always had unlocked bootloader HTC phones that I could do anything I wanted with. I don't know anything about Samsung accept "Odin". I still havn't put the sim card in cause I was thinking of returning the phone.
Thanks for the hint Dudeman456! I found WiFi Calling under system apps and went to its settings and activated its permissions. Now I can send text messages over WiFi using Verizon Message+ app (and not the included Messages app or Android Messages). I still don't have WiFi calling through the default phone app on S9. I wonder if there is a different phone app that I need for that purpose (Verizon Phone app?).
Same issue as my unlocked Note 8 I got from Sammy. You can enable video calling in the *#*#4636*#*# menu. You will not be able to activate WiFi calling though unless you flash the Verizon firmware. You also will not be able to use any Verizon features such as watching NFL games (but I think that is changing and won't be a Verizon exclusive) and premium visual voicemail. Really is a deal breaker for me.
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skinnytoo2 said:
Same issue as my unlocked Note 8 I got from Sammy. You can enable video calling in the *#*#4636*#*# menu. You will not be able to activate WiFi calling though unless you flash the Verizon firmware. You also will not be able to use any Verizon features such as watching NFL games (but I think that is changing and won't be a Verizon exclusive) and premium visual voicemail. Really is a deal breaker for me.
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What in the world does this mean "*#*#4636*#*# menu"????
All,
This is a KNOWN issue with Verizon.
I got my S9+ on Wed 3/14 from pre-order and could not get video calling to work. Went to Verizon store on Sat 3/17 preparing to wage war with them. The Verizon tech stopped me in my tracks and said it's already known. An email sent from corporate to all verizon stores indicating the problem with video calling. It is an issue with Samsung software which they are "diligently" working to correct and will push an update soon.
Notice this.. go to either MyVerizon app or the website and login. then go to devices/manage devices...then go controls then to adjust service blocks and you will see the video calling is blocked and cannot be unblocked. Apparently this is done for "our own good" until Samsung fixes the issue.
No date from the tech on when a fix will be issued.
DONT try anything crazy to enable video calling..just be patient and wait for the fix. My S9+ is unlocked too and i was assured that video calling will be enabled once a fix is issued.
ajal said:
Thanks for the hint Dudeman456! I found WiFi Calling under system apps and went to its settings and activated its permissions. Now I can send text messages over WiFi using Verizon Message+ app (and not the included Messages app or Android Messages). I still don't have WiFi calling through the default phone app on S9. I wonder if there is a different phone app that I need for that purpose (Verizon Phone app?).
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That is odd. I am using my G965U1 on Sprint and my Wi-Fi Calling app is in the regular app drawer with everything else. I did not expect it to work, since it is Sprint, but it did. The Wi-Fi Calling app was available before placing a sim card inside.
Gnex81 said:
All,
This is a KNOWN issue with Verizon.
I got my S9+ on Wed 3/14 from pre-order and could not get video calling to work. Went to Verizon store on Sat 3/17 preparing to wage war with them. The Verizon tech stopped me in my tracks and said it's already known. An email sent from corporate to all verizon stores indicating the problem with video calling. It is an issue with Samsung software which they are "diligently" working to correct and will push an update soon.
Notice this.. go to either MyVerizon app or the website and login. then go to devices/manage devices...then go controls then to adjust service blocks and you will see the video calling is blocked and cannot be unblocked. Apparently this is done for "our own good" until Samsung fixes the issue.
No date from the tech on when a fix will be issued.
DONT try anything crazy to enable video calling..just be patient and wait for the fix. My S9+ is unlocked too and i was assured that video calling will be enabled once a fix is issued.
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I don't think it will unblock. If you didn't buy the VZW branded phone you most likely won't get video calling. I assumed this from the start. I spent a good portion of the day speaking with a VZW 2nd level support engineer supervisor with 20 years experience. He asked is there anything else that could be done besides unblocking video calls to make me happy, because that at this time it is impossible as the phone is not a VZW phone. Look in you phone profile on their website, does a picture of your phone show up? My profile is blank, that means the phone is not in their system of phones, even though I flashed the full VZW package with bloatware and all after first a full reset. My Phone has VZW splash screen and all the advanced calling menus, in about phone it says SM-G960U, but that block cant be removed. Maybe I screwed up somewhere and alerted them by booting with a sim card in? Maybe they flagged my IMEI? I don't know but the rep said point blank they can't unblock video calling on that line, and unlocked phones are not supported.
Are you all seeing LTE+ (carrier aggregation) on your Verizon S9 devices? I'm in Vegas and my device appears to sit on B13 (700mhz) and does not hand off anywhere else.
DevalB said:
Are you all seeing LTE+ (carrier aggregation) on your Verizon S9 devices? I'm in Vegas and my device appears to sit on B13 (700mhz) and does not hand off anywhere else.
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My S9 does not show LTE or 4G. I think there are a lot of bugs still.
skopper said:
My S9 does not show LTE or 4G. I think there are a lot of bugs still.
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That's a whole other issue then. Is your device an unlocked device?
DevalB said:
That's a whole other issue then. Is your device an unlocked device?
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Yes - unlocked on Verizon.
You need the right apps for Wi-Fi calling and some in framework. I don't own a s9 but that's what you need to do to get it to work. Along with some csc edits

Local Carrier just enabled eSim support, How to activate on device? No Menu option!

Guys,
So my local carrier just enabled support for eSim. How do I get it activated on the Phone?
To enable support, It's just one text message and they will enable it from their end.
But I don't see any option in my device, or in Settings app to enable this.
I tried searching for eSim, and I get to an app info page. Not the actual application.
Any help is much appreciated?
JazonX said:
Guys,
So my local carrier just enabled support for eSim. How do I get it activated on the Phone?
To enable support, It's just one text message and they will enable it from their end.
But I don't see any option in my device, or in Settings app to enable this.
I tried searching for eSim, and I get to an app info page. Not the actual application.
Any help is much appreciated?
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Settings>Network& Internet>Mobile Network>Advanced>Carrier
Who's your carrier?
THEGAMEPLAY94 said:
Settings>Network& Internet>Mobile Network>Advanced>Carrier
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It's Blank right now, and shows only the option for the Physical SIM.
galaxys said:
Who's your carrier?
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Etisalat, Dubai.
JazonX said:
Guys,
So my local carrier just enabled support for eSim. How do I get it activated on the Phone?
To enable support, It's just one text message and they will enable it from their end.
But I don't see any option in my device, or in Settings app to enable this.
I tried searching for eSim, and I get to an app info page. Not the actual application.
Any help is much appreciated?
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There is no actual app, its done from settings.
Perhaps you need to send the text to enable it, before the option appears on the phone.
When using project fi, it doesnt appear in settings until you activate the service (to switch between SIM/eSIM).
Ok, I've understood a bit by reading around.
So just because my Local carrier (Not Fi) enabled eSim support, It wouldn't work, Yeah?
It only works for Project Fi, Correct?
Your local carrier Etisalat, Dubai., has to provide an android app to do the SIM provisioning at the moment. Google still hasn't released an app that takes QR codes from carriers... Android 9 added APIs to widely support eSIM on Pixel 2 but it may take a while for carriers to come on board.
JazonX said:
Ok, I've understood a bit by reading around.
So just because my Local carrier (Not Fi) enabled eSim support, It wouldn't work, Yeah?
It only works for Project Fi, Correct?
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Not yet bruh , they are heavily invested with supporting Samsung.
I'm still fighting with them on weekly basis just to get VoLte support on the pixel 2Xl even tho it's working perfectly on my note 8. Been almost a year now with no progress what so ever.
I say give it some time (a year or so if lucky)
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I'm 99% sure that the built in eSim can only be used with Google's Project Fi. AFAIK it can't be activated to other networks.

Wi-Fi calling on pixel 2 XL in Europe

I have a Pixel 2 XL in Android 10 build QQ1A.191205.008 and there is no option to enable Wi-Fi calling.
I know that the phone is capable of Wi-Fi calling but for some reason that option does not exist in system settings
I am in Greece and in Vodafone network which is providing Wi-Fi calling
And help would be appreciated.
Is the device itself on Vodafone, or are you using a different carrier? Your carrier has to support it for the option to become available, and even if the carrier does there is a possibility the carrier's network doesn't recognize the device as being capable of the feature, especially if it was bought from Google.
Thanks for your reply.
Yes it was bought in the USA.
The ROM does not belong to a certain carrier
It's the official universal room
I haven't root the phone.
It gets all the updates over the air.
A standard factory set phone.
I conducted Vodafone and apparently they don't support yet Android 10 ! Although they state that the Samsung s8 and newer and the iPhones are supported (they don't mention any Google phone)
Anyway I thought that the option to enable Wi-Fi calling should be available on the system settings of the phone.
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Thanks for your reply.
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ROM is irrelevant as this is a carrier thing. As you found out the carrier you're using doesn't yet support the feature. Thus you will have to do without. The P2XL won't have the option to enable WiFi calling until the carrier supports it. Example: my carrier (Straight Talk) doesn't support WiFi calling and I do not have the option in my settings.
Okay crystal clear
Thanks a lot
Okay crystal clear
Thanks a lot

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