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Is anyone getting the "Mobile Hotspot Warning" notification? I am with T-Mobile and get this notification whenever I turned on hotspot. This happens on my S2 and Note. Hotspot seems to be working fine however.
I am suffering a case of search block - I am betting this has already been asked and hopefully answered.
1. I want to enable tethering without a tethering plan. I know all the warnings, but on occasion find this useful. Never more than a few minutes at a time. I don't want a tethering plan because I am unlimited now, though I will switch if they get me. Did this with WP7, are the instructions the same? link?
2. I really would like to reenable the switch that allows me to disable LTE. I find that LTE drains the battery too fast and if I am somewhere and need to squeeze a little extra out of the battery... particularly if on the edge of the LTE coverage area... don't get why at&t disables this ability.
Thanks!
Tethering plan? US carriers...
I think under settings > cellular there are new settings to "add internet apn" & "add mms apn". Not sure if you manually enter your APN, if it will create a new entry with default settings and allow tethering.
Warning: I have not tried this and it might not work and/or break your stuff requiring a reset.
Bjd223 said:
I think under settings > cellular there are new settings to "add internet apn" & "add mms apn". Not sure if you manually enter your APN, if it will create a new entry with default settings and allow tethering.
Warning: I have not tried this and it might not work and/or break your stuff requiring a reset.
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APN and tethering are two separate things. AT&T puts a lock on the tethering where it "Phones" home to see if you have the plan. SO changing apn WONT work
I don't care about the tethering part since I have the shared data family plan that includes tethering, but I am interested in being able to disable LTE.
At work, I'm in a fringe area, so it'll keep switching between LTE and 4G. It gets full 4G bars but will hover around 0-1 LTE bars.
After the Portico update, ##3282 will get me into the data menu which has some settings to force 2G, 3G, and 4G, but I don't see anything that would disable LTE. If I force "3G", would it actually do "4G" since its all HSPA+?
mindfrost82 said:
I don't care about the tethering part since I have the shared data family plan that includes tethering, but I am interested in being able to disable LTE.
At work, I'm in a fringe area, so it'll keep switching between LTE and 4G. It gets full 4G bars but will hover around 0-1 LTE bars.
After the Portico update, ##3282 will get me into the data menu which has some settings to force 2G, 3G, and 4G, but I don't see anything that would disable LTE. If I force "3G", would it actually do "4G" since its all HSPA+?
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http://forums.wpcentral.com/nokia-lumia-920/203675-turn-off-4g-lte-t-lumia-920-a.html This link gives all the information for turning off LTE. Since HSPA+ is actually just enhanced 3G signal, forcing 3G will still let you receive HSPA+ or what AT&T calls "4G"
hyelton said:
APN and tethering are two separate things. AT&T puts a lock on the tethering where it "Phones" home to see if you have the plan. SO changing apn WONT work
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would love to find out if there is a way to prevent it from "phoning home". or even a way to redirect to another server that can give the proper "ok" to use tethering. It seems ridiculous that there isn't some way to go around this at&t check.
To enable the Hotspot feature all you need to do is install a hotspot toggle app. I use Power Toggles. You can get it from the Playstore and it is free.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painless.pc&hl=en
It enables me to turn on Hotspot and then I can go to settings and set Hotspot up for use. No annoying contact ATT or dial 611. Hotspot also has a new feature that turns itself off due to no activity. Just FYI. :good:
Great find!
Just to add: if you want to configure the HotSpot settings (WPA/PSK, MAC address filtering), use the default "Mobile Hotspot" application (NOT in Settings) while hotspot is off. Configure it, save and THEN turn on HotSpot using Power Toggle.
Easier, light weight option
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xLDEwOSwiYm9obG9vbC5uZXQudG9vZ2xlSG90c3BvdCJd
Does your toggle in settings not work, or are you just providing a different way to do it? Just curious because my toggle in settings works with no problem.
and-on-ROIDS said:
Does your toggle in settings not work, or are you just providing a different way to do it? Just curious because my toggle in settings works with no problem.
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What carrier do you have? I have at&t and it won't work for me unless I add the feature to my plan. The toggle that the OP posted does work though!
440bro said:
What carrier do you have? I have at&t and it won't work for me unless I add the feature to my plan. The toggle that the OP posted does work though!
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I have AT&T but I have that feature on my plan, so that would be the difference.
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About to install the Rogers version. I know it does not have tethering blocked.
Hey guys, I have a T-Mobile branded Galaxy S5 (SM-G900T) that I'm using on Metro PCS and whenever I connect to wifi I can't receive mms messages. I will get the text and it will ask me to download the image but then I get a never ending progress bar. So then I'll turn off WiFi and I will have bars but the 4G LTE indicator will be gone and the only way to get it back is to reboot the phone. Any ideas as to what this could be? I have tried using both the T-Mobile & Metro PCS APN settings but the issue still happens no mattter which APN the phone is set to. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
namicone said:
Hey guys, I have a T-Mobile branded Galaxy S5 (SM-G900T) that I'm using on Metro PCS and whenever I connect to wifi I can't receive mms messages. I will get the text and it will ask me to download the image but then I get a never ending progress bar. So then I'll turn off WiFi and I will have bars but the 4G LTE indicator will be gone and the only way to get it back is to reboot the phone. Any ideas as to what this could be? I have tried using both the T-Mobile & Metro PCS APN settings but the issue still happens no mattter which APN the phone is set to. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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What rom are you using? that would be the first question. Little more info sir....thanks
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What rom are you using? that would be the first question. Little more info sir....thanks
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No ROM, it's stock.
wifi calling enabled and set to only make calls on wifi?
This will happen when you have wifi calling enabled. That is why you see the cell signal bars go gray or grayed out. Turn off wifi calling and you will see you signal bars come back, as long as you have cell signal (service) at your house.
galaxyuser88 said:
This will happen when you have wifi calling enabled. That is why you see the cell signal bars go gray or grayed out. Turn off wifi calling and you will see you signal bars come back, as long as you have cell signal (service) at your house.
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Having WiFi calling enabled won't affect your data and messaging at all unless there is a connection issue with the router.
namicone said:
I'm using on Metro PCS and whenever I connect to wifi I can't receive mms messages. I will get the text and it will ask me to download the image but then I get a never ending progress bar.
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It sounds like a connectivity issue on the routers side if the APNs are correct. I would go back to Metro PCS APNs then check your signal strenth and link speed in the phones WiFi settings, then check to make sure WiFi calling does not display an error in the call settings. If all 3 are good then check your client list on router and make sure phones IP address and MAC id is there. If IP and MAC id are good run diag log on router and possibly change/test different wireless channels on your router.
I never have WiFi calling enabled so I don't see that as a cause, and I have tried both the MetroPCS and T-Mobile APN settings and it still happens. I'm still able to receive calls and send text messages but I can't receive MMS messages or access data. The only way to fix the issue is to turn on airplane mode for about 10 seconds and then turn it off and I get the 4GLTE signal indicator back along with full service. Its really weird because when this happens, I still have a signal indicator with 3-4 bars but the only the 4GLTE indicator disappears.
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I never have WiFi calling enabled so I don't see that as a cause, and I have tried both the MetroPCS and T-Mobile APN settings and it still happens. I'm still able to receive calls and send text messages but I can't receive MMS messages or access data. The only way to fix the issue is to turn on airplane mode for about 10 seconds and then turn it off and I get the 4GLTE signal indicator back along with full service. Its really weird because when this happens, I still have a signal indicator with 3-4 bars but the only the 4GLTE indicator disappears.
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I will get the same issue as stated above. When you have bars present with no data icon, its because your phone is latching on to another network when MetroPCS is not to be found. At my office, T-Mobile service is the pits, yet i get bars present. I usually open the dialer and type *#0011# and it will show what band your phone is picking up, from there you can tell if you are really on MetroPCS or someone elses network.
I wanted to let everyone know that Wi-Fi calling works on the Galaxy S9 unlocked lock version with T-Mobile
Confirmed. USA unlocked version works with T-Mobile US Wifi Calling
I've got an unlocked S9+ from Samsung, I'm on Verizon, and I don't even see the option for WiFi calling. Where is the option located? Does it show up after you activate on T-Mobile? I've asked Verizon if it can be provisioned to the phone and they said it is... Could anyone point me in the right direction?
Phluffy said:
I've got an unlocked S9+ from Samsung, I'm on Verizon, and I don't even see the option for WiFi calling. Where is the option located? Does it show up after you activate on T-Mobile? I've asked Verizon if it can be provisioned to the phone and they said it is... Could anyone point me in the right direction?
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On T-Mobile and yea Wifi calling is working and no, no setting to switch it on or off.
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I think w/ unlocked phones on verizon wifi calling and visual voicemail don't work.
protella said:
I think w/ unlocked phones on verizon wifi calling and visual voicemail don't work.
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This was a known issue on the unlocked S8/S8+ as well. There were some semi-convoluted workarounds, but it wasn't as simple as a check box. I bought the unlocked version knowing full well I'd face some Verizon issues, but will likely be transitioning off them in a few months anyway.
protella said:
I think w/ unlocked phones on verizon wifi calling and visual voicemail don't work.
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I'm on an unlocked Blackberry Keyone on verizon and had thought so as well. Somebody on Crackberry forums posted a solution for wifi calling that ended up working for me, but I had to call Verizon as well. I preordered my S9+ the other day and am disappointed wifi calling is not available out of the box, but ultimately not surprised. Hopefully there will be a workaround. Glad it is for the T-Mo guys.
Okay. This morning I'm going to eat my own words on one thing. I woke up and overnight, a Visual Voicemail app had installed itself from the Samsung store. Low and behold, it talked to Verizon and I can see my voicemails. At this point, only Wi-Fi calling is missing.
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On T-Mobile and yea Wifi calling is working and no, no setting to switch it on or off.
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Wifi calling settings can be toggles in the dialer. The 3 dots, settings then wifi calling.
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Okay. This morning I'm going to eat my own words on one thing. I woke up and overnight, a Visual Voicemail app had installed itself from the Samsung store. Low and behold, it talked to Verizon and I can see my voicemails. At this point, only Wi-Fi calling is missing.
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What is the name of the app? I can't find anything in the Samsung store that appears to be a Verizon VVM app.
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What is the name of the app? I can't find anything in the Samsung store that appears to be a Verizon VVM app.
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I don't see it listed either. That's really weird. I wouldn't have known it was installed if I hadn't seen the notification. It works with Verizon though.
Averix said:
I don't see it listed either. That's really weird. I wouldn't have known it was installed if I hadn't seen the notification. It works with Verizon though.
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Mine installed overnight as well. Very odd but cool. Thanks for the heads up.
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I don't see it listed either. That's really weird. I wouldn't have known it was installed if I hadn't seen the notification. It works with Verizon though.
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Does Wifi Calling work with Verizon?
Got it !
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I don't see it listed either. That's really weird. I wouldn't have known it was installed if I hadn't seen the notification. It works with Verizon though.
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This may be more detailed than you guys need, but if you can find the app in GALAXY apps and use Lightflow, you're there. I don't know how the Voicemail works standalone, but I wanted the LED indicator and the sound of my choice. Voila !
This app is available through GALAXY APPS, not Samsung Apps. I got it to work, without rooting, using Lightflow as follows:
Open Lightflow
Choose Notification Settings
Choose red "+" plus sign at the bottom right
Choose "From System event, battery, gps, etc.
From "Select system notifications to add", roll down to Voice Mail, check the box, choose "Add"
This will add Voicemail to your Lightflow notifications list, and then you have to pick your settings for it.
On Lightflow's Notification page, find dark blue "Voicemail" and open the "three dots" to the right, choose "settings"
The setting menu is a "slide to the right" type menu. I used "light" , enable light, choose a color, etc. I chose dark blue to match the icon.
So now, I have a dark blue "Voicemail" icon in my apps, and Lightflow makes it chime the sound I chose and lights up the LED at the top of the S9, in dark blue, and it blinks, so I know a voicemail is there. It also shows up on the notification panel.
This may be more detailed than you guys need, but if you can find the app in GALAXY apps and use Lightflow, you're there. I don't know how the Voicemail works standalone, but I wanted the LED indicator and the sound of my choice. Voila !
Does the unlocked version s9+ support T-Mobiles band 71
Yes band 71 is supported on unlocked snapdragon S9+ (G965U1)
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Does Wifi Calling work with Verizon?
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Not on the unlocked version. There are a few hidden WiFi calling settings, but none actually stay set to on. Unless someone has found a way, I'd have to say no at this point.
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Not on the unlocked version. There are a few hidden WiFi calling settings, but none actually stay set to on. Unless someone has found a way, I'd have to say no at this point.
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ok i have sm-965u1 unlocked with tmobile.
When i first power on phone wifi calling was there and i turnde off now serahing for menu wifi calling nope after 2 hours giving up and typing here wtf menu just disappear or what ?
and nope menu 5, is not there ????
Set connection preference
Turn on Wi-Fi and connect to a Wi-Fi network.
From the Home screen, swipe up on an empty spot to open the Apps tray.
Tap Settings > Connections.
If necessary, tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn on.
Tap More connection settings.
Tap Wi-Fi Calling, then select desired option:
Wi-Fi Preferred
Cellular Network Preferred
Never use Cellular Network
A Wifi calling check tool
Many retail mobiles have "Wifi Calling" / "Vowifi" function but not any menu entry to enable , The APP can check the hidden function and enable it if can use.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.widget7.wifi.calling
ppgirl said:
Many retail mobiles have "Wifi Calling" / "Vowifi" function but not any menu entry to enable , The APP can check the hidden function and enable it if can use.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wikimediacom.wifi.calling:laugh:
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I installed this app on my SM-G965U1 on AT&T, and after opening and setting the option on I now have the WiFi calling icon in my status bar! Now just have to find a cell dead spot with Wi-Fi to try! Thanks for sharing this!
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