Hi,
does any one have the 3UK LG G5...and is rooted?
I'd like to obtain the carrier customisation folder to enable VOLTE, any help from the members would be appreciated.
Radii
does anyone know if you can flash a sim free LG G5 with 3 UK firmware so you can enable VoLTE and Wifi Calling?
bigup7 said:
does anyone know if you can flash a sim free LG G5 with 3 UK firmware so you can enable VoLTE and Wifi Calling?
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Hi,
Is it biggy7 from digital forums, digital spy? You can flash a sim free LG G5 with 3 UK firmware--- no problem- it won't enable VoLTE and Wifi Calling.
It needs some system level work (which I can potentially do)....if I could obtain an 3 UK LG G5...
radii said:
Hi,
Is it biggy7 from digital forums, digital spy? You can flash a sim free LG G5 with 3 UK firmware--- no problem- it won't enable VoLTE and Wifi Calling.
It needs some system level work (which I can potentially do)....if I could obtain an 3 UK LG G5...
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Hi mate, yep same me
Thanks for confirming, I've grabbed a g5 on Three (used), lets see how it goes.
We also now have the same problem in Italy with TIM
Sent from my LG-H850 using XDA-Developers mobile app
bigup7 said:
does anyone know if you can flash a sim free LG G5 with 3 UK firmware so you can enable VoLTE and Wifi Calling?
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I confirm, H85020q_00_H3G_COM_OP_1206 on H850 European variant, sim free, bought from ebay, Volte and WiFi working fine.
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I confirm, H85020q_00_H3G_COM_OP_1206 on H850 European variant, sim free, bought from ebay, Volte and WiFi working fine.
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Did you buy a phone that was already from H3G / Three, or did you flash a Three ROM?
Thanks
Must be from 3UK. Euro open don't have this option enabled...
It should be possible to enable WiFi Calling via ADB, AFAIK the parameters are wfc_ims_enabaled & wfc_ims_mode.
I wondered if radek15 has flashed a H3G RoM or is using a standard RoM on H3G / Three.
You need more than that...
I got LG G5 H850 from ee and wifi calling working on ee sim only because configuration files don't allow to use in other network. If you will edit them it should works. Also I got lg V30 euro open and wifi calling don't work on this one because this option is disabled in euro open lg phones, even that wifi calling option is still acrive on my sim.
There is a thread in V30 and G7 sections how to make it working, but you need to root.
konio25 said:
You need more than that...
I got LG G5 H850 from ee and wifi calling working on ee sim only because configuration files don't allow to use in other network. If you will edit them it should works. Also I got lg V30 euro open and wifi calling don't work on this one because this option is disabled in euro open lg phones, even that wifi calling option is still acrive on my sim.
There is a thread in V30 and G7 sections how to make it working, but you need to root.
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Thanks, so I could buy a G5 used on EE with WiFi calling & it would work on H3G WiFi Calling with some config mods?
Any chance you could post a link from V30 or G7 sections that have the right info?
Not sure if this will work that way. It maybe worth to try flash euroopen oreo to any branded h850. When I flashed my lg g5 ee, I have blotware from French orange and Romania Vodafone, but looks like necessary files was there, just a matter to turn on in hidden menu. Unfortunately I didn't try on my ee sim.
There is a thread for lg v30
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/guide-volte-vowifi-functional-available-t3834267
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Not sure if this will work that way. It maybe worth to try flash euroopen oreo to any branded h850. When I flashed my lg g5 ee, I have blotware from French orange and Romania Vodafone, but looks like necessary files was there, just a matter to turn on in hidden menu. Unfortunately I didn't try on my ee sim.
There is a thread for lg v30
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/guide-volte-vowifi-functional-available-t3834267
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Thanks for the link, it looks complicated! Does your G5 now work on H3G?
No, after updating to the oreo from ee it only allows for wifi calling for ee sim.
I've been using Samsung phones for a while now but am interested in the G5 because of the camera & WiFi calling. For Samsung phones, there are plenty of stock RoMs from various vendors on sites like sammobile. Is it the same for the LG G5, is there a list somewhere?
There is a choice for most LG mobiles on https://lg-firmwares.com
konio25 said:
There is a choice for most LG mobiles on https://lg-firmwares.com
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Thanks, will take a look through.
I now have a G5, unlocked from Virgin UK. I flashed the Three Oreo firmware from lg-firmwares.com but the WiFi Calling does not work with a Three SIM in the phone. I also get lots of messages on boot like "Current version is not available for user. can't find matched cust for NT-code mcc/mn". I found that the messages are quite well known when flashing different firmware - this thread has a few pointers https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/help/current-version-available-user-matched-t3438370
I'll try the Euro firmware and see what happens. I've also downloaded the Virgin firmware & ordered a VM SIM for testing. If the Euro firmware works, I'll probably not try the VM firmware.
Update:
I flashed the "H85030a_00_OPEN_EU_OP_0910.kdz" firmware but could not see any options for turning on WiFi calling, but I did get the Orange & VF bloatware. Enabling via ADB also did not have any effect. Not sure what is meant by "the necessary files"?
After problems with SuperSU preventing the phone from booting, I had to re-flash, this time with Virgin firmware. Will see what happens with the VM SIM.
Some progress of sorts ...
With the OREO H3G RoM, there were a couple of messages on boot related to the NT-Code not matching, so I tried the RoM quotes in post #6 which is Nougat. The Hidden Menu SVC / VOWiFi section shows that WiFi calling is set to 1, in ADB I can see that wfc_ims_enabled=1 Both settings were off in OREO.
However, still no menu options for WiFi Calling in the call dialler, WiFI settings or mobile settings. Hopefully Radek15 will return at some point and say what else needs to be done. wfc_ims_mode was set to 1 (cell preferred) so I changed it to 2 (WiFi preferred) but no joy.
Well, after a couple of weeks messing around trying things I found in various threads I have given up trying to get WiFi calling to work, for now. The closest I got was with the H3G Nougat ROM where I'm fairly sure the VOLTE was working while using my Three SIM. With the Three Oreo ROM it won't even do that, no luck either with Open EU ROMs. I now have my G5 on an Oreo Three ROM with Exposed and a few other tweaks and Apps so it's a long way back to start again and a faff to backup & restore. I think the key may be with the NT-Code & Cust-Code which are embedded in the device rather than changing config files in the /cust folder. Anyone with better success than me, I'd be happy to learn!
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Anyone had any luck enabling it?
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Anyone had any luck enabling it?
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Well, isnt it a feature depending on your carrier (firmware)?
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Yes this is carrier specific.
They will supply an app on Play if so.
Works on EE in the UK, it's a menu setting not an app.
Where exactly is the menu setting for wifi calling? I can't seem to find it on mine. If it matters, I got the Taiwan version of the phone and am with MetroPCS in the States.
For me it's in settings, under device, call. UK EE.
I am on EE and purchased my phone from Handtek hence preloaded with European Generic Stock firmware.
I can only assume @ewans has purchased the device from EE directly, which would have the EE branded Stock firmware which would have that setting built in by the carrier/EE.
I read when researching why I hadn't got this WiFi calling setting that carriers would be sending out firmware updates with these new settings (this finding is based on a different phone but the principle of carrier providing the update must be telling.) Looks like Sony stock unbranded firmware excludes this feature.
dillalade said:
I am on EE and purchased my phone from Handtek hence preloaded with European Generic Stock firmware.
I can only assume @ewans has purchased the device from EE directly, which would have the EE stock firmware which would have that setting.
I read when researching why o hadn't got this WiFi calling setting and that carriers would be sending.out firmware updates with these new settings. Looks like Sony stock unbranded firmware excludes this feature.
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Yes, directly from EE.
Guess this confirms it (image attached.)
You require a carrier stock Sony firmware to obtain the feature.
If desperate for native WiFi calling with your carrier then you would need to update your Sony firmware to run your carriers version of it.
As long as your carrier supports WiFi calling and has the z5c officially supported like EE has then you will source the carrier firmware in xperiafirm.
The sacrifice clearly will be the added bloatware you will get with a carrier branded stock firmware.
Yep. I figured out that this was a carrier feature on my own probably around the time you mentioned it here. That sucks, cause my carrier, MetroPCS, has wi-fi calling available, but are highly unlikely to carry the Z5. Dang.
An alternative if you're in the US is to install Google Hangouts Dialer and get a Google Voice number. I switched from Verizon to T-Mobile here in the states, so I just ported my old Verizon number to Google Voice for a one time, $20 fee. With Hangouts Dialer, calls to US numbers are free, and if you're on Wifi, you can receive calls using your Google Voice number.
dillalade said:
Guess this confirms it (image attached.)
You require a carrier stock Sony firmware to obtain the feature.
If desperate for native WiFi calling with your carrier then you would need to update your Sony firmware to run your carriers version of it.
As long as your carrier supports WiFi calling and has the z5c officially supported like EE has then you will source the carrier firmware in xperiafirm.
The sacrifice clearly will be the added bloatware you will get with a carrier branded stock firmware.
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That picture displays a "T-Mobile" option. That makes me think that there is a chance wifi calling works on the T-Mobile network. Can anyone confirm this? If so, I will be purchasing this phone ASAP.
T-Mobile's website confirms that they do wi-fi calling. At least here in the States.
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T-Mobile's website confirms that they do wi-fi calling. At least here in the States.
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I know that they have wifi calling but I am 90% sure that this only applies to devices that they sell themselves. (Meaning that unlocked devices such as the Z5C will not have the wifi option). I just find it interesting that the phone itself has an option to select T-Mobile wifi calling if T-Mobile has had no plans to support it. Wouldn't Sony have removed this from the list if it wasn't compatible? Maybe there is hope for the future.
T-Mobile is also a carrier in Europe. The link in the previous screenshot might be referring to the places in Europe that carry the T-Mobile branded z5c. There appears to be a version of the firmware that is for T-Mobile on Xperifirm:
Maybe someone in the US on T-Mobile can try that out and see if there is wifi calling enabled? I am on the .32 firmware and don't want to revert back.
I flashed to T-Mobile Austria, and no luck on the wi-fi calling feature. Doesn't show up on the menu it should.
Hello, I'm on ee new phone but despite carrier saying they have activated and recent update I don't have this option. Those that do, are there Sip settings if so can you share them
EE Stock Firmware
I know this is counter intuitive to most on here but i want to go back to EE firmware.
I work in a Low reception office so WiFi calling had been a dream come true rather than running around the office trying to find signal. I also live in a 4G+ area which was also wonderful so I would like to get both back (broke phone and insurance have sent me an unbranded one with Stock firmware) so does anyone know where I can get the Stock EE Firmware I can flash via Sony's Flashtool?
I've searched google for 2 days and all I can find it posts and discussions on the newest stock update and/or rooting neither of which I want.
Thanks in advance.
G3001 said:
I know this is counter intuitive to most on here but i want to go back to EE firmware.
I work in a Low reception office so WiFi calling had been a dream come true rather than running around the office trying to find signal. I also live in a 4G+ area which was also wonderful so I would like to get both back (broke phone and insurance have sent me an unbranded one with Stock firmware) so does anyone know where I can get the Stock EE Firmware I can flash via Sony's Flashtool?
I've searched google for 2 days and all I can find it posts and discussions on the newest stock update and/or rooting neither of which I want.
Thanks in advance.
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This is something I am very much interested in as well, for similar reasons. I wondered if you made any progress on working out a process.
Hey guys,
After using my V30 for a few days I realized I couldn't make or receive calls. This is weird because everything else works. The carrier is cricket.
I suspect a VoLTE configuration issue, but I don't know enough to dig into that.
Here's everything I know:
Old phone works with same SIM
SMS, MMS, and LTE data all work on V30
when placing calls, phone just says "calling" for 15-30s before showing "call ended"
when receiving calls, caller hears ring before going to voicemail
phone is new H931 frankensteined to US99820b/20h (have tried both)
Have tried reboot/reset several times
Cricket support was not much help and I don't have high hopes for LG support. Anyone experience a similar issue with their V30 or know enough about the secret menu to troubleshoot?
Thanks
I have had the US998 for 9 months and have had similar issues. I also have Cricket and for the first month, before I even rooted it, I had great service with the phone. Then I unlocked the bootloader and rooted it... Ever since I've had poor reception with the phone almost anywhere, especially when indoors. I have fine 4G internet speeds but have to go outside to make any phone call. I'm currently on rooted stock Pie through TWRP zip but I've tried countless Oreo roms, stock included, but the same problem has been with the phone for the past 7 months. I've tried every APN setting there is but keep in on global normally. Is it possible that we've messed up our modem partition? I'd think Cricket would use the same LTE bands as AT&T but I could be wrong.
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I have had the US998 for 9 months and have had similar issues. I also have Cricket and for the first month, before I even rooted it, I had great service with the phone. Then I unlocked the bootloader and rooted it... Ever since I've had poor reception with the phone almost anywhere, especially when indoors. I have fine 4G internet speeds but have to go outside to make any phone call. I'm currently on rooted stock Pie through TWRP zip but I've tried countless Oreo roms, stock included, but the same problem has been with the phone for the past 7 months. I've tried every APN setting there is but keep in on global normally. Is it possible that we've messed up our modem partition? I'd think Cricket would use the same LTE bands as AT&T but I could be wrong.
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I have no problems with AT&T signal on my rooted US998 V30+.
No, you haven't messed up your modem partition.
I have AT&T Prepaid. The only difference between that and Cricket is I have actual AT&T data servers (vs Cricket data servers) and my speeds are not capped. You're never going to see the speeds I have, because AT&T caps Cricket at 8mbps.
Why are you using "Global"? You should be using settings similar below: GSM/HSPA (sometimes called WCMDA)/LTE. Don't confuse "WCDMA" with "CDMA". They are totally different. WCDMA is HSPA, if you don't see HSPA in your settings.
GinR said:
Hey guys,
After using my V30 for a few days I realized I couldn't make or receive calls. This is weird because everything else works. The carrier is cricket.
I suspect a VoLTE configuration issue, but I don't know enough to dig into that.
Here's everything I know:
Old phone works with same SIM
SMS, MMS, and LTE data all work on V30
when placing calls, phone just says "calling" for 15-30s before showing "call ended"
when receiving calls, caller hears ring before going to voicemail
phone is new H931 frankensteined to US99820b/20h (have tried both)
Have tried reboot/reset several times
Cricket support was not much help and I don't have high hopes for LG support. Anyone experience a similar issue with their V30 or know enough about the secret menu to troubleshoot?
Thanks
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1) Check your APN. Make sure it's set to what you need for Cricket. Google Cricket APN.
2) You are not currently using AT&T firmware, so you will not have VoLTE. You need to turn VoLTE off in the settings if you see it. AT&T only allows certain phones on Cricket to use VoLTE -- and you currently have "US998", not H931.
If you see VOLTE setting turn it off, see if your phone calls can be made? Trying to use the VoLTE setting when you aren't allowed VoLTE will cause phone calls to fail.
If you bootloader unlock your phone and re-flash the AT&T H931 TWRP flashable zip, it's possible you get VoLTE IF Cricket is allowed VoLTE on H931 phones. Many AT&T postpaid customers are using rooted, bootloader unlocked H931 phones and have VoLTE because they flash to the H931 TWRP flashable zip.
What was your previous phone? Just saying your "old phone" tells us nothing whatsoever. Was it AT&T branded?
Are you sure you had VoLTE on your old phone with Cricket? Or you just assume you did? If it was an iPhone, then it's possible you had VoLTE on Cricket. If it wasn't, then you may just be assuming you did. I'm not current with the phones which have VoLTE with Cricket, I just know it has been very few.
Because AT&T keeps VoLTE as a premium feature -- although they have been giving it to more phones recently. But still usually with AT&T branded phones (which my US998 V30+ is not). I do not have VoLTE on AT&T Prepaid with my US998 -- and I couldn't care less.
You don't actually need VoLTE. When you make a phone call your phone can drop down temporarily to HSPA while you have the phone call and you will still have data. When the phone call finishes your phone will then return to LTE.
I have AT&T Prepaid, as does my wife and my mother -- and all our US998 V30/V30+ phones do exactly that. We do not have VoLTE and don't care.
See screenshot. If you find this setting, turn off VoLTE see if you can make/receive phone calls until you can flash the H931 TWRP flashable zip. But also find out if AT&T H931 can use VoLTE on Cricket.
LG V30 AT&T H931-20Q ROM
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/lg-v30-att-h931-20f-rom-t3872926
Thanks for the detailed response.
My previous Cricket LG M327 definitely has VoLTE on Cricket per this list:
cricketwireless[dot]com/support/great-big-network/compatible-phones.html
There's also a settings option for it, and I can tell the difference between calls with/without.
If AT&T considers it a premium feature, you're probably right that it's limited to branded phones.
On my V30 I don't see an option for VoLTE in the option menu. I also don't have nearly as many options for mobile network mode as you do.
I will try flashing H931 to see if that changes anything.
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Thanks for the detailed response.
My previous Cricket LG M327 definitely has VoLTE on Cricket per this list:
cricketwireless[dot]com/support/great-big-network/compatible-phones.html
There's also a settings option for it, and I can tell the difference between calls with/without.
If AT&T considers it a premium feature, you're probably right that it's limited to branded phones.
On my V30 I don't see an option for VoLTE in the option menu. I also don't have nearly as many options for mobile network mode as you do.
I will try flashing H931 to see if that changes anything.
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Check your APN also?
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Check your APN also?
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I did check that. All correct.
I went to try it this morning and suddenly it worked on US99820b. I refurbished to 20h which is the version I want and switched to LTE/GSM network mode and it works.
Thanks for your help.
It worked for a day or so, then stopped working again. I think the issue is that Cricket is trying to provision the phone for VoLTE, but then their backend won't actually allow this IMEI to make VoLTE calls. I obtained an active SIM on another carrier and confirmed that the handset can make/receive both VoLTE and non-VoLTE calls.
Do any of you guys know how to disable VoLTE via adb/hidden menus? There is no option in the normal Settings menu with the cricket sim installed. My other option is to switch carriers.
With the impending 3G network shutdowns by AT&T (on Feburary 2022) and T-Mobile (already done in January 2021; Sprint network will in Janurary 2022), I'm badly in need of another option. My current LG Nexus 5 (International version) won't enable me to survive these shutdowns, as it lacks the full LTE band support for the United States carriers.
After searching for another phone model with the criteria of removable battery, USB-C and unlockable bootloader, I settled on the following listing for a LG G5 (RS988): https://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-G5-RS98...M-Unlocked-Smartphone-8-10-18174/164707426461
The main thing I care about here is whether I can get VoLTE support at all, so that I can continue receiving cellular service beyond 2021. I currently use Cricket, an MVNO which uses AT&T as its network. Unfortunately, AT&T has a whitelist of devices that are allowed to use VoLTE on their network: https://www.att.com/ecms/dam/att/consumer/help/pdf/Devices-Working-on-ATT-Network.pdf. They do list the AT&T version of the LG G5 (H820), but it is bootloader locked. If I cannot use get this phone to work on AT&T, I will have no choice but to switch to T-Mobile or an MVNO using its network, such as MetroPCS. They have already shutdown their main 3G network, and also require VoLTE, but at least they don't have a whitelist that only allows me to use certain devices.
Looking at the custom ROMs, including LineageOS, it seems that none of them have VoLTE support, which is critical for me if I decide to switch to T-Mobile or one of their MNVOs. I could also see if there are any ROMs based on the stock ROM. If all else fails, I can resort to using the stock ROM/OS and then root it. However, this opens up another problem: I cannot tell if there exists a stock Android 8.1 Oreo ROM for the RS988; everything I read so far seems to indicate that I will only get up to Android 7.1 Nougat on this particular model.
As I have accepted an offer for $55 down from $64.99 in the above listing, and cannot decline to buy it, changing to another phone model is no longer an option for me in terms of keeping my cellular service working. Since I will be stuck with this RS988 for the next few years, can someone tell me what is the current situation about VoLTE support, whether for AT&T or T-Mobile, and which ROM I should stick on to gain this support? Losing my cellular service in 2022 is not going to end well for me if it does happen.
Worldblender said:
I will have no choice but to switch to T-Mobile or an MVNO using its network, such as MetroPCS. They have already shutdown their main 3G network, and also require VoLTE, but at least they don't have a whitelist that only allows me to use certain devices.
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DONT use MetroPCS I was with 'em for years but they have changed there policy's not like now. Simplemobile costs the same...
Worldblender said:
Looking at the custom ROMs, including LineageOS, it seems that none of them have VoLTE support, which is critical for me if I decide to switch to T-Mobile or one of their MNVOs. I could also see if there are any ROMs based on the stock ROM.
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I'm up against the same VoLTE wall (had a Blackberry Passport 4 years) and right now only finding VoLTE in Nougat ROM... TBH, I don't want Oreo b/c of that "A-B parition" buisness
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Losing my cellular service in 2022 is not going to end well for me if it does happen.
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I feel ya bro, right now I'm on a "burner" (LG-Stylo, for big screen) due to this concern. Did you ever find a ROM for RS988 with VoLTE?
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I feel ya bro, right now I'm on a "burner" (LG-Stylo, for big screen) due to this concern. Did you ever find a ROM for RS988 with VoLTE?
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You came in a tad too late; by now, I ended up getting an entirely newer phone, a Motorola Moto G Power (2020) via Google Fi bill credit. Though its battery is not meant to be user-replaceable, at least it has support for VoLTE out of the box, which is what I care about more.
Good evening all.
Just a quick confirmation request. I bought a Verizon V60 and have been extremely pleased with it, save for the fact that after following every available guide and tip I was unable to get VoLTE or VoWiFi to work.
So...I bought another. T-mobile version. All of the options are there this time around, and I can enable VoLTE options in hidden menu and they stick.
Unfortunately, I am still met with "Error: ER05 "Invalid SIM card"" when I turn on wi-fi calling seemingly no matter what I do.
I am turning to the brains trust to confirm my suspicions. The V60 was never sold in Australia. There exists no V60 .mbn carrier config for the telstra network, and it seems this might be the key to getting both features to work.
The V50 WAS sold in Aus on Telstra. Is there no possible way to adapt an mbn file to bring requisite operator specific config to my V60? I realise it is a different chipset.
I see little point in pursuing this further with crossflashing etc if it is truly impossible. I suspect this may well be the case. Unfortunately both my home and office have near zero mobile coverage, so I am heavily reliant on VoWifi at the very least and I can't make it go.
Did you try unlocking the bootloader and then crossflashing your Verizon V60 with the T-mobile version?
V60 Bootloader Unlock and Magisk Root
Earlier today I was alerted to https://www.cnblogs.com/yanhua-tj/p/15525593.html which has the actual firehose and steps to unlock! However it seems to be in Simplified Chinese so I'll translate it here for you. The firehose is attached below...
forum.xda-developers.com
Now i don't know if that works one bit but I do have a verizon V60 and HD Calling (which is what Verizon calls VOLTE) works and the phone stays on 5G on their own network. However I've been reading confusing stuff about the V60 not working with VOLTE if you use a carrier not branded for the phone, which I assume could be fixed by flashing firmwares. And from what little I know, you need to make sure the phone is sim unlocked before crossflashing anything, and that, I don't know how to do (my phone seems to be sim locked to verizon).
Falkentyne said:
Did you try unlocking the bootloader and then crossflashing your Verizon V60 with the T-mobile version?
V60 Bootloader Unlock and Magisk Root
Earlier today I was alerted to https://www.cnblogs.com/yanhua-tj/p/15525593.html which has the actual firehose and steps to unlock! However it seems to be in Simplified Chinese so I'll translate it here for you. The firehose is attached below...
forum.xda-developers.com
Now i don't know if that works one bit but I do have a verizon V60 and HD Calling (which is what Verizon calls VOLTE) works and the phone stays on 5G on their own network. However I've been reading confusing stuff about the V60 not working with VOLTE if you use a carrier not branded for the phone, which I assume could be fixed by flashing firmwares. And from what little I know, you need to make sure the phone is sim unlocked before crossflashing anything, and that, I don't know how to do (my phone seems to be sim locked to verizon).
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I already have both a Verizon and T-Mobile version. I crossflashed the VZW one to EA to try it out but no dice.
Unfortunately I'm pretty sure my deduction is spot on - going through guides to gain voLTE and voWifi on unsupported devices, every single working solution relies on there being an appropriate firmware available with your local carrier config to extract an MBN, OR the manufacturer adding support themselves (like asus did for ROG Phone 5).
I have an Australian KDZ for the velvet. Extracting the modem from this and trying that MBN file is my last resort but I believe these things are device/ chipset specific - I don't believe there's a very high chance of success unless someone knows how to port/ convert the carrier config to another device.
I thought I'd done my research but sadly it looks like I'll have to sell both of these devices and move on. Major bummer because it ticks 100% of my other boxes - I bloody love the device! Seems so silly but I need wifi calling, it's essential - I live in the middle of nowhere.
Hi, i bought a unlocked xq-bc62 in US. I travel a lot and discovered 5G won't work in several carriers networks, no matter what I do in the phone ( I spend more time outside US). I called the carriers support and they confirmed their network doesn't have any lock preventing the use of overseas 5G bought phones. So far, I tried to use it in Portugal, UK, Ireland and Brazil but 5G is not recognized by the phone. I changed the sim for a 5G local one, changed ASN, manually chose network (5G ones are not displayed) and no success. I even tried to pray, but again, no success. I contacted Sony Support and they said phone will only work in 5G in 2 of the 3 main carriers in US and not outside US, despite the phone tech specs says it will work in all the frequencys used by above carriers. There are some threads here that confirm xq-bc62 Is not a full 5g phone. All said and done, my Question: is it possible to flash another region Image like xq-bc52 or xq-bc72 in this hardware? Will it work fine and, mainly, will 5G networks be accessible outside US? Tks
Some times its hardware but you can try mtk engineer mode settings there may be something of use there
If you can get the original vendor file usually have (user low ship...) its usually international
Unless the phone is using 4.5G and not real 5G
marcofgn2 said:
Hi, i bought a unlocked xq-bc62 in US. I travel a lot and discovered 5G won't work in several carriers networks, no matter what I do in the phone ( I spend more time outside US). I called the carriers support and they confirmed their network doesn't have any lock preventing the use of overseas 5G bought phones. So far, I tried to use it in Portugal, UK, Ireland and Brazil but 5G is not recognized by the phone. I changed the sim for a 5G local one, changed ASN, manually chose network (5G ones are not displayed) and no success. I even tried to pray, but again, no success. I contacted Sony Support and they said phone will only work in 5G in 2 of the 3 main carriers in US and not outside US, despite the phone tech specs says it will work in all the frequencys used by above carriers. There are some threads here that confirm xq-bc62 Is not a full 5g phone. All said and done, my Question: is it possible to flash another region Image like xq-bc52 or xq-bc72 in this hardware? Will it work fine and, mainly, will 5G networks be accessible outside US? Tks
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Yep, the US models have numerous disabled features and run late on updates. I've also noticed it's crippled or disabled while roaming. I'm not sure if it's directly from disabled features or it it has been blocked by telcos because it malfunctions. (It gets kicked off cell towers in the US)
The US model has slightly different radio hardware so I would expect problems flashing the OS from another region. There are some tricks for changing the feature lists that might be a safer bet.
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Yep, the US models have numerous disabled features and run late on updates. I've also noticed it's crippled or disabled while roaming. I'm not sure if it's directly from disabled features or it it has been blocked by telcos because it malfunctions. (It gets kicked off cell towers in the US)
The US model has slightly different radio hardware so I would expect problems flashing the OS from another region. There are some tricks for changing the feature lists that might be a safer bet.
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How would one check what is and isn't turned on network wise??
I was able to flash the XQ-BC52 ROM in my XQ-BC62 hardware. So far, working fine in 4G+, but I´m in area with no 5G coverage. Tomorrow I will go to an 5G area and check f it worked. If not, I will try the XQ-BC72. I will keep you posted.
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Yep, the US models have numerous disabled features and run late on updates. I've also noticed it's crippled or disabled while roaming. I'm not sure if it's directly from disabled features or it it has been blocked by telcos because it malfunctions. (It gets kicked off cell towers in the US)
The US model has slightly different radio hardware so I would expect problems flashing the OS from another region. There are some tricks for changing the feature lists that might be a safer bet.
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Would you mind to message me what tricks you are talking about? Tks
marcofgn2 said:
Would you mind to message me what tricks you are talking about? Tks
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Maybe something along the lines of Getting VoLTE and VoWiFi on unlisted carriers by flashing mbn file or 5II/1&5III VoLTE patch. [Guide to release the root] or https://band.radio/
I haven't rooted yet so I haven't tried them. I bring a T-Mobile LG Velvet 5G with me when I travel. It's a little slower but doesn't have all the telco problems.
Test done, xqbc-52 doesn't see 5G network as well. XQ-BC72 SEA is a no go, don't even recognize the SIM card in the phone.
Will try another firmwares and the tweaks kevinmcmurtrie mentioned above, but my feeling is: I paid the 5G price for the Phone and actually got a a 4G Phone. Very frustrated with Sony. Thinking seriously about going back to Samsung.
marcofgn2 said:
Test done, xqbc-52 doesn't see 5G network as well. XQ-BC72 SEA is a no go, don't even recognize the SIM card in the phone.
Will try another firmwares and the tweaks kevinmcmurtrie mentioned above, but my feeling is: I paid the 5G price for the Phone and actually got a a 4G Phone. Very frustrated with Sony. Thinking seriously about going back to Samsung.
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But hey here's the pros, best physical camera sensors, Micro SD card Slot and headphone jack...
UPDATE!!! 5G is working!!!!! After Several Attempts, I finally got 5G. What worked for me, in Claro BR Network, was flash a Hybrid ROM. I Flashed A XQ-BC52 ROM with Modem files from XQ-BC72. So far everything working as it should. My only concern, next month I will be in Germany, may I have trouble in LTE over there with XQ-BC72 modems?
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But hey here's the pros, best physical camera sensors, Micro SD card Slot and headphone jack...
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Tks for the spirits up Ainz_Ooal_Gown. The main reason I Bougth Sony 1 iii is the 3,5 mm jack. I hate USB adapters......
Ok, major setback. it worked for 3 hours and when I turned on my second Sim card the phone 5G was gone. Turned it off, reset radio configs, but no success. Apparently turning the second sim on override the BC72 configs. Time to get serious now and root the phone, what I'm very reluctant to do.
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UPDATE!!! 5G is working!!!!! After Several Attempts, I finally got 5G. What worked for me, in Claro BR Network, was flash a Hybrid ROM. I Flashed A XQ-BC52 ROM with Modem files from XQ-BC72. So far everything working as it should. My only concern, next month I will be in Germany, may I have trouble in LTE over there with XQ-BC72 modems?
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How did you manage to do that? Could you please explain the process?
Settings, Network & internet, Smart connectivity and turn off. On by default. See if it works. I found where I am at it tends to look for wifi over 5G.
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How did you manage to do that? Could you please explain the process?
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That's what I want to more..i have the xq-bc72 on mint mobile and no5g.even my kids xiaomi 11 5g ne has 5g on mint.
I am on Mint, T-mobile towers. 5G works great, has to be in your settings. For MMS use the T-mobile APN settings.
I would like to activate 4g+ on my xq-bc52!
how to do ?
thank you.