Wondering if this will work on Verizon given it had the correct lte bands. Anyone tried yet?
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No?
Verizon is CDMA and this phone only supports GSM. Am I missing something? I feel like you probably know that, bill?
Edit: Sorry for the posting issues. Ironic sidenote... for being an android enthusiest site, it difficult to use this website on mobile.
Yeah but will just lte work? Bands 2,4, and 13 are there.
bill3508 said:
Yeah but will just lte work? Bands 2,4, and 13 are there.
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On Verizon?
Just because the LTE bands are enabled on the phone doesn't mean you'll get the functionality.
Data over LTE might work, but VoLTE on Verizon generally requires LTE binaries signed with a certificate that is acceptable to Verizon, which are highly unlikely to exist on the XZ1.
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On Verizon?
Just because the LTE bands are enabled on the phone doesn't mean you'll get the functionality.
Data over LTE might work, but VoLTE on Verizon generally requires LTE binaries signed with a certificate that is acceptable to Verizon, which are highly unlikely to exist on the XZ1.
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I just wondered. Normally Sony doesn't even include band 13. Been wanting to run a top Sony device for a long time now with no help from Sony to do it. I may just order one and see for the hell of it.
If one of you good folks has a friend with Verizon swap his sim in and factory reset and see if lte and volte works. May have to cycle volte on and off in phone settings *#*#4636#*#*, and then do the same in cellular settings.
I guess I don't know about band functions and LTE on a CDMA network. Maybe it would work? I'd be inclined to think not though just because Verizon has historically been one of the more strict white/blacklisting of phones on their towers, right? I think I'd be with Pbarrette in support/functionality unlikely to be there for a Sony phone. But I really don't have first hand personal experience with that so I guess I don't know.
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I guess I don't know about band functions and LTE on a CDMA network. Maybe it would work? I'd be inclined to think not though just because Verizon has historically been one of the more strict white/blacklisting of phones on their towers, right? I think I'd be with Pbarrette in support/functionality unlikely to be there for a Sony phone. But I really don't have first hand personal experience with that so I guess I don't know.
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Well cdma only comes into play outside of lte areas with volte working. Even if a device isn't white listed it will still work like the Axon 7. It's just a matter of whether volte would work really otherwise I'd have data but couldn't talk. Hopefully someone will try it before I order one.
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bill3508 said:
Well cdma only comes into play outside of lte areas with volte working. Even if a device isn't white listed it will still work like the Axon 7. It's just a matter of whether volte would work really otherwise I'd have data but couldn't talk. Hopefully someone will try it before I order one.
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The XZ1 isn't certified for VoLTE in the US on any carrier AFAIK, doubtful that it'll work on Verizon if it doesn't on AT&T and TMO which are GSM carriers.
murtaza02 said:
The XZ1 isn't certified for VoLTE in the US on any carrier AFAIK, doubtful that it'll work on Verizon if it doesn't on AT&T and TMO which are GSM carriers.
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That is supposedly in the works though or so I've heard.
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That is supposedly in the works though or so I've heard.
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I got my XZ1c last night and ported my number to T-Mobile today.
In the intervening time, I put my working Verizon SIM into the phone and got no connection to VZW towers at all.
In fact, the modem just kept cycling.
So given that the XZ1 and ZX1c have the same radios, I suspect that the XZ1 (full-size) will also not work (at all) on Verizon.
pbarrette said:
I got my XZ1c last night and ported my number to T-Mobile today.
In the intervening time, I put my working Verizon SIM into the phone and got no connection to VZW towers at all.
In fact, the modem just kept cycling.
So given that the XZ1 and ZX1c have the same radios, I suspect that the XZ1 (full-size) will also not work (at all) on Verizon.
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Did you factory reset after installing sim?
bill3508 said:
Did you factory reset after installing sim?
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I literally did a full, clean flash of US firmware (partition, boot, ta files and all) and powered on with the VZW sim.
I did a lot of flashing to try narrowing down what needed to get flashed to enable T-Mo VoLTE + fingerprint without the launcher crashing.
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I literally did a full, clean flash of US firmware (partition, boot, ta files and all) and powered on with the VZW sim.
I did a lot of flashing to try narrowing down what needed to get flashed to enable T-Mo VoLTE + fingerprint without the launcher crashing.
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I know but starting from scratch and just installing the sim will often show no signal on some devices. Worth trying if your still able.
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I know but starting from scratch and just installing the sim will often show no signal on some devices. Worth trying if your still able.
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It does not work with Verizon.
tearfalls said:
It does not work with Verizon.
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Thanks for the help folks.
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Thanks for the help folks.
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Don't suppose you tried it yourself between then and now? I'm also wanting to get an XZ1c or XZ2c for use with Verizon in the US. I know the XZ2c works but curious about the XZ1c.
Mike7143 said:
Don't suppose you tried it yourself between then and now? I'm also wanting to get an XZ1c or XZ2c for use with Verizon in the US. I know the XZ2c works but curious about the XZ1c.
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No sir. I did get the compact xz2c but I'm on the op 6t now. Xz2c is a nice device.
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I would like to start a Bounty for someone to make the Photons GSM radios operable on domestic/US networks......This was done a couple years ago by Comnex for the Windows 6.5 based touch pro2. I have yet to have seen this done to an android unit. I would throw $50 in the pot to get this done....anyone else want this capability?
$50
10 char
I retract my 20.00, switching to a different device. Good luck guys!
$50, would love to have the US radio's unlocked.
Wonder how Android will handle this.
Im in on it too
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$20.
I'd add more, but I'm only a student.
i'm in for 20!
I'm in for $20 too...
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Im on for 20
after getting the sim cards working, would that not mean you would have to sign up with AT&T or (gulp) T-Mobile?
ugghhh no thanks if that is the case
distantneighbor said:
after getting the sim cards working, would that not mean you would have to sign up with AT&T or (gulp) T-Mobile?
ugghhh no thanks if that is the case
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Pre-Paid probably ....
well for me I have T-Mo corporate phones for work. I do not enjoy carrying 2 phones all day. So for me being able to pop in my sim from the work phone and just switch networks to place busines calls......idk...i loved this feature on the tp2......
distantneighbor said:
after getting the sim cards working, would that not mean you would have to sign up with AT&T or (gulp) T-Mobile?
ugghhh no thanks if that is the case
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Im with ATT and I want this phone badly, its everything the atrix should have been.
Can someone Freeze SprintOmaDm in Titanium Backup and see what happens
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Pre-Paid probably ....
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I stand corrected
would this allow for roaming on gsm towers via sprint service
unsane said:
well for me I have T-Mo corporate phones for work. I do not enjoy carrying 2 phones all day. So for me being able to pop in my sim from the work phone and just switch networks to place busines calls......idk...i loved this feature on the tp2......
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For voice calls that's fine, however, be aware that the Photon does not support T-Mobile's 3G/4G (only AT&T's).
yungwunn911 said:
would this allow for roaming on gsm towers via sprint service
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No, since Sprint doesn't have roaming agreements with the GSM carriers in the US.
distantneighbor said:
after getting the sim cards working, would that not mean you would have to sign up with AT&T or (gulp) T-Mobile?
ugghhh no thanks if that is the case
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You would have to sign up with them or get a prepaid SIM. Though as I mentioned above, if you're looking for data, T-Mobile is not a good option for the Photon since it doesn't support T-Mobile's 3G/4G band. Should work fine on AT&T though (voice and data).
Radical-J said:
Simple Mobile is a good deal http://www.mysimplemobile.com/ or your work sim as stated earlier
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As per two messages above, since SIMple Mobile operates on T-Mobile's network, you won't be able to use 3G/4G data.
myphone12345 said:
As per two messages above, since SIMple Mobile operates on T-Mobile's network, you won't be able to use 3G/4G data.
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Simple mobile 2gb then throttled at 59kbs
Ill throw 15 in
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So I am currently in possession of a Verizon branded S6 edge+ which I am planning to use with TMo, as far as the XDA community I've seen this subsection as well as subsections for the different carries ex. TMo S6 edge+, Verizon S6 edge+ etc I was wondering what the difference was, also was wondering which ssection, my guess is the Verizon subsection as the phone's innards are specific to Verizon's version but I'm just asking before I get Into the rooting (rather be safe than sorry)
Also has any one else done this? Is there any discrepancy with the signal or anything else?
Any help would greatly be appreciated, thanks
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So I am currently in possession of a Verizon branded S6 edge+ which I am planning to use with TMo, as far as the XDA community I've seen this subsection as well as subsections for the different carries ex. TMo S6 edge+, Verizon S6 edge+ etc I was wondering what the difference was, also was wondering which ssection, my guess is the Verizon subsection as the phone's innards are specific to Verizon's version but I'm just asking before I get Into the rooting (rather be safe than sorry)
Also has any one else done this? Is there any discrepancy with the signal or anything else?
Any help would greatly be appreciated, thanks
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You can't root the Verizon variant of the Edge +. It's impossible. KNOX will hard brick the phone if it detects the /system partition is modified in any way.
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phiftyopz said:
You can't root the Verizon variant of the Edge +. It's impossible. KNOX will hard brick the phone if it detects the /system partition is modified in any way.
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Got it, thank you for the prompt response
Please delete thread, thank you
carlost24 said:
Please delete thread, thank you
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The thread could possibly stay, the next thing that should be answered is, how well does it work on tmobile's network
LaosPerson said:
The thread could possibly stay, the next thing that should be answered is, how well does it work on tmobile's network
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I don't think it will work. T-Mobile uses GSM technology and Verizon uses CDMA.
ChadH42 said:
I don't think it will work. T-Mobile uses GSM technology and Verizon uses CDMA.
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working absolutely fine.
Only issue is Verizon S6 edge+ doesn't not use Band 12 which TMobile uses.
So in other words, if you using DATA and phone call comes in, you will loose data, once phone call drop your data is back again.
and you can use 4G not LTE on tmobile network.
Thats my experience.
Thanks,
byteless said:
working absolutely fine.
Only issue is Verizon S6 edge+ doesn't not use Band 12 which TMobile uses.
So in other words, if you using DATA and phone call comes in, you will loose data, once phone call drop your data is back again.
and you can use 4G not LTE on tmobile network.
Thats my experience.
Thanks,
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Oh so basically only hspa
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Oh so basically only hspa
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yes, and that drops to none when voice call initiate.
I have the phone on my hand with a t-mobile sim card on it and it doesn't work... how did you get it to work on tmobile?
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I have the phone on my hand with a t-mobile sim card on it and it doesn't work... how did you get it to work on tmobile?
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Did you add T-Mobile's APN in the settings?
GrndSers-Rcng said:
I have the phone on my hand with a t-mobile sim card on it and it doesn't work... how did you get it to work on tmobile?
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All I did is added the Tmobile APN settings to get my data back, but my voice call works as soon as I put the SIM card IN.
syager1981 said:
Did you add T-Mobile's APN in the settings?
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Hmm that's really weird... I've tried everything and nothing... If I put the verizon sim it picks up signal bit if I put the tmobile one I get no signal at all... I have the tmobile apn set and everything but nothing happens... Can you tell me what build number you have on your edge+?
GrndSers-Rcng said:
Hmm that's really weird... I've tried everything and nothing... If I put the verizon sim it picks up signal bit if I put the tmobile one I get no signal at all... I have the tmobile apn set and everything but nothing happens... Can you tell me what build number you have on your edge+?
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Right now I have AOJ2. The updates for me anyways, have to be done manually. I get both wifi and t-mobile 4G service. What t-mobile APN are you using? I have the fast.t-mobile.com one set.
Does the tmobile sim your using work in any other phones for tmobile or any other. You may need to reactivate the tmobile sim because all verizon phones come with the gsm part unlocked for voice from Verizon so If the sim is valid it should work on voice right away.
Check your advanced calling settings. Im on vzw so i use the advanced calling option for hd voice and hd video over 4g lte so you might have to disable that. Also is the sim card your using work in tmobile lte service or just 3g?
To date has anyone figured out a way to root the Verizon variant of the s6 edge+? I'm currently using on net10 with android 5.1.1
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To date has anyone figured out a way to root the Verizon variant of the s6 edge+? I'm currently using on net10 with android 5.1.1
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It's impossible. KNOX prevents root. Locked bootloader. Even if you enable "OEM Unlock" in developer options, it still bricks the device and tells you that you warranty is void and you need to buy a new phone.
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Really... that sucks!!
ChadH42 said:
I don't think it will work. T-Mobile uses GSM technology and Verizon uses CDMA.
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I know this is old, but you sir have been lying under a rock for the past four years?
Wifi Calling
Can I get wifi calling to work with the Verizon brand s6 with an tmobile sim card?
Wifi calling is enabled for Verizon (go to phone settings to enable). I am sure there
are other changes. Update G965U1UEU3ARH7.
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Hi, just posted the same update for GS9 Unlocked using AT&T. 495.78 MB.
Thanks for sharing... View attachment 4598513
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Wifi calling is enabled for Verizon (go to phone settings to enable). I am sure there
are other changes. Update G965U1UEU3ARH7.
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Yes, and Secure Wi-Fi has now been added. I think it previously existed only on the European firmwares. Now we get it, too.
Any way to see if AT&T Wifi Calling will work as I do not see the option in Settings? I have US Unlocked GS9 on AT&T
If I flash this U1 for my ATT phone (running full Tmobile firmware now),
will I have Wifi calling with Tmobile? Or Wifi calling only works with Verizon with U1
sweetboy02125 said:
If I flash this U1 for my ATT phone (running full Tmobile firmware now),
will I have Wifi calling with Tmobile? Or Wifi calling only works with Verizon with U1
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Despite what the websites like to post, there really isn't a VZW U1 and an ATT U1. There's just XAA U1. You'll get Wi-Fi Calling on every carrier with it now, except for ATT.
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Any way to see if AT&T Wifi Calling will work as I do not see the option in Settings? I have US Unlocked GS9 on AT&T
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Reading up on it (short summary) this is because AT&T uses a database of IMEI numbers to provision WiFi calling and VoLTE. Since our IMEI numbers from our phones are not in that database we won't be able to use WiFi calling or VoLTE.
Makes sense but is ridiculous for AT&T to restrict it. Has anyone ever called to ask to have thier Unlocked IMEI added to this "list" so that these features will work? Seems like it is a disadvantage for AT&T if it works for TMo and now Verizon but not AT&T...?
Just curious...
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Makes sense but is ridiculous for AT&T to restrict it. Has anyone ever called to ask to have thier Unlocked IMEI added to this "list" so that these features will work? Seems like it is a disadvantage for AT&T if it works for TMo and now Verizon but not AT&T...?
Just curious...
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It's odd for sure. Verizon has always had VoLTE on unlocked too. At least since the S7. Probably before that. ATT has never felt the need to change the policy.
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Makes sense but is ridiculous for AT&T to restrict it. Has anyone ever called to ask to have thier Unlocked IMEI added to this "list" so that these features will work? Seems like it is a disadvantage for AT&T if it works for TMo and now Verizon but not AT&T...?
Just curious...
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Who can say if it's disadvantageous or not, for all we know it might be the technology differences between the networks. Also it does make sense... having specific IMEI numbers known to connect to carrier specific services like wifi calling and VoLTE ensures that everything works. It doesn't make it convenient for us and I will admit it would be nice to have the features.. but for calling via wifi there are options.
Personally I use pbx in a flash and bria softphone. With the right VoIP provider it's a good setup and doesn't break the bank at all. I haven't even spent more then 5 bucks maybe in a month. For me this is better then wifi calling and I don't have any problems.
As for adding our IMEI to that database I tried inquiring about it, but I do recall reading where some people may have had luck in doing this. I suspect it may require a bit of luck and/or perserveriance after my last discussion with AT&T customer service.
I explained the situation and what needed to be done while being placed on hold a few times. As the call continued I tried to be patient with the person I spoke too, but I admit it is not easy when he is saying that just because I see H data speed that it's actually VoLTE. When I mentioned the speed test and how it was H data speed (and that H data speeds are not VoLTE) he was saying that H data speeds were like blazing fast compared to LTE..
I had to politely finish the call before I either started to laugh or feel sorry for that rep.
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I tried inquiring about it, but I do recall reading where some people may have had luck in doing this. I suspect it may require a bit of luck and/or perserveriance.
In my case I tried to be patient with the person I spoke too. After waiting on hold a few times the representative tried to say everything was normal.. and then proceeded but to say that just because I see H+ speed that it's actually VoLTE. When I mentioned the speed test and how it was H data speed (and that H data speeds are not VoLTE) he was saying that H data speeds were like blazing fast compared to LTE..
I had to politely finish the call before I either started to laugh or feel sorry for that rep.
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Hahaa, i have had a similar situations in the store where i had to correct a worker that was completely explaining 3G/HSPA wrong. Incredible how incompetent they are unless you just want an iPhone...thanks
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maddie01 said:
Makes sense but is ridiculous for AT&T to restrict it. Has anyone ever called to ask to have thier Unlocked IMEI added to this "list" so that these features will work? Seems like it is a disadvantage for AT&T if it works for TMo and now Verizon but not AT&T...?
Just curious...
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The only thing I've seen some people do successfully to get VoLTE working on an unbranded unlocked device is to have AT&T provision a SIM card to an IMEI of a phone that is AT&T branded and capable of VoLTE. Then use that SIM card on the unbranded unlocked device.
guyd said:
The only thing I've seen some people do successfully to get VoLTE working on an unbranded unlocked device is to have AT&T provision a SIM card to an IMEI of a phone that is AT&T branded and capable of VoLTE. Then use that SIM card on the unbranded unlocked device.
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Do you recall seeing if they said this work for prepaid and/or postpaid?
If it's that simple i'm gonna have to find a phone capable of VoLTE and see if this works
scottusa2008 said:
Do you recall seeing if they said this work for prepaid and/or postpaid?
If it's that simple i'm gonna have to find a phone capable of VoLTE and see if this works
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Honestly don't recall, or if it was even mentioned.
So this new version includes wifi calling. You find this in the menu system somewhere? Does HD Voice also work and indicated like Verizon SM-G965U?
houston-tx said:
So this new version includes wifi calling. You find this in the menu system somewhere? Does HD Voice also work and indicated like Verizon SM-G965U?
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Hd voice always worked on unlocked for Verizon. Wifi calling is found in the phone app's settings.
I flashed G965U1UES3ARI1 for XAA to SM-G965U1 and I can't find settings for Wifi calling. Are they visible or just built in and assumed to be there?
houston-tx said:
I flashed G965U1UES3ARI1 for XAA to SM-G965U1 and I can't find settings for Wifi calling. Are they visible or just built in and assumed to be there?
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What carrier are you on? It's supported for SPR, TMB, and now VZW. Look in the settings of the actual phone app, not the device settings.
Verizon. Found it. Thought it was in Settings. Thank you!
houston-tx said:
Verizon. Found it. Thought it was in Settings. Thank you!
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No problem. You're not the first person to look for it in the wrong place. U1 builds always place the setting there. So they stayed consistent doing it this way.
I'm curious if anyone knows the compatibility of a US Verizon s23 ultra and T-Mobile's network. I assumed they would be compatible as long as its carrier unlocked however I'm having issues getting my Verizon s23 ultra to accept my t-mobile sim. Any insight from someone with more experience is welcomed.
Verizon locks the phone for 60 days. After that, you're good to use whatever SIM you choose (you may have to flash the U1 firmware to get all features working though).
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Verizon locks the phone for 60 days. After that, you're good to use whatever SIM you choose (you may have to flash the U1 firmware to get all features working though).
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Its unlocked I manage about 40k in devices so they unlocked it for me without much hassle but they cant answer why my t-mobile sim isnt working.
That sounds like it's still locked to me? Are you using the pSIM or the eSIM? There have been some reports recently that the pSIM gets unlocked and the eSIM remains locked to the original carrier but if you're trying to use the pSIM and they say it's unlocked, I don't know.
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That sounds like it's still locked to me? Are you using the pSIM or the eSIM? There have been some reports recently that the pSIM gets unlocked and the eSIM remains locked to the original carrier but if you're trying to use the pSIM and they say it's unlocked, I don't know.
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The esim is verizon and the psim is t-mobile. Ive had small issues in the past with devices not being able to take full use of the network etc. but not flat out not working.
zagnut12345 said:
The esim is verizon and the psim is t-mobile. Ive had small issues in the past with devices not being able to take full use of the network etc. but not flat out not working.
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Yeah that's strange. On paper it definitely should work.
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Yeah that's strange. On paper it definitely should work.
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Ty for the replies. If I figure something out ill post back, in meantime I'm going to try and flash U1 and see if that helps.
My s22 didn't have none of the issues I'm having now with features. The only difference was I had a physical Sim vs esim and both unlocked.
1. No volte option
2. No video call option
3.samsung messages no enabling RCS
4.
antawnm26 said:
My s22 didn't have none of the issues I'm having now with features. The only difference was I had a physical Sim vs esim and both unlocked.
1. No volte option
2. No video call option
3.samsung messages no enabling RCS
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This sounds like it's not properly provisioned to use those features. I would contact Verizon to make sure your phone is properly registered and that the sim allows those features.
cledee said:
This sounds like it's not properly provisioned to use those features. I would contact Verizon to make sure your phone is properly registered and that the sim allows those features.
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Ill do today
Well 2hrs later no solution. They even called samsung tech and he had the nerve to say samsung removed it from the updated version app. SMH.
NOBODY I mean nobody at Verizon seems to know wtf they are doing in the tech department.... oh it's because it's unlocked blah blah blah....mighty funny my s22 ultra was unlocked and worked just fine....
Are you using an esim?
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Are you using an esim?
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I was but I was in the Verizon store today and they switched it to physical sim and still nothing but I walk over to their wall and pick up a s23 ultra there's all the features
antawnm26 said:
I was but I was in the Verizon store today and they switched it to physical sim and still nothing but I walk over to their wall and pick up a s23 ultra there's all the features
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You'll probably have to flash Verizon firmware if you really want those features.
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You'll probably have to flash Verizon firmware if you really want those features.
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sorta defeats the purpose of the unlocked version as in I do need those features due to family out the country that's why I thought they had cleared all this up this year apparently they have not just sad really......Apple sales unlocked phones daily no issues at all...Google should have built out their data base plants like apple and not rely on some carriers to do what is right...just sayin
antawnm26 said:
sorta defeats the purpose of the unlocked version as in I do need those features due to family out the country that's why I thought they had cleared all this up this year apparently they have not just sad really......Apple sales unlocked phones daily no issues at all...Google should have built out their data base plants like apple and not rely on some carriers to do what is right...just sayin
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No I think you need to factory reset which sucks but have the regular Verizon sim card in your phone and it should have all the features on your phone upon activation.
This has been going on for a long time. There were threads about this on S20U and S22U forums. If you are using an U.S. Unlocked phone without the Carriers Firmware sometimes you miss out on carrier specific features. Seems to prove my point since you saw the store Verizon Phone phone with the options but not yours.
I can confirm that I have all of those features on my unlocked S23U, model SM-S918U1 using a Verizon SIM.
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I can confirm that I have all of those features on my unlocked S23U, model SM-S918U1 using a Verizon SIM.
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I don't know why I get a hold of the crazies because I been doing this for 3 days..lol
antawnm26 said:
I don't know why I get a hold of the crazies because I been doing this for 3 days..lol
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Also just now added a Verizon eSIM to my S23U to test and I can confirm all of the features are working on my end.
One thing of note - If registration is successful, the phone will prompt you to restart device in order to activate the features associated with the SIM. I do believe this process can get hung up or something happens that prevents it from working right (I experienced that before on previous phones) - which I think you'd need to try resetting the network config and the SIM settings and go through the process of re-adding the SIM or eSIM.
antawnm26 said:
I don't know why I get a hold of the crazies because I been doing this for 3 days..lol
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I've had the unlocked s21 ultra s22 ultra and now the s23 ultra and I never had any luck getting those features to work on any of them. The only time they worked was when I flashed the Verizon firmware. Then I lost the Samsung cloud and caller ID and spam functions. So I just resolved myself to not have those features and enjoy my unlocked phone. One other thing to note when I did have RCS on Samsung messages with the Verizon ROM it only did RCS between Verizon phones. If you do figure out how to get this working let me know cuz I'd be interested in trying it too.
Thank you
antawnm26 said:
I was but I was in the Verizon store today and they switched it to physical sim and still nothing but I walk over to their wall and pick up a s23 ultra there's all the features
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That's odd. I had the same problem with T-Mobile, but when I inserted the T-Mobile sim, it downloaded the provisioning and everything worked. It sounds to me like the provisioning possibly may not have downloaded. I'd say try having them send provisioning to your phone. If you can't get them to do it, try a different carrier's sim card, so that it downloads something else, then go back to the Verizon one, so that it pulls it down again. Maybe that will work.
I only buy unlocked because the last time I paid in full a Verizon phone they tried to tack on a $30 upgrade fee.
mittymak said:
I only buy unlocked because the last time I paid in full a Verizon phone they tried to tack on a $30 upgrade fee.
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yea same boat but didn't think I would run into this issue again, geez is all I can say
antawnm26 said:
yea same boat but didn't think I would run into this issue again, geez is all I can say
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I'd recommend doing a factory reset then and re-adding the Verizon SIM or eSIM, and make sure to restart when prompted so the phone can install the features. You should not have to flash Verizon firmware to get those features to work on the SM-S918U1.
xxspark89xx said:
I'd recommend doing a factory reset then and re-adding the Verizon SIM or eSIM, and make sure to restart when prompted so the phone can install the features. You should not have to flash Verizon firmware to get those features to work on the SM-S918U1.
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I’ve factory reset myself to death