My father is likely to give me his Verizon Note 4, I know I can simply pop in my Tmobile SIM and voice works and then add in the Tmobile APN for LTE access...
But I was wondering what would be the limitations and ramifications of flashing the stock Verizon 4.4.4 Android with the Tmobile version... Is it possible and what issues could I expect when this happens?
The main reason I ask is Tmobile android phones have the Wifi Calling feature and with Verizon software I do not have this feature... interested if swapping carrier versions of Android is possible and if it would give me access to the Wifi Calling feature as if the phone was Tmobile stock.
I have been using a TMO branded GS3 and with an Anker super-battery and service is good. One feature I like about TMO is the UMA via wifi that directs voice / SMS traffic through wifi. Game-on! when abroad.
I was given an ATT branded GS5 SM-G900A. Supposedly ATT wifi calling is supported the GS5. What software changes would be needed to mod the ATT GS5 to support UMA?
It would seem that I might be better off spending the extra $150 to get the T-Mobile branded device.
Hi g8x have a wifi calling?
Yes, my US version does.
Just recently got the unlocked version with the dual screen bundle (LM-G850QM). I'm using it on Verizon and the Wi-Fi calling is working! Just FYI as Wi-Fi calling never works on Verizon with unlocked phone that didn't come from Verizon. I did already have a Verizon SIM.....
No such option on the Canadian model.
Not even VoLTE.
I'm on the Rogers network, btw.
paolo21r said:
Hi g8x have a wifi calling?
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Wi-Fi Calling (and other features such as VoLTE) are supported by the LG G8X so long as your carrier has enabled them.
ppczouz said:
No such option on the Canadian model.
Not even VoLTE.
I'm on the Rogers network, btw.
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I find it odd that you don't have the option fir VoLTE Or VoWi-Fi... Rogers (at least last time I checked) supported all the IMS features, being VoLTE, ViLTE, VoWi-Fi, and ViWi-Fi. Is your phone purchased from Rogers?
ppczouz said:
No such option on the Canadian model.
Not even VoLTE.
I'm on the Rogers network, btw.
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Mine has it on Bell.
True, Rogers support all the services, but they seem to operate on a white-listing model. If the device is not in their allow list, those features will not work.
Another example is the OnePlus phones, same thing.
But usually I see the option but it just wouldn't work. On my phone, it doesn't show at all. Unless LG software hides it automatically, I'd say its not there in the firmware.
This is an unlocked carrier-free Canadian model, not a Rogers phone. Rogers don't actually offer it at all.
ppczouz said:
True, Rogers support all the services, but they seem to operate on a white-listing model. If the device is not in their allow list, those features will not work.
Another example is the OnePlus phones, same thing.
But usually I see the option but it just wouldn't work. On my phone, it doesn't show at all. Unless LG software hides it automatically, I'd say its not there in the firmware.
This is an unlocked carrier-free Canadian model, not a Rogers phone. Rogers don't actually offer it at all.
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Aaahhh.... That makes sense. I tried porting a HTC 10 from Bell to Rogers and had the same issue. They told me it was because the phone wasn't on their whitelist of allowed devices, even though I had the service working under Bell. I'd be willing to bet that the IMS Config file indicates that its to hide VoLTE and VoWi-Fi unless the network supports it. You can try using *#546368#*850# and see if it gives you options for VoLTE in the hidden menus. Likely under IMS Settings.
I can vouch for the G8X on Telus. It does support VoLTE and VoWi-Fi.
When the LG G8X was released Rogers did not carry it, I don't think the carry G8 either, that's how much the LG brand fell, it's only fanboys or people like who gave LG another chance to do better but as you can see they are not doing better, just going on the expectation if they build it suckers will buy it.
I have the SM-N950U Note 8 (TMobile version I believe). I can use wifi calling with Tmobile, but want to use the ATT towers (via CC). With the consumer cellular sim (ATT) in, wifi calling doesn't show up as an option anymore. I'm wondering if there's a way to flash it to the ATT version of the Note8 so I could use wifi calling. Thanks in advance!
Do newer Android phones in the UK allow WiFI calling on any provider as opposed to being locked to the original provider? I've heard that some Redmi phones are not locked to providers for WiFi calling, but wondered if it's now a general feature of newer phones / Android versions?
Thanks