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Anyone have an international S7 on AT&T?
Can you provide feedback? Any issues or limitations? Thanks.
The international version will work if it has LTE bands 2/4/5/12/30. However AT&T blocks VoLTE or HD Calling on non AT&T branded phones
THEGAMEPLAY94 said:
The international version will work if it has LTE bands 2/4/5/12/30. However AT&T blocks VoLTE or HD Calling on non AT&T branded phones
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Can anyone tell the difference on HD calling? I also thought both parties needed to be on AT&T and have HD calling phones for maximum quality.
martinezma99 said:
Can anyone tell the difference on HD calling? I also thought both parties needed to be on AT&T and have HD calling phones for maximum quality.
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You're right, for now both need to be on AT&T until the carriers set up interoperability between their networks. But I can definitely tell the difference, calls are clearer and crisp.
THEGAMEPLAY94 said:
You're right, for now both need to be on AT&T until the carriers set up interoperability between their networks. But I can definitely tell the difference, calls are clearer and crisp.
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That makes sense. Thank you.
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Can anyone tell the difference on HD calling? I also thought both parties needed to be on AT&T and have HD calling phones for maximum quality.
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I tripped out the first time i got connected on an hd voice call.. it sounded like they were right next to me in the same room, zero static, so crisp and clear
Anyone else on AT&T
I use it on cricket which is an AT&T mvno. Works great. Didn't even have to put an settings
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Does anyone know how the Chinese version of the S7 will function on ATT?
Just purchased the unlocked version of the S8. I'm able to get an LTE connection just fine, but I've yet to establish a 3G connection in places that I can on the Verizon version of the S8. Has anyone on Verizon, been able to get a 3G connection on the unlocked version? To be clear, SM-G950U1 is the unlocked Snapdragon US variant, that just started shipping on 5/27, not the unlocked international exynos variant.
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Just purchased the unlocked version of the S8. I'm able to get an LTE connection just fine, but I've yet to establish a 3G connection in places that I can on the Verizon version of the S8. Has anyone on Verizon, been able to get a 3G connection on the unlocked version? To be clear, SM-G950U1 is the unlocked Snapdragon US variant, that just started shipping on 5/27, not the unlocked international exynos variant.
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Make sure network is LTE/CDMA in mobile settings instead of Global.
Are you able to get VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling?
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equake said:
Make sure network is LTE/CDMA in mobile settings instead of Global.
Are you able to get VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling?
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I forgot to mention that I'd already tried LTE/CDMA.
Yes on VoLTE, no on Wi-Fi calling. See screenshot.
Where did you purchase this? Best Buy by any chance?
Also, have you tried calling into Verizon to see if they can activate anything on their end? The phone should support their CDMA.
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I forgot to mention that I'd already tried LTE/CDMA.
Yes on VoLTE, no on Wi-Fi calling. See screenshot.
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Is there an advanced calling menu in the settings?
What happens when you go into a VZW LTE dead zone? Does it drop to 1x.
I actually try to set my phone to LTE only to conserve battery.
My 2 cents
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equake said:
Is there an advanced calling menu in the settings?
What happens when you go into a VZW LTE dead zone? Does it drop to 1x.
I actually try to set my phone to LTE only to conserve battery.
My 2 cents
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No, there is not. In fact, the locations of settings within the settings menus are laid out completely different. There is an advanced menu, and within that menu, the only thing phone related is an option to "identify spam," which is a replacement for Verizon's Caller ID service, only it's native to the S8 and doesn't cost anything. It appears that it's the "hiya" app, baked into the phone.
I have not had an opportunity to visit an LTE dead zone. However, in the past, when I have exited my parking garage or elevator (where I've dropped coverage) my phone's typically show a 3G connection first, and then moments later they will then show a 4G connection. With this phone, it takes longer to connect, and when it does, it connects to 4G, bypassing the 3G part of the process I described. That's what brought me here.
That said, I think I've answered my question:
According to Samsung's website the US variant of the unlocked S8 supports these bands/frequencies:
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Frequencies and Data Type
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300), B66(AWS-3)
According to Wikipedia, Verizon operates it's 2G/3G network over B0(850) and B1(1900). Of all the bands Samsung listed, I believe the Verizon ones are all LTE.
So, I guess the answer is that the unlocked S8 does not support Verizon's 2G/3G network, and I better hope that I don't end up in an area where Verizon only offers 3G. HTC's new U11 is the same way.
jntdroid said:
Where did you purchase this? Best Buy by any chance?
Also, have you tried calling into Verizon to see if they can activate anything on their end? The phone should support their CDMA.
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Direct from Samsung. I haven't, but my understanding is that you're on your own when it comes to unlocked devices. I don't think it does support CDMA, now that I've researched it more. See prior post explaining why.
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Direct from Samsung. I haven't, but my understanding is that you're on your own when it comes to unlocked devices. I don't think it does support CDMA, now that I've researched it more. See prior post explaining why.
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I've seen your explanation, and it's very logical. The only problem is it directly contradicts what the back of a 955U1 box says - "Wireless voice, data, and messaging services compatible with most major U.S. GSM and CDMA networks." It also contradicts how Samsung did the S7/S7 Edge, being compatible with all four networks in the U.S.
Again, I'm not saying your wrong, but given that the G955U is the model used on all U.S. carriers and has full band compatibility, it just doesn't make sense that Samsung would do this. And yes, I know, Samsung doesn't have to make sense...
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No, there is not. In fact, the locations of settings within the settings menus are laid out completely different. There is an advanced menu, and within that menu, the only thing phone related is an option to "identify spam," which is a replacement for Verizon's Caller ID service, only it's native to the S8 and doesn't cost anything. It appears that it's the "hiya" app, baked into the phone.
I have not had an opportunity to visit an LTE dead zone. However, in the past, when I have exited my parking garage or elevator (where I've dropped coverage) my phone's typically show a 3G connection first, and then moments later they will then show a 4G connection. With this phone, it takes longer to connect, and when it does, it connects to 4G, bypassing the 3G part of the process I described. That's what brought me here.
That said, I think I've answered my question:
According to Samsung's website the US variant of the unlocked S8 supports these bands/frequencies:
Network
Frequencies and Data Type
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300), B66(AWS-3)
According to Wikipedia, Verizon operates it's 2G/3G network over B0(850) and B1(1900). Of all the bands Samsung listed, I believe the Verizon ones are all LTE.
So, I guess the answer is that the unlocked S8 does not support Verizon's 2G/3G network, and I better hope that I don't end up in an area where Verizon only offers 3G. HTC's new U11 is the same way.
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The band types you listed are only for LTE. Band numbers for GSM, And CDMA are different.
Try the dialer codes to see what RF bands are enabled. Dial *#2263# in the phone dialer to get the menu. Dialing *#0011# will give you current status of Cell radio.
I'm certain the phone has the required radios and antenna to support all Carrier network cell types but whether it's enabled is another story.
Here is the my Advanced calling menu
My 2 cents
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jntdroid said:
I've seen your explanation, and it's very logical. The only problem is it directly contradicts what the back of a 955U1 box says - "Wireless voice, data, and messaging services compatible with most major U.S. GSM and CDMA networks." It also contradicts how Samsung did the S7/S7 Edge, being compatible with all four networks in the U.S.
Again, I'm not saying your wrong, but given that the G955U is the model used on all U.S. carriers and has full band compatibility, it just doesn't make sense that Samsung would do this. And yes, I know, Samsung doesn't have to make sense...
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I didn't even see that text on the box until you pointed it out. That definitely implies that it should work, unless the CDMA support is limited to Sprint.
equake said:
The band types you listed are only for LTE. Band numbers for GSM, And CDMA are different.
Try the dialer codes to see what RF bands are enabled. Dial *#2263# in the phone dialer to get the menu. Dialing *#0011# will give you current status of Cell radio.
I'm certain the phone has the required radios and antenna to support all Carrier network cell types but whether it's enabled is another story.
Here is the my Advanced calling menu
My 2 cents
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Do those dialer codes work for you? I can't get them to work on neither the Verizon SM-G950U nor the unlocked U1 that I have.
And yes, that's what my advanced calling menu on my Verizon S8 looks like as well. The unlocked version doesn't have that. Only an option to turn on VoLTE. No Video nor WiFi calling. Also, there's no visual voicemail, which sucks.
The codes do not work for me on my VZW phone., but works on my TMO phone.
I'm wondering if it's SIM dependent.
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I didn't even see that text on the box until you pointed it out. That definitely implies that it should work, unless the CDMA support is limited to Sprint.
Do those dialer codes work for you? I can't get them to work on neither the Verizon SM-G950U nor the unlocked U1 that I have.
And yes, that's what my advanced calling menu on my Verizon S8 looks like as well. The unlocked version doesn't have that. Only an option to turn on VoLTE. No Video nor WiFi calling. Also, there's no visual voicemail, which sucks.
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I was able to test another unlocked version today, and it had no problems connecting to Verizon 3G, so I guess I just have a bad device. If anyone else runs into this issue, exchange it.
Thanks for your guy's help.
Im on verizon + G950U1, and I dont think this VoLTE calls does anything. Im not getting the crystal clear HD i used to get using my moto x pure. Or is it all in my head?
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Im on verizon + G950U1, and I dont think this VoLTE calls does anything. Im not getting the crystal clear HD i used to get using my moto x pure. Or is it all in my head?View attachment 4192707
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anybody can see verizon wifi calling on sm-g950u1
Try resetting network settings and reboot your device.
Stumbled upon this thread while researching an unlocked S8 / SM-G950U1 for use on Verizon.
I found this web site, showing it is fully compatible with Big red.
https://www.frequencycheck.com/comp...m-g950u1-sm-g950w-samsung-dream/united-states
Curious.... What are people going to do if they get the phone on TMobile and it has no volte? Essential won't tell us so who knows
I thought this was already stated that it would work with all carriers including Tmobile
Yes but that doesn't mean it will support volte, HD or evs
I’m pretty sure it was asked directly if the phone would work with those features and they said if the service supports it then it will work as intended. The only questionable thing was some sprint uses which I forget what it was.
well, my Mi Note 2 supports VoLTE so I have no reason to think that this device will not work accordingly.
eakrish said:
I’m pretty sure it was asked directly if the phone would work with those features and they said if the service supports it then it will work as intended. The only questionable thing was some sprint uses which I forget what it was.
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Essential has to certify the device with Tmobile.
skw5115 said:
well, my Mi Note 2 supports VoLTE so I have no reason to think that this device will not work accordingly.
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On Tmobile USA?
km8j said:
Essential has to certify the device with Tmobile.
On Tmobile USA?
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Yes on TMobile USA. Also, if I'm not mistaken, it's already certified on T-Mobile, just not Verizon.
Only Verizon certification is not complete. At least from the information I have.
I have the phone on T-Mobile and it supports Wi-fi calling, HD Voice, and VoLTE out of the box.
KalenXI said:
I have the phone on T-Mobile and it supports Wi-fi calling, HD Voice, and VoLTE out of the box.
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Where are you able to confirm this on the phone?
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Where are you able to confirm this on the phone?
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For wi-fi calling I just went to an area with wi-fi but no cell signal and confirmed I was able to make a call with it turned on. For VoLTE I just checked that the data didn't drop to 3G or EDGE when I made a call. And for HD Voice I just called another T-Mobile phone and it'll say "HD" next to the call timer if it's an HD Voice call.
Wifi calling turned on today on my phone after not working the past 3 days.
KalenXI said:
I have the phone on T-Mobile and it supports Wi-fi calling, HD Voice, and VoLTE out of the box.
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Any band 12 support?
Charkatak said:
Any band 12 support?
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I'm in Houston Texas, and depending the area where I am sometimes I'm in band 12, but the majority of the time I'm in band 4.
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ndonnine said:
Wifi calling turned on today on my phone after not working the past 3 days.
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Might have been that your APN updated. I had to manually edit the APN to reflect the proper settings and all features have worked since.
parusia said:
I'm in Houston Texas, and depending the area where I am sometimes I'm in band 12, but the majority of the time I'm in band 4.
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So when your phone is in band 12, have you tried to make a call and stay on that band?
Charkatak said:
So when your phone is in band 12, have you tried to make a call and stay on that band?
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I will try next time when I get into band 12 area and let you know.
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So, after all the latest updates, are there any issues with the Essential phone working on TMobile? I was hoping to by one.
shochman said:
So, after all the latest updates, are there any issues with the Essential phone working on TMobile? I was hoping to by one.
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Same here...how is this phone running on T-Mobile Essential users? VoLTE? WiFi Calling working?
3's&7's said:
Same here...how is this phone running on T-Mobile Essential users? VoLTE? WiFi Calling working?
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They both work for me. In Dallas.
Hai. I read reviews said Nexus 6p has lte-a. But I only got lte full bar. I thought the problem is the telco provider. but when I changed my sim to my wife phone (samsung s6), it has lte-a. Btw I'm using 8.1 and rooted. Is there anyways to make it connected to lte-a?
Sorry english is not my 1st language. Hope you understand. Thanks for any advice.
What kind of speeds where you getting on the 6p?
Vanilla android desn't display LTE+ icon. Same goes to HSPA+
Exodusche said:
What kind of speeds where you getting on the 6p?
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20-50Mbps. But when using Samsung S6, I got 100-150Mbps.
MikiGry said:
Vanilla android desn't display LTE+ icon. Same goes to HSPA+
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I'm not sure. But speed is significantly different when using other phone.
Make sure, that APN are exactly the same like in a phone, that for sure connects to LTE+
Install LTE discovery app and check if LTE band agregation is working
Does the Unlocked V35 include band 71 for t-mobile? I have done a search and the results are not conclusive. I know--or think--it is enabled for T-mobile wifi calling. But I do not know much else.
Yes, it does have band 71 (600Mhz).
In the dialer put in (277634#*#). It should show the band 71.
BAFLGV20 said:
Yes, it does have band 71 (600Mhz).
In the dialer put in (277634#*#). It should show the band 71.
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Thanks very much. I am trying to decide between the V35 (unlocked) and V40. This info helps.
The phone is compatible, however the carrier may not allow it.
T mobile for example only allows band 71, wifi calling and volte on their phones.
In other words: in addition to the right hardware support you need to have the right modem software and rom
I am using unlocked V35 on T-Mobile and it has Band 71, Wi-Fi Calling and VoLTE. Works well for me.
Has anyone know of a way to see what bands are enabled and or a way to disable some bands?
I use a signal booster when in bfe. And some times phone wants to switch to bands booster don't suport. Like 30 and 66 .
xela19115 said:
I am using unlocked V35 on T-Mobile and it has Band 71, Wi-Fi Calling and VoLTE. Works well for me.
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Do you mean you're using a carrier unlock version (LMV350AWM) on TMOB?
hooutoo said:
Do you mean you're using a carrier unlock version (LMV350AWM) on TMOB?
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No. I have LM-V350ULM phone, unlocked version.
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Do you happen to know whether the carrier unlocked LMV350AWM will work with either a Project Fi or T-Mobile? I’ve search quite a bit but no seems to verify that it can.
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Do you happen to know whether the carrier unlocked LMV350AWM will work with either a Project Fi or T-Mobile? I’ve search quite a bit but no seems to verify that it can.
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I'm not certain but I've read on XDA that if you have an unlocked LMV350AWM, then you can flash the same code that runs on a LMV350ULM and using on T-Mobile or Google Fi.
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xela19115 said:
I am using unlocked V35 on T-Mobile and it has Band 71, Wi-Fi Calling and VoLTE. Works well for me.
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Sorry to dig this up but how do you know for certain that you are able to use band 71? Have you downloaded a 3rd party and can see a band 71 signal with your v35?
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I'm not certain but I've read on XDA that if you have an unlocked LMV350AWM, then you can flash the same code that runs on a LMV350ULM and using on T-Mobile or Google Fi.
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Sorry to dig this up but how do you know for certain that you are able to use band 71? Have you downloaded a 3rd party and can see a band 71 signal with your v35?
xela19115 said:
I am using unlocked V35 on T-Mobile and it has Band 71, Wi-Fi Calling and VoLTE. Works well for me.
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Please show screenshot of LTE Discovery with T-Mobile LTE band 71.
eugenile said:
Sorry to dig this up but how do you know for certain that you are able to use band 71? Have you downloaded a 3rd party and can see a band 71 signal with your v35?
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ChazzMatt said:
Please show screenshot of LTE Discovery with T-Mobile LTE band 71.
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All of the bands on my ULM phone are enabled, screenshots are included. Wi-Fi Calling and VoLTE works. I cannot show you a screenshot from LTE Discovery of Band 71, since it is not enabled in the Philadelphia metro area, yet. A couple of months ago, I did see it pop up on my phone when I was traveling through the Miami metro area.
xela19115 said:
I am using unlocked V35 on T-Mobile and it has Band 71, Wi-Fi Calling and VoLTE. Works well for me.
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I bought an AT&T unlocked v35 and am wondering how to turn on Wi-Fi Calling. Did you have to do any steps to get your phone to work well on TMobile?
st0rmz said:
I bought an AT&T unlocked v35 and am wondering how to turn on Wi-Fi Calling. Did you have to do any steps to get your phone to work well on TMobile?
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I don't know how to do it on the LMV350AWM. I have a LMV350ULM unlocked US version.
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I bought an AT&T unlocked v35 and am wondering how to turn on Wi-Fi Calling. Did you have to do any steps to get your phone to work well on TMobile?
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The later builds of the v350 awm firmware seem to work with tmobile WiFi calling and early ones, no. The certain fix is to flash your awm with ulm firmware and wifi calling works.
BAFLGV20 said:
Yes, it does have band 71 (600Mhz).
In the dialer put in (277634#*#). It should show the band 71.
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That doesnt work for me for some reason. Is there another code? I'm having an issue where calls are not coming through. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't, I can always dial out though. Any ideas?
I have a at&t LM-V350AWM
trutest973 said:
That doesnt work for me for some reason. Is there another code? I'm having an issue where calls are not coming through. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't, I can always dial out though. Any ideas?
I have a at&t LG-V350AWM
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You have to use an LG dialer, not the Google's dialer.
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You have to use an LG dialer, not the Google's dialer.
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Thanks, do you know where I can find it? I go to default apps and only have one option and cant change it
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trutest973 said:
Thanks, do you know where I can find it? I go to default apps and only have one option and cant change it
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I get connection problem or bad mmi code when trying to use that code. I think i am using lg dialer not sure though. I download google phone from app store and that looks different.