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Hello everyone,
Sorry if this was posted already - I am typing this up in between other projects and I wanted to put something out here so I wouldn't forget. This last weekend, I purchased a used Galaxy S5 CDMA phone branded by US Cellular. I searched and searched for a way to unlock it but I was not able to find anything that worked for me. My phone is currently running Android 4.4.2 and none of the *# dial codes would do anything for me. Finally I was near a local US Cellular today so I brought my phone in and they unlocked the SIM for me so I can use it with other carriers. I haven't had a chance to go through the phone yet after the unlock, but I plan on looking at it tonight when I get home to find out if I can figure out how it was unlocked so I can share that info with anyone on the site who would like to unlock their SM-G900R4. I'm hoping that during their unlocking process, the hidden menus were left visible so I can look at the phone's file structure. I'll report back as soon as I know more.
pellet said:
Hello everyone,
Sorry if this was posted already - I am typing this up in between other projects and I wanted to put something out here so I wouldn't forget. This last weekend, I purchased a used Galaxy S5 CDMA phone branded by US Cellular. I searched and searched for a way to unlock it but I was not able to find anything that worked for me. My phone is currently running Android 4.4.2 and none of the *# dial codes would do anything for me. Finally I was near a local US Cellular today so I brought my phone in and they unlocked the SIM for me so I can use it with other carriers. I haven't had a chance to go through the phone yet after the unlock, but I plan on looking at it tonight when I get home to find out if I can figure out how it was unlocked so I can share that info with anyone on the site who would like to unlock their SM-G900R4. I'm hoping that during their unlocking process, the hidden menus were left visible so I can look at the phone's file structure. I'll report back as soon as I know more.
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Just a quick follow up... I didn't have a chance to go through my phone extensively last night, but I did see something that may or may not be of interest. When I got my phone back after being unlocked, there was an icon for mceFramework. When I clicked on it, it ran in the upper corner of the phone and when I swiped down it said it would be uninstalled. From what I have read about it, it has really nothing to do with the unlocking of the phone though.
Depending on what time I get home tonight will determine if I get to really dig into the phone tonight or not. I'm hoping there is something I will be able to find that will be useful. The US Cellular phone is a bit different though, as I mentioned before regarding the *# codes... No matter what *# codes I try, they do not work... even something as simple as *#060# does nothing on my phone - even after being unlocked. If I find something, I'll report back.
pellet said:
Just a quick follow up... I didn't have a chance to go through my phone extensively last night, but I did see something that may or may not be of interest. When I got my phone back after being unlocked, there was an icon for mceFramework. When I clicked on it, it ran in the upper corner of the phone and when I swiped down it said it would be uninstalled. From what I have read about it, it has really nothing to do with the unlocking of the phone though.
Depending on what time I get home tonight will determine if I get to really dig into the phone tonight or not. I'm hoping there is something I will be able to find that will be useful. The US Cellular phone is a bit different though, as I mentioned before regarding the *# codes... No matter what *# codes I try, they do not work... even something as simple as *#060# does nothing on my phone - even after being unlocked. If I find something, I'll report back.
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Any luck figuring this one out? I've been told that my phone is unlockable, but I have to take it to a US Cellular store. The closest one to me is 28 hours away I'd love to fix this myself. Thanks!
Hey same problem here. I will pay someone to help me please... [email protected]
clcherryrun said:
Hey same problem here. I will pay someone to help me please... [email protected]
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I am looking for help in this as well. Has anyone found the solution ? Getting to a US Cellular store is a problem for me as well .
To be able to dial the codes *#,
1- dowload root browser.
2- click on to efs folder
3- carrier folder
4-hiddemenu
5-click on open as
6-text file
7-RB text editor
8- change off to on.
9-Save ( top right icon to the left of SIZE ).
Found a couple apps earlier this evening that work well
Short cut master lite
And
Phone info samsung 3.3.10
Give every bit of info you would need to know and have temp read outs also
The US cellular unlocker is not available through Sammobile. Com. They have are handing people to us cellular for the unlocker
Its. CDMA, and i guess samsung does not run cdma based software.
SAMSUNG does have everything else though.
Firm ware
Odin 3.7.10
Keies
Etc
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Ok ended that last post in haste
Those apps i listed will also reveal alll hidden commands and menus
There is a command one of them gives you to input into the dialer window,
*#0011#
Then press menu, back, menu,
Key in Q0 or Q0000
Then hit ok
This stated it did not need root permission to perform this
Could u please help me unlock my us cellular samsung galaxy s5 cdma phone its Model number is sm-g900r4
it works just on s6 s6 edge
Anyone got there s5 unlocked yet.....?
Hello, I came across this thread and just thought I'd share how I was able to unlock my Galaxy s5 Mini (US Cellular). I tried just about everything, but what finally worked was simply flashing the stock rom which can be found at the sammobile site. Use 'Odin', instructions included on the website.
1.21jigawatts said:
Hello, I came across this thread and just thought I'd share how I was able to unlock my Galaxy s5 Mini (US Cellular). I tried just about everything, but what finally worked was simply flashing the stock rom which can be found at the sammobile site. Use 'Odin', instructions included on the website.
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Stock rom? like from a tmobile s5? Please clarify.
besusanameeva said:
Stock rom? like from a tmobile s5? Please clarify.
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Hello -- stock rom by model number. I think in most cases this is just stock Android for the carrier of specified model, minus bloatware and network lock. Well, I correct myself -- there may be some bloatware, but certainly less than what was there after performing the factory reset. The link to 'sm-g900r4' rom is at sammobile(dotcom), firmwares, search for model number -- and download latest version.
In my case, phone model is 'sm-g800r4' (US Cellular). Everywhere I looked online suggested that I had to contact US Cellular and request instructions for unlocking, but they will only do this if you have the original sim card. So, I finally flashed the stock rom using Odin, following very basic instructions (included on the rom site). After flashing, I still had the US Cellular splash screen, but my verizon sim suddenly worked with the device. Next step for me -- root and replace that ugly US Cellular splash screen with the gorgeous lollipop boot animation. Very nice.
If you need assistance with specific instructions let me know, and I can provide a quick summary.
Simple instructions, great site to join for US Cell users.
http://teamuscellular.com/Forum/topic/9019-how-to-root-s5-on-601/
Help Please
1.21jigawatts said:
Hello -- stock rom by model number. I think in most cases this is just stock Android for the carrier of specified model, minus bloatware and network lock. Well, I correct myself -- there may be some bloatware, but certainly less than what was there after performing the factory reset. The link to 'sm-g900r4' rom is at sammobile(dotcom), firmwares, search for model number -- and download latest version.
In my case, phone model is 'sm-g800r4' (US Cellular). Everywhere I looked online suggested that I had to contact US Cellular and request instructions for unlocking, but they will only do this if you have the original sim card. So, I finally flashed the stock rom using Odin, following very basic instructions (included on the rom site). After flashing, I still had the US Cellular splash screen, but my verizon sim suddenly worked with the device. Next step for me -- root and replace that ugly US Cellular splash screen with the gorgeous lollipop boot animation. Very nice.
If you need assistance with specific instructions let me know, and I can provide a quick summary.
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Hey man I have the GALAXY S5 SM-G900R4. I want to make sure it is unlocked for any network for when I travel.
Can you provide a walk through on what you did, what are the steps, I'm new to this I have no experience but I can follow instructions. Also how can I know if this phone is CDMA or GSM ?? I Opened it and it has the Sim Card Slot, Hopefully it is GSM which is what I need. Please help. Thank you very much.
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Hey man I have the GALAXY S5 SM-G900R4. I want to make sure it is unlocked for any network for when I travel.
Can you provide a walk through on what you did, what are the steps, I'm new to this I have no experience but I can follow instructions. Also how can I know if this phone is CDMA or GSM ?? I Opened it and it has the Sim Card Slot, Hopefully it is GSM which is what I need. Please help. Thank you very much.
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but if you don't already know the us cellular brand is CDMA service
Cdarin1121 said:
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but if you don't already know the us cellular brand is CDMA service
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sorry to tell u but device is capable of receiving at least att cdma and ltes bands just not gsm the device can be unlocked just wont support everyone i am working on unlock as we speak and will figure this out
prome002 said:
Hey man I have the GALAXY S5 SM-G900R4. I want to make sure it is unlocked for any network for when I travel.
Can you provide a walk through on what you did, what are the steps, I'm new to this I have no experience but I can follow instructions. Also how can I know if this phone is CDMA or GSM ?? I Opened it and it has the Sim Card Slot, Hopefully it is GSM which is what I need. Please help. Thank you very much.
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Did you ever figure out a way to unlock your phone?
Hi all,
I recently upgraded from an S5 to an S7 edge.
Because of the way 3 manages it's network in Ireland the phone is constantly changing to GSM coverage (2G) and takes ever to switch back to 4G or WCDMA (3G) even when there's coverage.
On the S5 I had the option in device info to select LTE/WCDMA only which ensured that the phone stayed on 3G or 4G at all times, however I don't see that option on the S7 (see below).
Is this a firmware setting that can be changed?
Do any of the custom ROMs support this setting?
Any help appreciated...
Is there a file I can edit to add this option?
Anyone, anyone, Bueller?
Can any devs explain where these options come from, are they firmware settings or are these options carrier dependent, surely someone must know where these options come from?
Do you have options under settings>mobile networks>network mode?
qwewqa said:
Do you have options under settings>mobile networks>network mode?
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These are the options I have under network mode and also in device settings (no option for 3G/4G only):
It appears that your carrier disabled the feature. You could try flashing a custom rom or a different csc.
qwewqa said:
It appears that your carrier disabled the feature. You could try flashing a custom rom or a different csc.
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Yeah it appears so. I've flashed nearly all the custom ROMs and the options are always the same. I also flashed 3 different CSC to no avail.
Not sure where to go from here. I wonder if I edited the build.prop file would it add this option?
didn't you find a solution yet? I've just tried the 4G Switch app from the play store to find out this combination is missing and developer email address is invalid... Is there an HW limitation?
I'm using the Helios Rom now and the option is there for lte/wcdma only. Happy days.
Hi all!
I've been gifted a 900F to replace my S3.
Went ahead and made all the changes to realize that it does not support Band 4 AWS, therefore I'm stuck on mostly 2g.
I've found a manual on how to unlock all bands on the 900F but it was written in 2014 and I'm not sure is valid any longer.
I've managed to root the phone, install CM 13 but I cannot access the hidden menu to activate the Diagnostic mode on USB.
Cianogen does not have any hidden menu option so I don't know how to be able to wite the NV values accordingly.
Has anoyne managed to follow the instructions recently? Should I change the ROM to something else?
Ar there any new prottections that make following the guide impossible this days?
I've found a user that posted on the forum not long ago having a similar proglem but there are no replys.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/har...-mode-cm13-t3405436/post67474437#post67474437
Thanks in advance.
Hope someone can help me with this issue!
I have got an officially unlocked T-mobile Galaxy Note 4 device connected to Reliance Jio 4g network in India. This device supports Band 3, 5 of the Reliance 4g LTE services (Band 3, 5 and 40). Just to let you know, I can manually chose either of the bands (3 or 5) using *#2263#. I can't use *#*#4363#*#* on my phone.
I can use data LTE services on my mobile without any problem.
Under the Call Settings, I have the option to enable "Voice over LTE". (done that) however, I can't get VoLTE calls to work on my phone through native dailer as VoLTE icon doesn't appear on my phone.
I can make calls only if I use Jio4gVoice app but the call quality is poor with the app.
If I use my Jio sim in my Moto G4 plus device, VoLTE icon appears on the phone and I can make calls without any issues.
Before coming here, I have talked to
1. Samsung India - they directed me to Samsung USA or T-mobile
2. Samsung + through the Video chat with Samsung plus representative in the US. They directed me to T-mobile.
3. T-mobile - said device belongs to me and can be used anywhere in the world without any problems. Asked me to talk to Reliance JIO.
4 JIO - they say the phone should support VoLTE and LTE services. They have been taking my requests to resolve the issue and closing them every other day but without any joy. I have told them that under About Device > Status IMS registration status shows Not registered.
So what needs to be done in this scenario? Do I need to replace Tmobile CSC (TMB) with an Indian CSC? Is that even possible? Seek your help and hopefully it can help others. Thanks in advance!
LTE Setting?
Hi
How could you enable Voice over LTE setting?
even i have SM-910T.
alimisandeep said:
Hi
How could you enable Voice over LTE setting?
even i have SM-910T.
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I just followed the following menu:
Settings > Call > Call Settings > Voice over LTE Preferred (turned it on)
I have been seeing this option on my device ever since 5.1.1. Have you updated your device to latest 6.0.1?
Have you been able to get any satisfactory answers about VoLTE on Jio?
Thanks
is this the N910S?
Seemanthinis said:
is this the N910S?
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He said T-mobile means N910T
Sent from my SM-N910G using Tapatalk
Kamaldev.kd said:
I just followed the following menu:
Settings > Call > Call Settings > Voice over LTE Preferred (turned it on)
I have been seeing this option on my device ever since 5.1.1. Have you updated your device to latest 6.0.1?
Have you been able to get any satisfactory answers about VoLTE on Jio?
Thanks
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Did you create an IMS APN for Jio? Assuming you're already getting 4G data, head to Settings > More Networks > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names. Click + on the top to add APN and enter the exact following stuff (case sensitive):
Name - ims
APN - ims
APN Type - ims
Save and exit. In all probability, you'll not see the new APN in the list of APNs, but VoLTE symbol should come up. Hope it does, otherwise tough luck.
Amar.B said:
He said T-mobile means N910T
Sent from my SM-N910G using Tapatalk
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but the hardware is all the same right?
Seemanthinis said:
is this the N910S?
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I have T-mobile device i.e., SM-N910T
Regards
ph03n!x said:
Did you create an IMS APN for Jio? Assuming you're already getting 4G data, head to Settings > More Networks > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names. Click + on the top to add APN and enter the exact following stuff (case sensitive):
Name - ims
APN - ims
APN Type - ims
Save and exit. In all probability, you'll not see the new APN in the list of APNs, but VoLTE symbol should come up. Hope it does, otherwise tough luck.
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I have tried to create APN as you have mentioned it but can't get to save the new APN.
I have noticed one more thing in STATUS i.e., IMS not registered - is that the culprit?
When I put the same JIO sim in another phone (Note 4- N910G - Indian version) it shows IMS registered and both LTE data and VoLTE work flawlessly.
Wondering if IMEI and the t-mobile are the culprits?
Thanks
Kamaldev.kd said:
I have tried to create APN as you have mentioned it but can't get to save the new APN.
I have noticed one more thing in STATUS i.e., IMS not registered - is that the culprit?
When I put the same JIO sim in another phone (Note 4- N910G - Indian version) it shows IMS registered and both LTE data and VoLTE work flawlessly.
Wondering if IMEI and the t-mobile are the culprits?
Thanks
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It could also be the CSC. You may have to root the device, and flash INS or INU CSC (I'm using INS on the 910G) ace see if that fixes anything...
ph03n!x said:
It could also be the CSC. You may have to root the device, and flash INS or INU CSC (I'm using INS on the 910G) ace see if that fixes anything...
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Can I flash INU/INS CSC onto my Tmobile device? Does that work like that?
Installed Phone info app and it doesn't show any CSCs for my device.
Kamaldev.kd said:
Can I flash INU/INS CSC onto my Tmobile device? Does that work like that?
Installed Phone info app and it doesn't show any CSCs for my device.
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Can you check in the T-Mobile forum? I'm not sure about the differences between a branded and an unlocked device firmware-wise, don't want you risk a reflash.
i have an at&t galaxy note edge smn915a and even with jio4gvoice installed, i cannot make calls as it says that its unregistered, but this same sim works well in one plus one with jio4gvoice installed, can someone please help with how to get myself work around this to get my phone to be registered to jio?? any help will be really appreciated.
How to enable volte in N910G dr ketan N5 L16G rom?
i have similar issue.
i brought note 4 imported phone.
back of phone its written as 910f
but bootloader is 910p
and i have rooted and installed dr.ketans rom
i can use any network in here india.
but for jio iam not getting signal bar.
please help me.
Same problem with me
Reliance4gvoice is also not working saying that some RCS application need to close
4g LTE is working fine
ok ok kamaldev i understand whats happening as i suffered same with 915t flashing various roms for 3 months. and finally i m on jio volte today. remember the culprits. ROM itself, CSC, and IMS APN. just work on these and u r done. good luck.
VoLTE
mehra said:
ok ok kamaldev i understand whats happening as i suffered same with 915t flashing various roms for 3 months. and finally i m on jio volte today. remember the culprits. ROM itself, CSC, and IMS APN. just work on these and u r done. good luck.
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Dear Mehra, It will be a great help, if you share your ROM and CSC details for us.
Thanks
volte
devbiju said:
Dear Mehra, It will be a great help, if you share your ROM and CSC details for us.
Thanks
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Ram rom with INU csc
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http://tinypic.com/r/1z5l08n/9
http://tinypic.com/r/33bn9jn/9
Thanks a lot
mehra said:
Ram rom with INU csc
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Thanks a lot for the help , found and answer for long wait.. trying it now....
Hi,
I have SM-950W (Canada - Telus) bought from canada. After unlocking I tried to use it in india with Reliance JIO (VOLTE). But only LTE working. Can any one help me to get the VOLTE working. I have read many forum related to CSC.
Can I flash my phone with other phone CSC. As Indian CSC available for 950FD only.
Current CSC : TLS
available CSC : BMC,BMA, CH, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO,MTB,RWC,TLS,VMC,VTR,XAC
Anyother method to get VOLTE.
dhavalele04 said:
Hi,
I have SM-950W (Canada - Telus) bought from canada. After unlocking I tried to use it in india with Reliance JIO (VOLTE). But only LTE working. Can any one help me to get the VOLTE working. I have read many forum related to CSC.
Can I flash my phone with other phone CSC. As Indian CSC available for 950FD only.
Current CSC : TLS
available CSC : BMC,BMA, CH, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO,MTB,RWC,TLS,VMC,VTR,XAC
Anyother method to get VOLTE.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/how-to-volte-jio-india-carrier-usa-t3659238
This should work on canadian variants too
nimms said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/how-to-volte-jio-india-carrier-usa-t3659238
This should work on canadian variants too
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Which firmware is installed?
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Which firmware is installed?
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You may use USA unlocked version on canadian variants too.
dhavalele04 said:
Hi,
I have SM-950W (Canada - Telus) bought from canada. After unlocking I tried to use it in india with Reliance JIO (VOLTE). But only LTE working. Can any one help me to get the VOLTE working. I have read many forum related to CSC.
Can I flash my phone with other phone CSC. As Indian CSC available for 950FD only.
Current CSC : TLS
available CSC : BMC,BMA, CH, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO,MTB,RWC,TLS,VMC,VTR,XAC
Anyother method to get VOLTE.
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Hiii... How did u unlock the Canadian carrier lock
praysonbabu said:
Hiii... How did u unlock the Canadian carrier lock
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Buy a code and unlock it
thatsupnow said:
Buy a code and unlock it
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How can i buy a code.... How much it cost
Just Google SIM unlock galaxy s8 there's tons of sites out there. Prices vary from one site to the next. Once you've got your code enter this in dialer app #7465625*638*# you'll get this screen. Doing it this way you won't need another SIM card to unlock your phone just input your code and hit okay
nimms said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/how-to-volte-jio-india-carrier-usa-t3659238
This should work on canadian variants too
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Hiya did this on my S8 yesterday and works -
1. Download Shortcut Master from app store (Light version works, but it's a great app, support the dev if you can)
2. Open the app and go to the menu (three dot's top right) and select app explorer
3. Scroll down to IMS Settings and select it.
4. Scroll down to ImsSettingsLauncherActivity (last item on my list) select it and hit launch.
5. Select IMS Service Switch and under that turn on everything on that screen. (For me most things (especially RCS items) were disabled by default, but when I looked at a friends S8+ settings they were all on so I tried that and all works now.)
6. Make video calls!
bunglebp said:
Hiya did this on my S8 yesterday and works -
1. Download Shortcut Master from app store (Light version works, but it's a great app, support the dev if you can)
2. Open the app and go to the menu (three dot's top right) and select app explorer
3. Scroll down to IMS Settings and select it.
4. Scroll down to ImsSettingsLauncherActivity (last item on my list) select it and hit launch.
5. Select IMS Service Switch and under that turn on everything on that screen. (For me most things (especially RCS items) were disabled by default, but when I looked at a friends S8+ settings they were all on so I tried that and all works now.)
6. Make video calls!
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Video calls were just enabled about a week ago without having to do anything on my end
Please help
I have canada s8+ how to get volte. Please somebody help
bunglebp said:
Hiya did this on my S8 yesterday and works -
1. Download Shortcut Master from app store (Light version works, but it's a great app, support the dev if you can)
2. Open the app and go to the menu (three dot's top right) and select app explorer
3. Scroll down to IMS Settings and select it.
4. Scroll down to ImsSettingsLauncherActivity (last item on my list) select it and hit launch.
5. Select IMS Service Switch and under that turn on everything on that screen. (For me most things (especially RCS items) were disabled by default, but when I looked at a friends S8+ settings they were all on so I tried that and all works now.)
6. Make video calls!
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Unfortunately, i have Bad news of this VoLTE enable instruction.
From latest G955F Oreo (Android 8.0) update, (G950FXXU1CRAP)
Samsung blocked ImsSetting activity like below screenshot. It need to additional system or Super user permission.
I don't understand why Samsung block this activity. Its very useful UI activity for us.
We should find another method for enable Volte related function.