Is there any way at all to get Wi-Fi calling on an S5 with Verizon?
I bought a new S5 to replace my existing one because I thought Verizon brought that to the S5 some time ago, or so I heard online.
But the phone came with Android 5.0 build# DONGCHAO.A816 with a 15xxxx CID and no sign of Wi-Fi calling.
So my understanding is that the 15xxx CID allows unlocking the bootloader, from there is there any update I can move to with Wi-Fi calling (preferably also root)?
Or even another ROM, like CM? Or is it strictly locked out by Verizon?
Did I jump the gun and buy a phone that isn't going to do what I need?
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Hi All,
I moved Carrier from Verizon to T-mobile, and found one good feature of T-mobile S5 is not working in Verizon version.
Wifi calling, I'm using Galaxy S5 Verizon, all others are good, except Wifi calling.
Sim error was already handled by rooting and deactivating service.
Is there any way to activate wifi calling feature in Verizon Galaxy S5 version, I searched, but by locked Bootloader, I can't install T-mobile firmware in Verizon version, and also I can't do Safestrap with OG5(with root) rom either.
My Verizon S5 phone is very good in most of area with T-mobile, except my office, by poor T-mobile signal (I guess, there is Verizon router in my office area, and locking my signal, for when I out of office, full t-mobile signal is detected, but when I enter to my office, all dead. , no problem when I used Verizon Carrier )
So I need wifi calling feature at my office, but I can't use it with Verizon version.
If you guys can provide any other recommandation. it will be very helpful to me.
Thank you!!!!!!!
I found the answer from the other thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61489873&postcount=17
Downgrade to NCG build (Kitkat) by odin again and then rooted.
And then followed guide in the link (I used Flashfire).
Only one thing in Twi5ted Lollipop 5.0 V7, Select "No thanks" to sharing data with Samsung in EULA Screen or will meet sim problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59048435&postcount=71
In that case to resolve the issue, need to factory reset and then restart initial setup again.
(I did )
Currently my one looks good
Wifi Calling, Bluetooth, GPS and all of other functions working good.
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I really wish wifi calling wasn't so locked down on Big Red (VZW). Hangouts dialer is a good alternative as long as the wifi is stable enough.
Hey everyone!
I am about to purchase a Samsung Galaxy S8 (Unlocked-US G950U), and was wondering if the mobile hotspot feature works even if the carrier does not authorize it to (as they must if you're on a carrier's phone & unrooted). I am on the AT&T New Unlimited Plan and they don't technically allow tethering. I am wondering if this phone will block the feature as it would if it was a carrier's phone (as if was purchased through AT&T). I assume it should work without authorization as it's an unlocked phone, however I want confirmation. I contacted Samsung and they didn't want to give me a straight answer.
Thanks!
So I just bought and retrieved from the mail a (locked to tracfone/straight talk) Samsung s8 for a steal off eBay for $400. I currently use a Verizon sim on my unlocked verizon galaxy s6 and plan to continue using Verizon's network but I want ed to know if it's possible to flash the phone to a Verizon stock? Do I have to unlock the phone and is it possible?
It's not a huge deal breaker if I cant. But I wanted to do it as an experiment because for some reason, my verizon Samsung s6 on nougat can bypass the hotspot subscription screen and initiate right away. I wanted to flash my s8 because tracfones don't usually have the mobile hotspot feature and if I can flash it, id like to see if the same trick applies. I use the hotspot feature to save me when I need to use my laptop away from home or play my switch online in a no Wi-Fi zone.
But like I said i can live without it, I just really wanted the phone.
All,
I have an original TMobile, Galaxy S8, G950U. I unlocked it through TMobile and I purchased a Straight Talk BYOP kit from the local Wally-Mart, and put the AT&T SIM into my S8.
I know there are a number of guides out there, to do carrier switching. Trust me I have downloaded GBs worth of carrier firmware and combination firmware, eng boot, what have you. Nothing has worked as far as allowing me to carrier switch.
Here is my issue. The building where I work sucks for Tmobile. It is a hardened building and TMobile's signal does not penetrate. AT&T and Verizon work great. I unlocked my phone through TMobile and was able to flash the unlocked firmware on it. But, in theory, this did not enable all the AT&T radios, because I have an AT&T work phone and it works fine in the same spot, but my S8 cannot send or receive calls, in the exact same spot.
The problem is that I am on Bootloader V3 and I cannot for the life of me find an EngBoot with V3, so I can do a carrier switch and flash the AT&T modem. If someone has been able to do this, or if I just suck at searching, then please let me know, I'll be glad to take the hit.
So if anyone can point me the right direction for BLV3 carrier switches, I would greatly appreciate it!
Thanks all, for looking and trying to help.
So, after reading through several different threads on several sites, the only DEFINITE answer to getting wifi calling on an unlocked S8, even after rooting, flashing, etc. is that you still need to get an IMEI from an ATT branded S8 in order to get the wifi calling, volte, hdaudio, etc. that come with a ATT branded S8??? Has anyone had permanent success flashing the ATT Branded firmware to a unlocked ATT S8 getting wifi calling, etc. to work without having to get a new IMEI? Don't want to have to go through the pains of having to return my unlocked S8, paying the stocking fee (if required) and paying the additional $100 or more for the ATT branded phone. Thank you in advance.
I called AT&T and switched my IMEI to an AT&T S7, but as soon as I connected my unbranded S8 the system automatically switched back to saying I had an unrecognized phone. I don't know what would have happened if I'd used the IMEI from an AT&T S8, because I don't have access to one.