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Does anyone know if there is currently a way to tether the HTC Surround to a laptop. Evidently there is a backdoor way to do this with a Samsung Focus. Is anyone working on this for the Surround?
Not at this point. I think there may be a backdoor way to activate it like in the Samsung.
jwzg said:
Not at this point. I think there may be a backdoor way to activate it like in the Samsung.
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Yes but we need it now!!
I can't even find any information regarding how to access the Diagnosis Mode in an HTC Surround... Do you know how to?
Thanks!
Wow...don't be impatient. ##3282# is the code for Field Test, but there's nothing there that we can use.
jwzg said:
Wow...don't be impatient. ##3282# is the code for Field Test, but there's nothing there that we can use.
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Yes, I am sorry. Is just that I really need tethering for work. And yesterday I lost my Samsung Focus, so I am with a Surround right now but I really do miss my Samsung...
Do you think that with the No Donuts update for WP7, we can have access via an HTC Surround?
Doubt it can be done backdoor...AT&T thinks data is gold and doesn't leave us a whole lot of options.
BTW, Just checked my feature options on AT&T, they have smartphone enterprise tethering listed as a data option (2GB for $60/mo.) If you are that desparate, you'll have to do it that way.
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Doubt it can be done backdoor...AT&T thinks data is gold and doesn't leave us a whole lot of options.
BTW, Just checked my feature options on AT&T, they have smartphone enterprise tethering listed as a data option (2GB for $60/mo.) If you are that desparate, you'll have to do it that way.
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Thanks for the quick reply. That is not an option for me, because I live in Costa Rica, not in the US. Also, tethering here is free, I just pay 8 dollars fix and I have unlimited Data connection and tethering. I was doing just great with my Focus. I think my only option is to buy another Focus...
I hate HTC for not allowing this kind of things, and also for blocking the option to change Display language from English to Spanish. In the Focus you can do that with no problems...
Not HTC
It appears as though it is not HTC that is putting the blocks on, it is the carrier. That's just what I have been reading. I'm sure that there will be a way eventually, as there are strides being made to cracking htis thing wide open.
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It appears as though it is not HTC that is putting the blocks on, it is the carrier. That's just what I have been reading. I'm sure that there will be a way eventually, as there are strides being made to cracking htis thing wide open.
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If it is a carrier subject, why the Samsung Focus is a complete different story also AT&T branded?
Good Point
Good Point, like I said, that's just what I've been reading. I think that it's definitely something that will be fixed, based on the large amount of interest in it though.
Thanks All For Jumping on This Topic
Well, it doesn't look like, at the moment, there is a fix for this - So, I guess folks will still have to use their Cellular Modems (if they have one) to get their PC up and connected when no WIFI spot is available. Oh, well.
Thanks
finally done
not easy way but it works!!!!! here
So is there an option to add a trusted wifi network for smart unlock?
I know I can add my house location, but I don't want to have gps turned on all the time and even so, it's not the most accurate in this regard. I'd rather just have my phone smart unlock when i'm connected to my home wifi.
I thought I saw it somewhere in the settings at one point but I can't find it now... thanks for the help!
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So is there an option to add a trusted wifi network for smart unlock?
I know I can add my house location, but I don't want to have gps turned on all the time and even so, it's not the most accurate in this regard. I'd rather just have my phone smart unlock when i'm connected to my home wifi.
I thought I saw it somewhere in the settings at one point but I can't find it now... thanks for the help!
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Location mode>battery saving should do it.
There is no smartunlock via trusted wifi source, not yet at least. Its something I see a lot of people complaining about (myself included). The unlock by location is extremely unreliable, even when you set a ton of location points around your hour or work.
Having an option to purely remove lock based on which wifi network you're connected to would be amazing.
Once xposed hits you can do this with gravity box. Ravio said his first year version should be out this week. /crossesfingers
Only got my Nexus 6P (H1512) a couple days ago, I did hear that 6.0.1 corrected the smart lock bug for some people, however smart lock is still very unstable for me (fails at work, and at home, about once each per day). Smart unlock by wi-fi connection would be very welcome.
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Only got my Nexus 6P (H1512) a couple days ago, I did hear that 6.0.1 corrected the smart lock bug for some people, however smart lock is still very unstable for me (fails at work, and at home, about once each per day). Smart unlock by wi-fi connection would be very welcome.
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it's available now. you need to install xposed. once xposed set up, there's a couple modules that will do this for you. my fav at the moment is Gravity Box for Marshmallow.
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So is there an option to add a trusted wifi network for smart unlock?
I know I can add my house location, but I don't want to have gps turned on all the time and even so, it's not the most accurate in this regard. I'd rather just have my phone smart unlock when i'm connected to my home wifi.
I thought I saw it somewhere in the settings at one point but I can't find it now... thanks for the help!
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add your home computer as a bluetooth trusted device
I wish I could add a tile as a trusted by device that's at home on my luggage. I just recently uninstalled xposed for Android pay. Forgot how annoying the trusted location was
frigidazzi said:
I wish I could add a tile as a trusted by device that's at home on my luggage. I just recently uninstalled xposed for Android pay. Forgot how annoying the trusted location was
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Tasker?
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Tasker?
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They problem is the tile doesn't show up in Bluetooth devices, so I'm not sure how to make it work with anything besides it's own app.
Does anyone know if the usb/ or hotspot of foxfi/pda net or other non native teathering apps work on the z force droid? ive been on unlocked and rooted phones for a while but i'm just not seeing anything that i want. i bought a oneplus 3 then found out it didn't have the lte bands for verizion. derp. but i think id go back to a locked phone for this modular deal as long as i could still teather with pda net. cuz i ant pay'n no 30 bucks for Verizon to "unlock" the capability of my phone. pffffffftttttttttt.
just curious if anyone knows or could check
FoxFi/PDA works fine over bluetooth.
what about usb or wifi?
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what about usb or wifi?
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Both bluetooth and USB work, but WiFi requires a mobile hotspot plan (which I don't have, so I can't test).
If you are the only one on your plan, go prepaid, I dont pay extra and the stock tethering under settings works just fine
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Both bluetooth and USB work, but WiFi requires a mobile hotspot plan (which I don't have, so I can't test).
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ty.
and i've got unlimited so thats why
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Does anyone know if the usb/ or hotspot of foxfi/pda net or other non native teathering apps work on the z force droid? ive been on unlocked and rooted phones for a while but i'm just not seeing anything that i want. i bought a oneplus 3 then found out it didn't have the lte bands for verizion. derp. but i think id go back to a locked phone for this modular deal as long as i could still teather with pda net. cuz i ant pay'n no 30 bucks for Verizon to "unlock" the capability of my phone. pffffffftttttttttt.
just curious if anyone knows or could check
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I searched for the same, tried a number of apps, tried all of these recommended root apps & protocols ended up with the same disappointing result. Most of it just didn't work or no one could provide the necessary tools in proper sequential steps.
With you phone powered on remove your sim card. Go to Mobile hot spot & tethering, activate blue tooth tethering.wait a few minutes put your sim back in. you should now be able to pair devices with your phone and share its internet connection..
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I searched for the same, tried a number of apps, tried all of these recommended root apps & protocols ended up with the same disappointing result. Most of it just didn't work or no one could provide the necessary tools in proper sequential steps.
With you phone powered on remove your sim card. Go to Mobile hot spot & tethering, activate blue tooth tethering.wait a few minutes put your sim back in. you should now be able to pair devices with your phone and share its internet connection..
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Found this in the other threads regarding hotspot. If you download "Network Signal Refresher Lite" from 8JAPPS in the playstore you can use native tethering. Just open the app and hit refresh and the moment you lose service drag down the quick tiles and tap the hotspot button. Been using this on my Moto Z Droid for the past few days and it works perfectly
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Found this in the other threads regarding hotspot. If you download "Network Signal Refresher Lite" from 8JAPPS in the playstore you can use native tethering. Just open the app and hit refresh and the moment you lose service drag down the quick tiles and tap the hotspot button. Been using this on my Moto Z Droid for the past few days and it works perfectly
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Great tip. works like a charm. and i see why, its so simple. if ya wanted something similar without downloading the app id imagine pulling your sim or anything that pops the radio off for a few so it can't call home and ask for permission.
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Great tip. works like a charm. and i see why, its so simple. if ya wanted something similar without downloading the app id imagine pulling your sim or anything that pops the radio off for a few so it can't call home and ask for permission.
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Looks like it stopped working for me on Nougat. Might try the sim method
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Looks like it stopped working for me on Nougat. Might try the sim method
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hum didn't even know it was out. still on marshmallow, thanks for the heads up
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Does anyone know if the usb/ or hotspot of foxfi/pda net or other non native teathering apps work on the z force droid? ive been on unlocked and rooted phones for a while but i'm just not seeing anything that i want. i bought a oneplus 3 then found out it didn't have the lte bands for verizion. derp. but i think id go back to a locked phone for this modular deal as long as i could still teather with pda net. cuz i ant pay'n no 30 bucks for Verizon to "unlock" the capability of my phone. pffffffftttttttttt.
just curious if anyone knows or could check
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Use Network signal refresher
Does anyone know of any workarounds? Network Signal Refresher stopped working for me with Nougat as well.
Yesterday they had an update for Network Signal Lite to version 5.0. Didnt work for me.
Today they have another update to version 5.1 hoping it fixes the issue. Just figured I would share.
i take it popping the sim doesn't work as well then. seams as if they might have closed the "if not able to call home let hotspot on anyway" bug then.
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i take it popping the sim doesn't work as well then. seams as if they might have closed the "if not able to call home let hotspot on anyway" bug then.
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Popping the sim card does indeed work just hit the hotspot icon in the quick settings right after you reinsert it. Been doing since the first day nougat came out and it works every time.
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i take it popping the sim doesn't work as well then. seams as if they might have closed the "if not able to call home let hotspot on anyway" bug then.
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Popping the sim card does indeed work just hit the hotspot icon in the quick settings right after you reinsert it. Been doing since the first day nougat came out and it works every time.
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I will second this. Since NSL does not work I have been using sim card and it works everytime.
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Popping the sim card does indeed work just hit the hotspot icon in the quick settings right after you reinsert it. Been doing since the first day nougat came out and it works every time.
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I've been doing this, and it does work, but I'm finding it turns itself off after a short time - are you seeing this as well?
Is hotspot/tethering option missing on all us carrier in the settings I'm using sprint version & it's not here at all...this phone is useless 2 me if I can't find a way to fix this.
https://www.xda-developers.com/thre...ickbaity-tricks-for-your-new-galaxy-s8-or-s8/
Hey man did this work? I haven't gotten my S8 in the mail yet so I can't test it...
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering is available on the T-Mobile version by default, both in the settings menu and in quick launch
I have the verizon model and the hotspot option is available and working. Was not hidden.
Available in the settings and quick settings in the AT&T S8
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Available in the settings and quick settings in the AT&T S8
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This was a pleasant surprise for me, since AT&T had it removed from the quick settings on my S6.
Tethering Switch
by the way, if you want a really good "Hotspot Widget" that ACTUALLY works...and I literally tried probably 90% on the Play store and ONE did finally work...
Tethering Switch
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.gr.java_conf.taketake.tethering&hl=en
DID work. It doesn't bring you to the HotSpot Settings first, and then you would have to turn on the HotSpot manually...this does it quickly, shows that it is enabled.
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https://www.xda-developers.com/thre...ickbaity-tricks-for-your-new-galaxy-s8-or-s8/
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by the way, if you want a really good "Hotspot Widget" that ACTUALLY works...and I literally tried probably 90% on the Play store and ONE did finally work...
Tethering Switch
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.gr.java_conf.taketake.tethering&hl=en
DID work. It doesn't bring you to the HotSpot Settings first, and then you would have to turn on the HotSpot manually...this does it quickly, shows that it is enabled.
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This didn't work for me the link, the missing hotspot seems to be a sprint thing are you using sprint?
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by the way, if you want a really good "Hotspot Widget" that ACTUALLY works...and I literally tried probably 90% on the Play store and ONE did finally work...
Tethering Switch
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.gr.java_conf.taketake.tethering&hl=en
DID work. It doesn't bring you to the HotSpot Settings first, and then you would have to turn on the HotSpot manually...this does it quickly, shows that it is enabled.
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I tried this but didn't work for me with AT&T. I have a Tethering shorcut, but it takes you to the hotspot settings to turn it on manually like you mentioned. So I was excited to try this app out, however after I installed it, it just says it's Enabled (but it's not) and then when I tap it again it says Enabled again, not Disabled. Unless I go into my settings and turn it on, then the app will say Disabled (but doesn't really). So I guess I'll stick with what I have for now.
Hey I ended up returning my S8. I apologise for putting this info out about the Tethering app. It works perfectly on all my other ROMS. It is the only "widget" type app that worked on my LG G5 on stock rooted FW on MM. Anyway, I am not sure if you guys got Tethering to work on Verizon or whatever, but I had no issues with it on T-Mobile... However this app didn't work on T-Mobile on my S8 even.
Buy from Samsung?
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Is hotspot/tethering option missing on all us carrier in the settings I'm using sprint version & it's not here at all...this phone is useless 2 me if I can't find a way to fix this.
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You didn't by any chance purchase the phone directly from Samsung did you? I had the exact same problem with an S8 purchased directly from Samsung (got the free Gear VR promo) and I have Sprint.
There was no hotspot option anywhere in the setup menus. And of course, I did not notice this until 2 weeks later when I was on a trip. The hotel WiFi was messed up and I needed to use hotspot. It's not that it did not work, there was no option at all in Setup for Hotspot and Tethering.
I talked to Sprint, took it to a Sprint store for help, and talked to Samsung tech support. Nothing they all tried fixed it. Both Sprint and Samsung suggested the phone might be defective and I should pursue getting a replacement. That didn't make sense to me because WiFi and Cell Data were working fine, and hotspot is just software.
My fix was to do a full Factory Reset and then set it all up again. Tedious, but when it came back up, the Hotspot and Tethering option were there and it works perfectly now.
Recent update messed it up again?
Tried the adb method of Get/Push revealing Hotspot via Quick Tiles. Didn't work.
Any other ideas for regaining hotspot on the device? Without rooting?
Current date: Jan 7 2018.
i have same problem too, waiting for update
I tried that https://www.xda-developers.com/thre...ickbaity-tricks-for-your-new-galaxy-s8-or-s8/ but I cant even try itcoz I get "because an app etc about some permission", I tried to disable so many cant figure it out
So how does one Quick Toggle Tether? I use it all the time in my car
I've had my Essential phone for about a month. I can't get voice to work on my cell carrier Total Wireless. It has a new SIM from them in it and all I can get working is data, which works fine. I've used this same SIM on my Moto X Pure Edition, Moto G5 Plus, iPhone 6 Plus and Acaltel A30. It works fine on all of them. Voice & Data. 4G LTE.
I've contacted Total Wireless Tech support, a waste of time. And Essential Tech Support, another waste of time. I've got something like 36-38 emails with them, none of them are helpful. Any ideas anyone? I like the phone, but it's useless without voice.
Vince
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I've had my Essential phone for about a month. I can't get voice to work on my cell carrier Total Wireless. It has a new SIM from them in it and all I can get working is data, which works fine. I've used this same SIM on my Moto X Pure Edition, Moto G5 Plus, iPhone 6 Plus and Acaltel A30. It works fine on all of them. Voice & Data. 4G LTE.
I've contacted Total Wireless Tech support, a waste of time. And Essential Tech Support, another waste of time. I've got something like 36-38 emails with them, none of them are helpful. Any ideas anyone? I like the phone, but it's useless without voice.
Vince
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You never said, so I'm going to ask, but did you reset your network settings? Reset your APN to default? Verify the APN was correct? Don't think you can change it on stock but maybe you could on a custom ROM if that's the issue. Reset the whole phone? If you've done all that maybe try a custom ROM. If that doesn't work, maybe you've got a bad Mic? Can you hear others if they call or can you not make/receive phone calls at all?
My Essential is completely stock. Also to clarify Total Wireless runs on Verizon's network.
Also I have done a complete reset of the phone. It's not the mic, because I can't even connect to the network. Data works great, but when I try to make a call it immediately drops my LTE connection. No chance to even test the mic. I'm not getting that far.
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Also I have done a complete reset of the phone. It's not the mic, because I can't even connect to the network. Data works great, but when I try to make a call it immediately drops my LTE connection. No chance to even test the mic. I'm not getting that far.
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What does your APN say? Is it this: TRACFONE.VZWENTP?
Have you tried changing your preferred network type to see if anything changes?
Global, LTE, LTE/CDMA
Here's a link: https://bestmvno.com/apn-settings/total-wireless-apn-settings/
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Also I have done a complete reset of the phone. It's not the mic, because I can't even connect to the network. Data works great, but when I try to make a call it immediately drops my LTE connection. No chance to even test the mic. I'm not getting that far.
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If you didn't try it yet and you have the option, disable Enhanced 4G LTE Mode in Network Settings. If this fixes the issue for you, please report it to Essential using their beta feedback site.
https://www.essential.com/developer/beta-feedback
Total wireless customer myself. The only way I could get it to work was to buy a total wireless branded cell phone that has VOLTE capabilities. I bought a samsung galaxy sky and activated it then put the sim that came with it into my essential phone. The sim cards that come with these "special" phones seem to be the only ones that can have VoLTE on total wireless since technically they don't support it.
I wish I had better news but so far this is the only way I could get it to work. If you do decide to buy a total wireless phone just leave it in a drawer somewhere. If you activate it with another sim or return it to the store you bought it from, it will deactivate the special sim that came with the phone.
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Total wireless customer myself. The only way I could get it to work was to buy a total wireless branded cell phone that has VOLTE capabilities. I bought a samsung galaxy sky and activated it then put the sim that came with it into my essential phone. The sim cards that come with these "special" phones seem to be the only ones that can have VoLTE on total wireless since technically they don't support it.
I wish I had better news but so far this is the only way I could get it to work. If you do decide to buy a total wireless phone just leave it in a drawer somewhere. If you activate it with another sim or return it to the store you bought it from, it will deactivate the special sim that came with the phone.
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Ok, this is what I was looking for. A TW customer with an Essential phone. Thank you your response! I assume that I have to do a network reset on my phone first. Where did you buy your Samsung Sky? Online with Total Wireless or at Walmart or somewhere else? The reason I ask is I have a Walmart in town with Total Wireless phones, but the staff are a bunch of idiots.
Thanks again.
Also I'm wondering if I could buy the Samsung Galaxy J3 Luna Pro S327VL 4G LTE phone from TW instead. It's about half the price of the Sky.
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Also I'm wondering if I could buy the Samsung Galaxy J3 Luna Pro S327VL 4G LTE phone from TW instead. It's about half the price of the Sky.
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I bought mine online about a year ago when I had an HTC phone with the same problem so I'm not sure if the phone is available for purchase anymore. I do know that a Total wireless branded Iphone SE will work as well. I'm sure there are other phones that will work but couldn't tell you which ones they are. the big thing is to look for a phone that has VoLTE (voice over LTE) enabled by default or one that is VoLTE only and has no CDMA radio in it. I wish I could tell you for sure which current ones would work but I have not had to look for a compatible phone for a year now.
The APN settings from the link a few posts up works for me. Just make sure when you activate your total wireless phone only enter IMEI number for that phone. If I log into my total wireless account it shows my line as having the galaxy sky even though I'm using my essential phone.
Here is a good place to learn what the current best method is
Ok, I got a cheap Total Wireless phone over the weekend. Following the above advice I authorized the phone on the Total Wireless web site and then turned on the phone and let it do it's setup and recognition with Total Wireless. All went well. I powered off the phone and put it's SIM in my Essential phone. All seems to be working. Voice, Data and also VoLTE. Calls going through and voicemail is set up. All is good so far.
Thanks sasquatch23 for your help.
Glad to help. Just curious, what type of phone did you end up buying in case anyone else has this problem?
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Glad to help. Just curious, what type of phone did you end up buying in case anyone else has this problem?
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I got a Samsung Galaxy J3 Luna Pro from Walmart. It was $29.95 I think. Cheapest one that I could find there that looked like it would work and it did. Thanks again.