TMobile - Essential Phone Questions & Answers

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?

iswope said:
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.

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Voice over LTE?

I was just reading an article that AT&T is planning to launch their first phone with Voice over LTE (VoLTE) but I was looking through the" hidden" menu on my AT&T G2...and I had the option to turn it on. Is it true that we have VoLTE?
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No one?
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Yes the phone is volte ready (or so the LG site says so) but it wont work till the carrier probably pushes a ota enabling it. Also it wont work till the carriers throw the switch on the towers enabling it too.
x714x said:
Yes the phone is volte ready (or so the LG site says so) but it wont work till the carrier probably pushes a ota enabling it. Also it wont work till the carriers throw the switch on the towers enabling it too.
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Yep what this guy said. The Snapdragon 800 chipset has VoLTE support so any phone running this chipset could theoretically be enabled to use voice over LTE.
x714x said:
Yes the phone is volte ready (or so the LG site says so) but it wont work till the carrier probably pushes a ota enabling it. Also it wont work till the carriers throw the switch on the towers enabling it too.
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Thanks! Both of you, I thought it was, I just never paid attention till I saw it thanks again
EniGmA1987 said:
Yep what this guy said. The Snapdragon 800 chipset has VoLTE support so any phone running this chipset could theoretically be enabled to use voice over LTE.
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I have set everything up and can not make a video call. Has anyone made a call successfully? I have VoLTE checked and video calls shows (but is grayed out). I see not option in dialer to make video call???
dreitzell78 said:
I have set everything up and can not make a video call. Has anyone made a call successfully? I have VoLTE checked and video calls shows (but is grayed out). I see not option in dialer to make video call???
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VoLTE stands for VOICE over LTE, not video calls over LTE.
lg g2 international version also VOLTE capable and in our country volte network also present still I am enable to use VOLTE in my lg g2

Motorola's reason to remove band 12 is bs

Here is why
G4 and GS6 can have VoLTE disabled....yet can still pick up Band 12.
...yea bs indeed
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PunishedSnake said:
Here is why
G4 and GS6 can have VoLTE disabled....yet can still pick up Band 12.
...yea bs indeed
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I'm really curious to see what all the fuss is about band 12
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mykenyc said:
I'm really curious to see what all the fuss is about band 12
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It's the lowest frequency cellphone band, so theoretically has the best range...
for t-mo at least, it's their answer for being able to keep a cell phone signal inside of buildings. the lower the MHz, the better it penetrates, and like was said, generally the longer the range too.
If you're not on T-Mobile band 12 is worthless to you.
PunishedSnake said:
Here is why
G4 and GS6 can have VoLTE disabled....yet can still pick up Band 12.
...yea bs indeed
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What exactly is BS? T-Mobile is pushing manufacturers to disable band 12 if they don't have VoLTE due to issues calling 911. Until Motorola decides to add VoLTE on their devices, I doubt you will ever see band 12 enabled on their non T-Mobile branded phones ever again.
bozzykid said:
What exactly is BS? T-Mobile is pushing manufacturers to disable band 12 if they don't have VoLTE due to issues calling 911. Until Motorola decides to add VoLTE on their devices, I doubt you will ever see band 12 enabled on their non T-Mobile branded phones ever again.
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Did you read the op?
PunishedSnake said:
Did you read the op?
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I sure did. Btw, you should read this: http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...2-lte-support-from-some-unlocked-smartphones/
It contains the reason T-mobile is not allowing band 12 without VoLTE on new phones.
bozzykid said:
I sure did. Btw, you should read this: http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...2-lte-support-from-some-unlocked-smartphones/
It contains the reason T-mobile is not allowing band 12 without VoLTE on new phones.
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By the way still not buying the reason as b12 is still active upon disabling volte and this thread was created way before T-Mobile spoke about it
PunishedSnake said:
By the way still not buying the reason as b12 is still active upon disabling volte and this thread was created way before T-Mobile spoke about it
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You may not buy it, but it is clear T-Mobile is pushing manufacturers to disable it when they don't support VoLTE. I guess it is fun to have grand conspiracy theories but the real reason is clear.
bozzykid said:
You may not buy it, but it is clear T-Mobile is pushing manufacturers to disable it when they don't support VoLTE. I guess it is fun to have grand conspiracy theories but the real reason is clear.
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I guess you choose to read what you want
PunishedSnake said:
I guess you choose to read what you want
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You didn't even give a reason. You just said Motorola is lying. Yet, we know manufacturers of unlocked phones are disabling band 12 when they don't support VoLTE. Clearly, T-Mobile is pushing them to do it as they gain nothing by disabling it for any other reason. I'm not going to believe your random conspiracy theory over common sense.
bozzykid said:
You didn't even give a reason. You just said Motorola is lying. Yet, we know manufacturers of unlocked phones are disabling band 12 when they don't support VoLTE. Clearly, T-Mobile is pushing them to do it as they gain nothing by disabling it for any other reason. I'm not going to believe your random conspiracy theory over common sense.
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I gave the reason twice
Not my fault you don't understand it
....and here I thought I'd just be reading a petition thread...

ATT Wifi calling and LTE Band 30

Two questions,
1 - Does the Nexus 6P have LTE Band 30?
2 - Does the Nexus 6P support the new Wifi calling feature on ATT.
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As per GSM arena it does support band 30 http://m.gsmarena.com/huawei_nexus_6p-7588.php.
As for WiFi calling, I hope so.
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cc999 said:
Two questions,
1 - Does the Nexus 6P have LTE Band 30?
2 - Does the Nexus 6P support the new Wifi calling feature on ATT.
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I posted the WIFI calling question on the ATT Forums. This is the response,
wifi calling will only be available on phones purchased thru ATT is what has been said. You cant get HDvoice on non ATT phones either nor the nexus 6 which ATT did sell. You can bring your own phone but ATT is not going to make some features available to you to use.
I believe the only device that supports wifi calling on AT&T is the iPhone at the moment..
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graffixnyc said:
I believe the only device that supports wifi calling on AT&T is the iPhone at the moment..
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boooo go home iPhone...
I moved to Project Fi cuz I'm sick of AT&T and their bs. Hopefully VoLTE will be available soon this is day one with Fi and so far so good
graffixnyc said:
I believe the only device that supports wifi calling on AT&T is the iPhone at the moment..
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So even though you can buy an iphone thru apple and get it actyivated on att....you get the all att's supported feature even though the phone wasnt bought from att? However the google phone does not get the same support? That would be discrimination wouldnt it?
Actually.....I just called and the CSR atteampt to manually enter the provision for wifi calling and HD voice and she said it didnt work because it said my phone wasnt capable of the wifi calling feature. And the way it works she claimed is you provision my phone to do wifi calling and it will automatically enable the HD voice feature in tandem....but it wouldnt go thru
Since my Samsung Galaxy Note 5 was updated to MM OTA with AT&T it now has wifi calling and HD voice. I was wondering if now since my Nexus 6P was updated to Nougat and it has everything needed for Wifi calling and HD voice is there a way to enable them now on AT&T?
JGuinan007 said:
Since my Samsung Galaxy Note 5 was updated to MM OTA with AT&T it now has wifi calling and HD voice. I was wondering if now since my Nexus 6P was updated to Nougat and it has everything needed for Wifi calling and HD voice is there a way to enable them now on AT&T?
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No.
uicnren said:
No.
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Are you sure about that?
JGuinan007 said:
Are you sure about that?
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Yes.

Wifi Calling on At&t Google Pixel 2 XL

Opened the Settings app earlier and there was a suggestion at the top to turn on Wifi calling. I'm on At&t and November update.
How did you get this to work? I've been trying to days to enable this option. I pushed "adb shell settings put global wfc_ims_enabled1" but to no avail has it worked.
I am on AT&T and have tried this with both a Google Pixel XL 2 from Google and Verizon. If you could give me any details of what your setup is like so I can try to enable this I'd dearly appreciate it!
gettingerr said:
Opened the Settings app earlier and there was a suggestion at the top to turn on Wifi calling. I'm on At&t and November update.
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+1 how? Very curious.
a screenshot showing the actual call going over wifi is needed.
unless ATT changed their mind in the last week, WiFi calling isnt available for the Pixel 2/XL, even if the option is enabled, the account has to be provisioned, and the phone needs the proper IMS profile, ATT to this date has refused to allow it.
This is the first I've seen the option even appear. Will test some calls and report back.
uicnren said:
a screenshot showing the actual call going over wifi is needed.
unless ATT changed their mind in the last week, WiFi calling isnt available for the Pixel 2/XL, even if the option is enabled, the account has to be provisioned, and the phone needs the proper IMS profile, ATT to this date has refused to allow it.
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Looks like it isn't up and rolling yet, but the fact that the option appears has me hopeful. At&t still doesn't say that it supports VoLTE on P2XL, but we have that working, so perhaps Wi-Fi calling is coming soon.
gettingerr said:
Looks like it isn't up and rolling yet, but the fact that the option appears has me hopeful. At&t still doesn't say that it supports VoLTE on P2XL, but we have that working, so perhaps Wi-Fi calling is coming soon.
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Here's hoping. My apartment is on the bottom floor so reception is very spotty. What has been weird though is that if I start a call when I have reception and move to a spot in my apartment where there is no cell service, the call persists. So part of me thinks me enabling Wifi Calling from ADB may have done something?
Kooswithak said:
Here's hoping. My apartment is on the bottom floor so reception is very spotty. What has been weird though is that if I start a call when I have reception and move to a spot in my apartment where there is no cell service, the call persists. So part of me thinks me enabling Wifi Calling from ADB may have done something?
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So you're saying that after the ADB command was set, and you're in an area that legitimately has 0 cell service (not just very low/nearly unusable)? Screenshot of this, please?
gettingerr said:
Looks like it isn't up and rolling yet, but the fact that the option appears has me hopeful. At&t still doesn't say that it supports VoLTE on P2XL, but we have that working, so perhaps Wi-Fi calling is coming soon.
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Sorry, I'm not sure I'm reading this correctly. Please clarify... Are you saying that VoLTE is working on the Pixel 2 on att? If yes, please please please tell me how.
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jimmiekain said:
Sorry, I'm not sure I'm reading this correctly. Please clarify... Are you saying that VoLTE is working on the Pixel 2 on att? If yes, please please please tell me how.
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It's working on the developer previews. Just talk to an AT&T tech and have them provision your SIM for it.
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jimmiekain said:
Sorry, I'm not sure I'm reading this correctly. Please clarify... Are you saying that VoLTE is working on the Pixel 2 on att? If yes, please please please tell me how.
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Yes, it works fine, if you meet all of AT&T criteria.
uicnren said:
Yes, it works fine, if you meet all of AT&T criteria.
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At&t criteria? What's the criteria? I've Google searched and only found information saying you can't have it unless you have an att branded phone.
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jimmiekain said:
At&t criteria? What's the criteria? I've Google searched and only found information saying you can't have it unless you have an att branded phone.
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https://www.att.com/esupport/article.html#!/wireless/KM1046244
jimmiekain said:
At&t criteria? What's the criteria? I've Google searched and only found information saying you can't have it unless you have an att branded phone.
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Because idiots around the US have no idea what they're talking about then they say "VoLTE on AT&T only works with AT&T-branded Android phones or iPhones". As long as a manufacturer certifies their device with AT&T, and configure their devices with the proper IMS profile for AT&T's network, VoLTE will work. Google (HTC/LG) certified the Pixel 2 / 2 XL with AT&T for VoLTE and RCS, both of which work if all criteria are met (proper SIM card, IMEI updated in billing system, options turned on), and right now, 8.1 DP1/DP2 are needed to use VoLTE on AT&T's network, as the modem/IMS configuration was updated on the phone to support it.
jimmiekain said:
Sorry, I'm not sure I'm reading this correctly. Please clarify... Are you saying that VoLTE is working on the Pixel 2 on att? If yes, please please please tell me how.
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VoLTE is enabled in Android 8.1 for AT&T. I just flashed the final factory image and it does indeed work. You do have to verify that your sim card is properly provisioned for VoLTE. As for the WiFi calling portion of this conversation, I still cannot access the "Wi-Fi calling" setting within "Mobile network settings."
I am on 8.1 on AT&T but the unlock version of the phone... I don't ave the VoLTE
mbze430 said:
I am on 8.1 on AT&T but the unlock version of the phone... I don't ave the VoLTE
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Check to make sure your sim card supports it. If it does you'll wanna call att and have a technician make sure your account is provisioned properly. Also you'll need to make sure they have the IMEI of your phone.
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mbze430 said:
I am on 8.1 on AT&T but the unlock version of the phone... I don't ave the VoLTE
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and again....
https://www.att.com/esupport/article.html#!/wireless/KM1046244
I just bought a Verizon Pixel 2 XL and Volte doesn't work. I'm on 8.1.0 February security patch. I thought that the Verizon Pixel was exactly the same as the Google Store version, other than the locked bootloader. Does anyone know how to get this working? I've already called At&t twice, and they say it should be working.
lyall29 said:
I just bought a Verizon Pixel 2 XL and Volte doesn't work. I'm on 8.1.0 February security patch. I thought that the Verizon Pixel was exactly the same as the Google Store version, other than the locked bootloader. Does anyone know how to get this working? I've already called At&t twice, and they say it should be working.
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Is advanced calling enabled in settings/Network &internet/Mobil network/advanced. ??
If yes, then look at the link 2 posts above yours.

Unlocked V35 and Band 71 (600 Mhz)

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.
hooutoo said:
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?
xela19115 said:
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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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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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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xela19115 said:
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.

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