Hello,
I live in Belgium but bought an HTC One in the Netherlands because the phone wasn't available in Belgium at that time.
Now, the problem is I can't recieve any 4G and I'm still not on the latest software update.
My guess is that I'm branded to a provider in the Netherlands and that's the reason I don't get 4G nor latest updates.
The company I bought the phone from told me the phones were unbranded so I don't want to complain to them too quickly.
Is there another explanation for this besides having a branded device?
Thanks in advance!
In settings -> Data Mobile -> Network Mode have you checked GSM/WCDMA/LTE?
Guich said:
In settings -> Data Mobile -> Network Mode have you checked GSM/WCDMA/LTE?
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Yes, but I'm almost 100% sure that my device is branded, since I did some research on my firmware number and it turns out it matches to T-Mobile. I guess I'll have to go complain to the company that sold me the phone :s
Hi all,
I have a Z3 Compact and just want to confirm it is capable of VoLTE? I read somewhere it is but cannot find much official information. If somebody could make it clear I would appreciate it.
Regards
http://www.xperiablog.net/specifications/2014-xperias/xperia-z3-compact/ it does
Good, is this supported on a hardware level or via a firmware update. When EE and Three launch their VoLTE service will the phone just support it without additional updates?
Regards,
I do have Z3 Compact with T-Mobile, but there is no VoLTE option
Using Xperia Z3 Compact on T-Mobile USA and trying to find which country will have firmware that has VoLTE option. My phone is from EU/Italy and I have Android 5.0.2 installed, but don't see any option to enable VoLTE. Any one has this option?
Check in /system/etc/customization/modem and you'll see that every firmware contains all modems.
Also, under Software Info in the Service menu it will show which modem is currently loaded.
cschmitt said:
Check in /system/etc/customization/modem and you'll see that every firmware contains all modems.
Also, under Software Info in the Service menu it will show which modem is currently loaded.
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I just went to Service menu and checked out Software info. It does list GSM/WCDMA/LTE, but how to find out if this phone will have Voice Over LTE? I used T-Mobile branded Z3 for a week and it had an option in "call settings" to put a check mark next to "Enable VoLTE". Once enabled, the signal stayed on LTE network instead of switching to 4G when making a call. The call itself connected faster and the quality was good. Right now even when I am on LTE and make a call, the signal drops down to 4G for the duration of the call, then after that goes back to LTE signal. I know Xperia Z3 phones support this feature on a hardware level, even white pages for Z3 Compact mentions VoLTE, but I can't find the setting. I read somewhere in UK, 2 carriers like EE, going to enable VoLTE in the near future, so I thought one of the UK firmware would have that enabled by then.
As far as I know VoLTE is carrier dependent. Actually maybe few around the world test this service even tough many phones are hardware ready for new standard. You can see the list here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VoLTE. Please let us know if you find out more.
The build for T-Mobile Germany has this option integrated.
~ Sony Xperia Z3 Compact ~
~ Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE ~
~ Huawei Ascend P6 ~
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HornetRider said:
The build for T-Mobile Germany has this option integrated.
~ Sony Xperia Z3 Compact ~
~ Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE ~
~ Huawei Ascend P6 ~
~ Acer Iconia A510 - CM12.1~
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Interesting... Do you know if device from T-Mobile Germany is locked or unlocked? My device is unlocked and if I flash it with T-Mobile DE, would it lock the device?
I found this firmware on Xperifirm and it seems to be latest available. Is this the one you mentioned?
Device: Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)
CDA: 1289-4143
Market: Germany
Operator: Telekom.de DE
Network: GLOBAL-LTE
Release: 23.2.A.0.278 / R11C
Size: 1.49 GB
Yes this is the firmware, I use.
You can remove most of the bloatware.
My device is locked.
I really don't now, if flashing this firmware will lock your device. I never used Flashtool.
HornetRider said:
Yes this is the firmware, I use.
You can remove most of the bloatware.
My device is locked.
I really don't now, if flashing this firmware will lock your device. I never used Flashtool.
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I am trying to find out on another thread if flashing locked firmware on unlocked device, what happens. So I will know soon, but I heard that flashing firmware doesn't change SIM Lock, so if it was locked, it will still be locked and vise versa.
I have 2 questions:
1) Is the VoLTE option is in settings>call options and then it says "Enable VoLTE"?
2) Do you also have Wifi Calling?
Thanks
Sorry, I don't have SIM lock. I thought you meant a locked Bootloader.
Flashing another firmware doesn't effect SIM lock.
Yes, it is in settings - > calls
No Wifi calls.
BTW:
O2 Germany will activate VoLTE in the next days on all devices, which support this feature.
So I think, O2 Germany firmware should also have this option in settings - > calls
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Sorry, I don't have SIM lock. I thought you meant a locked Bootloader.
Flashing another firmware doesn't effect SIM lock.
Yes, it is in settings - > calls
No Wifi calls.
BTW:
O2 Germany will activate VoLTE in the next days on all devices, which support this feature.
So I think, O2 Germany firmware should also have this option in settings - > calls
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Thanks for the info! I have flashed my phone with few different firmware: UK, Generic DE and yours Telekom DE. I don't have that option. I checked everywhere... Looks like I may also need to have Telekom sim card and adjust some carrier settings. If nothing helps, I will flash back to original firmware and wait for some other solution.
Maybe this option is hidden, and only shown if your provider supports VoLTE.
Two of my colleagues have also a Z3c. One with Generic DE and O2 Germany SIM card and one with UK firmware, I don't now his provider.
I'll have a look into their settings.
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Maybe this option is hidden, and only shown if your provider supports VoLTE.
Two of my colleagues have also a Z3c. One with Generic DE and O2 Germany SIM card and one with UK firmware, I don't now his provider.
I'll have a look into their settings.
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T-Mobile USA has VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling features. All the phones that are T-Moible branded have these features. That is why I was trying to flash your firmware Looks like not only firmware and hardware support plays a role, but also something that carrier has to enable support for Xperia Z3 Compact. My carrier has Xperia Z3 regular and it has VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling, but the phone is too big for me.
Hi I found the post today about features that Android 5.1 will bring and looks like VoLTE might be one of them. http://www.geek.com/android/heres-what-changed-in-android-5-1-lollipop-1617837/
So can you tell me if this firm worked for z3c?
If so what's the link to download it with installation instructions
VoLTE on Xperia Z3C working on Reliance Jio India
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So can you tell me if this firm worked for z3c?
If so what's the link to download it with installation instructions
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The following instructions given for Xperia Z3 and Z2 works fine on Z3 compact too. I have been able to enable VoLTE and use the phone with Reliance Jio 4G VolTE network in India.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/enabling-volte-xperia-z2-xperia-z3-t3438505
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/sony-xperia-z3-volte-experiences-t-t3218100/page4
Follow the exact same instructions.
ahzam said:
The following instructions given for Xperia Z3 and Z2 works fine on Z3 compact too. I have been able to enable VoLTE and use the phone with Reliance Jio 4G VolTE network in India.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/enabling-volte-xperia-z2-xperia-z3-t3438505
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/sony-xperia-z3-volte-experiences-t-t3218100/page4
Follow the exact same instructions.
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Hey. Did u unlock your bootloader. But how did u root. Please tell me the process u did. I am on 6.0.1 firmware
VoLTE on Z3C
I have Z3 Compact 6.0.1 (D5833 - India).
I have unlocked my bootloader, rooted, flashed Starhub 6.0.1 and have enabled VoLTE on my Z3 Compact.
Able to make and receive calls with the Reliance Jio sim.
Hi all does anyone has wi-fi calling in the unlocked BTU version? Vodafone in particular?
Thanks
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Hi all does anyone has wi-fi calling in the unlocked BTU version? Vodafone in particular?
Thanks
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Yes I have wifi calling. Unlocked BTU
I'm on EE
Wi-Fi calling
Did you have to enable calling on the S8? I checked an S8 (BTU) demo phone at Carphone Warehouse and could not find this option. What process did you go through with EE to get it working and are you happy with it? I cannot get a signal indoors and want to buy unlocked S8 to use use WFC.
Thanks, Mike
I am on BTU with Three - but WiFi calling is not enabled;
The XEU (UK unlocked from 3rd party seller) variant has a Wifi calling option in call settings. This works for EE but I had a new contract and Wifi calling didn't get enabled until a few days later. VoLTE didn't work at all on XEU with EE, so I installed the EVR firmware for that. Maybe try sticking the VOD firmware on yours?
For Vodafone all you need to do is call the support then ask for wifi calling issues.
Ask them to send you the configuration to update the provisioning and the wifi calling option will appear instantly.
One question to people in the UK with any Carrier unlocked Note 8. Is the RCS or Chat in your stock messages app?
Thanks
Another thing not to overlook (if you are struggling to find the settings) is where you're looking for it.
On my old N6P it used to be in the advanced WiFi settings but with the Note 8 its in the phone app. Took me a while to figure that one out!
I have sim-free Note 8 and wifi calling on EE.
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Hello Friends,
Having Googled Up & Down accross the Interwebs, I am frankly Stumped.
The UK Mobile Network EE offers the P8 Lite (2017 Model) (PRA-LX1) with Wifi calling directly.
Until recently they had web posts saying this phone is WiFi Calling compatible whether purchased from EE or indirectly.
However this is not the case. My Version was purchased unlocked, from Carphone Warehouse UK.
I have force updated the firmware to PRA-LX1C432B191.
I cannot get the Wifi Calling option to Display (Or VOLTE)
However B191 firmware is supposed to support VOLTE & WiFi Calling.
Suspect either some custom apps or configurations exist on the EE provided phone that is not on My handset.
I am Happy to root, Mod, Unlock and try to enable this option.
Where do I start looking? Could you tell me where I can find the right firmware,
or mods, hacks or changes to enable this feature?
Why would the EE shipped phone have wifi calling but the unbranded unlocked version not?
It is the very highly strange situation.
Cheers friends, looking forward to your insights and suggestions.
WiFi calling may need to be enabled on your account by EE tech support, this used to be the case a few years back when I was a tech support agent for them.
Confirmed, wificalling is enabled on my account,
They also did a network refresh on my account.
Still cant see the option.
*bump* anyone can help me enable wifi calling feature on this device?
the rom should support it
I'm in a similar situation, although I am still stock at LX1C432B115. Can I ask how you force updated to 191?
I had a look at an EE handset and that had the build PRA-LX1C440B163 and the wifi calling menu items were visible. I had wondered whether flashing that (or the latest ee build C44?) onto the phone was possible\the easiest way to get it working.
Have an unlocked SM-N950F BTU with a Vodafone UK SIM.
WiFi calling was working fine with 7.1.1, but after the Oreo upgrade no more.
I lost the setting after the upgrade and had to call vodafone to provision the option to my phone. I have the option under settings and it is enabled, but no WiFi calling.
Called vodafone and they say that they can't see the service being registered on their side. Tried disabled/re enable WiFi calling option on the vodafone app and no luck. Reset network settings and no luck. Shortcut Master Lite no longer works.
Any ideas? Am I the only one on this boat?
No you are most certainly are not the only one! I have been struggling with this myself. Many calls, messages and a visit to a Vodafone shop and I have got nowhere with them. Considering going to EE. I have tried:
Flashing to Vodafone CSC
Replacement SIM from Vodafone
Toggling Wifi setting in my vodafone website.
Asking Vodafone to send config messages
Texting 97888
Downgrading to Android 7.1.1 and fiddling with settings in shortcut master
None of this had made any difference. Note that wifi calling works instantly if I insert a 3 SIM.
Extremely frustrating.
Just a quick note to say that I finally got hold of someone at vodafone that understood the problem and was able to send me settings to enable wifi calling.
Thanks for sharing. Any chance you know what they did? Will give them a call this afternoon again. They said they would contact me in 24/48 hours and this was Monday. - nothing new here right?
Do you who you spoke to at vodafone who sorted the WiFi calling problem? Thanks
Still have an open case with them.