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ChrisStev_35365
SMARTY Pioneer
15-06-2023

Wi Fi calling support?

Looking at the devices supported for the wi-fi calling feature, many of them are pretty dated (going back to 2018), which means finding one new is pretty difficult.  Has anyone had any luck with getting a newer handset working?  Is there any need for pre branding 3 software on some devices, to be able to enable the wi-fi calling feature? 

4 Replies

  • ramble's avatar
    ramble
    SMARTY Maverick
    16-06-2023

    Which phones are you considering? I use a Samsung S23 (bought from Samsung) and Wi-Fi calling works as expected. 

    • ChrisStev_35365's avatar
      ChrisStev_35365
      SMARTY Pioneer
      18-06-2023

      Thanks.  I was told by Motorola tech support, that retail versions of some of their handsets, do not support wi-fi calling. To work, they must have pre-brand software provided, by the carrier.  Unfortunately, I have a Motorola handset!  Other handsets appear to have wi-fi calling as a native feature, which your replies have just confirmed.  Thanks again!

      • JJP2's avatar
        JJP2
        SMARTY Pro-coach
        18-06-2023

        I can only suggest the obvious of reading your phone's manual, or googling "does my Motorola "x" phone have wifi calling"

  • JJP2's avatar
    JJP2
    SMARTY Pro-coach
    16-06-2023

    Just get the phone you want.

    My phone, Asus Zenfone 9, isnt on Smarty's "approved list", but works fine, including wifi calling.

    Other people on this forum also use phones which are not on the list without any issues.