Hi all! I would like to know if RSC is enabled in Pixel phones. I read that Sprint might be the first carrier that enables this feature in messages.
Charkatak said:
Hi all! I would like to know if RSC is enabled in Pixel phones. I read that Sprint might be the first carrier that enables this feature in messages.
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Everything I've read about it says the Pixel and Pixel XL come with it built in to the messages app and enabled. You won't have to do anything special to use it once the service is up and running. It might be a while before you get to make full use of it though. It requires carrier support too so it won't work with those you message with who get their service from carrier other than Sprint. In that case, the messages app will just continue to function as a regular SMS app.
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Everything I've read about it says the Pixel and Pixel XL come with it built in to the messages app and enabled. You won't have to do anything special to use it once the service is up and running. It might be a while before you get to make full use of it though. It requires carrier support too so it won't work with those you message with who get their service from carrier other than Sprint. In that case, the messages app will just continue to function as a regular SMS app.
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I am with T-Mobile and I know that phones such as Samsung had this feature and I tested it, but the other phone also needed to be from Samsung. So looks like we can't do anything...but just wait for each carrier to implement/support it.
I received a pop-up allowing me to opt into in on sprint. Wasn't by default.
I don't believe Verizon has this yet.
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I don't believe Verizon has this yet.
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Nope, they have no RCS but pledged support for a gsm standard, which is different than Google's standard that Sprint is using. The whole RCS thing is a mess...
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Nope, they have no RCS but pledged support for a gsm standard, which is different than Google's standard that Sprint is using. The whole RCS thing is a mess...
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Actually you are incorrect with this. The RCS that both Sprint and Rogers in Canada has rolled out is the same one that Verizon and other carriers have agreed to support. Its the RCS Universal Profile with GSMA. All the carriers and most OEMs/OS's (except Apple of course) have agreed to support and implement the new GSMA Universal Profile. Sprint and Rogers are the first because they are just using Google Messenger as their clients, which RCS is already built in. My bet is that carriers such as T-Mobile/Verizon/AT&T will take a little longer to roll out RCS on a carrier level because they will first want to update their own carrier messaging apps to support RCS. The quick and easy route is what Sprint and Rogers have done...just commit to using Google Messenger on all Android phones on their networks going forward. The other carriers want to keep users on their own messaging apps since there are probably ways to monetize it. But regardless, the ball is rolling and everybody outside of apple is onboard with using it.
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Actually you are incorrect with this. The RCS that both Sprint and Rogers in Canada has rolled out is the same one that Verizon and other carriers have agreed to support. Its the RCS Universal Profile with GSMA. All the carriers and most OEMs/OS's (except Apple of course) have agreed to support and implement the new GSMA Universal Profile. Sprint and Rogers are the first because they are just using Google Messenger as their clients, which RCS is already built in. My bet is that carriers such as T-Mobile/Verizon/AT&T will take a little longer to roll out RCS on a carrier level because they will first want to update their own carrier messaging apps to support RCS. The quick and easy route is what Sprint and Rogers have done...just commit to using Google Messenger on all Android phones on their networks going forward. The other carriers want to keep users on their own messaging apps since there are probably ways to monetize it. But regardless, the ball is rolling and everybody outside of apple is onboard with using it.
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Don't count on that. ATT has said they are gonna wait until they see how it works out. Right now they see it as a second tier option.
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Don't count on that. ATT has said they are gonna wait until they see how it works out. Right now they see it as a second tier option.
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Where has att come out and said this about the new universal RCS profile with gsma?
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Where has att come out and said this about the new universal RCS profile with gsma?
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No where you will most likely see. I dont think it has been made public outside of the company employees. Right now ATT Customers use SMS for millions of messages a day. Changing over is a big thing and before they change it up, you really cant blame them to want to wait.
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No where you will most likely see. I dont think it has been made public outside of the company employees. Right now ATT Customers use SMS for millions of messages a day. Changing over is a big thing and before they change it up, you really cant blame them to want to wait.
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This new RCS gsma universal standard is replacing sms and mms. It's not a huge change. It's the next evolution of sms. Att is already on board and has agreed to support it and implement it. It's not something they are sitting back on to see how it does before deciding to join..They already on board. I only see the big hang up is that they don't want to go the route of using Google messenger as the carrier default app. They have already invested alot into their own att messenging app so I see them updating that with RCS according to new standard before turning it on carrier side. Of course Google messanger RCS would work too it not until RCS is turned on carrier side
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This new RCS gsma universal standard is replacing sms and mms. It's not a huge change. It's the next evolution of sms. Att is already on board and has agreed to support it and implement it. It's not something they are sitting back on to see how it does before deciding to join..They already on board. I only see the big hang up is that they don't want to go the route of using Google messenger as the carrier default app. They have already invested alot into their own att messenging app so I see them updating that with RCS according to new standard before turning it on carrier side. Of course Google messanger RCS would work too it not until RCS is turned on carrier side
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Yes at first they agreed. Yet they never said when. You can think what you want but if It wouldnt cost someone their job I would post the Memo about it that went out to the technicians.
Personally when they do I will stop using SMS all together. Google is already collectin too much info on people, Heck my phone already runs Google-less.
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i have always wondered so figured i would ask.
are there any other non USCC android phones that will work with USCC? be it direct activiation or rom flash?
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i have always wondered so figured i would ask.
are there any other non USCC android phones that will work with USCC? be it direct activiation or rom flash?
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From what I've read, USCC will only active USCC branded phones.
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From what I've read, USCC will only active USCC branded phones.
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Overheard that in the store the other day too.
Yep, uscc is pretty anal about what they allow on their networks. Unless you have a cdma phone that's compatible and have a good friend working for uscc...
On the other hand, Verizon is cdma... I wonder... lol
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Isn't this the case with all carriers? Will any carrier let you activate a phone from another company?
add144 said:
Isn't this the case with all carriers? Will any carrier let you activate a phone from another company?
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Unless you know the right people .
However, we can't talk about spoofing since that's against forum rules (and highly illegal) - so best to leave this one alone....
It would less of an issue with Android Devices. With the feature phones its because of the differences between the BREW platform from Carrier to Carrier (Read Branding and Catalog access). Its kinda similar with Android as some apps get blocked per Carrier in the market. Of course theres ways round that.
The other reason is non carrier phones would not have any USCC apps on them or will have been tested to work. (My contacts backup, Your navigator, etc).
Also the phones we have in our stores have been fully tested with our network and our network elements (the Data part of it is quite complex how it works with several systems in place). Thats why the CDMA carriers are quite anal about it..
Maybe LTE will change things as it uses SIM cards.. But I wouldnt hold my breath.
One of the main reasons I was told when I wanted to use a different cdma phone is that they don't have technical support for other carriers' phones and it causes tension between manufacturers and stuff. Also differences in networks and things, the phone would constantly be roaming for some devices, etc.
They have their reasons, and even if you don't mind dealing with no tech support or constant roaming they won't let you. Just switch to the other carrier if you want their phone.
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Yeah you can't do it. End of discussion.
Like BD said gotta know the right people unfortunately I've never met any one that could get a phone with a non us cellular esn added to their database. No CDMA carriers will add phones that are not branded by that carrier. Anal bastards....Maybe if you bribe the right tech....and spoofing is risky business. Also from what I've heard/ read from people that have gotten this to happen some of the phones features are disabled or do not function properly so prob wouldn't be worth the effort....
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Like. I. Said.
You. Can't. Do. It.
End. Of. Discussion.
****.
Basically I'm wondering, if I could buy a WP7 phone (probably HD7) and use wifi for data and use apps for making calls and such over wifi. If not, I'm looking for WP7 on a prepaid service.
Thanks in advanced!
I can answer the first one but not the second one. I got both a samsung focus and a HTC inspire 4g.
For the first three weeks of ownership I keep the sim card in the HTC and used both wifi date and mifi data for the focus. now as for makeing calls on the focus using an app over wifi I haven't tried that yet. I do not know if there is an app for that nor have I looked for one. however, att's go phone now has a smart phone plan that you can also use. hope this helped
Thanks, but the GO Phone doesn't have any smart phones. It's OK, I'll look for some WP7 apps
EDIT: I think I'll just buy the full price HD7, and get skype. Thanks!
Before you go out wasted your money, you should know that currently there is no Skype for WP7. The API is not there yet to support any VoIP apps.
There's a google voice app...free version and paid are kinda the same. Main difference is a big one. Paid offers push notifications while the free version does not.
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There's a google voice app...free version and paid are kinda the same. Main difference is a big one. Paid offers push notifications while the free version does not.
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Google Voice uses your phone's voice minutes to communicate/dial out. You can't use it just over wi-fi.
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Before you go out wasted your money, you should know that currently there is no Skype for WP7. The API is not there yet to support any VoIP apps.
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I know, but Microsoft bought Skype, so it's inevitable.
And is there Google Voice for WP7?
Google Voice is never designed to be VoIP, even on Android phones. Probably Google's way to not piss off carriers.
Mango will have socket API that is needed for VoIP apps. But with current schedule, you probably won't see such app until early next year.
Here's some interesting news for those of us on Verizon. I wonder if this will be included in a future update from Motorola?
http://www.droid-life.com/2015/12/07/verizon-introduces-wifi-calling-tomorrow-to-the-galaxy-s6/
people on iphone for a while could use verizon messages to place wifi calls not sure about android you can try,and I would guess if verizon allows them then sure why not
what i would like to know if we are going to get it, seeing that we didn't get our phones from verizon.......
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what i would like to know if we are going to get it, seeing that we didn't get our phones from verizon.......
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We may...T-Mobile users have WiFi calling on this phone, dont they?
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We may...T-Mobile users have WiFi calling on this phone, dont they?
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Negative...
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Negative...
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Ah, damn. I was thinking they did for some reason. Is that supposed to come with the eventual Band 12 update (which sounds like it might be 6.0.1, at least for the 6P)?
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Ah, damn. I was thinking they did for some reason. Is that supposed to come with the eventual Band 12 update (which sounds like it might be 6.0.1, at least for the 6P)?
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Hope so, but I've not seen anything official from Motorola or T-Mobile.
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No reason for verizon to waste their time developing that for this phone when the have their own version of the phone to take care of.
Wifi calling is part of IMS, much like VoLTE. Doesn't really take much to go from VoLTE to Wifi calling. It just needs to be enabled. In some of the logs I have on 6.0, there are some IMS entries regarding VoLTE, VoWifi, ViLTE (Video over LTE), and ViWifi. Only VoLTE returns true back to the carrier.
Whether carriers will allow it is a different story altogether. Knowing Verizon, it'll be available only on Verizon branded devices (carrier variants). I wouldn't be surprised to see the Droid Turbo 2 getting VZW Wifi calling in 6.0.
I just got a cell signal booster from Verizon as my new house has little coverage. The rep informed me of WiFi calling coming but no exact time frame. So I had to spend $175 to purchase an already antiquated booster. Damn Verizon.
What's the difference between (carrier enabled) WiFi calling via the stock phone app versus calling someone via the Hangouts dialer app? Aren't they both essentially doing the same thing?
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What's the difference between (carrier enabled) WiFi calling via the stock phone app versus calling someone via the Hangouts dialer app? Aren't they both essentially doing the same thing?
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I have found the Hangouts Dialer to be unreliable. Sometimes it sounds like you are drowning under water to the other party. It also doesn't seem to ring on incoming calls due to an IPv6 bug with Android, that Google refuses to fix...unless you root and disable IPv6.
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I just got a cell signal booster from Verizon as my new house has little coverage. The rep informed me of WiFi calling coming but no exact time frame. So I had to spend $175 to purchase an already antiquated booster. Damn Verizon.
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I realize it's too late for you, but for others, if you're out of, or near the end of your contract, you can usually get them to send you a network extender for free. I called them a few years ago, and told them how my contract was almost up, and I was going to explore other providers, for better service. Once I said that, they offered to send me the extender at no charge.
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What's the difference between (carrier enabled) WiFi calling via the stock phone app versus calling someone via the Hangouts dialer app? Aren't they both essentially doing the same thing?
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Carrier Wifi calling extends the carrier network over Wifi, so you still receive calls/texts outside of your service area or deep underground. What they do is allow connections through untrusted Wifi APs and use a secure tunneling connection to their IMS framework via the internet. So, when someone calls your phone, it routes it back to your phone over the same connection and you get the call over Wifi.
whats the likelihood that we will get this working for us, any technical hurdles is this something once verizon gets to other phones will we be able to port it. just curious this will be the determining factor for me buying unlocked phones if verizon is going to screw us over i might just have to switch carriers.....
'Visible.com', the $40 per month unlimited phone, text & data service of Verizon, now allows subscribers to activate their unlocked Pixel 3 XLs on Verizon's network!
roebling said:
'Visible.com', the $40 per month unlimited phone, text & data service of Verizon, now allows subscribers to activate their unlocked Pixel 3 XLs on Verizon's network!
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Actually switched to Visible this month.... Working great, just switched over to get the promo they have going on....$100 if you switch over.... Everything working fine on Android Q Beta 4
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Actually switched to Visible this month.... Working great, just switched over to get the promo they have going on....$100 if you switch over.... Everything working fine on Android Q Beta 4
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Does the phone still work if you uninstall the app? I know you need the app to sign up and stuff. I talked to a CSR via chat but they were just regurgitating scripted information. I'm kind of a neat freak and privacy conscious and don't like stuff on my phone I don't really need.
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Does the phone still work if you uninstall the app? I know you need the app to sign up and stuff. I talked to a CSR via chat but they were just regurgitating scripted information. I'm kind of a neat freak and privacy conscious and don't like stuff on my phone I don't really need.
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No, I don't have it installed after I updated to Beta 4....you just need it to Activate the Sim....haven't installed it since I activated the Sim.
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any compliments or complaints regarding Visible? Thinking of switching - thanks
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any compliments or complaints regarding Visible? Thinking of switching - thanks
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No real complaints whatever.... I'm glad I made the switch....$40...unlimited data....they just recently uncapped the Data cap....it was capped at 5mb download speed.....now it's uncapped for a limited time....getting 30+mb download speed now.
1 minor issue is you do get deprioritized when you are in a crowded area....stadiums...Las Vegas...etc.
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I joined Monday from MetroPCS.
My wife is on Verizon proper.
We are getting the same speeds when testing.
Signal quality and strength though is way better. MetroPCS would die after entering many buildings I work in.
A couple for options I paid extra for on Metropcs are included in Visible like call forwarding.
No wifi calling yet for android
RCS is enabled as a feature on the phone but I have yet to actually experience it in use.
Support by chat and twitter is bizarre to me.
Twitter works best IMO.
At this price point and if it keeps the current features and improves upon them it is a no brainer.
No added fees either.
40 flat.
I'm seriously considering buying the Oneplus 7 pro as my next phone. My carrier is Verizon (I can't change it, it's for work) I'm having some second thoughts after reading on these threads about the issues people are seeing with Verizon. I'm curious if anyone has activated the Oneplus 7 pro on verizon that is not having issues with things like not being able to receive calls from iphones and not getting text messages on a wifi connection. This will help me make my decision on if I will move forward with purchasing this phone. Thanks a lot!!!
I have been using the 7Pro with Verizon for about 3 weeks. I have had no issues with Verizon since day one. I think maybe the first couple of days when I received a call from an unknown number it would show restricted on the caller ID. That issue was resolved with the first update I received. As far as activating the phone with VZW, all I did was move my apps from old Galaxy S8+ and then go online to VZW's website and activate my 7Pro and deactivate my S8+. Everything worked from the start. I have been very happy with my 7Pro and VZW.
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Almost everything was working with just a sim swap. Except, I wasn't able to receive incoming texts at all, wifi, or on LTE. My sim is on a business line, and a quick call to Verizon help by dialing 611, and let him know I needed CDMA-less provisioning and we activated it, and tested it, and no further issues. I do get VoLTE, but obviously no wifi calling thru Verizon.
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I have been using the 7Pro with Verizon for about 3 weeks. I have had no issues with Verizon since day one. I think maybe the first couple of days when I received a call from an unknown number it would show restricted on the caller ID. That issue was resolved with the first update I received. As far as activating the phone with VZW, all I did was move my apps from old Galaxy S8+ and then go online to VZW's website and activate my 7Pro and deactivate my S8+. Everything worked from the start. I have been very happy with my 7Pro and VZW.
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Thanks alot for this really good to know. I think maybe a lot of these issues people were having have been resolved with a new update? I'm curious about any trick that makes it easy to move your apps over? I currently have a samsung galaxy S8 and it's been a long time since I switched phones so I don't remember how I did it
Google Voice
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Almost everything was working with just a sim swap. Except, I wasn't able to receive incoming texts at all, wifi, or on LTE. My sim is on a business line, and a quick call to Verizon help by dialing 611, and let him know I needed CDMA-less provisioning and we activated it, and tested it, and no further issues. I do get VoLTE, but obviously no wifi calling thru Verizon.
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Do you have any thoughts on if Google Voice would work? I think it also uses WiFi
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Thanks alot for this really good to know. I think maybe a lot of these issues people were having have been resolved with a new update? I'm curious about any trick that makes it easy to move your apps over? I currently have a samsung galaxy S8 and it's been a long time since I switched phones so I don't remember how I did it
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I actually used the OnePlus Switch app to move my apps and other files to my new 7Pro. It was rather easy to use. The only real issue I had after moving apps was I had to uninstall and reinstall a few apps because they would not load. Otherwise it was just having to log back in to everything and get everything the way I liked it.
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I actually used the OnePlus Switch app to move my apps and other files to my new 7Pro. It was rather easy to use. The only real issue I had after moving apps was I had to uninstall and reinstall a few apps because they would not load. Otherwise it was just having to log back in to everything and get everything the way I liked it.
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Great I didn't know about the switch app. Thanks a lot!
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I'm seriously considering buying the Oneplus 7 pro as my next phone. My carrier is Verizon (I can't change it, it's for work) I'm having some second thoughts after reading on these threads about the issues people are seeing with Verizon. I'm curious if anyone has activated the Oneplus 7 pro on verizon that is not having issues with things like not being able to receive calls from iphones and not getting text messages on a wifi connection. This will help me make my decision on if I will move forward with purchasing this phone. Thanks a lot!!!
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Hey, I'm the one who put a thread together posting the aggregate information at the time for activating the OnePlus 6T on Verizon Prepaid :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/help/discussion-verizon-prepaid-oneplus-6t-t3864541
After successfully activating and using the OP6T on VZW prepaid, I simply popped my SIM into the 7Pro and everything worked fine. None of the issues you mentioned have occurred, in my experience.
You might simply put your current SIM into a 7Pro and see what happens. If you have problems, I'd recommend going to a CORPORATE Verizon store (not a franchise location) for help. They are much more savvy. Make sure that your account has CDMA-less and VoLTE active.
Good luck!
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reaper000 said:
Hey, I'm the one who put a thread together posting the aggregate information at the time for activating the OnePlus 6T on Verizon Prepaid :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/help/discussion-verizon-prepaid-oneplus-6t-t3864541
After successfully activating and using the OP6T on VZW prepaid, I simply popped my SIM into the 7Pro and everything worked fine. None of the issues you mentioned have occurred, in my experience.
You might simply put your current SIM into a 7Pro and see what happens. If you have problems, I'd recommend going to a CORPORATE Verizon store (not a franchise location) for help. They are much more savvy. Make sure that your account has CDMA-less and VoLTE active.
Good luck!
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Thanks a lot!
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I'm seriously considering buying the Oneplus 7 pro as my next phone. My carrier is Verizon (I can't change it, it's for work) I'm having some second thoughts after reading on these threads about the issues people are seeing with Verizon. I'm curious if anyone has activated the Oneplus 7 pro on verizon that is not having issues with things like not being able to receive calls from iphones and not getting text messages on a wifi connection. This will help me make my decision on if I will move forward with purchasing this phone. Thanks a lot!!!
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I'm Using mine on Verizon. So far the only issue I have had is visual voicemail. Since I have been on a custom ROM I think its fixed. I did have to call Verizon and have them do the CDMA less deal. I wasn't getting text messages. But it was quick fix. So far I'm liking it better than my pixel 2 XL
Thanks for this is red this is great news to me I have been holding off on buying the phone through OnePlus website. Wi-Fi calling is not really an issue for myself I don't think, forgive my ignorance I'm coming from Sprint where any outside phone you bring there is no way you can be on a call and data at the same time I forget what Verizon causes feature voice over data VOLTE? This is not a problem with Verizon and the OnePlus 7 I assume? Thanks
FolsomRob said:
I'm seriously considering buying the Oneplus 7 pro as my next phone. My carrier is Verizon (I can't change it, it's for work) I'm having some second thoughts after reading on these threads about the issues people are seeing with Verizon. I'm curious if anyone has activated the Oneplus 7 pro on verizon that is not having issues with things like not being able to receive calls from iphones and not getting text messages on a wifi connection. This will help me make my decision on if I will move forward with purchasing this phone. Thanks a lot!!!
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I had a 6T now the 7 Pro.
I'm not having any issues.
No issues here coming from the Pixel 3 XL. The OnePlus Switch app worked great and as it has been said previously, a few apps required that i uninstall, then reinstall them again to get them to work (maybe 2 out of 50). VOLTE works great and I typically have no issues. The only time I have ran into a problem is occasionally it will say I am connected to WiFi or LTE, but no data will transfer as if I am not connected. A quick reboot solves the issue, but it is not consistent enough to determine if it is an app, Verizon, or the phone itself. Happened maybe 3 times over the last 3 weeks. No Visual Voicemail is disappointing. Also, get a weird, jumbled text from Verizon after every Spam call I get. Will be getting on with Verizon support to see what that is about. Fingers crossed that Google will get it's stuff together with their RCS rollout and it makes it onto OnePlus devices. I can't really think of any deal breaker as far as bringing OP7P to Verizon. At least not for me. Will update if I can think of anything else.
Just to claify...No VVM transcription, video calling, Name ID and Wifi calling otherwise everything else works?
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Just to claify...No VVM transcription, video calling, Name ID and Wifi calling otherwise everything else works?
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Mms/sms: yes
But more importantly VoLTE does work
(Ie. Using mobile data during a call)
Used to be a big issue on custom or non VZW ROMs on VZW
Do you have to do anything to get your hotspot to work properly the reason I don't buy phones from Verizon is I'm on the grandfathered unlimited data plan meaning I don't get throttled after using a certain amount of data it's only $10 more a month than their so-called unlimited plan they have offer now. If I switch to a Verizon phone they will make me sign up with dere new data plan which only offers 30 gigabytes a month and I would burn through that inside of a couple days. So the reason I've been sticking with my HTC u12 plus is the native hotspot on this international phone works right out of the box since it's not Verizon limited software. I just wondered does your hotspot work flawlessly?
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Mms/sms: yes
But more importantly VoLTE does work
(Ie. Using mobile data during a call)
Used to be a big issue on custom or non VZW ROMs on VZW
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Hi there so how about your phone does it do the hotspot without issue? I know Verizon branded phones you have to have their newer program to use the hotspot and they limit you at 30gb I'm on that old grandfathered plan like I've been mentioning and on my HTC u12 Plus I can tether to my heart's content because it's not Verizon's software limiting my usage of the hotspot. If the 1917 International model of this phone has the native hotspot working I'm buying this thing tomorrow.
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Hi there so how about your phone does it do the hotspot without issue? I know Verizon branded phones you have to have their newer program to use the hotspot and they limit you at 30gb I'm on that old grandfathered plan like I've been mentioning and on my HTC u12 Plus I can tether to my heart's content because it's not Verizon's software limiting my usage of the hotspot. If the 1917 International model of this phone has the native hotspot working I'm buying this thing tomorrow.
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Yes, the hotspot works just fine. My wife and I use it every day when our kids want to use their tablets when we're away from wifi. Multiple devices connected to the hotspot doesn't seem to slow it down.
I am no longer on the grandfathered plan, i recently switched to the 'above unlimited'.
But the plan i was on before had no problems with hotspot on this phone, nor my 6T.
But it did track the amount of usage. If we'd go over certain GB it would throttle the speed.
I read on the forums here somewhere there might be a way (by editing build.prop iirc) to trick VZW from telling the difference between mobile data and mobile data+hotspot. Ie, reading hotspot as mobile data only so you can go over your GB cap. I tried it, there were a few lines that weren't the same on this phone, and my family switched to the new unlimited plan before i could test it out
(I was hesitant to switch from my arsenal of HTC phones, too... ?)
I been on Verizon since op7 pro came out, don't know about iphone calls because haven't had any 1 call me who had an iphone. Hotspot worked on stock rom and now on RRS rom. Also issue with visual voice mail but regular works, verizon asks you to make a pin managed on their app
jluva420 said:
Do you have to do anything to get your hotspot to work properly the reason I don't buy phones from Verizon is I'm on the grandfathered unlimited data plan meaning I don't get throttled after using a certain amount of data it's only $10 more a month than their so-called unlimited plan they have offer now. If I switch to a Verizon phone they will make me sign up with dere new data plan which only offers 30 gigabytes a month and I would burn through that inside of a couple days. So the reason I've been sticking with my HTC u12 plus is the native hotspot on this international phone works right out of the box since it's not Verizon limited software. I just wondered does your hotspot work flawlessly?
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Im in the same boat as you I need to uprage but have a grandfathered unlimited data plan. Seems like the 1plus7 is the phone to get as samsung phones are now locked. anyway have has it worked out for you? did you get a specific model for it to work with verizen? did you root your phone once you got it? Let me know if I can ask you more questions.
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I have a galaxy S7 edge. looking to upgrade I would like to get the one plus 7 Mclaren.
I have the Unlimited data grandfathered plan and would like to keep enjoying the hotspot.
I think this is the phone I want but does it meet the criteria? If you have your on verizon can you answer these questons?
1.does the hotspot work without paying verizon a bribe every month?
2.I would like add blocking so rooting it,? does it break the bank apps or fingerprint scanner?
3.are all models able to get on verizon or do I need a specific model? if so which one?
4.does it have any bloat ware like samsung?