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Can someone tell me how the note operates as a phone? I mean, could I just pop in my SIM (tmobile or ATT) and have it accept data and voice? I guess "normally" I would just buy a data plan and it would only accept data, right?
I know this sounds like a dumb question, I guess I can't see why they would include voice capabilities with this? Who will put this thing up to your ear (I realize there might be some that would use bluetooth etc), but it still seems like this wouldn't replace your phone. I'd bet most people that have this will already have a phone. Why would anyone pay for voice on this as well?
Anyone have some insight on this?

The Note 10.1 seems to have an excellent speaker phone (at least the sound seems to be good) and yes, of course normally you will use a headset with it.
In this review they actually demonstrate the phone function - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dseMZFyf6go&feature=player_detailpage#t=343s

This is my first tablet with 3G so I ate be wrong about this but here it goes. I dint think most other 3G tablets have regular phone features like voice or sms/mms. They are ment to be used with a separate data plan. With the Notes ability to use these features I can just pop in my sim card when I want data and I will still get incoming calls or texts where as a tablet without those features would make me miss them.
Sent from my Galaxy S3 running DietICS

So, are you saying that if I get a data plan from att or tmobile I should be given a phone number people can call me on?
I plan on getting the 3G version, and probably go with ATT. However, I have a tmobile phone. I am assuming I'd use my note for data and if I want to make calls, I will have to switch SIM cards to take advantage of the voice features.
It would be nice to know if they could be easily "joined" via bluetooth to an phone (I have an S3) and make phone calls or data that way. Basically, I am trying to figure out the best way to utlilize my voice and data plan when I get this in conjunction with my phone.
Thanks for your help.

In opposite to the Tab 10.1 (N/2), the Note 10.1 can be used for making phone calls. Similiar to the Galaxy Tab, this works either handsfree or with the supplied headset.
Of course, you need a sim supporting this. In Germany, most people have a normale sim with voice and data plan, pure data plan sims are in my eyes rare.
So in fact, you just plug in the sim and if it supports voice, you can call voice.

porthole said:
So, are you saying that if I get a data plan from att or tmobile I should be given a phone number people can call me on?
I plan on getting the 3G version, and probably go with ATT. However, I have a tmobile phone. I am assuming I'd use my note for data and if I want to make calls, I will have to switch SIM cards to take advantage of the voice features.
It would be nice to know if they could be easily "joined" via bluetooth to an phone (I have an S3) and make phone calls or data that way. Basically, I am trying to figure out the best way to utlilize my voice and data plan when I get this in conjunction with my phone.
Thanks for your help.
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No. A regular data plan from att or tmobile will just give you data. I'm talking about taking my phone's SIM and using that in my tablet. I already pay for data and att doesn't care what device I use it on (As long as it is only on one device at a time). This way when I need mobile data on the Note I can have it without getting another plan, and not miss any calls or texts

works awesome as a phone, love it.

Very cool guys. Thanks for your help. Can't wait to get it.

Bluetooth S-pen ????
Samsung is also releasing a bluetooth S-pen that you can use to talk on phone .......
see here: http://uk.hardware.info/reviews/300...iew-high-end-tablet-but-lacking-in-resolution
"unless you get the special Bluetooth pen also announced on Monday which you can hold to your ear during a conversation."

Your link doesn't seem to be working. It does sound cool if I could use the pen as the phone. If you find the right link please repost, I'd like to see that.

porthole said:
Your link doesn't seem to be working. It does sound cool if I could use the pen as the phone. If you find the right link please repost, I'd like to see that.
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http://uk.hardware.info/reviews/300...iew-high-end-tablet-but-lacking-in-resolution

porthole said:
Your link doesn't seem to be working. It does sound cool if I could use the pen as the phone. If you find the right link please repost, I'd like to see that.
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Works fine for me.
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Works fine for me.
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You can make and receive calls without any headset or anything. the speaker and mic are sufficient for desktop calls.

Try this link... - http://www.crazyengineers.com/samsung-bt-s-pen-comes-with-galaxy-note-10-1-and-surprises-all-2639/
Looks awesome, mines been ordered...:laugh:
Cost around $125AUD on ebay straight from South Korea...

MushyMan said:
You can make and receive calls without any headset or anything. the speaker and mic are sufficient for desktop calls.
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I have made calls using only the speakers and built-in mic.

I use Groov Ip Lite to make wifi calls all the time and the speaker and mike work fine.

Soon we will have VoLTE!!!

http://www.cnet.com/news/verizon-re...d:+cnet/NnTv+(CNET+River+RSS)#ftag=CADf328eec

Hopefully phone doesn't need an update.

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Elite49 said:
Hopefully phone doesn't need an update.
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I take it you didn't read the linked article? It states that an OTA update is required to get the feature.

Elite49 said:
Hopefully phone doesn't need an update.
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I bet it will

crimpo said:
I take it you didn't read the linked article? It states that an OTA update is required to get the feature.
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Skimmed through it, my bad. Internet 101 :silly:

Looks like there will be no VoLTE for me.

Exleh said:
Looks like there will be no VoLTE for me.
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Same here, I have no desire for video chat... Absolutely none what so ever.

My question is; If this does go through and voice data is treated as data, on top of video chat, will data packages be realigned, or will it not be counted against the quota?
Still, it'll be nice to see this technology.
Got my answer:
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/08/26/hd-voice-calls-on-verizon-treated-just-like-traditional-calls
HD Voice Calls will be treated like traditional calls.

I'm excited. I just wonder which devices will be able to use the tech. My account has 2 s4s a note 2 (soon a note 4) and an s5. I'm sure the s5 and note 4 will be able to but the rest I'm not sure.
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Misterxtc said:
Same here, I have no desire for video chat... Absolutely none what so ever.
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Video chat I'm sure we'll be optional. It's not a paid service from what I understand. You just have the option of using it if you want to.

What am in missing here? I have voice now, I'll have voice later, just over the LTE waves? It's not like my data where I get faster thruput, i still just get to make a phone call.
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blulite said:
What am in missing here? I have voice now, I'll have voice later, just over the LTE waves? It's not like my data where I get faster thruput, i still just get to make a phone call.
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wooo hooo...
HD voice only if you're calling another verizon customer with a compatible phone. so really it won't affect any of my phone calls. Not an interest until all providers are connected.

Sounds good. But it will definitely require a serious OTA because I've heard of nothing being already developed in the S5 for this feature. Expect Verizon to mess with root.

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wooo hooo...
HD voice only if you're calling another verizon customer with a compatible phone. so really it won't affect any of my phone calls. Not an interest until all providers are connected.
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So what's the difference between VoLTE and WiFi calling?

joshua.justice said:
So what's the difference between VoLTE and WiFi calling?
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In a nutshell, you'll be able to use Video calling and HD voice over the network without WiFi without any additional charges or hits against your data, provided your contact has a compatible device and the necessary software.

VoLTE is now available. I need to get my phone up to 4.4.4 (NI2) on Developer Edition so I can enable this feature.

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In a nutshell, you'll be able to use Video calling and HD voice over the network without WiFi without any additional charges or hits against your data, provided your contact has a compatible device and the necessary software.
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The HD phone calls will not go against data, just minutes if you are not on an unlimited talk plan. The HD video calls will go against data.

Good luck getting it to work. If I enable HD Voice on my account, all my incomming calls stop and people get a message that the number has been disconnected or changed. Took 2 hours with Verizon to figure out thats what the issue was,. Once guy removed that feature from my account it started working again.

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chewwy420 said:
Good luck getting it to work. If I enable HD Voice on my account, all my incomming calls stop and people get a message that the number has been disconnected or changed. Took 2 hours with Verizon to figure out thats what the issue was,. Once guy removed that feature from my account it started working again.
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HAH. I was just coming here to post this. Although I didn't call Verizon, I did notice it only happened after enabling the features online. I can still make calls, receive texts I just can't receive them. Although I am kind of OK with that... LOL.
And to confirm. I just went online and disabled advance calling and now I can get calls again (called myself from work phone). Go figure... rolling out a broken product.

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HAH. I was just coming here to post this. Although I didn't call Verizon, I did notice it only happened after enabling the features online. I can still make calls, receive texts I just can't receive them. Although I am kind of OK with that... LOL.
And to confirm. I just went online and disabled advance calling and now I can get calls again (called myself from work phone). Go figure... rolling out a broken product.
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I knew it was the advanced calling feature but I wanted it documented so that maybe they will get it fixed. Well hopefully anyways!

Z3, Where is Hd Voice?

hi, as many of you know, Z3 should support HD voice over 3G call.
but according to Service Menu
Code:
In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
you can see
"available Speech codecs"
HR, FR, EFR (old gsm codecs)
where is AMR-WB ? for hd voice?

noone have info ?

I do not know, but I get HD voice when I call other people who also have a service provider with HD voice! It should be enabled by default...

Yup. Works fine for me. There's a small HD symbol when it's working.

jayr04 said:
Yup. Works fine for me. There's a small HD symbol when it's working.
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HD symbol where? This must be something from your operator?

Dirtyzecret said:
HD symbol where? This must be something from your operator?
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I have T-mobile. It's in the top left corner of the contact picture. I'll try to get a screen shot when I have the chance.

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HD Voice works only if both partys of call have "HD Voice" enabled phones and both of them are on "HD Voice" enabled networks.
If one of this is false, it will not work.

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what carrier do you have? at&t?
sorry for the necro post

rxil said:
what carrier do you have? at&t?
sorry for the necro post
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Me and caller are on T-Mobile. Caller has a iPhone 5C

For "Full HD Voice" not only phones must support, but cross network compatibility also needs to exist, if calling out of network.
For regular "HD Voice" aka Wideband AMR just both phones need support, correct me if I am wrong.
Currently Full HD from AT&T to Verizon not possible as cross network VoLTE won't be available till next year. I think TMO to AT&T is possible at the moment.
According to Verizon they are working with AT&T for VoLTE intercompatability by the end of next year. Don't know where that leaves TMO though.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/news...rd-voice-over-lte-volte-interoperability.html
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2471525,00.asp

I have a Z3C taking to a Nexus 5 on TMO. I never see the "HD" symbol on my dialer (like the picture 3 & 4 posts above this). AFAIK, I meet all the requirements. Any ideas how to test, e.g. some known client that definitely supports HD? Perhaps a dialer with particular HD capabilities or options?

Are you on WiFi calling?

I have spoke with my carrier, and they explained me that the symbol has to be linked to the HD Voice in order to show up. Some carriers do not have this system implemented, and the call are in "HD" but there is no indication for it.

abhinav.tella said:
Are you on WiFi calling?
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No, carrier (TMO).

CAL7 said:
I have a Z3C taking to a Nexus 5 on TMO. I never see the "HD" symbol on my dialer (like the picture 3 & 4 posts above this). AFAIK, I meet all the requirements. Any ideas how to test, e.g. some known client that definitely supports HD? Perhaps a dialer with particular HD capabilities or options?
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Does the Nexus 5 support HD Voice?

Yes it does.

CAL7 said:
I have a Z3C taking to a Nexus 5 on TMO. I never see the "HD" symbol on my dialer (like the picture 3 & 4 posts above this). AFAIK, I meet all the requirements. Any ideas how to test, e.g. some known client that definitely supports HD? Perhaps a dialer with particular HD capabilities or options?
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I don't believe any devices not sold by T-Mo will be able to use HD voice. The Z2 supported HD voice as well but never showed the indicator either. I have a Moto X 2014 and that also does not work with T-Mo HD voice (as far as I've tested).

It uses HD Voice (AMR-WB), it just may not show it on an icon.
PC Magazine tested an unlocked Nexus 5 on T-Mobile:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2458374,00.asp

On the theory that it may be HD, but it's just missing the icon... is there a way to confirm HD (other than a subjective listen test - I'm horrible at discerning sound)?
Also, one of my biggest complaints is full-duplex. Can anyone comment on whether HD automatically guarantees full-duplex? (I may be misusing the term, but what I mean is the ability to talk and listen simultaneously. A pet peeve is that POTS ca. 1960 allowed this, and technical papers I read about digital cell service - back to TDMA days - say it's implemented; yet my phone calls are plagued by 1-way communication only. I have to stop and wait for the other party to talk our I don't hear them.)

How can I determine if Wi-Fi Calling is active?

On my prior phone, there was a specific icon that appeared in the notification area and in the dialer when Wi-Fi Calling was active.
In the Pixel 3, I cannot find any indication of this status.
The only settings are Wi-Fi Calling on/off and Wi-Fi preferrred or Mobile preferred.
How can I confirm that Wi-Fi Calling is active before a join a one hour teleconference while roaming in another country?

timg11 said:
On my prior phone, there was a specific icon that appeared in the notification area and in the dialer when Wi-Fi Calling was active.
In the Pixel 3, I cannot find any indication of this status.
The only settings are Wi-Fi Calling on/off and Wi-Fi preferrred or Mobile preferred.
How can I confirm that Wi-Fi Calling is active before a join a one hour teleconference while roaming in another country?
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On mine and my wife's P3/P3XL, when a call is in progress and WiFi is active the main call screen very clearly says WiFi Call. I am on T-Mobile. I had the OG Pixels on Verizon and T-Mobile at various points, but I honestly don't remember if it displayed anything differently while on Verizon.

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On mine and my wife's P3/P3XL, when a call is in progress and WiFi is active the main call screen very clearly says WiFi Call. I am on T-Mobile. I had the OG Pixels on Verizon and T-Mobile at various points, but I honestly don't remember if it displayed anything differently while on Verizon.
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I don't know of any indicator that tells you it is a WiFi call or not until the call starts either. It looks like this:
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timg11 said:
On my prior phone, there was a specific icon that appeared in the notification area and in the dialer when Wi-Fi Calling was active.
In the Pixel 3, I cannot find any indication of this status.
The only settings are Wi-Fi Calling on/off and Wi-Fi preferrred or Mobile preferred.
How can I confirm that Wi-Fi Calling is active before a join a one hour teleconference while roaming in another country?
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I don't know of any indicator that tells you it is a WiFi call or not until the call starts either. It looks like this:
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Yeah, Fury... that's about what it looks like on T-Mobile.

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Yeah, Fury... that's about what it looks like on T-Mobile.
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I guess now that I look at the screenshot, one way would be to put the phone in airplane mode and turn on WiFi and make the call. If it goes through, you're on WiFi. If not, you aren't.

fury683 said:
I guess now that I look at the screenshot, one way would be to put the phone in airplane mode and turn on WiFi and make the call. If it goes through, you're on WiFi. If not, you aren't.
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Good idea.

timg11 said:
On my prior phone, there was a specific icon that appeared in the notification area and in the dialer when Wi-Fi Calling was active.
In the Pixel 3, I cannot find any indication of this status.
The only settings are Wi-Fi Calling on/off and Wi-Fi preferrred or Mobile preferred.
How can I confirm that Wi-Fi Calling is active before a join a one hour teleconference while roaming in another country?
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I'm on the Q beta 5 and on O2 UK network and with the status bar pulled down all the way at the top right it scrolls along saying O2 UK WiFi calling if I am connected to WiFi :good:
Edit, just noticed it says the same thing in the status bar on my lockscreen too

Dial *#*#4696#*#* then phone information, then click the three dots in the upper right, then IMS Service Status. It will tell you if it is available or not.

I found several ways to identify Wi-Fi Calling. From the lock screen (only) it will display "T-Mobile Wi-Fi Calling" in the notification area.
When unlocked, the status is not available from notifications (single swipe down).
However, a second swipe down from the notifications screen (that expands the quick settings), then "T-Mobile Wi-Fi Calling" is visible at the bottom in the same row as the Settings icon.
When making a call, it will indicate "Wi-Fi Call" from the dialer after the call is placed, and a short delay. When the call answers, the dialer continues to display "Calling...", then it changes to "Wi-Fi Call" after a few seconds.
There is no assistance in determining if Wi-Fi Calling is active from the dialer before placing a call. From the keypad, the green handset icon is unchanged whether or not Wi-Fi Calling is active. From Favorites or Contact there is no clue if Wi-Fi Calling is active. This is where the quick settings screen seems to be the only way.
When I posted this thread, I was in Europe. I had excellent Wi-Fi, but Wi-Fi calling never worked, so I was never able to see these status indicators.

Question Is WIFI calling on both Sim and eSIM possible ?

I'm on a US Factory unlocked S22 Ultra running on a Xfinity Mobile Sim and a T-Mobile eSIM
Is it possible to enable WIFI calling on both numbers ?
Seems its only enabled for T-Mobile I only see WI-FI Calling scrolling after T-Mobile scrolls like this Xfinity Mobile | T-Mobile WI-FI Calling
For some reason only T-Mobile is showing up as WIFI calling enabled ?
is there any other way to check if WIFI calling is enabled other then how it scrolls across the top ?

Would depend on Xfinity and if they have wifi calling? Just throwing that out there.

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Would depend on Xfinity and if they have wifi calling? Just throwing that out there.
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I was able to trouble shoot it and got Xfinity Mobile support to fix it

I have the exact same issue and phone configuration as you. Can you tell me what Xfinity Mobile had to do to fix this?

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I have the exact same issue and phone configuration as you. Can you tell me what Xfinity Mobile had to do to fix this?
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Sorry I can't remember exactly what they did. But the way I think I remember it what they had me first disable turn off the T-Mobile eSIM then they had me reset network settings and then take the Xfinity Sim card out reboot reinsert the sim and go into settings and try and reenable wifi calling for the Xfinity mobile sim only. For it to work it will have to ask you to enter your location and some personal info for 911 emergency services it does this just once after that wifi calling will be enabled then I went back and reenabled turned on the T-Mobile eSIM back on and it came right back on now with Wifi calling enabled now on both services. Been working ever since with no issues

I have wifi calling on both. Probably depends on your carrier.

So it is either this T Mobile phone software or possibly lock from my employer on the setting as the phone is controlled by them. So I tried your recalled fix without luck. The WiFi calling setting never appears for the SIM1 Xfinity Mobile. I see it only for T Mobile eSim2. I imagine the WiFi calling setting should have enable for each sim and not just ON setting. But I found an app called "Wifi calling" on Google Play that enables the VoWiFi setting and that worked. Now I have Wifi calling on Both SIM1 and eSIM T Mobile.
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So it is either this T Mobile phone software or possibly lock from my employer on the setting as the phone is controlled by them. So I tried your recalled fix without luck. The WiFi calling setting never appears for the SIM1 Xfinity Mobile. I see it only for T Mobile eSim2. I imagine the WiFi calling setting should have enable for each sim and not just ON setting. But I found an app called "Wifi calling" on Google Play that enables the VoWiFi setting and that worked. Now I have Wifi calling on Both SIM1 and eSIM T Mobile.
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Can you post a link to the app ?

It's not a great app... but it does turn on the wifi calling.
Wifi Calling - Apps on Google Play
To check and enable the hidden Wifi Calling (VoWifi) function
play.google.com

I have wifi calling on two networks and the question here if I can have wifi calling enabled while on not on wifi but on data for the primary sim.
Can the wifi calling on the secondary sim "see" the data on the primary sim in order to register for wifi calling?

It seems new Iphone did it. You can register any wifi calling using the second sim data

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It seems new Iphone did it. You can register any wifi calling using the second sim data
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Yeah it works on the S22 also guess it always did I just had to call the carrier to enable it

What do you mean to call the carrier and enable it? The wifi calling?
I don't mean the wifi calling in general.
Assuming you have wifi calling and works just fine. Let's say you travel and you don't have roaming on your US
carrier and you use a local sim card for Data.
For iphone the wfi calling for the US carrier i.e AT&T/Tmobile/Verizon always register using wifi but in this case in can use the data from the second sim card (local carrier) to register for the wifi calling

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It seems new Iphone did it. You can register any wifi calling using the second sim data
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So it will work on android?