Some Android gadgets, like Samsung phones, have this setting hidden within the Phone app. Here’s methods to discover it:

1. Open the Phone app, faucet the triple-dot icon on the prime proper, and faucet Settings.
2. If you see an choice for Wi-Fi Calling, faucet it and toggle it on. 
3. If you do not see the Wi-Fi Calling choice in Settings, search for Calls or Calling Accounts after which faucet in your SIM card (your service title can be subsequent to it).
4. When it’s obtainable, you will note Wi-Fi Calling subsequent to your service’s title within the expanded notification shade in your telephone.

Can’t discover the choice in your Android telephone? You want a SIM card in your machine for the choice to even present up. (Once you pop one in, you may have to restart your telephone.) If you have already got a SIM, open Settings and sort “Wi-Fi calling” within the search bar on the prime. If you continue to cannot discover the choice, it is time to examine together with your service and ensure that Wi-Fi calling is enabled in your account.

What You Need to Know About Wi-Fi Calling

Wi-Fi calls are sometimes included in your present voice calls plan and depend as common calls. If you will have restricted minutes, Wi-Fi calls will seemingly depend as part of your allowance. They shouldn’t incur further prices, however we advocate you double-check, as carriers don’t all the time deal with them the identical. If your supplier does cost for Wi-Fi calling, then it is time to find a better carrier.

One factor to notice is that any long-distance or worldwide prices you incur for voice calls are prone to apply to Wi-Fi calls as properly. And Wi-Fi calling is just not supported in each nation. As an alternate, strive utilizing the decision (voice or video) operate in internet-protocol messaging apps, akin to WhatsApp, Google Duo, Telegram, Signal, WeChat, and FaceTime. You will not incur prices.

Carriers dictate exactly when your telephone ought to swap to Wi-Fi calling, however this isn’t very constant. If you discover that your sign is simply robust sufficient that Wi-Fi calling doesn’t kick in however it’s not adequate for clear calls, you’ll be able to power it by turning Airplane Mode on after which toggling Wi-Fi again on. Just keep in mind to show Airplane Mode off once more after the decision.

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