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David
Nov 23, 2023, 6:15:08 AM11/23/23
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I have WiFi calling enabled.
I assumed that this would kick in if I had no mobile signal but was
connected to WiFi.
However in my phone log I see a WiFi icon next to a lot of the calls.
Does this mean that the calls were over WiFi?
This shows on both incoming and outgoing calls.
Cheers
Dave R
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AMD FX-6300 in GA-990X-Gaming SLI-CF running Windows 10 x64
I assumed that this would kick in if I had no mobile signal but was
connected to WiFi.
However in my phone log I see a WiFi icon next to a lot of the calls.
Does this mean that the calls were over WiFi?
This shows on both incoming and outgoing calls.
Cheers
Dave R
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AMD FX-6300 in GA-990X-Gaming SLI-CF running Windows 10 x64
Andy Burns
Nov 23, 2023, 6:39:27 AM11/23/23
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David wrote:
> I have WiFi calling enabled.
> I assumed that this would kick in if I had no mobile signal but was
> connected to WiFi.
(Assuming android) you can configure it to prefer WiFi when available or
> I have WiFi calling enabled.
> I assumed that this would kick in if I had no mobile signal but was
> connected to WiFi.
prefer mobile network unless unavailable, I think the default is the former.
> However in my phone log I see a WiFi icon next to a lot of the calls.
> Does this mean that the calls were over WiFi?
have a phone handset with mini wifi signal showing? On mine, if
I pull the notification shade down twice, I get a scrolling message
showing the mobile network with/without "Wifi calling" appended, that
may vary by phone though.
Andy Burns
Nov 23, 2023, 6:47:55 AM11/23/23
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David wrote:
> However in my phone log I see a WiFi icon next to a lot of the calls.
You mean the phone's own history record for recent calls? Yes I get a
> However in my phone log I see a WiFi icon next to a lot of the calls.
wifi icon there when appropriate, nothing shows on my O₂ bill whether it
was wifi or not.
Roger
Nov 23, 2023, 7:45:43 AM11/23/23
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On Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:39:23 +0000, Andy Burns
<use...@andyburns.uk> wrote:
>David wrote:
>
>> I have WiFi calling enabled.
>> I assumed that this would kick in if I had no mobile signal but was
>> connected to WiFi.
>
>(Assuming android) you can configure it to prefer WiFi when available or
>prefer mobile network unless unavailable, I think the default is the former.
I can't find such a setting on my Pixel 6a which has Android 14.
<use...@andyburns.uk> wrote:
>David wrote:
>
>> I have WiFi calling enabled.
>> I assumed that this would kick in if I had no mobile signal but was
>> connected to WiFi.
>
>(Assuming android) you can configure it to prefer WiFi when available or
>prefer mobile network unless unavailable, I think the default is the former.
The only way I can ensure WiFi calling is to turn on Airplane
Mode and turn on WiFi.
Would you kindly tell me where the setting is?
--
Roger
Andy Burns
Nov 23, 2023, 8:09:20 AM11/23/23
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Roger wrote:
> Andy Burns wrote:
>
>> (Assuming android) you can configure it to prefer WiFi when available or
>> prefer mobile network unless unavailable, I think the default is the former.
>
> I can't find such a setting on my Pixel 6a which has Android 14.
> The only way I can ensure WiFi calling is to turn on Airplane
> Mode and turn on WiFi.
>
> Would you kindly tell me where the setting is?
Phone, [...], Settings, Calls, WiFi Calling, Calling Preference.
> Andy Burns wrote:
>
>> (Assuming android) you can configure it to prefer WiFi when available or
>> prefer mobile network unless unavailable, I think the default is the former.
>
> I can't find such a setting on my Pixel 6a which has Android 14.
> The only way I can ensure WiFi calling is to turn on Airplane
> Mode and turn on WiFi.
>
> Would you kindly tell me where the setting is?
Roger
Nov 23, 2023, 8:20:18 AM11/23/23
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Wi-Fi calling is Use Wi-Fi Calling, on or off. The text under-
neath says "... depending on your preference and which signal is
stronger." It's the phone which decides which way any given call
is connected.
--
Roger
Andy Burns
Nov 23, 2023, 8:35:41 AM11/23/23
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Roger wrote:
> Andy Burns wrote:
>
>> Phone, [...], Settings, Calls, WiFi Calling, Calling Preference.
>
> Thank you. Unfortunately with Android 14 the only option under
> Wi-Fi calling is Use Wi-Fi Calling, on or off. The text under-
> neath says "... depending on your preference and which signal is
> stronger." It's the phone which decides which way any given call
> is connected.
Strange, I'm on a Pixel 5a with Android 14 (UP1A.231105.001) and that
> Andy Burns wrote:
>
>> Phone, [...], Settings, Calls, WiFi Calling, Calling Preference.
>
> Thank you. Unfortunately with Android 14 the only option under
> Wi-Fi calling is Use Wi-Fi Calling, on or off. The text under-
> neath says "... depending on your preference and which signal is
> stronger." It's the phone which decides which way any given call
> is connected.
setting has been there for me since at least April when I moved from
VirginMobile to O₂
Hmm ... just checked and I'm running "Phone by Google (Beta)
v119.0.581780510-publicbeta" though I can't remember signing-up for the
beta.
David
Nov 23, 2023, 8:39:38 AM11/23/23
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So long since I looked at this.
I assume you get charged the same by your provider.
Andy Burns
Nov 23, 2023, 8:47:50 AM11/23/23
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David wrote:
> Yes, the call log shows the icon on some calls.
>
> So long since I looked at this.
> I assume you get charged the same by your provider.
Yes, you provide the bandwidth and they charge you the same anyway, but
> Yes, the call log shows the icon on some calls.
>
> So long since I looked at this.
> I assume you get charged the same by your provider.
that charge is generally zero to start with (non-premium number,
unlimited minutes)
Roger
Nov 23, 2023, 10:44:33 AM11/23/23
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On Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:35:37 +0000, Andy Burns
<use...@andyburns.uk> wrote:
>Roger wrote:
>
>> Andy Burns wrote:
>>
>>> Phone, [...], Settings, Calls, WiFi Calling, Calling Preference.
>>
>> Thank you. Unfortunately with Android 14 the only option under
>> Wi-Fi calling is Use Wi-Fi Calling, on or off. The text under-
>> neath says "... depending on your preference and which signal is
>> stronger." It's the phone which decides which way any given call
>> is connected.
>
>Strange, I'm on a Pixel 5a with Android 14 (UP1A.231105.001) and that
>setting has been there for me since at least April when I moved from
>VirginMobile to O?
<use...@andyburns.uk> wrote:
>Roger wrote:
>
>> Andy Burns wrote:
>>
>>> Phone, [...], Settings, Calls, WiFi Calling, Calling Preference.
>>
>> Thank you. Unfortunately with Android 14 the only option under
>> Wi-Fi calling is Use Wi-Fi Calling, on or off. The text under-
>> neath says "... depending on your preference and which signal is
>> stronger." It's the phone which decides which way any given call
>> is connected.
>
>Strange, I'm on a Pixel 5a with Android 14 (UP1A.231105.001) and that
>setting has been there for me since at least April when I moved from
My build number is UP1A.231105.003. Do the 5a and 6a have
different processors?
>Hmm ... just checked and I'm running "Phone by Google (Beta)
>v119.0.581780510-publicbeta" though I can't remember signing-up for the
>beta.
version soon,
--
Roger
Andy Burns
Nov 23, 2023, 10:56:46 AM11/23/23
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Roger wrote:
> Andy Burns wrote:
>
>> I'm on a Pixel 5a with Android 14 (UP1A.231105.001) and that
>> setting has been there for me since at least April when I moved from
>> VirginMobile to O?
>
> My build number is UP1A.231105.003. Do the 5a and 6a have
> different processors?
My SoC is Snapdragon 765G, I think with Pixel6 onwards they moved to
> Andy Burns wrote:
>
>> I'm on a Pixel 5a with Android 14 (UP1A.231105.001) and that
>> setting has been there for me since at least April when I moved from
>> VirginMobile to O?
>
> My build number is UP1A.231105.003. Do the 5a and 6a have
> different processors?
their own "Tensor" SoC?
Roger
Nov 23, 2023, 11:31:14 AM11/23/23
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On Thu, 23 Nov 2023 15:56:41 +0000, Andy Burns
<use...@andyburns.uk> wrote:
>Roger wrote:
>
>> Andy Burns wrote:
>>
>>> I'm on a Pixel 5a with Android 14 (UP1A.231105.001) and that
>>> setting has been there for me since at least April when I moved from
>>> VirginMobile to O?
>>
>> My build number is UP1A.231105.003. Do the 5a and 6a have
>> different processors?
>
>My SoC is Snapdragon 765G, I think with Pixel6 onwards they moved to
>their own "Tensor" SoC?
Yes, the 6 family is Tensor. Probably accounts for the slight
<use...@andyburns.uk> wrote:
>Roger wrote:
>
>> Andy Burns wrote:
>>
>>> I'm on a Pixel 5a with Android 14 (UP1A.231105.001) and that
>>> setting has been there for me since at least April when I moved from
>>> VirginMobile to O?
>>
>> My build number is UP1A.231105.003. Do the 5a and 6a have
>> different processors?
>
>My SoC is Snapdragon 765G, I think with Pixel6 onwards they moved to
>their own "Tensor" SoC?
difference in the build numbers.
--
Roger
Andy Burns
Nov 29, 2023, 2:29:05 PM11/29/23
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Peter wrote:
> Andy Burns wrote
I think it's only there for me because I have the beta version of the
phone app, which I didn't realise I had installed ...
> Andy Burns wrote
>
>>> Would you kindly tell me where the setting is?
>>
>> Phone, [...], Settings, Calls, WiFi Calling, Calling Preference.
>
> Can't find any Preference there... S23, android 14.
>>> Would you kindly tell me where the setting is?
>>
>> Phone, [...], Settings, Calls, WiFi Calling, Calling Preference.
>
I think it's only there for me because I have the beta version of the
phone app, which I didn't realise I had installed ...
Roger
Nov 29, 2023, 3:12:31 PM11/29/23
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On Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:20:19 +0000, Peter
<occassional...@nospam.co.uk> wrote:
>
>Roger <inv...@invalid.invalid> wrote
>calls or sms doesn't turn it on.
With Airplane mode on and Wi-Fi on I find Wi-Fi Calling to be
completely reliable both incoming and outgoing using ASDA
(Vodafone). Perhaps your mobile signal is too strong to allow
Wi-Fi Calling to kick in. I'm hoping that the Phone app will
include the setting Andy Burns referred when it is next updated.
--
Roger
<occassional...@nospam.co.uk> wrote:
>
>Roger <inv...@invalid.invalid> wrote
>
>>Thank you. Unfortunately with Android 14 the only option under
>>Wi-Fi calling is Use Wi-Fi Calling, on or off. The text under-
>>neath says "... depending on your preference and which signal is
>>stronger." It's the phone which decides which way any given call
>>is connected.
>
>Indeed; also wifi calling randomly doesn't work. Especially *incoming*
>>Thank you. Unfortunately with Android 14 the only option under
>>Wi-Fi calling is Use Wi-Fi Calling, on or off. The text under-
>>neath says "... depending on your preference and which signal is
>>stronger." It's the phone which decides which way any given call
>>is connected.
>
>calls or sms doesn't turn it on.
With Airplane mode on and Wi-Fi on I find Wi-Fi Calling to be
completely reliable both incoming and outgoing using ASDA
(Vodafone). Perhaps your mobile signal is too strong to allow
Wi-Fi Calling to kick in. I'm hoping that the Phone app will
include the setting Andy Burns referred when it is next updated.
--
Roger
Roger
Dec 5, 2023, 3:19:04 AM12/5/23
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report that Wi-Fi calling is still only on or off. The Calling
Preference under Wi-Fi calling has not been added.
--
Roger
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