Quick Answer: How to Enable Wifi Calling on Android?
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Android 6.0 Marshmallow

  • Turn on Wi-Fi and connect to a Wi-Fi network.
  • From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon.
  • Tap Settings.
  • If necessary, slide the Wi-Fi Switch right to the ON position.
  • Tap More connection settings.
  • Tap Wi-Fi Calling.
  • Select one of the these options: Wi-Fi Preferred. Cellular Network Preferred.

Step 1 of 12

  • To enable Wi-Fi calling, swipe down from the Notification bar then select the Settings icon.
  • Select Connections.
  • Select Wi-Fi Calling.
  • Select Get started.
  • Enter the Desired address, then select Verify address.
  • Select OK.
  • Select DONE.
  • To turn Wi-Fi Calling on or off, select the On/Off switch.

To change your preferred network on your Android device:

  • Go to Settings on your device.
  • Tap Advanced Calling.
  • Tap Wi-Fi Calling.
  • Tap When Roaming and select the network you want to use while roaming: Prefer Other Cellular Network (default) Prefer Wi-Fi.

To set the connection preference for the phone to use Wi-Fi calling or mobile networks, follow these steps:

  • From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
  • Tap Settings.
  • Tap Wireless & networks.
  • Tap the Wi-Fi Calling check box to turn on Wi-Fi Calling, if necessary.
  • Tap Wi-Fi Calling Settings.
  • Tap Connection Preferences.

Set connection preference

  • From any Home screen, tap the Apps icon.
  • Tap Settings.
  • Scroll to ‘WIRELESS & NETWORKS’ and tap More
  • Tap Wi-Fi Calling.
  • Tap Connection Preferences.
  • Select one of the following options: Wi-Fi Preferred. Cellular Network Preferred. Never use Cellular Network.

How do you turn on WiFi calling on Android Oreo?

How to Enable Wi-Fi Calling on an Android Phone

  1. Pull down the notification shade and long-press the Wi-Fi icon to enter Wi-Fi settings.
  2. Scroll to the bottom and select “Wi-Fi Preferences”.
  3. Tap “Advanced”.
  4. Select Wi-Fi Calling and flip the switch to “On”.

How do I use WiFi calling on Android?

To set up Wi-Fi calling on most phones:

  • Go to your phone’s Wireless and Network Settings.
  • Select the More or More Networks option.
  • Find Wi-Fi Calling and enable it.
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