How To Enable WiFi Calling On Android Phones

Wi-Fi calling is a game-changer for those who experience poor mobile network coverage. With this feature, you can make phone calls and send SMS over a Wi-Fi connection when your carrier signal is weak or unavailable. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about WiFi calling on Android, including how to enable it on your device.

What is WiFi Calling?

WiFi calling is a built-in feature in many modern smartphones that allows you to make calls and send SMS using a Wi-Fi connection instead of your mobile network. This is especially useful when you’re in an area with poor reception, such as remote locations or buildings with thick walls that block mobile signals.

Requirements for Wi-Fi Calling

To use Wi-Fi calling, you need to meet two essential requirements:

1. Your carrier must support Wi-Fi calling – Not all mobile network providers support this feature, so check with your carrier before enabling it.
2. Your smartphone must support Wi-Fi calling – Most modern Android devices come with this feature, but some manufacturers may disable or remove it.

Once you’ve confirmed both requirements, you can proceed to enable WiFi calling on your Android phone.

How to Enable WiFi Calling on Android

Step 1: Open Settings

Navigate to your phone’s Settings app.

Step 2: Locate Wi-Fi Calling

Depending on your phone manufacturer, the exact location of the Wi-Fi calling option may vary. Here’s how you can find it:

• Go to Network & Internet > Calls & SMS > Wi-Fi Calling
• If you have a dual SIM phone, you will see two network operators listed.

Alternatively, you can use the search bar in your Settings app and type “Wi-Fi Calling.” Some brands may spell it as Wi-Fi (with a hyphen) or WiFi (without a hyphen), so try both variations.

Step 3: Toggle Wi-Fi Calling On

• Select your SIM card (if applicable) and turn on the Wi-Fi Calling toggle.
• Your phone will now route calls over Wi-Fi when needed.

Step 4: Set Your Preferred Calling Option

Once Wi-Fi calling is enabled, you can choose your preferred calling method:

1. Prefer Wi-Fi Calling – Your phone will use Wi-Fi for calls whenever available and switch to the mobile network only when Wi-Fi is unavailable.
2. Prefer Mobile Network – Your phone will use the mobile network for calls but switch to Wi-Fi when the mobile network is unavailable.

Choose the option that best suits your needs.

How to Know When Wi-Fi Calling is Active

When Wi-Fi calling is active, you will see a Wi-Fi icon in the notification bar at the top of your screen. This indicates that your phone is currently routing calls through a Wi-Fi network.

Final Thoughts

Enabling WiFi calling on your Android device is a simple yet powerful way to improve call quality and reliability, especially in areas with weak network coverage. If you’re having trouble finding the setting on your phone, use the search function in your settings and try different spellings of “Wi-Fi.”

With WiFi calling, you no longer have to worry about dropped calls or undelivered texts when your network signal is weak. Give it a try and enjoy seamless communication wherever you are!

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