This article explains how to activate Wi-Fi calling on an Android mobile. This feature allows you to forward phone calls over a Wi-Fi connection instead of a mobile one. It is useful if you are in a place where your mobile operator has poor coverage. Activating Wi-Fi calling varies by device and carrier. If in doubt, ask your carrier to find out how to activate the feature on your phone.
Steps
Step 1. Open the Android "Settings"
The icon looks like a gear and is usually found in the app drawer. Alternatively, you can swipe your finger from the top of the screen and tap the gear icon in the top right to open "Settings".
The "Settings" icon may be different depending on the mobile phone interface
Step 2. Tap Wireless & Networks
It is located at the top of the settings menu.
Step 3. Tap More
It is located at the bottom of the settings menu associated with wireless and networks.
Step 4. Tap Wi-Fi Calls
It is located at the bottom of the page entitled "Other".
Step 5. Tap the button next to "Wi-Fi Calls" to turn it on
The button will turn blue and three options will appear.
Step 6. Select an option for Wi-Fi calling
Select one of the following options to determine when you prefer to use the Wi-Fi calling feature and when you prefer to use the mobile network instead.
- Prefer Wi-Fi: this option will use the mobile network only if no Wi-Fi connection is available;
- Prefer cellular network: this option will use the Wi-Fi network only when there is no connection to the mobile network;
- Never use cellular network: this option allows the mobile phone to use only a Wi-Fi connection for forwarding calls. You will not be able to make calls using the cellular network, even if it is available.
