VoWiFi is a Wi-Fi-based VoIP service. Where VoIP consists of the hardware and software that enables people to use the Internet as the transmission medium for telephone calls, VoWiFi is the wireless version of this technology which is designed to work on wireless devices such as Smartphones. Follow this guide to Enable Wi-Fi Calling on OnePlus 8 Pro.
The VoWiFi technology allows users to connect to a public WiFi hotspot or any standard private home Wi-Fi network and make outgoing calls to any mobile phone number and landline, across operators, using handsets that support the technology.
What is Vo-WiFi or Wi-Fi Calling?
The VoWiFi technology allows users to connect to a public WiFi hotspot or any standard private home WiFi network and make outgoing calls to any mobile phone number and landline, across operators, using handsets that support the technology.
- Make and receive calls with Wi-Fi using the existing phone number.
- Better voice quality on calls.
- Helps connect in case of signal issues in remote areas or cellular-dark zones of a building.
- It’s included at no additional charge. All you need is an existing voice plan and an HD voice compatible device.
- No drop calls issue.
Note
Enable Wi-Fi Calling on OnePlus 8 Pro
- Open Settings from the app drawer.
- Tap on WiFi & Internet option.
- Select Sim & Network option.
If you don’t see the options, then you need to manually enable it from the OnePlus LogKit app.
- Download and install the OnePlus LogKit app’s APK from the link here.
- Now, open the dialer app and dial *#800# to access the menu.
- A new Warning Window will appear, tap on the Enter.
- Tap on the OnePlus Log Kit option on the top.
- Scroll down and tap the Function switch option.
- Tap on the VoWiFi switch option and then tap on the reboot button.
I have Android 13 installed on my OnePlus 8 Pro. Following the above instructions, I get an error message “App not installed as package conflicts with an existing package”.
I suspect the apk (dated from 2020) is “out of date” and a new one is required. Is there one available from you?