Note 9 - Sprint as the Carrier

[cocobeauty]

I have a question...I had to switch to Sprint temporarily due to some legal issues with T-mobile (I miss them) but...

Does anyone here have the Note 9 with SPRINT and can you conference call, drop a call off the conference call, merge a call, or if a call comes in, can you answer and swap calls without having to hang up up both parties?

Samsung is saying it's Sprint and Sprint is saying it a Samsung software issue and either way I'm fucked because I can't do simple shit like call waiting. It use to be if I was on the phone and a call came in, I would have the option to hang up with the current call, merge a call, or decline the call, and with this phone I can't do jack.

Tomorrow Sprint is giving me the option to choose another phone and I love my Notes, but not sure if it's limited to the Note or all of Sprint.

Anyone else have this issue? Yes I did google and see other issues, but trying to see if anyone here did and how did the resolve it.

by the way, I FUCKING HATE SPRINT.

 

[kain]

Sprint is going to fuck your shit up royal

 

[Camille]

I don't have a note but I used to have them as a carrier. You should be able to do conference calls and call waiting, but you can't use the internet and the phone at the same time.

You can try asking this on a Sprint forum or the forums at android central also.

 

[thismybgolname]

Its more than likely a combination of both due to Sprints CDMA technology and the software load on your Note.

You're not going to be able to merge calls like you did on T-Mobile (or ATT) but the call waiting/decline issue shouldn't be an issue with a Sprint branded device.

 

[thismybgolname]

I don't have a note but I used to have them as a carrier. You should be able to do conference calls and call waiting, but you can't be use the internet and the phone at the same time.

You can try asking this on a Sprint forum or the forums at android central also.

No longer true but you need a device that has been made within the past 2-3 years.

 

[Camille]

No longer true but you need a device that has been made within the past 2-3 years.

Wait, you can use the internet and the phone now? I keep running into folks who still can't do this. I thought that was true of all CDMA networks like sprint and Verizon.

 

[cocobeauty]

Sprint is going to fuck your shit up royal

Please don't say that, because I should have gone back to AT&T

I don't have a note but I used to have them as a carrier. You should be able to do conference calls and call waiting, but you can't be use the internet and the phone at the same time.

You can try asking this on a Sprint forum or the forums at android central also.

I found this out the hard way as well.

Its more than likely a combination of both due to Sprints CDMA technology and the software load on your Note.

You're not going to be able to merge calls like you did on T-Mobile (or ATT) but the call waiting/decline issue shouldn't be an issue with a Sprint branded device.

So I'm stuck with this issue? Or should I go with the S10? Will it be the same issue?

No longer true but you need a device that has been made within the past 2-3 years.

I can't on my Note 9 either. I've been fighting this issue since beginning of August.

 

[cocobeauty]

Wait, you can use the internet and the phone now? I keep running into folks who still can't do this. I thought that was true of all CDMA networks like sprint and Verizon.

The manager at the store I got my phone from wants me to bring my phone back in so she can fix a setting so I can do both as well.

 

[jack walsh13]

Sprint is going to fuck your shit up royal

Yup. Sprint ain't shit.

 

[flx2000]

Wait, you can use the internet and the phone now? I keep running into folks who still can't do this. I thought that was true of all CDMA networks like sprint and Verizon.

This is still true, only time you can use both is when you're on Wifi

 

[D24OHA]

Under Settings and Networks there should be an option for VoLTE. Thos was installed on my device about 3 or so updates ago. Sprint said it was added in the update, but users have to manually make the switch since more VoLTE = more strain on their already fragile network...

 

[D24OHA]

This is still true, only time you can use both is when you're on Wifi

No it is not... Sprint has VoLTE in a lot of markets now, the soft launch was as early as last November supposedly in some markets.... Cleveland wasn't on the list, but I had it in March or April.... Check the last big Sprint thread....

Here is the page that tells you how to turn it on, wait about a minute and you'll know if its available if it connects and displays the VoLte symbol

https://www.sprint.com/en/shop/services/volte.html

 

[praetor]

If the problem is Sprint's version of the Note 9, I'd check to see if the unlocked version on Verizon/Sprint has the problem as well. If it doesn't, you could flash your firmware to the unlocked version.

 

[thismybgolname]

Wait, you can use the internet and the phone now? I keep running into folks who still can't do this. I thought that was true of all CDMA networks like sprint and Verizon.

Yes, VOLTE was turned on last year.

Please don't say that, because I should have gone back to AT&T


I found this out the hard way as well.


So I'm stuck with this issue? Or should I go with the S10? Will it be the same issue?


I can't on my Note 9 either. I've been fighting this issue since beginning of August.

S10 won't have the issue however you still won't be able to merge an incoming call like you did with T-Mobile.

This is still true, only time you can use both is when you're on Wifi

No it's not, your mobile device needs to be upgraded.

 

[A to Dah K]

I don't have a note but I used to have them as a carrier. You should be able to do conference calls and call waiting, but you can't use the internet and the phone at the same time.

You can try asking this on a Sprint forum or the forums at android central also.

On wifi u can

 

[thismybgolname]

Wait, you can use the internet and the phone now? I keep running into folks who still can't do this. I thought that was true of all CDMA networks like sprint and Verizon.

Sprint, Verizon, ATT and T-Mo are all LTE networks now.

They still have the legacy networks those will slowly be turned off.

If they have an iPhone 8 or an S8 or 9 then they have this option on Sprint.

They have to update their software and turn the feature on.

 

[thismybgolname]

On wifi u can

Not if you're on an updated device.

 

[flx2000]

Yes, VOLTE was turned on last year.



S10 won't have the issue however you still won't be able to merge an incoming call like you did with T-Mobile.




No it's not, your mobile device needs to be upgraded.

I have the iPhone 11 pro, I'll be testing this out soon

 

[flx2000]

here is the write up on it

https://community.sprint.com/t5/Buz...e-same-time-with-Sprint-s-Calling/ba-p/961338

 

[thismybgolname]

Android Phones with VoLTE:
Depending on the device, VoLTE will be in one of the following locations:

Settings > Connections or Network & Internet > Voice Networks. Set the VoLTE toggle to On.

Settings > Connections or Network & Internet > Mobile Networks. Set the VoLTE toggle to On.

Search for VoLTE in Settings


iOS Phones with VoLTE:
iOS 12: Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Enable LTE. VoLTE is On when the value is set to Voice & Data.

iOS 13: Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Voice & Data > LTE, VoLTE On

The following devices support VoLTE. Be sure to have device software updated to the latest version to support this feature.

Apple

• iPhone 8, 8 Plus and newer models
• Apple Watch Series 3 and newer. Requires Cellular Activation.

Samsung

• Galaxy S8, S8+, S8 Active
• Galaxy S8 SE, S8+ SE
• Galaxy S10e, S10, S10+, S10 5G
• Galaxy S10e SE, S10 SE, S10+ SE
• Galaxy A10e, A20, A50
• Galaxy A10e SE, A20 SE, A50 SE
• Galaxy Note10, Note10+
• Galaxy Note10 SE, Note10+ SE

LG

• V30+
• Tribute Empire
• V50 ThinQ 5G
• G8
• Stylo 5

Google

• Pixel 3, 3 XL and newer models

OnePlus

• OnePlus 7 Pro 5G

Sprint and our device vendors are currently upgrading select devices to VoLTE. Going forward, VoLTE will be included on nearly all new device launches.

https://www.sprint.com/en/shop/services/volte.html

 

[cocobeauty]

Android Phones with VoLTE:
Depending on the device, VoLTE will be in one of the following locations:

Settings > Connections or Network & Internet > Voice Networks. Set the VoLTE toggle to On.

Settings > Connections or Network & Internet > Mobile Networks. Set the VoLTE toggle to On.

Search for VoLTE in Settings


iOS Phones with VoLTE:
iOS 12: Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Enable LTE. VoLTE is On when the value is set to Voice & Data.

iOS 13: Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Voice & Data > LTE, VoLTE On

The following devices support VoLTE. Be sure to have device software updated to the latest version to support this feature.

Apple

• iPhone 8, 8 Plus and newer models
• Apple Watch Series 3 and newer. Requires Cellular Activation.

Samsung

• Galaxy S8, S8+, S8 Active
• Galaxy S8 SE, S8+ SE
• Galaxy S10e, S10, S10+, S10 5G
• Galaxy S10e SE, S10 SE, S10+ SE
• Galaxy A10e, A20, A50
• Galaxy A10e SE, A20 SE, A50 SE
• Galaxy Note10, Note10+
• Galaxy Note10 SE, Note10+ SE

LG

• V30+
• Tribute Empire
• V50 ThinQ 5G
• G8
• Stylo 5

Google

• Pixel 3, 3 XL and newer models

OnePlus

• OnePlus 7 Pro 5G

Sprint and our device vendors are currently upgrading select devices to VoLTE. Going forward, VoLTE will be included on nearly all new device launches.

https://www.sprint.com/en/shop/services/volte.html

Thank you. I see the Note 9 isn't on your list and they did try the settings you mentioned up above. So I'll try to go to the S10 then because I know I'm not getting the Note 10 out of them.

 

[D24OHA]

After

Thank you. I see the Note 9 isn't on your list and they did try the settings you mentioned up above. So I'll try to go to the S10 then because I know I'm not getting the Note 10 out of them.

Yeah according to a few forums, when the Note 9 had the Oreo OS VoLTE was available, however after the Pie update, Sprint purposely removed that option...


So yeah the S10 is your phone, for VoLTE

 

[Drayonis]

No longer true but you need a device that has been made within the past 2-3 years.

Nope. My sister has the iphone 9 and she can't call and surf at the same time

 

[D24OHA]

Nope. My sister has the iphone 9 and she can't call and surf at the same time

If she didn't update the phone or manually turn on that option, she may be in the last few areas without it, however.... It's been awhile.... Ask her if she ever checked the connection in settings. She should have it,..

 

[cocobeauty]

After

Yeah according to a few forums, when the Note 9 had the Oreo OS VoLTE was available, however after the Pie update, Sprint purposely removed that option...


So yeah the S10 is your phone, for VoLTE

Thank you.

Nope. My sister has the iphone 9 and she can't call and surf at the same time

Funny thing my daughter has iPhone XR and has no issues. That's crazy

 

[A to Dah K]

Not if you're on an updated device.

What is an updated device
I have an iphone x on sprint

 

[thismybgolname]

Nope. My sister has the iphone 9 and she can't call and surf at the same time

She needs to update her device and turn the feature on.

 

[thismybgolname]

What is an updated device
I have an iphone x on sprint

iOS Phones with VoLTE:
iOS 12: Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Enable LTE. VoLTE is On when the value is set to Voice & Data.

iOS 13: Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Voice & Data > LTE, VoLTE On

The following devices support VoLTE. Be sure to have device software updated to the latest version to support this feature.

Apple

• iPhone 8, 8 Plus and newer models
• Apple Watch Series 3 and newer. Requires Cellular Activation.

Samsung

 

[D24OHA]

What is an updated device
I have an iphone x on sprint

Make sure the OS /software is updated and check the network connections under settings

 

[A to Dah K]

iOS Phones with VoLTE:
iOS 12: Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Enable LTE. VoLTE is On when the value is set to Voice & Data.

iOS 13: Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Voice & Data > LTE, VoLTE On

The following devices support VoLTE. Be sure to have device software updated to the latest version to support this feature.

Apple

• iPhone 8, 8 Plus and newer models
• Apple Watch Series 3 and newer. Requires Cellular Activation.

Samsung

 

[theart0f69]

Using VoLTE does allow S10 users on the Shitty Sprint network to both surf the internet and make voice calls...at a price. The calls drop more often and at times the person you're talking to will not be able to hear you for no reason. Sprint is just plain old shitty. Its cheap, but its shitty.

 

[thismybgolname]

Using VoLTE does allow S10 users on the Shitty Sprint network to both surf the internet and make voice calls...at a price. The calls drop more often and at times the person you're talking to will not be able to hear you for no reason. Sprint is just plain old shitty. Its cheap, but its shitty.

I haven't heard anyone with those problems.

 

[a1rimrocka]

Using VoLTE does allow S10 users on the Shitty Sprint network to both surf the internet and make voice calls...at a price. The calls drop more often and at times the person you're talking to will not be able to hear you for no reason. Sprint is just plain old shitty. Its cheap, but its shitty.

I don't see how this is possible lol

 

[Drayonis]

I've been telling my sister to leave Sprint since forever. She wont listen. There's no way I'd pay money for bad service.

 

[tallblacknyc]

Whatever problem they said Sprint did is true lol the shittiest network since forever ... How does that S hit still exist who fucking knows... That Shi t shouldve died once Nextel phones went out of style... How bad is Sprint you probably have a better day trying to juggle chainsaws with no hands than deal with Sprint service... Wait till you get a mysterious charge for nothing ... The sprint 2-300 mysterious charge was legendary back in the days