Sprint Note 9 does NOT have Calling Plus

[trichson]

UPDATE: I FOUND A FIX
The following are instructions that I added modifications to for clarity. The original instructions were found at XDA at https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/help/sprint-calling-plus-t3832684

I should also note that these instructions DO NOT activate Calling Plus per se. After completing these instructions you will NOT see an option to activate Calling Plus in the settings as usual with the Note 8. Instead, you can simply place a call and use data. No function to activate. It just works - like it should. In fact, I'm using it right now. (WARNING: I HAVE NO IDEA HOW THIS WILL AFFECT THE SPRINT BILL! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED).

1 - Download Shortcut Master (LITE)
2 - Open it and click "Search" under the menu and searched for enhancedlte
3 - Click the option that pops up (should say "Mobile Networks
com.samsung.blahblahblah.EnhancedLteServices)

4 - Click the Launch Button from the 3 boxes that pop up. (If an advertisement shows after doing this, simply hit the back button on the bottom navigation bar.)
5 - Check the box for "Enhanced LTE Services"
6 - Hit theBack button on the bottom navigation bar.
7 - Search for LTEFunctionality
8 - Click on the top option (Should say com.test.LTEfunctionality
com.test.LTEfunctionality.LTEfunctionalityTEST)

9 - Click Launch from the 3 boxes
10 - Scroll down to VoLTE Test UI and click it
11 - Turn on N/W PS voice support and N/W PS E911 support
12 - Hit the back button on the bottom navigation bar.
13 - Exit the App.

NOTE: I restarted my phone after doing this but I don't think its necessary. It should work after completing the above steps.

OMGGG your instructions worked flawlessly.
I just got mine yesterday and was quite irate that it didn't have the calling plus feature like the S8 and s8+. Thank you so much.

 

[Ricky Lamar]

Tried this twice and it doesn't work. Followed directions to a tee. Maybe it's my device

 

[amyf27]

Tried this twice and it doesn't work. Followed directions to a tee. Maybe it's my device

I had to watch it a couple times then I got it right. I'd suggest trying again. I dont thi k anything's wrong with the device. Is yours sprint or unlocked. Mines unlocked through samsung.

 

[granblanco]

Worked on my Sprint-purchased N9. Deactivated (reversed steps) after noticing a similar drop in call quality as on my N8 due to either VoLTE signal quality or encoding algorithm in general vs. legacy cellular voice. Need good quality voice for work calls. YMMV.

 

[Thunder1987]

This did work but you can only use data while on a call that you made. if some one calls you your data will still not work.

UPDATE: I FOUND A FIX
The following are instructions that I added modifications to for clarity. The original instructions were found at XDA at https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/help/sprint-calling-plus-t3832684

I should also note that these instructions DO NOT activate Calling Plus per se. After completing these instructions you will NOT see an option to activate Calling Plus in the settings as usual with the Note 8. Instead, you can simply place a call and use data. No function to activate. It just works - like it should. In fact, I'm using it right now. (WARNING: I HAVE NO IDEA HOW THIS WILL AFFECT THE SPRINT BILL! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED).

1 - Download Shortcut Master (LITE)
2 - Open it and click "Search" under the menu and searched for enhancedlte
3 - Click the option that pops up (should say "Mobile Networks
com.samsung.blahblahblah.EnhancedLteServices)

4 - Click the Launch Button from the 3 boxes that pop up. (If an advertisement shows after doing this, simply hit the back button on the bottom navigation bar.)
5 - Check the box for "Enhanced LTE Services"
6 - Hit theBack button on the bottom navigation bar.
7 - Search for LTEFunctionality
8 - Click on the top option (Should say com.test.LTEfunctionality
com.test.LTEfunctionality.LTEfunctionalityTEST)

9 - Click Launch from the 3 boxes
10 - Scroll down to VoLTE Test UI and click it
11 - Turn on N/W PS voice support and N/W PS E911 support
12 - Hit the back button on the bottom navigation bar.
13 - Exit the App.

NOTE: I restarted my phone after doing this but I don't think its necessary. It should work after completing the above steps.

 

[mfreeland]

Worked great, thanks!

 

[rsturgis06]

This worked great but is there a way that I can activate 3 way calling using this because I use sprint and every time I merge the 3rd caller it drops the call and says conference call unavailable

 

[shaimere]

This worked great but is there a way that I can activate 3 way calling using this because I use sprint and every time I merge the 3rd caller it drops the call and says conference call unavailable

How did you find the shortcut master lite app? It's no longer in the play store

 

[lioncat55]

You can also use Nova Launcher, go to add a widget select Activities and find com.test.LTEfunctionality expand it then tap and hold, you can find the VoLTE Test UI there. Also, open the phone app, tap the 3 dots in the top right and go to settings then enable wifi calling at the bottom, after wifi calling has been activated you can turn it off. If I don't enable wifi calling, phone calls in to me are still CDMA and no data.

 

[bmckinney212#AC]

You can also use Nova Launcher, go to add a widget select Activities and find com.test.LTEfunctionality expand it then tap and hold, you can find the VoLTE Test UI there. Also, open the phone app, tap the 3 dots in the top right and go to settings then enable wifi calling at the bottom, after wifi calling has been activated you can turn it off. If I don't enable wifi calling, phone calls in to me are still CDMA and no data.

I dont get call waiting call. It drops my LTE call when another call comes in.

 

[lucien]

I've been able to use data while on a call with my unlocked Note 8 since September 2017. I'm able to do the same with my unlocked Note 9 with the help of Shortcut Master Lite.

 

[lucien]

How did you find the shortcut master lite app? It's no longer in the play store

You can find it in APKMirror.

 

[frederickdawg]

This and also RCS messaging doesn't work with unlocked by Samsung note 9 using Sprint. Unfortunately had to use Google messaging for RCS to work.

 

[cckgz4]

I use my wifi calling. Also with t-mobile merging, this shouldn't be an issue down the line.

 

[jose pizarro]

Hello. I doesn't work on my galaxy 8+. My phone isn't root. Any ideas? Thanks

 

[amyf27]

my Sprint Note 9 has no issues being on a call and on the internet at the same time.

 

[Isaac Pineda]

Have any of you had the issue reoccur after updating to Android PIE. I have, cant even uses the process below because it doesn't appear at all in the shortcut tool.

UPDATE: I FOUND A FIX
The following are instructions that I added modifications to for clarity. The original instructions were found at XDA at https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/help/sprint-calling-plus-t3832684

I should also note that these instructions DO NOT activate Calling Plus per se. After completing these instructions you will NOT see an option to activate Calling Plus in the settings as usual with the Note 8. Instead, you can simply place a call and use data. No function to activate. It just works - like it should. In fact, I'm using it right now. (WARNING: I HAVE NO IDEA HOW THIS WILL AFFECT THE SPRINT BILL! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED).

1 - Download Shortcut Master (LITE)
2 - Open it and click "Search" under the menu and searched for enhancedlte
3 - Click the option that pops up (should say "Mobile Networks
com.samsung.blahblahblah.EnhancedLteServices)

4 - Click the Launch Button from the 3 boxes that pop up. (If an advertisement shows after doing this, simply hit the back button on the bottom navigation bar.)
5 - Check the box for "Enhanced LTE Services"
6 - Hit theBack button on the bottom navigation bar.
7 - Search for LTEFunctionality
8 - Click on the top option (Should say com.test.LTEfunctionality
com.test.LTEfunctionality.LTEfunctionalityTEST)

9 - Click Launch from the 3 boxes
10 - Scroll down to VoLTE Test UI and click it
11 - Turn on N/W PS voice support and N/W PS E911 support
12 - Hit the back button on the bottom navigation bar.
13 - Exit the App.

NOTE: I restarted my phone after doing this but I don't think its necessary. It should work after completing the above steps.

 

[Jamescaan]

Have any of you had the issue reoccur after updating to Android PIE. I have, cant even uses the process below because it doesn't appear at all in the shortcut tool.

Same here. Its frustrating as can be.

 

[DARK Vader777]

yeah Sprint is so far behind everyone else and the Dems and a couple of Republicans are giving them a hard time about merging. enough already, let them out of their misery.

 

[ihbsbA]

It's broken after Pie Update

Have any of you had the issue reoccur after updating to Android PIE. I have, cant even uses the process below because it doesn't appear at all in the shortcut tool.