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Samsung Galaxy Note8 - Turn Wi-Fi Calling On / Off

2026-10-22 19:11:55.877

Samsung Galaxy Note8 - Turn Wi-Fi Calling On / Off

When turned on, Wi-Fi Calling may improve indoor call quality for your Galaxy Note8.
When turned on, Wi-Fi Calling may improve call quality while indoors.
  • For Wi-Fi Calling to work, verify:
    • Wi-Fi is turned on and connected.
    • HD Voice is activated first while in the Verizon wireless coverage area (can't be activated internationally).
  • Wi-Fi calls always originate in the US, even when you're outside of the US.
    • Calls to US numbers are not billed (except for 411 or other premium calls).
    • Calls to international numbers are billed according to your international long distance plan.
  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Phone icon
     Phone icon (lower-left).
    If unavailable, swipe up or down from the center of the display then tap
    Phone
     Phone icon.
    These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Tap the
    Menu icon
     Menu icon (upper-right).
  3. Tap
    Settings
    .
  4. Tap the
    Wi-Fi Calling switch
     to turn on Switch on or Switch off.
    If activating Wi-Fi Calling for the first time:
    1. Tap
      Activate Wi-Fi Calling
      .
    2. Review the Terms & Conditions then tap
      CONTINUE
      .
      Ensure the Terms & Conditions option is checked Checkmark.
    3. Enter the emergency location information (E911) address then tap
      SAVE
      .
      This info gets transmitted to the emergency dispatcher for all 911 Wi-Fi calls. If address validation fails, you'll be required to re-enter a valid address.
      Upon successful validation of the address, Wi-Fi Calling turns on.
To select your calling preference while traveling outside the Verizon wireless coverage area or internationally, ensure Wi-Fi calling is turned on, tap
When Roaming
 , select 'Prefer Other Cellular Networks' or 'Prefer Wi-Fi' then restart the device.