Samsung WiFi Calling Setup
| Step | Action | What It Fixes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Check your network status | Confirms if issue is network-wide |
| 2 | Toggle aeroplane mode on/off | Re-registers SIM on your network |
| 3 | Restart your phone | Clears temporary network errors |
| 4 | Check your network APN settings | Fixes incorrect data configuration |
| 5 | Re-insert SIM card | Fixes poor SIM contact issues |
| 6 | Contact your network support | Resolves account or SIM faults |
This guide covers everything you need to know about samsung wifi calling setup on your mobile network, including setup steps, troubleshooting tips and useful codes.
Troubleshooting checklist
Where mobile signal can't carry a call, WiFi Calling shifts it onto your broadband connection
Android (Samsung): Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Wi-Fi Calling → On
No extra charge — uses your existing call and text allowance. Ideal where indoor mobile signal is weak.
Configuring your mobile network (Samsung WiFi Calling Setup)
Most of this is handled through phone settings or short codes, with the UK APN Hub keeping the current codes and instructions for each plan.
Useful short codes for your network (Samsung WiFi Calling Setup)
Forwarding and voicemail short codes are standard GSM, working the same across UK networks:
Divert all calls: Dial **21*[number]# and press call.
Divert when busy: Dial **67*[number]# and press call.
Divert when no answer: Dial **61*[number]# and press call.
Cancel all diversions: Dial ##002# and press call.
Check voicemail: Hold down the 1 key or dial your voicemail number.
Troubleshooting steps (Samsung WiFi Calling Setup)
For call issues, try aeroplane mode on and off, a restart, and a signal check first — contact the UK APN Hub if it continues.
Troubleshooting checklist
These build cumulatively, so it's worth working through in order
WiFi calling explained (Samsung WiFi Calling Setup)
Calls and texts go over WiFi instead of the mobile network with WiFi calling — useful wherever signal is weak but WiFi is present, at home, work or while travelling, using the standard allowance.
Troubleshooting checklist
WiFi Calling moves the call onto broadband wherever mobile signal can't manage it
Android (Samsung): Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Wi-Fi Calling → On
No extra charge — uses your existing call and text allowance. Ideal where indoor mobile signal is weak.
Setting up WiFi calling on iPhone (Samsung WiFi Calling Setup)
iPhone: Settings → Phone → WiFi Calling, switch it on, confirm the emergency address. It then activates automatically when signal is poor, with a WiFi icon appearing next to the carrier name.
Troubleshooting checklist
If mobile signal fails a call, WiFi Calling shifts it to the broadband connection
Android (Samsung): Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Wi-Fi Calling → On
No extra charge — uses your existing call and text allowance. Ideal where indoor mobile signal is weak.
Setting up WiFi calling on Android (Samsung WiFi Calling Setup)
Most Android phones use Settings → Network & Internet → Mobile Network → WiFi Calling; Samsung differs (Connections → Mobile Networks), as does Pixel (Calls & SMS).
Troubleshooting checklist
WiFi Calling takes over on broadband when mobile signal isn't up to the job
Android (Samsung): Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Wi-Fi Calling → On
No extra charge — uses your existing call and text allowance. Ideal where indoor mobile signal is weak.
What's needed before enabling WiFi calling (Samsung WiFi Calling Setup)
Three requirements: a plan supporting WiFi calling (most modern UK plans do), a compatible device, and a WiFi connection. iPhone may need a carrier settings update via Settings → General → About.
Troubleshooting checklist
Calls move onto broadband via WiFi Calling when signal can't carry them
Android (Samsung): Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Wi-Fi Calling → On
No extra charge — uses your existing call and text allowance. Ideal where indoor mobile signal is weak.
Resolving WiFi calling problems (Samsung WiFi Calling Setup)
A greyed-out option often means unsupported device or plan — the provider can confirm whether it's enabled.
It's normal for calls to drop during WiFi-to-mobile handover; staying on one connection prevents it.
Poor WiFi call quality? Move closer to the router, check upload speed (1Mbps minimum), and restart the router.
Troubleshooting checklist
Each fix builds on the one before, so avoid skipping ahead
Android (Samsung): Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Wi-Fi Calling → On
No extra charge — uses your existing call and text allowance. Ideal where indoor mobile signal is weak.