Jio Wifi calling: How to enable wifi calling on Android and iOS? A step-by-step user guide

Recently, Reliance Jio anunced launch of ir voice and video calls over WiFi service. Jio WiFi calling service can be enabled in a few easy steps on your Android and iOS devices. Here is a detailed step by step guide on how to enable wifi calling on Android and iOS devices:

How to enable WiFi calling?

As soon as Jio WiFi calling feature was anunced to public, many users have started searching for a guide on how to enable wifi calling on ir devices. If your device’s software supports calling over WiFi and you own a Jio sim connection, enabling Jio WiFi calling feature on your device is quite simple. Here is a step by step guide on how to enable wifi calling on a supported device.

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How to enable WiFi calling for Android

• To enable Jio WiFi calling on your Android device, you first need to open your device settings. You can get into your device settings by scrolling down your tification shade and tapping on gear icon or simply by looking out for settings app from your app drawer and opening it.

• n, you need to select your SIM card's settings from Network and Wifi menu under your settings app.

• After you have opened your SIM card's settings, you need to look out for your Jio SIM and tap on Jio number.

• Once you are at Jio connection settings for your device, and if your device supports Jio WiFi calling, you will be able to spot an option that says ‘Make Calls Over Wifi’. (te: title of Wifi Calling option might differ depending on manufacturer of smartphone) 

How to enable WiFi calling for iOS

• To enable Jio WiFi calling on your iOS device, you need to open Settings app on your home screen. 

• n, you need to locate settings for Phone app in Settings screen of your iPhone, and once you find it, you need to open Phone app's settings.

• Under Phone app settings, you will able to spot an option that says ‘Wi-Fi calling’ under main category of ‘Calls’; open ‘Wi-Fi Calling’ settings.

• In ‘Wi-Fi Calling’ settings, feature ‘Wi-Fi Calling on this iPhone’ will be disabled at first. Tap on setting once, and Jio Wifi Calling feature will be enabled on your iOS device. 

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What if I am t able to spot Wifi Calling feature on my Android or iOS device?

Sometimes it might happen that you are unable to view ‘Make Calls Over Wifi’ setting in SIM card settings of your device. re might be two primary reasons why you might be facing such an issue. reasons behind you encountering problem of t finding ‘Make Calls Over Wifi’ option are:

1. Your smartphone might t support  Wifi calling feature yet
2. Your device might t have been updated to enable calling over Wifi.

If you are facing issue of t finding ‘Make Calls Over Wifi’ option due to first reason, it might take longer for it to make it to your device in near future. However, re is a possibility that your manufacturer might have pushed out an OTA (Over Air) update inclusive of software required to support feature.

How to use Wifi Calling on Android and iOS devices?

Many users also have query – Once enabled, how to use Wifi Calling on ir device. You do t need any particular app to use Wifi Calling on Android and iOS device. All you need to do is enable Jio Wifi Calling feature on your device through steps mentioned above. You can n make and receive calls from your Android and iOS device using Wifi Calling function.

What is WiFi calling?

WiFi calling or ‘VoWifi’ as Jio calls it, is a cellular feature that is being opted by many leading carrier networks. Wifi calling function allows users to make and receive calls via Wifi (when y are connected to Wifi networks) while using ir existing cellular connections.

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Is re a cost attached to using Wifi Calling?

Jio is offering its Wifi Calling service at extra costs. Users do t have to bear additional charges for using Wifi Calling. Jio's free Wifi Calling service can be used on existing tariff plans.

Is Wifi Calling better than regular calling or VoLTE?

With support for Wifi Calling, users can expect better cellular reception and call connectivity even in most remote locations. t only does Wifi calling enable users to make voice calls over Wifi (like in Voice Over LTE (VoLTE) feature), but it will also allow users to make and receive video calls over ir cellular networks via Wifi.

Will WiFi calling affect battery life of my Device?

As of w, re is conclusive impact of effects of Wifi Calling on battery life of smartphones. reports have been made claiming battery drain issues after enabling Wifi Calling feature on smartphones.

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Will my device overheat while I use WiFi calling?

scenario of a device overheating specifically due to Wifi Calling is unlikely. At time of writing, reports have surfaced about smartphones overheating while Wifi Calling is used extensively.

Wifi Calling Supported devices

According to Jio's website, following is a confirmed list of devices that support Jio's Wifi calling service:

• Apple: All iPhones that are running on iOS 10.3 or higher have support for Jio Wifi calling feature.
• Samsung: Galaxy te 10, te 10+,  te 9, te 8, te 6, te 5, te 5 Duos, te 4, te 4 Edge. Galaxy S10, S10e, S10+, S9, S9+, S8, S8+, S7, S7 Edge, S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge Plus. Galaxy A10, A10s, A30, A30s, A50, A50s, A70, A70s, A80. Galaxy M10, M20, M30, M40. Galaxy A8 (2018), A8+, A8 Star, A9 (2018), A9 Pro, A7 (2018), A7, A7 (2016), A6, A6+, A5, A5 (2017), A5 (2016). Galaxy J8, J7, J7 Duo, J7 Pro, J7 Prime, J7 Prime 2, J7 Pro, J7 Max, J7 Nxt, J7 (2016), J6, J6+, J5, J5 Prime, J5 (2016), J4+, J4 (2018),  J3 (2016), J3 Pro (2016), J2 Ace, J2, J2 (2016), J2 Pro, J2 Hybrid Tray, J1 (2016). Galaxy On 5 Pro, On 6, On 7 Prime, On 7 Pro, On 8.  Galaxy C9 Pro, C7 Pro. Galaxy Core Prime 4G.
• Coolpad: CoolPlay 6, Mega 5, Mega 5C
• Google: Pixel 3, Pixel 3XL, Pixel 3A, Pixel 3A XL
• Motorola: Moto G6
• Vivo: V11, V11 Pro, V15, V15 Pro, V9, V9 Pro, Y81, Y81i, Y91, Y91i, Y93, Y95, Y15, Y17, Z1 Pro
• Xiaomi: Poco F1, Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro

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