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Disable wifi-calls when entering airplane mode
I need some solution to have wifi-calls disabled when I enter airplane mode each night. In other words disable cellular and wifi-*calling* in one go. I do need wifi enabled for various reasons. Otherwise this would be pretty simple. Would a shortcut be a possible way? I don't see a good mechanism fo...
I need some solution to have wifi-calls disabled when I enter airplane mode each night. In other words disable cellular and wifi-*calling* in one go. I do need wifi enabled for various reasons. Otherwise this would be pretty simple.
Would a shortcut be a possible way? I don't see a good mechanism for this.
Or maybe I'm missing some general obvious built-in functionality for disabling/enabling two related functions?
MiB
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Jun 16, 2024, 06:02 AM
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Why can't my Mac make phone calls?
My iPhone is not currently allowing calls using this Mac. I’d like help to troubleshoot and enable this feature. **iPhone Settings** > **Cellular** > **Allow Calls on Other Devices** is off. I tried to turn it on: >Cannot Turn On Calls on Other Devices — FaceTime and iCloud must be signed in to the...
My iPhone is not currently allowing calls using this Mac. I’d like help to troubleshoot and enable this feature.
**iPhone Settings** > **Cellular** > **Allow Calls on Other Devices** is off. I tried to turn it on:
>Cannot Turn On Calls on Other Devices — FaceTime and iCloud must be signed in to the same Apple ID to enable Calls on Other Devices.
**iPhone Settings** > **FaceTime** is on.
iPhone/Settings/General/About
I opened FaceTime on my Mac, **Settings** > **Calls from phone** is checked.
What might I be missing?
user119018
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May 4, 2024, 12:29 PM
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Make "no" for WiFi calling permanent
Every time we reboot one of our iPads, we are asked to enable WiFi calling.  How do we make it stop asking?  The answer is always No. We do our calling on our iPhones.
Every time we reboot one of our iPads, we are asked to enable WiFi calling. How do we make it stop asking? The answer is always No. We do our calling on our iPhones.
WGroleau
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Aug 1, 2023, 04:53 AM
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Can you explain this Wi-Fi Calling dialogue?
When you try to turn on Wi-Fi Calling on iPhone (Settings->Cellular->Wi-Fi Calling->Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone, using iOS 11.0.3) you get an interesting pop-up message: > **Enable Wi-Fi Calling?** > > When you join a network, the country where the network connection is made may be sent to your car...
When you try to turn on Wi-Fi Calling on iPhone (Settings->Cellular->Wi-Fi Calling->Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone, using iOS 11.0.3) you get an interesting pop-up message:
> **Enable Wi-Fi Calling?**
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> When you join a network, the country where the network connection is made may be sent to your carrier and your cellular identity may be sent to the Wi-Fi network operator. The city may be sent to the carrier for routing short code calls. This can be changed in Settings.
What does this mean? I was just going to turn it on to help make better calls in my house, though I guess people might use Wi-Fi calling to save on charges when traveling abroad. But why would the carrier and "Wi-Fi network operators" need to know each other's information? And what is this other setting they are referring to?
Finally, another question related to this same page: The second option is "Prefer Wi-Fi While Roaming." What if you want to prefer Wi-Fi even when you aren't roaming?
Stephen
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Oct 20, 2017, 02:34 PM
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Annoying FaceTime popup when using iPhone to make calls gets in the way and I can't dismiss it
This keeps popping up in the upper right of my screen, it blocks access to anything underneath and I can't get rid of it. How do I disable this? I believe it's referring to my ECHO but who knows. [![FaceTime Call via iPhone popup][1]][1] [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/sL98u.png
This keeps popping up in the upper right of my screen, it blocks access to anything underneath and I can't get rid of it. How do I disable this?
I believe it's referring to my ECHO but who knows.
TimDev
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Aug 8, 2023, 08:28 PM
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How does one use the "New FaceTime" window on macOS version of FaceTime?
I am in the USA. I am trying to **FaceTime** someone who lives abroad from a shared Mac computer. My contacts are not synced with this computer. When I click the "**New FaceTime**" window, I am prompter to `Enter a name, email, or number` However, neither a name, number or email that I have tried en...
I am in the USA.
I am trying to **FaceTime** someone who lives abroad from a shared Mac computer.
My contacts are not synced with this computer.
When I click the "**New FaceTime**" window, I am prompter to 
Enter a name, email, or number
However, neither a name, number or email that I have tried entering made the FaceTime button active.
**Was it because FaceTime cannot find the person? Can you FaceTime someone abroad from a MacOS?**
MicroMachine
(4051 rep)
Oct 31, 2022, 04:58 PM
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Wi-Fi Calling over Ethernet in Airplane Mode
Does WiFi-Calling over Ethernet (with a compatible Ethernet-Adapter) work on iPhones with airplane mode enabled and no WiFi connection? I am using iOS 14.
Does WiFi-Calling over Ethernet (with a compatible Ethernet-Adapter) work on iPhones with airplane mode enabled and no WiFi connection? I am using iOS 14.
sebix
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Aug 12, 2020, 08:57 AM
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iPhone 13 not using Wi-Fi calling
I have an iPhone 13 set up with Verizon. Calling and data works, but I can't get it to use Wi-Fi calling. My carrier supports it, its enabled, and I am on Wi-Fi but it does not say VZW Wi-Fi at the top. I have images here: https://i.sstatic.net/rpPB2.jpg
I have an iPhone 13 set up with Verizon. Calling and data works, but I can't get it to use Wi-Fi calling. My carrier supports it, its enabled, and I am on Wi-Fi but it does not say VZW Wi-Fi at the top. I have images here: 
Matthias Lee
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Jan 9, 2022, 01:37 AM
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How do I make WiFi calls on my iPad when the IPhone is not accessible?
Per this [Apple support doc](https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/make-and-receive-phone-calls-ipadf97892b2/ipados) you should be able to configure your iPhone/iPad pair so you have true WiFi calling and \[it\] “allows iPad and other devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID to make...
Per this [Apple support doc](https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/make-and-receive-phone-calls-ipadf97892b2/ipados) you should be able to configure your iPhone/iPad pair so you have true WiFi calling and \[it\] “allows iPad and other devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID to make and receive calls **even when your iPhone isn’t nearby**”. (emphasis added)
This has been working for me for years, but I had some mishap with my devices were I logged in/out of my Apple IDs. Now I cant make/receive calls on my iPad unless it goes through the iPhone. As soon as the iPhone is not connected to the same WiFi, the iPad won’t do calls.
How can I fix this? AppleCare was worse than useless.
ETA:
Tried
* sign out of iCloud on both devices, reboot, sign in
* resetting Network
* resetting All Settings
WhiskerBiscuit
(193 rep)
Sep 8, 2021, 08:46 PM
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Use FaceTime on MacBook to call via iPhone, being connected to hotspot
In the [documentation](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204681) they say that the devices should be connected to the same wifi network: > - Each device is signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID. - Each device is signed in to FaceTime with the same Apple ID. - **Each device has Wi-Fi turned on.*...
In the [documentation](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204681) they say that the devices should be connected to the same wifi network:
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- Each device is signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID.
- Each device is signed in to FaceTime with the same Apple ID.
- **Each device has Wi-Fi turned on.**
- **Each device is connected to the same network using Wi-Fi or Ethernet.**
- On iPhone, go to Settings > Phone > Calls on Other Devices, then turn on Allow Calls on Other Devices.
- On iPad or iPod touch, go to Settings > FaceTime, then turn on Calls from iPhone.
- On Mac, open the FaceTime app, then choose FaceTime > Preferences. Click Settings, then select Calls From iPhone.
(emphasis mine)
My MacBook is connected to the Internet using the iPhone hotspot.
By this setup is this supposed to work? I get *call failed*.
However, when I'm home, connected to the router wifi, I can use FaceTime to call using my iPhone (both devices being connected to the router wifi).
Is there any hope to get this working when using Hotspot?
Ionică Bizău
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Mar 24, 2017, 10:04 AM
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Using my iPhone, as a Wifi iPhone without a SIM card
I have recently given up my network phone service (removed my SIM card) and adopted a wifi based app that allows me to pay for my minutes as I go. Has anyone started this path to converting your iPhone to only a Wifi iPhone? if so... what are some of the complications encountered from not having a S...
I have recently given up my network phone service (removed my SIM card) and adopted a wifi based app that allows me to pay for my minutes as I go. Has anyone started this path to converting your iPhone to only a Wifi iPhone? if so... what are some of the complications encountered from not having a SIM card in the iPhone?
Tangelina Grimes
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Aug 6, 2020, 07:17 PM
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disable call from mac ring
I don't know if this is the correct way to describe this or not... so here goes: a) I have an iPHONE, a MAC + Tablet. b) It is important that I keep my mac + tablet - attached with my apple id for other reasons. c) I also really like the fact I can answer my cellphone via my MAC or TABLET d) HOWEVER...
I don't know if this is the correct way to describe this or not... so here goes:
a) I have an iPHONE, a MAC + Tablet.
b) It is important that I keep my mac + tablet - attached with my apple id for other reasons.
c) I also really like the fact I can answer my cellphone via my MAC or TABLET
d) HOWEVER ... most often I leave my MAC + TABLET at home, and take my cellphone with me - when I am away from home - my MAC rings, and my TABLET rings - rather loudly according to "she who must be obeyed"
Why: Because my tablet & laptop are often plugged in charging.-
This is also bad - because when I get a "SPAM CALL" - my iPhone very nicely routes it to voice mail, but ... my Tablet and MAC ring at ear-breaking decible levels.
According to "she who must be obeyed" violence upon my MAC + TABLET may occur if I cann't fix this.
e) BUT - I do not want to LOGOUT of iCLOUD ... for other reasons above -- My question is this: I need some way to mute the ringing, or control the volume when I am not home. Or possibly turn this on - when I am actively using the computer, ie: with when locked - disable this.
user3696153
(201 rep)
May 13, 2020, 05:18 PM
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Why am I able to receive SMS texts when Cellular off and no WiFi connection?
**Background** I'm using an iPhone Xs Max, iOS 13.3.1. I typically keep celluar turned off, and WiFi on. When I'm at home I automatically connect to my WiFi and can receive calls and texts no problem. When I'm not home, I *can't* receive calls or texts, which is fine by me -- and I'll only turn cell...
**Background**
I'm using an iPhone Xs Max, iOS 13.3.1.
I typically keep celluar turned off, and WiFi on. When I'm at home I automatically connect to my WiFi and can receive calls and texts no problem. When I'm not home, I *can't* receive calls or texts, which is fine by me -- and I'll only turn cellular on if I have to use Uber/Lyft or if I need to make an outbound call.
**Issue**
On very rare occasions when I'm away from home (and therefore connected to neither cell nor WiFi) I'll receive an SMS text. Usually just random stuff like Amazon sending me a locker access code, telling me I have a package to pickup, etc.
On even rarer occasions I'll receive a call in this mode. I can't actually answer it, but it'll ring once briefly and show me a caller ID.
**Question**
Why am I able to receive occasional SMS texts and inbound call attempts, despite cellular being off and not being connected to a WiFi network?
Yippie McSmashmouth
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May 2, 2020, 04:46 PM
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Can't answer phone calls on macOS Mojave
I am not able to answer incoming phone calls on my Mac running macOS Mojave. The call notifications pops up both on my iPhone XS and my 2017 MacBook Pro, but when I go to answer the call on my Mac, it continues to ring on my phone. I can make calls from the Mac just fine, but unable to answer incomi...
I am not able to answer incoming phone calls on my Mac running macOS Mojave. The call notifications pops up both on my iPhone XS and my 2017 MacBook Pro, but when I go to answer the call on my Mac, it continues to ring on my phone.
I can make calls from the Mac just fine, but unable to answer incoming calls?
Todd Farnsworth
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Nov 12, 2018, 06:09 PM
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How Turn off iPhone's Cellular Radio to ensure Wifi calling is used?
Is this possible? If so how is this done? Can this be achieved by clicking on the aircraft icon to put the iPhone in airplane mode? Assume device is using IOS 12. Ensuring that calls are made through wifi and not the cellular system is important when roaming. Assume the it is possible to turn of the...
Is this possible? If so how is this done? Can this be achieved by clicking on the aircraft icon to put the iPhone in airplane mode? Assume device is using IOS 12.
Ensuring that calls are made through wifi and not the cellular system is important when roaming.
Assume the it is possible to turn of the cellular radio and forcing wifi callig: Will this prevent the iPad from ringing?
gatorback
(3403 rep)
Sep 30, 2019, 12:30 AM
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Configuring Wi-Fi calling with MVNO
Given a T-mobile issued iPhone that is Wi-Fi compatible and SIM unlocked, How can I configure wifi calling to work with a corresponding Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) (i.e. Mint Mobile)?
Given a T-mobile issued iPhone that is Wi-Fi compatible and SIM unlocked,
How can I configure wifi calling to work with a corresponding Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) (i.e. Mint Mobile)?
gatorback
(3403 rep)
Sep 12, 2019, 01:58 PM
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StraightTalk Wifi Calling with ATT iPhone 6
If you have experience with using an ATT iPhone on the StraightTalk, please state which iPhone + IOS version you have tested with StraightTalk. If there were any changes required to the ATT iPhone configuration: the steps required to reproduce wifi calling would be of interest. Can I expect wifi cal...
If you have experience with using an ATT iPhone on the StraightTalk, please state which iPhone + IOS version you have tested with StraightTalk. If there were any changes required to the ATT iPhone configuration: the steps required to reproduce wifi calling would be of interest.
Can I expect wifi calling on the StraighTalk network to work with a SIM unlocked ATT iPhone 6?
gatorback
(3403 rep)
May 31, 2019, 03:57 AM
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Wifi Calling Configuratble Provisioning Items
What carrier specific software setting must be configured to properly enable wifi calling? Clarification: I understand that wifi calling must be enabled, however, this is not a carrier specific software setting and is the same for any carrier.
What carrier specific software setting must be configured to properly enable wifi calling? Clarification: I understand that wifi calling must be enabled, however, this is not a carrier specific software setting and is the same for any carrier.
gatorback
(3403 rep)
May 31, 2019, 04:36 AM
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Remote call from another phone
I am in US now and I need to call Ukraine, it would be way too expensive as I need to make a lot of calls (business related). I have a friend in Ukraine so I though if there was a way to connect my phone from US to his phone in Ukraine and make calls from his phone so it’s cheap. The requirements ar...
I am in US now and I need to call Ukraine, it would be way too expensive as I need to make a lot of calls (business related).
I have a friend in Ukraine so I though if there was a way to connect my phone from US to his phone in Ukraine and make calls from his phone so it’s cheap.
The requirements are:
- an app that could transmit the call audio, from my phone to his phone to the final destination phone, back and forth.
- less expensive than cellular service between US and Ukraine (but willing to pay in setup time, service or for an app if it will work)
Is there some way to do that with both of us using iOS and iPhones?
John Smith
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Apr 23, 2019, 02:21 AM
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With two iPhones using separate SIM cards, can I use one to make a call from the other?
I have two iPhones using separate SIM cards. I'm already able to answer incoming calls to one on the other – but how can I use one phone to make a call from the other? And importantly, I mean calling ALL numbers, not just FaceTime users. Thanks!
I have two iPhones using separate SIM cards. I'm already able to answer incoming calls to one on the other – but how can I use one phone to make a call from the other?
And importantly, I mean calling ALL numbers, not just FaceTime users.
Thanks!
Per Christian Frankplads
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Feb 19, 2019, 04:15 PM
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