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[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
I returned it to asus. But if volte can be enabled, i would get one again. I would buy the tencent edition if we could enable band 66 too. Im assuming its just a setting in modem also.

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Have a guide yet? Is it basically the same as the link i posted?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] avivv:
I can confirm VOLTE and VOWIFI is working for me, there is no one solution for all, what worked for Homer didn't work for me (I have an Israeli carrier and he has a Swedish one)
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] HomerSp:
Guide is live now! It's a bit different from the link you posted, but it does use PDC.

Enabling bands would require diag access (if they are simply disabled in software), something that just isn't working right now. I can see the COM port, but it doesn't respond at all unfortunately.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] JazonX:
Works for UAE - Etisalat.

Followed Guidance of HomerSp.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] TuGa121:
Where is the guide? I want to try it on my ultimate edition with tmobile
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
Check the top of OP.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
Tmo supposedly doesn't work. Good luck, let us know if you figure something out.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] stealthj:
dupilcate
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] mhnizam24:
https://xdaforums.com/rog-phone-2/how-to/guide-enabling-volte-vowifi-t4023529

Try see this
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
That shouldn't be the case. I ran it fine and I don't have root access. They need to make sure they have USB debugging enabled and authorized access when the phone prompts them.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
They did. I'm not sure why it didn't work
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
I'm guessing they're on the CN ROM? Maybe they have different permissions.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
No, WW
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
What if they run adb shell first, then run getprop inside the shell?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
What happens if you try to run those setprop commands after running su? You should be able to change those as superuser, but what are the effects?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
I will give them a try in a little while when I get home
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
I seriously think most of this is in the vendor partition. I am running pixel experience gsi, and no volte. That, or in the modem/efs.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
You might as well rule out the simple build.prop changes before messing with the other stuff.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
I agree, but we are out of options for the easy stuff.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
So I found this in the /system/framework. Those values are for tmo. Wondering if I change that second line to true? Only issue, I can't edit it...grr

Edit....sorry, when i try editing it to true, it doesn't save
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
Can you try executing these commands in ADB shell?

su
setprop persist.radio.rat_on combine
setprop persist.vendor.radio.rat_on combine
setprop persist.radio.data_ltd_sys_ind 1
setprop persist.vendor.radio.data_ltd_sys_ind 1
setprop persist.radio.data_con_rprt 1
setprop persist.vendor.radio.data_con_rprt 1
setprop persist.radio.calls.on.ims 1
setprop persist.vendor.radio.calls.on.ims 1
setprop persist.radio.volte.dan_support true
setprop persist.vendor.radio.volte.dan_support true
setprop persist.sys.cust.lte_config true
setprop persist.ims.disable 0
setprop persist.ims.reg true
setprop persist.ims.volte true
setprop persist.ims.vt true
setprop persist.ims_support 1
setprop persist.vendor.data.iwlan.enable true
setprop persist.vendor.data.mode concurrent
setprop ril.ims.reg lte
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
I will try later. What's holding you back from rooting?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
Warranty. I'll root down the line but I want to make sure I don't discover any hardware problems this early into its life.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] waynewarrior78:
Asus Response

I've been nagging Asus tech support for any more info on the subject. This was their response:

Thank you for contacting ASUS Customer Care, my name is *edited my me* and it is my pleasure to assist you.

I understand you need VoLTE support on your ROG Phone II. I am sorry for this inconvenience.* VoLTE generally requires the support and testing from the operator side as well and not something we can just reliably "enable". This is the main hold up with rolling out the Standard. *If we do get VoLTE with some carrier, then it will work after FOTA. Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience caused.

If you have any other questions, comments or concerns please feel free to reach out to us again for assistance. We will be more than happy to follow up with you should you have additional queries. Thanks for choosing ASUS Products and Services.*
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
Nothing changed unfortunately,

Any other ideas????
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
I saw an error in logcat about Carrier Services (com.google.android.ims I believe) not having the READ_PHONE_STATE permission. I was able to modify and repack the APK with the permission added but can't install it since it's signed with a different signature using SignApk. Think you can try installing it? You'll need to uninstall the existing Carrier Services with root access.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
I saw that too. Send me the file, i will give it a shot. Im backed up anyway with twrp
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
I'll send it when I get home.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
Think it will be an issue being we have odexed system?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
I think it shouldn't be a problem as long as you can forcefully uninstall the system one.

Can you have your friend check if they also get the same BroadcastQueue error in logcat when they make a call on VoLTE?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
Here is the modded com.google.android.ims.apk that I found on the phone and modified the AndroidManifest.xml of. I was trying to debug this line I saw in logcat:

10-09 00:39:19.012 1081 2458 W BroadcastQueue: Permission Denial: receiving Intent { act=android.intent.action.PHONE_STATE flg=0x1000010 (has extras) } to com.google.android.ims/.receivers.PhoneStateChangedReceiver requires android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE due to sender android (uid 1000)

From what I can find out, there are three packages on the device that relate to IMS handling.

ASUS_I001_1:/ $ pm list packages -f ims
package:/system/priv-app/ims/ims.apk=org.codeaurora.ims
package:/data/app/com.google.android.ims-wvttmAMFFjojFPpCwxKIiA==/base.apk=com.google.android.ims
package:/data/app/com.asus.ims.ga-H8RFgCWtVdUYN2zPIqniog==/base.apk=com.asus.ims.ga

I tried setting com.asus.ims.ga as the IMS manager using "cmd phone ims set-ims-service", but it didn't help.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
No go. I replaced the file in the carrier services folder. There are these 2 files associated in the folder also
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
You might have to replace the one in /data/app.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
There is none.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
It's not in a location like /data/app/com.google.android.ims-wvttmAMFFjojFPpCwxKIiA==/base.apk?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
Nope, but here's the directory for modem in vendor ....I can almost guarantee something here needs to be edited. What? Who knows ..lol

Edit, after researching, I don't think we can edit modem files....ugh
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
Here's that prop file from a volte working phone....
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
Try setting "ril.ims.reg1" to 1. Also, this might be helpful to you: https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-enable-china-telecom-lte-t3782538/page2/amp/
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
Nope, no good. The configs for volte are missing for tmo in the modem. I think we are done
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
Doesn't the Chinese model have VoLTE enabled for T-Mobile?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
IDK, you wanna try flashing the Chinese rom? Bl unlock or root is not needed. Just flash the stock Asus raw files.

I probably will just return this, and get the redmagic 3. It has volte working
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
No, I meant if the Chinese ROM has VoLTE then maybe we can get those files from them.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
Im telling you, it's all in the modem. I give up.

Asus really fcked up not enabling volte. Fcking idiots.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] cheetah2k:
I wouldn't say they fked up, or are fking idiots. If VoLTE is really a deal breaker, I think you got other problems...
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
When tmo turns off 3g in January, everyone with this phone has problems.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] cheetah2k:
Wait? what? Does TMO only use 4G for data BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAH why would they be so fcking stupid?!!! :eek:
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
Wtf are you talking about? No 3g=no calling without volte.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] waynewarrior78:
This is the problem. People don't understand why VoLTE is such an issue. Verizon is already shutting down their "3g" (CDMA), ATT starts in January 2020, TMobile soon after. When a phone doesn't allow for Voice over LTE (VoLTE) you have to use 3G and 2G for calls. 4G is not a real standard as it's basically 3.5G. Thus if you can't use LTE for voice calls, you will not be able to use most US network providers. At $900, this is beyond unacceptable.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] cheetah2k:
Discussing with a telco network mate of mine here in Australia, he advises me 4G may well still be available for voice, but not for simultaneous data and voice. It will cut over to voice as priority for those without Volte.

Also worth noting, essentially the US carriers are cutting off all phones up to early / mid 2017 off at the knees if they are unable to use voice over 4G.. That would be a class action in itself essentially forcing 30-40% of the population of the USA to buy a new device that supports VoLTE. In Australia, 3G will be available for a long time to come as its used by emergency services, and a large portion of the outback population are still on 3G as that's all that is available.

The Asus Rog 2 supports Volte - there's no doubts about the hardware, but the carriers will have to relax their certification rules before they cut the 3G network, or there will be far greater restrictions on what phones you can/cant use in the USA. Again, thats anti competitive and not really good for consumers
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
The rog2 doesn't, and can't use 4g for calls.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] cheetah2k:
No point buying it in the USA then.... Show Asus how much you hate em by not buying it.

Seems pretty weird them releasing a phone in the US when its core function wont be possible early 2020 :rolleyes:
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] waynewarrior78:
I had read somewhere That TMobile was close to 70-80% VoLTE enabled phones on their network. In the Detroit area, ROG 2 instant dropped to 3G with every call i made. Band 12 is one of the bands they are pushing out like crazy, and with out VoLTE it'll have no voice ability on that band. I hope I'm wrong and people who do stick with this phone aren't inconvenienced with lack of voice, but the whole ASUS crap about it's to hard to get certs, as much smaller companies do, shows they are full of it. Thanks to everyone who tied to enabling it!
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
Band 12??? 71 is their new band thats being deployed. Im sure a real dev could figure this out. Im just a lowly hack, trying to enable things.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
It's absolutely doable. The ZenFone 6 has it enabled on Lineage OS. Asus is just refusing to enable it for whatever reason.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
Any ideas how they did it? Is it enabled on stock asus rom?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] waynewarrior78:
Band 71 is the new band for rural areas but 12 is their heavy hitter. 12 is nothing but 4G LTE and is often used in areas without a corresponding 3G signal, thus it is possible to have full LTE bars on 12 and not be able to call anyone due to no 3 G signal. Google voice is a work around I suppose. My Pixel 2 Xl doesn't support 71, not a big deal seeing as I'm usually on 66 or 12.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
Rural? Uhm, no. It's being deployed everywhere.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
The stock ROM did not have VoLTE. I had the phone and can confirm this. As for how they did it on Lineage, I couldn't tell you.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] waynewarrior78:
Dude I'm not about to get in an internet argument with you, sorry your ego is so large.

Per TMobile...but maybe they don't know either.

The Un-carrier’s furiously paced deployment of 600 MHz LTE is expanding network coverage and capacity, particularly in rural areas, and lays the foundation for nationwide 5G in 2020 with 5G-ready equipment.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
Im flashing the cn rom, wish me luck
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] Pointmanipo:
All the best to you sir.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
Well, still no volte. Oh well
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] Pointmanipo:
Sorry.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] SladeNoctis:
Maybe see if the folks at Lineage can make a port for the ROG Phone 2? Or ask the devs how they pulled it off. It's definitely a software issue and not hardware.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] kylis105:
Not sure which version this is but the hardware is capable of VoLTE [YOUTUBE]https://youtu.be/_4ica9MkmW0?t=1060[/YOUTUBE]
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
Dude, we are talking about VOLTE in the U.S.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] jkeener88:
That is good to know!!
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] kylis105:
I know, I am just saying that the hardware itself is capable.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
Ns, Sherlock. Let's try to keep this thread on actual concepts of getting it working.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] Sevenz:
I'd like to give this a bump, since this is an important matter.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] stealthj:
I've read VoLTE works on ATT with CN rom.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] Sevenz:
source?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] stealthj:
Oops sorry, my mistake! It was the CN rom but different country
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] Riyal:
Anybody here could provide me a ROM dump of ROG phone 2? I do have the device but we have no VoLTE support here where I live so I wouldn't even bother rooting my phone now for this.

But I am a developer(though not active anymore) so I believe I could be of some help if I try.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] jkeener88:
My "carrier services" in Google Play got updated, does this have any effect on Volte?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] SavageCat-TX:
It'll suck because you wont be able to make a phone call until VoLTE is enabled as in when 2G/3G is shut down. I'm holding out to purchase this phone until this single issue can be addressed. I want the phone for my awful eyes and that awesome battery!
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
It's available on Asus site.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] stealthj:
Not sure where the info that T-Mobile would be shutting down their 3G service in early 2020 came from.

I know that they might be planning to shut down their 2G NETWORK at the end of 2020.

I would assume that their 3G network may be shutting down some time after that? But I'm sure we would get at least a years notice,
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] Einheit-101:
People in 2019 still dont know that voLTE must be supported by the provider it seems. You will never get voLTE as long as your lazy provider does not care. And it seems ASUS doesnt care to talk with them, but by now everyone should know that ASUS doesnt really care for its flagships.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] SavageCat-TX:
They very well may not as it may not be a big enough of a seller. I bet they sell 10 other lower priced phones for every one ROG Phone 2 they sell (my opinion only).
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] Mr_Mooncatt:
Well the phone is currently sold out at the Asus website, so hopefully they take a hint? Lol
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] waynewarrior78:
I think the bigger problem is that they are still selling the device. Why bother with obtaining expensive certifications if they are still moving products? The VoLTE issue is also on the Zen Phone, which I imagine is a bigger seller.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] Mr_Mooncatt:
Double edged sword, self fulfilling prophecy, chicken or egg, or whatever cliché you want likely applies here, because I can see your point as well. The reason I'm going the other route is because businesses like making money. If there's a high demand already, I think they would want to invest in those certifications to drive that demand even higher. That way they can keep the price higher and sell more units.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] waynewarrior78:
Very true. I had the phone for a week and returned it due to VoLTE concerns. The Nubia Red Magic 3S is the only other phone I have any interest in, but I know the build quality and support won't be nearly as good as ASUS. I just can't stand that the only phones available in the US are Apple, Samsung, and Google. I am not invested into Apple Ecosystem, Samsung screens with holes and "infinity edges" drive me nuts, and google is offering less device for more money every year.

This was one of the first phones in a while I was really excited for, but having half my state out of voice coverage is concerning.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] Mr_Mooncatt:
LG use to be up there too, but I lost interest after the V20. With the V30 on, they started going cookie cutter design's and notches. I still consider the V20 to be the best overall package out there. The new ones still have some nice hardware for content creation, but it's not worth the loss of features.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
I'd there any Asus phone that has volte working in USA? If so, let me know which one. Maybe we can look at what files are missing.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] sweetfreeze:
I think this is important enough to be worth a bump
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] Epiksol:
I use T-Mobile and was completely aware of it missing Band 71, something I was willing to live with given the overall beastly nature of this phone. This was also clearly listed directly on ASUS' official product page.

What wasn't listed was the fact that the US model DOES NOT support VoLTE in ANY of the carriers. I found this to be somewhat deceptive.

So after lurking this thread and several others, I've very very reluctantly decided to return my ROG Phone 2. ?
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
And enjoy the restocking fee. ASUS really screwed up.

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Absolutely ZERO devs with this phone. Not gonna happen. I gave up.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] Epiksol:
I'm not paying a dime to these guys in terms of a restocking fee. If this was clearly listed on their product page at the time of purchase, I'd accept responsibility and eat the fee. However, this was not and is not the case. I'll update here with how it goes if it becomes an issue.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] Mr_Mooncatt:
Good luck.

I'm still partly on the fence. I'm on Verizon, so I'd have to rely on Google Voice. That part doesn't bother me much. My main concern is the ability to call 911, because I drive for a living and need the ability to call them on the road. Right now, I know the phone would seek out and use one of the GSM 3G towers from AT&T or TMO. I'm not exactly sure how that would pan out after they shut their networks down.

I called and talked to an agent at the FCC and she said they have got a lot of calls about that. It's mostly been from elderly people that don't want to give up their flip phones. According to her, the 3G networks are only being shut down for normal voice calls, but SHOULD still remain accessible for 911 calls. That would be acceptable for me if it's true. I've tried contacting other places and looking around online for some way to verify that answer, but I haven't found anything either way. I know AT&T is supposed to be up until 2022, but this phone is so over spec'd that I could see keeping it longer as long as it isn't broken. I'm still running a 3 year old LG V20, so keeping the ROG II for 3+ years isn't out of the question.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] Epiksol:
It's this exact uncertainty and lack of information of it all that put me off and lead me to my final decision to return. Maybe they'll get it right next year with the ROG Phone 3. Or maybe (big maybe), ASUS will open their wallets a bit and pay for certification it needs for here in the States. At which time I'd be open to re-purchasing the phone.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] suzook:
They are charging $899, so they should open their wallets. Lol.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] Mr_Mooncatt:
To be fair, they are packing this thing full of expensive tech, and are not even really advertising it (at least nowhere near what Samsung and Apple are spending on ads). I think the price is ok for what it is, even if I don't buy one. If I have to pay more for them to pony up for VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling certifications, I may even be more likely to buy it.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] SavageCat-TX:
Dude, shhhhhhh, don't tell them that! Hopefully the bad press will be enough to persuade them to ante up!
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] Mr_Mooncatt:
Lol!

I'm a realist, but I totally understand that sentiment too.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] yosef019:
bought from b&h in israel volte vowifi is disabled too

lucky me we not shut down the 3G because 4g antenas are bad

we all need return phones to asus they wakeup
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] Mr_Mooncatt:
Just out of curiosity, is it possible to disable the 2G/3G bands on the phone, leaving only the LTE bands enabled (via settings, rooting, etc)? I'm wondering if it's possible, if someone could try making calls to see what happens. I've seen some people around online claiming they are getting VoLTE or something equivalent on AT&T.
[ASUS ROG Phone II Questions & Answers] SavageCat-TX:
This is a great question (though I suspect I already know the answer) but I would like to piggy back and add to the question making sure you are using just the phone, no external services or apps (e.g. Google Voice) in place of the native phone app. Once that has been verified to work (or fail), then trying Google Voice with 2G/3G still disabled. Fingers crossed. :fingers-crossed: