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Use an app like Signal Check Lite or Pro to see who you're roaming on. It's possible that it's T-Mobile roaming (shows as Clearwire), which is treated as native (ie not throttled with no usage limits). But the phone doesn't know that it's native, and shows roaming. T-Mobile roaming was recently turned on. You can also just set your SMS app to always download messages while roaming. I know Google Messages allows it under Advanced settings. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Go into settings and see what apps have permission to draw over other apps. Disable or uninstall any that you don't use. Or, if it's not an overlay, press the multitasking button and see what the most recent app is. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Agreed. In my case it's because 1x is insanely congested, and I've had to stop using Sprint all together for phone calls as a result (since I can't understand anyone and they can't understand me). I'm going to be really pissed off if they don't enable it for the Pixel 2. So much so that it might cause me to switch carriers...

Absolutely none. FCC certification needed for VoLTE, but there is no reason for no wifi calling on the Pixel 1 and 2. It's literally just a config file with the proper parameters. Same with VoLTE if they would submit the recertification. No special or different software Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

CDMA is overloaded and congested in many cities, to the point of being unusable. Especially as they've refarmed spectrum. Calls are practically useless for me in SF and Pittsburgh, with 25% of the call cutting out or robo garble. It's fine in more rural areas where there isn't congestion. I've actually quit using my Sprint number and give out my Google Voice number for use in Hangouts or VoIP. It works well enough over LTE, and I can at least understand the other person. VoLTE can't come soon enough. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Googled for "opt out Android beta" and this was the first result https://www.google.com/android/beta Looks like it should work (I never enrolled in the beta program). Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Only if you revert to stable. Right now there is no beta, and you're on the stable channel already. You have to reset only because downgrades aren't supported. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

I replied to your Reddit post. But so others here know, it's an issue with eCSFB and IMS on the Airave. Devices which maintain SRLTE don't have the issue, since calls and texts go over CDMA instead of LTE. I have a ticket open about it, but so far they can't find anything wrong. Been a problem that has been ongoing for months, and I know other people in different markets with different devices and accounts have the exact same issue. It affects all phones that rely on eCSFB and IMS instead if SRLTE. A "solution" is to block the LTE ipsec tunnel on your router's firewall. In my experience, blocking access to 68.31.0.1 and rebooting the Airave resulted in just CDMA and no LTE. That being said, if your non-SRLTE phone can pick up the macro LTE signal at all, it will almost certainly never use the Airave. I don't believe that macro eCSFB will setup a call via the Airave. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

It should be enabled on any site that is broadcasting 2 B25 carriers. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Nope not there Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

I could see that making sense... The assumption is that an Airave is used where you have a very poor or no signal. So the likelihood of a handoff when you get outside of Airave coverage is better on 1x. I'm assuming if you start a VoLTE call outside of Airave coverage and then walk back into coverage, it will handoff and maintain the VoLTE call. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

It's not possible to turn off CDMA in NSG. At least not on the Pixel. Just GSM, WCDMA, and LTE bands. I turned off B25, 26, 41, and it goes to 3g. The only way to disable CDMA is to set it to LTE only mode. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Didn't work for me when I just tried in NSG. Goes to 3G. Set the phone to LTE only and no service. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

It's possible that it's basically Calling+. In other words, it maintains the data connection, but there is no QoS. It depends if Shentel has implemented it yet. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Likely connected to non-Sprint 1x with SRLTE. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

That would be surprising. The magic box has a dedicated PLMN (310-830), and does not connect to the 310-120 PLMN that our phones use. That's how Sprint can dictate what sites can be MB donors, based on the presence or absence of that PLMN. And it's also how they prioritize MBs over phones. It's marked as reserved for operator use. I think relay small cells likely use the same PLMN. So basically, unless Shentel sites are broadcasting this PLMN, or it's connecting to a Sprint site, it almost certainly won't work.

Did you ever opt in for the beta of pie? If you don't leave the beta then you won't receive the update. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

If you have the model with the eink screen, then it is off. The screen uses no power to stay "on". It retains the last image that was on it, and you need power to change it or clear it. I'm guessing you unplugged it while it was on startup, so the screen never got erased. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Thanks. I've been using Linux for my primary OS for 12 years now, so no worries about that part [emoji16] Did the new firmware fix the issue with the modem disconnecting once or twice a day with Sprint? Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

I believe it's the management interface for the hospitality version. Or it's possible that Sprint has plans to offer arrangements to businesses to provide them with non-public or public wifi in exchange for installing magic boxes. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

By first gen, do you mean the 540 (color screen) that wasn't generally available to the public? Or the 545 (e-ink non-backlit display)? I have it on my 545, but haven't powered on my 540 in a while. I would imagine that it would apply to all versions. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

VoLTE support, better uplink, better stability and reliability, and wifi. WiFi is disabled and can't be user enabled, but the menu for it is there. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Has anyone tried the new mc7455 generic firmware (SWI9X30C_02.30.01.01) with Sprint to see if it fixes the disconnect issue? One person also reported that that firmware messes up the ability to detect connected status via AT commands (at least when using rooter). Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Any Android device running Marshmallow and above does not need a system update. Sprint can push out the config with an app in the Play Store that is signed by the same cryptographic certificate that's used to sign the SIM card. https://source.android.com/devices/tech/config/carrier Now whether or not Sprint decides to do this is another story... Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

I also get a lot of drops to 3G now, when previously in the same areas I had solid band 25 or band 41. In my case, I think it's a combination of Android Pie having a crappy modem and the software update for 64 QAM upload in Samsung markets. Network Signal Guru shows lots of failed handoff attempts and failed "attachment". Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk