Uncover the Surprising New Call Feature Hidden in Your Pixel Phones

Google Pixel Phones Could Soon Remind You to Enable Wi-Fi Calling

[Image: Google Pixel Fold on a Phone Call]

Wi-Fi calling is a convenient feature that allows you to make and receive traditional mobile calls over the internet. It’s especially useful when you’re in an area with poor or no mobile signal. Google might soon remind Pixel phone owners to enable this feature, which could be a game-changer for those who often find themselves in areas with weak reception.

What is Wi-Fi Calling?

Wi-Fi calling routes conventional phone calls over the internet instead of using a mobile network. This means you can stay connected even when you’re in an area with poor mobile signal. It’s a feature that’s particularly handy for those who frequently travel to areas with limited mobile coverage.

APK Teardown Predicts Feature Arrival

An APK teardown of the Adaptive Connectivity Services app (version p.2025.01) suggests that Google will notify Pixel users to enable Wi-Fi calling. Although this is still a work-in-progress, it’s possible that this feature may not make it to a public release.

Code Strings Revealed

We dug into the APK and discovered the following code strings:

System
Turn on Wi-Fi calling to talk and text in places where the mobile network isn’t as strong
Dismiss
Turn on
Wi-Fi calling is available

These strings suggest that the notification will urge users to enable Wi-Fi calling to continue talking and texting in areas with poor mobile coverage. Users will be able to hit a "turn on" button to quickly enable the feature or dismiss the alert.

Potential Benefits

This feature could be particularly helpful for those who have Wi-Fi calling disabled but forgot to turn it back on. It could also be beneficial for those who are not tech-savvy enough to find and enable the feature in the first place.

Limitations

Unfortunately, this feature might not be useful for those using Pixel phones in unsupported countries, as Google and carriers don’t offer Wi-Fi calling in most of these markets. However, some users have resorted to using a rootless workaround to enable this feature.

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