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Wannabe Geek

#3171820 14-Dec-2023 23:35

noob here. If i get a unlocked pixel 8 from say amazon USA or bestbuy USA, is that pretty much all I need to worry about in terms of choosing a version that would work in NZ?

lchiu7

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#3172171 15-Dec-2023 18:49

I have a version bought directly from Google US. On One.NZ I get 5G and VoLTE but no VoWiFi. I suspect that is a One.NZ issue.

Just popped in a new 2D SIM. No VoWiFi but might need provisioning by 2D

indapie2000

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Master Geek

#3172999 18-Dec-2023 13:25

Just got this email from Mighty Mobile, giving away a Pixel 8

matt1553

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Geek

#3173224 18-Dec-2023 21:09

I've found out how to get WiFi calling working on 2degrees - details here.

Abusername

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Geek

#3174495 22-Dec-2023 11:35

Finally got my pixel 8 pro. Inserted my old spark Sim. Seems to have wifi calling, volte (called 4g calling here) 5 g ... everything. So glad to be rid of the noka sh*t.bought In-store , had a choice of Japanese or international version.

gzt

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#3174635 22-Dec-2023 16:10

I'm interested to know if you have SMS over WiFi working with Spark. And which model you got and where you purchased from.

Abusername

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Geek

#3174638 22-Dec-2023 16:28

I bought the international version 128 GB from paralleled imported in Albany. Expert infotech was a tad cheaper but I had limited time in aucks. No one had a porcelain one in stock tho 🥲

I tried texting on wifi with cell turned off and it works. So I assume it used wifi.

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gzt

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#3174645 22-Dec-2023 17:00

With airplane mode on that is more likely to be RCS not SMS I think. I think you'll need airplane off and no cell signal to know for sure. That is difficult.

Abusername

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Geek

#3174649 22-Dec-2023 17:03

I was not in airplane mode. Just cell turned off . On pixel you can turn off 2g 4g 5g separately and I did ...but I'm rural and only have4 g anyway

gzt

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Uber Geek

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#3174655 22-Dec-2023 17:16

Nice! Sounds like Spark is the winner for out of box P8 support for that feature. I guess you're miles away from 5G.

Abusername

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#3174656 22-Dec-2023 17:23

Weirdly enough one (formerly voda)has 5 g up on one of the nearby hills where just about no one is covered by it

cods4

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#3180755 12-Jan-2024 08:22

Has anyone had any news about VoWifi on vodafone/One? I am going to need it very soon as I will be working somewhere with no vodafone coverage whatsoever.

I might have to switch back to my Galaxy S21 as VoWifi is extremely useful in these situations, either using a Skinny simcard or the on site wifi if available.

indapie2000

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Master Geek

#3183533 18-Jan-2024 14:01

Pixel 8 and 8 Pro owners, can I ask a favour to see if I'm alone with this issue.

I posted in the Android forum about the Mevo app not loading on my new P8 Pro, it works perfectly on my old Pixel 5
https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=97&topicid=310454

So wondered if anyone can download the Mevo app and if you can get it to open beyond the initial static logo screen (don't need to sign up to the service, just need to know if the app will load or not.)

NzBeagle

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#3183539 18-Jan-2024 14:17

indapie2000: Pixel 8 and 8 Pro owners, can I ask a favour to see if I'm alone with this issue.

I posted in the Android forum about the Mevo app not loading on my new P8 Pro, it works perfectly on my old Pixel 5
https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=97&topicid=310454

So wondered if anyone can download the Mevo app and if you can get it to open beyond the initial static logo screen (don't need to sign up to the service, just need to know if the app will load or not.)

Same issue for me on Pixel 8

fated

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Geek

#3183550 18-Jan-2024 14:54

same issue on 8 Pro

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