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S20 Ultra 5G Built in Video Call?

(Topic created: 10-02-2020 12:46 AM)
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Galaxy S20

My girlfriend has the exact same phone on Verizon but she has the option to make video calles (NOT through duo) and I don't. I don't have any options for it in my settings or my phone app settings. The only difference is I bought this phone unlocked straight from Samsung. I'm currently posting this while trying to get answers from Verizon as well. SOMEONE HELP! THIS IS ANNOYING!

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LongHiker
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Galaxy S20

Unlocked is the difference. Video calling is a carrier feature and they frequently don't support it on unlocked phones. 

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Is there no possible way around this? Am I forced to buy the phone from Verizon or whatever carrier that supports this feature? Because I get WiFi calling just fine. 

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LongHiker
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If you want to use Verizon's video calling, you will need a Verizon phone. 

 

The other thing to remember about carrier provided video calling, it only works between phones on that carrier. 

 

Duo works across carriers and platforms. 

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Astronaut
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I am having exactly the same frustration. I wonder if this is a Verizon thing. Has anyone else been able to do video calling on an Unlocked S20 with a carrier other than Verizon?

 

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I mean I have Verizon as well, but I guess that makes sense. darn..
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