Samsung is making a major quality-of-life upgrade in its upcoming One UI 7 update: Voice over LTE (VoLTE) will now be enabled by default on all Galaxy phones running Android 15. This change eliminates the need to dig through settings just to activate a feature that’s fast becoming essential for modern calling.
VoLTE coming standard to all Samsung phones with Android 15
The move comes as part of a partnership with the GSMA, aimed at simplifying access to high-quality voice services across networks and regions. According to the announcement, Samsung will automatically enable VoLTE using either carrier-defined IMS settings or fall back to GSMA’s default Profile #4 when necessary.
That means no more switching toggles buried deep in menus—VoLTE will just work out of the box on any device running Android 15, including the upcoming Galaxy S25 series.
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Why this change matters now
The timing couldn’t be more relevant. Many carriers, including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, have already shut down their 3G networks, which older phones rely on to make traditional calls. Without VoLTE, users risk losing the ability to place or receive voice calls as those legacy networks disappear.
Enabling VoLTE ensures that calls are routed over LTE instead, keeping them functional and futureproofed. And it’s not just about compatibility—VoLTE brings real benefits: better call quality, lower latency, and the ability to use mobile data while on a call.
Samsung phones already support VoLTE, but it hasn’t been simple
Nearly every Galaxy phone from the last decade supports VoLTE at a hardware level. But until now, enabling it hasn’t always been straightforward. Users have had to manually toggle it on—if the option even appears. In some cases, carrier restrictions or regional quirks have hidden the setting entirely.
This new default rollout should take that friction away for good. Whether you’re setting up a new phone or updating an old one, VoLTE should just be there, ready to use.
Galaxy users get a welcome dose of futureproofing
Samsung’s collaboration with the GSMA is designed to ensure consistency across carriers and devices. That means fewer dropped calls, clearer audio, and one less thing to troubleshoot when switching phones or networks.
As voice services evolve and older tech phases out, simple changes like this one go a long way. And with One UI 7, Samsung is making sure its phones are ready for the next wave of mobile connectivity—automatically.
