No matter what I try, I'm unable to activate Wi-Fi calling on my Samsung Galaxy S8. I'm going to setting -> Connections -> Advanced Calling -> Activate WiFi Calling. This is frustrating because I live in an area with poor cell service. Here's what I've done so far to trouble shoot:Restart the phoneClear the phone cache Enable all Verizon default appsConfirmed HD Voice and Video calling is ON. After all of these, I still just get a message, "Unable to activate Wi-Fi Calling at this time. Please try again later," when trying to activate. Please help.

So I tried most of the above steps, then I thought, maybe I just need to turn wi-fi off and then try setting it up. That did the trick! Just turn wi-fi off and try to verify your emergency contact information. This worked for me.

ANSWER:Settings > Apps > Show System Apps > View: Disabled >> Enable "My Verizon Services"Make sure HD Voice and Video Calling is on.Wi-Fi calling does NOT work on unlocked phones. The phone needs to be a Verizon model.

Thank you, CornDawg, because after several hours I'll never get back -- including an hour with Verizon tech support which is like 7 hours in h*ll (the forum here wouldn't accept the technical term for the Verizon support experience) -- there was a whole lot of nuthin... until your solution here which actually worked. All the Verizon employees in this thread are, as ever, completely useless.Turn your wi-fi off, people, turn on wi-fi calling, turn wi-fi back on, and you'll be done.

RandlSon, we understand the importance of Wi-Fi Calling, especially if you live in an area where service is not the best. Wi-Fi calling is a network feature. This means when you first activate it, you must be in a stable 4G LTE Verizon Wireless coverage area. After it has been activated, you can use the service anywhere Wi-Fi is available. The initial activation however, does require you to have adequate service. Please see the link below for details. https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/wifi-calling-faqs/#enable-android JoshuaC_VZW

I've tried everything suggested in this thread and it still won't work... I just want to get rid of that dang notification at this point!!

Had the same issue following June 6, 2019 update.Went into Apps/View System Apps/My Verizon Services app, then go into Permissions and enable all of them. That forced the phone to finally prompt me to enable Wifi Calling and that fixed everything.

I completely understand, RandlSon. We are confident that Wi-Fi calling will help you with your indoor coverage. Please keep us updated on your progress. GersonG_VZW

Thank you Joshua. The nearest 4G LTE Verizon Wireless coverage area is an hour-and-a-half drive away. So I will try it next time we get to town.

I am having the same problem. I have tried everything in this thread, but it still won't work. I have a Samsung S10, purchased yesterday. We live in a remote location with no cell service, so have to rely on our home Wi-Fi to connect. My old S6 Edge never had this problem. I have a notification that reads "Tap here to update emergency location information." But when I do, I get this message, "Unable to activate Wi-Fi Calling at this time. Please try again later." HELP!

Glad to read that you were able to fix any issues you had with Wi-Fi Calling. Let us know if there is anything else we can assist with. Thanks. RogerZ_VZW

"Unable to activate Wi-Fi Calling at this time. Please try again later."

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Thank you Corndog!!!!!!! You are a genius!!!!! Who would imagine that you could not turn on wifi-calling while you are connected to wifi?

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