iPhone Disable LTE Voice?

[judino28]

I used to be able to choose to either disable LTE voice & data or voice only. This option seems to be missing in iOS 13. I prefer only using LTE data. Yes, I realize the quality of LTE voice is better, and I can adjust, but would like the option to toggle besides just totally having LTE on or off.

I’m on an iPhone 6s with AT&T. Any info is greatly appreciated!

 

[Nolander07]

Got settings>cellular >cellular data options>voice and data>LTE on, VoLTE off

 

[NoBoMac]

Generally, carrier settings control this. Might have got a carrier setting update when updated that removed the setting(s).

Also on ATT, and to be honest, seem to recall that that option has been gone for a while now.

 

[judino28]

Thanks for the replies! I know that I just had this setting a few weeks ago as I had to toggle LTE off completely for a period of time and remember having the option for Voice & Data or Data only. Now, when I go to settings I'm simply presented with settings>cellular>cellular data options>Enable LTE (a simple on/off toggle). The only other options on that screen are Data Roaming (on/off) and Low Data More (on/off).

 

[Nolander07]

Sorry, I have Verizon, I thought it was the same in the settings app.

 

[Diamond Dog]

Thanks for the replies! I know that I just had this setting a few weeks ago as I had to toggle LTE off completely for a period of time and remember having the option for Voice & Data or Data only. Now, when I go to settings I'm simply presented with settings>cellular>cellular data options>Enable LTE (a simple on/off toggle). The only other options on that screen are Data Roaming (on/off) and Low Data More (on/off).

Seeing the same thing here on AT&T. Always had the option before.

 

[onepoint]

The change might be related to AT&T’s plans to wind down 3G service over the next 3 years, and refarm those networks for newer technology. My understanding is that non-LTE voice calls on AT&T are primarily handled by the 3G (or whatever fancy name they’ve given it) network.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/at-t-gives-3g-service-three-years-to-live-11550765221

 

[gsmornot]

The change might be related to AT&T’s plans to wind down 3G service over the next 3 years, and refarm those networks for newer technology. My understanding is that non-LTE voice calls on AT&T are primarily handled by the 3G (or whatever fancy name they’ve given it) network.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/at-t-gives-3g-service-three-years-to-live-11550765221

UMTS

 

[imagineadam]

I’m still on 12.4.1 on my 7. Still have the option.

 

[MrRedfield]

I am actually having the same problem. However. when the voice goes over LTE, the other person can't hear me very well at all. So I had to leave it in "data only".
Sadly this new update has taken it away.

Has anyone figured out the solution?

iPhone 7 (AT&T)

 

[njcyx6649250]

I have exact same problem. Maybe att will "correct" this mistake sooner or later, but I still try to find an easy way to quickly turn on/off LTE. Now I have to open settings, go to cellular, go to that att line, then turn off LTE. It is very inconvenient. I tried to find/create a shortcut for this purpose, but there is no such option...

 

[njcyx6649250]

Someone in att forum posted a "solution". You can try to see if it works

AT&T forcing us to use VoLTE with iOS 13? | AT&T Community Forums

When I originally purchased my iPhone Xs, VoLTE was enabled by default and I was dropping calls and experiencing poor call quality. Fortunately I was able to go in to the settings and disable VoLTE...

forums.att.com

Settings> Cellular> Cellular Data Options> Enable LTE - ON
Settings> Cellular> Cellular Data Options - scroll down to the Phone App and Disable Cellular Data for Phone

I tried it, and it seems I can still make call. But the symbol on the right top corner still shows "5GE".

Maybe it will disable visual voicemail function...

 

[MrRedfield]

Sadly, Disabling the Phone app to use Cellular Data didn't work for me.
If At&t doesn't fix this then the wife and I are going to have to switch back to Verizon. Sucks because my bill is $50 less with At&t.

Wonder if it is possible to modify the carrier file without jailbreaking. (I personally don't jailbreak).

 

[njcyx6649250]

Ok, I found a solution.

I contacted Att technical support, and asked them to place a block for hd calls for my line. Then no more volte!!

I contacted att by online chat. Someone in att forum called them instead. Both worked.

 

[Pande]

Ok, I found a solution.

I contacted Att technical support, and asked them to place a block for hd calls for my line. Then no more volte!!

I contacted att by online chat. Someone in att forum called them instead. Both worked.

So turn off VoLTE?

 

[njcyx6649250]

So turn off VoLTE?

Correct.

"enable LTE" option is ON all the time, but all of my calls will be on 4G instead of LTE. No more drop calls!

 

[Pande]

Correct.

"enable LTE" option is ON all the time, but all of my calls will be on 4G instead of LTE. No more drop calls!

Ok :=)

 

[SoYoung]

I never saw a difference in sound quality with VoLTE over 3G calls...The only difference I saw was a quicker connection when calling a physical line.

 

[Pande]

I never saw a difference in sound quality with VoLTE over 3G calls...The only difference I saw was a quicker connection when calling a physical line.

it just means that you cant be using 4G internet whilst on an active phone call e.g browsing the internet whilst on an active call.

 

[SoYoung]

it just means that you cant be using 4G internet whilst on an active phone call e.g browsing the internet whilst on an active call.

Yeah, its the only advantage I see with this feature but for the rare moments I'm on the phone, I rarely browse the web at the same time.