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For example, starting in May 2024 Telstra starting forcing a pre-recorded message with all outbound calls advising affected customers of the need to upgrade in advance of the 3G shutdown in August. However even customers with modified devices with working VoLTE calling on Telstra were hearing the message every time they made a 4G VoLTE call.<ref>[https://reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/1aebdxz/unlock_volte_in_australia_oneplus_5_6_7_8_9/ "Unlock VoLTE in Australia Oneplus 5, 6, 7, 8, 9"]. ''Reddit''. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2024.</ref> This is due to Telstra relying on established lists of 'compatible' devices they sold (i.e. Device IMEI/TAC codes).
For example, starting in May 2024 Telstra starting forcing a pre-recorded message with all outbound calls advising affected customers of the need to upgrade in advance of the 3G shutdown in August. However even customers with modified devices with working VoLTE calling on Telstra were hearing the message every time they made a 4G VoLTE call.<ref>[https://reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/1aebdxz/unlock_volte_in_australia_oneplus_5_6_7_8_9/ "Unlock VoLTE in Australia Oneplus 5, 6, 7, 8, 9"]. ''Reddit''. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2024.</ref> This is due to Telstra relying on established lists of 'compatible' devices they sold (i.e. Device IMEI/TAC codes).
[[File:Sony-Xperia-XZ1-Compact_Android-9_Phone-Info-IMS-Status-VoLTE.jpg|link=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sony-Xperia-XZ1-Compact_Android-9_Phone-Info-IMS-Status-VoLTE.jpg|thumb|280x280px|Android IMS Status for Voice over LTE]]
[[File:Android IMS Status for Voice over LTE.jpg|link=link=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sony-Xperia-XZ1-Compact_Android-9_Phone-Info-IMS-Status-VoLTE.jpg|thumb|280x280px|Android IMS Status for Voice over LTE]]
Android users are able to confirm if VoLTE is working by checking for the Device 'IMS Status' within a hidden Radio Info Debug menu.<ref name=":1">Parker, James (31 August 2024). "[https://medium.com/@jamesdwho/how-to-check-for-working-volte-calling-on-android-8c343362ecfe How to Check for Working 4G VoLTE Calling on Android Handsets | The Problems with VoLTE Interoperability & Standardisation]". ''Medium.com''. Retrieved 2 September 2024.</ref><ref>[https://www.androidpolice.com/best-secret-codes-for-android/ "The best secret short codes for your Android phone"]. ''Android Police''. 27 June 2024.</ref>
Android users are able to confirm if VoLTE is working by checking for the Device 'IMS Status' within a hidden Radio Info Debug menu.<ref name=":1">Parker, James (31 August 2024). "[https://medium.com/@jamesdwho/how-to-check-for-working-volte-calling-on-android-8c343362ecfe How to Check for Working 4G VoLTE Calling on Android Handsets | The Problems with VoLTE Interoperability & Standardisation]". ''Medium.com''. Retrieved 2 September 2024.</ref><ref>[https://www.androidpolice.com/best-secret-codes-for-android/ "The best secret short codes for your Android phone"]. ''Android Police''. 27 June 2024.</ref>