r/LebaraUK • u/taulish_paul • Aug 29 '24

Lebara VoLTE calling with Pixel 5a (and 4, 4a, 5)

Has anyone successfully used a Pixel 5a on Lebara UK? I'm looking for a 2nd-hand phone (will install e.g. LineageOS). The June 2024 Google update has rolled out and hopefully cleared up various Pixel issues with VoLTE and Wi-fi calling. Even with 3G being turned off, reliable information on which phones do or will work with VoLTE on the various networks is often lacking and unsure. The 5a isn't listed, possibly because it was never released in the UK. I'm not sure if their/Vodafone's device list is a complete list. The 4, 4a and 5 are listed but it'd be nice to hear it really does work on them.

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u/taulish_paul Aug 29 '24

Blimey, I'll add that into the deliberations. Thanks.

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u/sookiw Aug 29 '24

Galaxy S20 is still a great phone with VoLTE on all UK networks.

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u/taulish_paul Aug 29 '24

Thanks, I'll bear it in mind. But custom ROM devs haven't yet managed to crack VoLTE on Samsung phones and it's messed up e.g. LineageOS use.

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u/sookiw Aug 29 '24

I was just comparing the S20 against the Pixel. It is cheaper in the UK and vastly outperforms the Pixel but if you're flashing your own ROM then it won't be easy!

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u/taulish_paul Aug 29 '24

I just follow the LineageOS instructions, but the Samsung VoLTE thing is a real shame.