Video calls don't work

Tags: Phones modems and tablets, Accounts and billing, Call Services, Phones modems and tablets, Call Services

If you're having trouble making network video calls, simply work through this article to find a solution.

Symptoms:

Let's try to eliminate the simplest symptoms first.

 

  1. Power - check the phone's battery is fully charged and switched on
  2. Reception - check that you have a strong 3G signal, as this is required for video calling
  3. Camera - check that your phone's cameras are functional. Both the back and front-facing camera is required for video calls 
  4. Active service - check that you are able to make and receive voice calls and PXT® to ensure your service is not barred

Step-by-step guide:

If the above symptoms have been eliminated, and you still can't make video calls, follow this step-by-step guide to identify the problem:

 

Step 1

Check the phone's user manual to find out if your phone supports video calling.

Step 2

If it does, ensure that the person you are trying to call has an active, video call capable, phone service.

Step 3

If step 2 is successful, ensure they are in a 3G coverage area with a strong 3G signal.

Step 4

If step 3 is successful, ensure that you, and the person you are trying to call, do not have any active barring or diversions on your/their service by calling 1555 from your Vodafone phone.

Step 5

If you have active barrs, remove all call diversions and barring before trying to make a video call.

Step 6

If step 5 is unsuccessful, to eliminate your recipient's phone/service as the problem, check that they can make a video call to a 3rd user.

Step 7

If step 6 is successful, there may be a problem with your phone. You may need book in for repair.

Step 8

If step 6 is unsuccessful, confirm that the problem does not lie with your phone by attempting a video call to a 3rd user. If the call is unsuccessful there may be a problem with your phone. You may need to book in for repair.

 

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Important information


  • Vodafone network video calls are not supported by smartphones with proprietary video calling applications at this time

 

 

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