Solving First World Problems in using foreign handsets

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So, while we wait for Reliance to upgrade us all to 4G and GSM networks, many of us will want to change to a VoLTE enabled device like a Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 or a Mi5. The good news is that these support CDMA but the bad news is that they have some small problems that are annoying at times.

So, let's just do a quick run down of the problems we face when using foreign handsets on CDMA:

1. +91xxxxxxxxxx prefixed numbers don't dial. You need to prefix with zero and change your entire address book and it's a pain in the a**!

2. Call Conference. The merge option doesn't work.

 

Solution:

1. For +91 prefixes: Download an app in the Play Store called Prefixer (HERE). Now create a new rule. Fill up the data in the fields as follows:

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When number matches: \+91.*

Remove characters: \+91

What this does is that it just modifies the number on the fly and dials it without the _91 prefix. It does not alter your address book.

 

2. For call conference: This is simple, after you have made the calls to the two parties, just go to the dialer, through the contacts app - press digit 3 and dial it. This should join the call for you.

 

I know these are very first world problems and most people won't even think they are problems to begin with but this helped me, so I thought I'd share.

Hope this helps.

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Not all imported handsets have +91 problem. You need to either disable auto prepend or if the handset has assisted dialing then it has to be manually set to India. I have changed few handsets and never had to bother changing my contacts.

Call conference has been answered long back and I guess few times already but it only works on postpaid at least on RELIANCE CDMA.

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