How to Handle Simultaneous Cellular and 8x8 Work Calls
Objective
Handle simultaneous cellular and 8x8 Work calls.
Applies To
- 8x8 Work Mobile Android
- 8x8 Work Mobile iOS
Procedure
Scenario 1: During a 8x8 Work Mobile call in progress, a cellular call comes in.
Operating System | Behavior |
iOS 10 | Your device rings, and you see the incoming cellular call on your screen. |
iOS 9 and earlier, and Android | Your device rings, and you see the incoming cellular call on your screen while the 8x8 Work call is automatically placed on hold. |
If you answer the cellular call:
Operating System | Behavior |
iOS 10 |
Until you answer the cellular call, your 8x8 Work call remains active. The incoming call prompt allows you to hang up or place the 8x8 Work call on hold before answering the cellular call. Notify the 8x8 Work speaker of the incoming call before you make your selection.
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iOS 9 and earlier | The party calling via 8x8 Work hears hold music while you take the cellular call. After the cellular call ends, your call on the 8x8 Work Mobile app automatically resumes. |
Android | The party calling via 8x8 Work hears hold music while you take the cellular call. After the cellular call ends, you should retrieve the held call manually. |
If you decline or ignore the cellular call:
Operating System | Behavior |
iOS 10 | The cellular caller is forwarded to your voicemail without interrupting your 8x8 Work call. |
iOS 9 and earlier | The cellular caller is forwarded to your voicemail. Your 8x8 Work call automatically resumes. |
Android | The cellular caller is forwarded to your voicemail. You should retrieve the held 8x8 Work call manually. |
Scenario 2: During a cellular call in progress, a 8x8 Work Mobile call comes in.
Operating System | Behavior |
iOS 10 | Your device rings, and you see the incoming 8x8 Work call via the native iOS incoming call screen. |
iOS 9 and earlier, and Android | Your device may ring based on your application and device settings, and you see the incoming 8x8 Work call on your screen. The size of the incoming call notification can vary based on your device settings. |
If you answer the 8x8 Work call:
Operating System | Behavior |
iOS 10 |
Until you answer the 8x8 Work call, your cellular call remains active. The incoming call prompt allows you to hang up or place the cellular call on hold before answering the 8x8 Work call. Notify the cellular speaker of the incoming call before you make your selection.
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iOS 9 and earlier, and Android | You must first end the cellular call. Otherwise, decline or ignore the 8x8 Work call and continue your cellular call. |
If you decline or ignore the 8x8 Work call, on iOS and Android, the 8x8 Work caller is forwarded to your voicemail without interrupting your cellular call.