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I'm hopefully getting a One X next week and it's just occurred to me that I'll need a Micro Sim card for it. I have a regular sim at the moment in my Sensation. I'm on the O2 network at the moment, will they give me a micro sim if I call into one of their stores, or is it just as easy to cut mine down to size?
Got mine from Virgin mate they sent me a new card i had to ring em tell them to activate my new sim so I guess itll be the same for you
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cutting the sim card is not recommended, because from my personal experience cutting the sim card MAY work for some time but with crappy signal, because when you cut the sim card a part of the copper part will be damaged which will result in bad signal followed by the termination of it. so i recommend that you get the micro sim
hope i helped.
I ordered a sim card cutter from Amazon. I had NO ISSUES AND NO DAMAGE to the sim card. If you do it correctly it's a non issue.
HTC One X running Viper ROM and Faux kernel....
Used sim cutter.
o2 will give you one if you request it
I just did mine a couple of hours ago with scissors - didn't cut any of the copper/metal. Working no problem so far.
Vodafone sent me a regular sim with the phone for some strange reason so I cut it down and works a charm!
No, I didn't. Just purchased a new micro sim card, with my number.
Same here. Popped in to my local Vodafone store, and for a small fee exchanged my regular sim for a micro sim, which was live in under five minutes. They even offered to move all my contacts over, but as they're backed up I gracefully declined
I'm using mine from the iPhone 4.
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Yes, I cut my own without issue. If possible, practice on an unneeded card before cutting the real one. It is quite easy.
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I don't cut mine... Just got micro SIM card from my carrier...
I cut mine with scissors, although I own a SIM cutter now which has been helpful for others.
Cutted mine and have no issues
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It's very easy to cut down the card with a pair of scissors. Just make sure to mark the correct size first.
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Thanks for all the replies, plenty of options. :thumbup:
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with vodafone in italy they said me that they can't change my sim with microsim for some reasons but they can cut it but with no warranty
with mts in russia they changed it without any problem.
i cutted 2 sims in italy in the same vodafone shop but first time they cutted a piece of metal contact.... still working but with some signal loosing
I used a simple DIY cutter
Noosy Micro Sim Cutter.
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I used scissors it works fine why waste money on a cutter
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Hi,
I visited a Samsung showroom here in India today, and I was said by store manager that the usual SIM Card used in Note I cannot be used with the Note II and you may need to cut the sim card (as it is to be done on iPhone 5). Is this true? If there is such a need to be undergone for using the SIM CARD in galaxy Note II?
I've just found out that is true!!
My SIM from my HTC Desire needs to be cut down with a micro sim cutter (Ebay) or a replacement micro sim card from your provider
xda rocks said:
Hi,
I visited a Samsung showroom here in India today, and I was said by store manager that the usual SIM Card used in Note I cannot be used with the Note II and you may need to cut the sim card (as it is to be done on iPhone 5). Is this true? If there is such a need to be undergone for using the SIM CARD in galaxy Note II?
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xda rocks said:
Hi,
I visited a Samsung showroom here in India today, and I was said by store manager that the usual SIM Card used in Note I cannot be used with the Note II and you may need to cut the sim card (as it is to be done on iPhone 5). Is this true? If there is such a need to be undergone for using the SIM CARD in galaxy Note II?
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its better get a new micro sim from your service provider. one of the mobile store guy had cut my sim wrongly, the edges gone, and it didn't work anymore, i did went to the service provider and replaced a sim, also get a micro sim adapter, which will be usefull when you need to use the sim in non micro sim phones.
smokingdragon said:
I've just found out that is true!!
My SIM from my HTC Desire needs to be cut down with a micro sim cutter (Ebay) or a replacement micro sim card from your provider
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Thanks dragon, is the way to cut down the sim is as same as the way that it should be done for the iPhone 5?
xda rocks said:
Thanks dragon, is the way to cut down the sim is as same as the way that it should be done for the iPhone 5?
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Yes, it's the same, it'd you are going to convert your standard SIM to a Micro SIM, I would suggest using the dedicated tool for doing it, as opposed to using a pair of scissors or a utility knife.
You can use the aforementioned tools, but it's changed with higher risks of damaging the SIM.
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xda rocks said:
Thanks dragon, is the way to cut down the sim is as same as the way that it should be done for the iPhone 5?
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RavenY2K3 said:
Yes, it's the same, it'd you are going to convert your standard SIM to a Micro SIM, I would suggest using the dedicated tool for doing it, as opposed to using a pair of scissors or a utility knife.
You can use the aforementioned tools, but it's changed with higher risks of damaging the SIM.
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No, the iPhone 5 uses nano-sim, not micro sim like the iphone 4/4s, note 2 etc use.
You can see in this image that the micro sim used in the note 2 (right) is larger than the new nano sim used in the iphone 5 (middle)
Cmon its not that big of a deal..any shop keeper would cut ur sim for free or 100 bucks max..and u can even buy ur own sim cutter from eBay costs 150 rs..
Takes 5 seconds to cut it..
Y so worried??
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sumeshd said:
Cmon its not that big of a deal..any shop keeper would cut ur sim for free or 100 bucks max..and u can even buy ur own sim cutter from eBay costs 150 rs..
Takes 5 seconds to cut it..
Y so worried??
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The reason for my hesitation is that, once the cut is made, it makes the sim card not to be used in other regular sim card cell phones.
xda rocks said:
The reason for my hesitation is that, once the cut is made, it makes the sim card not to be used in other regular sim card cell phones.
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Well in ebay if you search for sim cutters they will also provide adaptors for micro sim as well. You can use them with your normal cell phones. No problem for you.
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xda rocks said:
The reason for my hesitation is that, once the cut is made, it makes the sim card not to be used in other regular sim card cell phones.
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Who says!!! When the sim is cut they will also give u back the outer shell of sim cutted out which u can use as adapter for any normal use anytime..dnt wry..
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I just finished cutting my sim and guess what? I'm going to the Tmobile shop tomorrow and pay my £10 to get a working sim Its not that easy!!
sumeshd said:
Who says!!! When the sim is cut they will also give u back the outer shell of sim cutted out which u can use as adapter for any normal use anytime..dnt wry..
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Avoid cutting it. Just go to your provider and they will replace the Sim in 15 minutes.
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I have used a micro sim cutter from eBay and it worked great....came with 2 simply adapters too
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my provider exchanged my old sim Card for a micro SIM card for free.
Hello there,
has anyone got a note ii with vodafone micro sim card running fine?
I have inserted several micro sim cards from vodafone, including at two vodafone stores, sadly non of them get recognised. Could my note ii be faulty?
I need to know this so that I can return it to Handtec UK.
Thanks for the heads up.
YOSEFE said:
Hello there,
has anyone got a note ii with vodafone micro sim card running fine?
I have inserted several micro sim cards from vodafone, including at two vodafone stores, sadly non of them get recognised. Could my note ii be faulty?
I need to know this so that I can return it to Handtec UK.
Thanks for the heads up.
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Have you tried other sim cards? if you experience the same problem with other sim cards then it could be your unit...
YOSEFE said:
Hello there,
has anyone got a note ii with vodafone micro sim card running fine?
I have inserted several micro sim cards from vodafone, including at two vodafone stores, sadly non of them get recognised. Could my note ii be faulty?
I need to know this so that I can return it to Handtec UK.
Thanks for the heads up.
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I have no problem with mine.Bought from CPW and took the vodafone micro sim from my SG3.A self cut down vodafone PAYG sim card worked as well.
Seems like your N2 is faulty.
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Have you tried other sim cards? if you experience the same problem with other sim cards then it could be your unit...
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ttav said:
I have no problem with mine.Bought from CPW and took the vodafone micro sim from my SG3.A self cut down vodafone PAYG sim card worked as well.
Seems like your N2 is faulty.
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It is very strange because I have a pay as you go vodafone micro sim card that works just fine, as does a t-mobile micro sim from my s 3.
The trouble is with the contract micro sent to me, as well as the ones I tried today.
Also, when you look at the chips on the micro sims, the t-mobile as well as the vodafone pay as you go micro sims are longer than the chips on the others. When voda sent the micro to me, it read iPhone/iPad. The assistants in the voda stores claim the micro sim is said to be for iPad/iPhone, but should work in any phone designed to take micro sim cards.
I got mine from Vodafone as upgrade. It comes with a micro sim. It has been working fine for me for the last 2 weeks.
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YOSEFE said:
It is very strange because I have a pay as you go vodafone micro sim card that works just fine, as does a t-mobile micro sim from my s 3.
The trouble is with the contract micro sent to me, as well as the ones I tried today.
Also, when you look at the chips on the micro sims, the t-mobile as well as the vodafone pay as you go micro sims are longer than the chips on the others. When voda sent the micro to me, it read iPhone/iPad. The assistants in the voda stores claim the micro sim is said to be for iPad/iPhone, but should work in any phone designed to take micro sim cards.
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I have tried O2, tmobile, gifgaff, and an Asian roaming sim card with mine and they all work. Are you saying the sim card from voda is not the same size as the one that works? Maybe they are NANO sim cards and the contacts dont line up with your Note 2. So they don't work. Or if they are for iphone, then they are for iphone, which is trying hard to monopolise the industry, but will NEVER happen! Phuck apple devices !!!!
Probably vodafone are giving me non cards, because as I said, their pay as you go has a longer chip. The trouble is that the guys in the stores can see this, but insist the "nano" should work?
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Probably vodafone are giving me non cards, because as I said, their pay as you go has a longer chip. The trouble is that the guys in the stores can see this, but insist the "nano" should work?
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They're giving you nano-sims?
Unless you're inserting them with an adapter I doubt they'll work as the note 2 is designed to take micro sims, not nano sims. Nano sims are a bit smaller.
D3_ said:
They're giving you nano-sims?
Unless you're inserting them with an adapter I doubt they'll work as the note 2 is designed to take micro sims, not nano sims. Nano sims are a bit smaller.
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I just don't know what is up with these sim cards. I was on chat with a voda customer rep. He will be sending out another sim card. I hope it works. I advised him to look at the lengths of the chip itself, and get to me one that equals the length of their PAYG micro sim cards.
I will let you know how I get on in three to five working days, which is when the sim might be with me.
I cut mine with scissors... I couldn't wait long enough to drive 5 miles to the nearest store haha
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They're giving you nano-sims?
Unless you're inserting them with an adapter I doubt they'll work as the note 2 is designed to take micro sims, not nano sims. Nano sims are a bit smaller.
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Actually it's funny because I've tried to insert nano simcard by a mistake and it actually works (DON'T THINK ABOUT DOING THIS). I hope it won't move while being inside or I'm screwed. It was already too late when I realized that nano sim card is different from micro sim. Guess I was too excited to try this phone out.
The screenshots were taken with SG Note 1 and I kept the resolution unchanged.
Don't ask me how did I do it, because I don't know it myself.
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/5681/20121020054431.jpg
I also made calls with it and it's working just fine.
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/9034/20121020054626.jpg
Niuseek said:
Actually it's funny because I've tried to insert nano simcard by a mistake and it actually works (DON'T THINK ABOUT DOING THIS). I hope it won't move while being inside or I'm screwed. It was already too late when I realized that nano sim card is different from micro sim. Guess I was too excited to try this phone out.
The screenshots were taken with SG Note 1 and I kept the resolution unchanged.
Don't ask me how did I do it, because I don't know it myself.
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/5681/20121020054431.jpg
I also made calls with it and it's working just fine.
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/9034/20121020054626.jpg
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be careful as if the sim moves, it might short something... then I don't know what happens next....
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be careful as if the sim moves, it might short something... then I don't know what happens next....
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Yeah I'll have to buy an micro sim adapter for the peace of mind.
You can purchase micro sim cutters; or use one as a template. I've had no issues with my normal sim cut with scissors. Hell, I wonder why they decided to go the micro-sim root anyway. Complicates things.
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I am currently using my micro sim from my iphone 4 on the note 2 and had no problems. I have been using the same sim on the day of the launch of note 2 and it's been fine.
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My issue has been resolved. The micro sim card tray was faulty.
I posted my phone back to Handtec on Wednesday. They received it yesterday, and I have received a new replacement today.
They are excellent for delivering quality in time. One day between the original order and delivery, one day between return/warranty and replacement.
If they could do it in one day, they would.
I read review on internet and first time I saw that they mentioned that Note 2 is using micro sim card. I have Note 1 and plan to buy international Note 2, how did you guys in US got around it with your AT&T sim cards? Did you go inside the store and ask for new micro sim card or just cut the regular sim smaller? Thx.
You can cut it easily, but if you just go to AT&T they will give you one no problem. Just be honest and tell them you got a new phone and need it. I've done it before and they changed it in 5 minutes.
carlitos66 said:
I read review on internet and first time I saw that they mentioned that Note 2 is using micro sim card. I have Note 1 and plan to buy international Note 2, how did you guys in US got around it with your AT&T sim cards? Did you go inside the store and ask for new micro sim card or just cut the regular sim smaller? Thx.
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Yes you need to cut it.. Here is india they charge $1
I bought a punch some time ago when I was playing with Apple stuff. Punches are really cheap now days $5. But it is pretty easy to cut a sim, just use the pdf templete or call some local cell shops, I'm sure you can find one that will punch a sim for you.
http://www.airportal.de/nanosim/
microsim card
I got it cut from phone dealer for free in India
Here my local provider give it for free..i just inform them i got a new phone which using micro sim & need to change my sim....no question ask by them..within 5 minute i got it..and it free!!
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RakeshRaja said:
Yes you need to cut it.. Here is india they charge $1
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$0.50 here in Cambodia
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10€ here in italy
Hi, I am from Hyderabad, India. I recently purchased the Motorola Z play using flipkart. While inserting the sim in the first slot, i saw that the sim wasn't detected. I tried pulling out the tray and again put it in the second slot and still not detected. I asked for a replacement. Flipkart sent a technician who says that the sim card might have damaged the sim slot while pulling. But he agreed that the sim card perfectly fit into the slot. Now, both flipkart and motorola service center refuses to replace/repair the phone. They say they have to change the entire motherboard because of this which would cost me like Rs 14000, when I purchased the phone at Rs 21000. How is this fair? What are the options available for me? What can I do so that they repair me my phone. Isn't it Motorola's fault that they create a product with such defects that pulling out a fitting sim too causes such damage? I am already tensed and losing my sleep over it. Please help.
debarshi91 said:
Hi, I am from Hyderabad, India. I recently purchased the Motorola Z play using flipkart. While inserting the sim in the first slot, i saw that the sim wasn't detected. I tried pulling out the tray and again put it in the second slot and still not detected. I asked for a replacement. Flipkart sent a technician who says that the sim card might have damaged the sim slot while pulling. But he agreed that the sim card perfectly fit into the slot. Now, both flipkart and motorola service center refuses to replace/repair the phone. They say they have to change the entire motherboard because of this which would cost me like Rs 14000, when I purchased the phone at Rs 21000. How is this fair? What are the options available for me? What can I do so that they repair me my phone. Isn't it Motorola's fault that they create a product with such defects that pulling out a fitting sim too causes such damage? I am already tensed and losing my sleep over it. Please help.
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Did you remove the sim tray using the tool provided with the phone? If you did it as the manual says and the sim card you used was fine I believe warranty should cover it.
In Brazil we have an consumer protection organization that you can register a complaint for things like that, and it usually works. Is there any organizations like that in India?
turkobr said:
Did you remove the sim tray using the tool provided with the phone? If you did it as the manual says and the sim card you used was fine I believe warranty should cover it.
In Brazil we have an consumer protection organization that you can register a complaint for things like that, and it usually works. Is there any organizations like that in India?
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1) I did pull out the sim tray using the tool provided. The sim card I used was actually cut from a micro-usb, but it fit properly into the sim tray.
2) We have a consumer forum in India, which maybe used to redress the above. I am still looking into it. But I am not sure how far it can go to refund me.
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1) I did pull out the sim tray using the tool provided. The sim card I used was actually cut from a micro-usb, but it fit properly into the sim tray.
2) We have a consumer forum in India, which maybe used to redress the above. I am still looking into it. But I am not sure how far it can go to refund me.
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I think the sim got damaged during cutting. Try going to the sim retailer and ask for a nano sim. I did the same and went to idea to get a replacment for my microsim to nano sim and got a free nano sim and it was activated in 20 mins. If not, go to consumer court immediately.
instigate666 said:
I think the sim got damaged during cutting. Try going to the sim retailer and ask for a nano sim. I did the same and went to idea to get a replacment for my microsim to nano sim and got a free nano sim and it was activated in 20 mins. If not, go to consumer court immediately.
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No, the sim isn't the concern, its the sim slot of the mobile that got damaged. Anyways, I got a nano sim from vodafone store, after this, I wasn't aware of it. But, I dunno what else to do about the sim slot other than repairing it any local shop and breaking the warranty.
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No, the sim isn't the concern, its the sim slot of the mobile that got damaged. Anyways, I got a nano sim from vodafone store, after this, I wasn't aware of it. But, I dunno what else to do about the sim slot other than repairing it any local shop and breaking the warranty.
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you can try writing to lenovo again, as only the sim slot needs to be replaced and you can pay them for it. But if they still insist on changing the motherboard, take them to consumer court. Better take a jobsheet from lenovo or any email print outs where you can prove they are not ready to repair.