What I have:
Sony Xperia M (not the dual SIM version), with a device that allows it to have 2 SIM cards connected, switchable from one SIM card to the other (only one at a time) at the users liking via an app (Q-SIM) that it installs automatically on the phone's apps' drawer .
What I want:
An automator/tasker/hack that allows me to create a shortcut/widget/app on my homescreen that when clicked:
1 - Turns off mobile data
2a - Opens Q-SIM app and changes to SIM card #2
or
2b - (Even better: ) Is able to simply change to SIM card #2 bypassing the default app (Q-SIM)
Alternative:
An automator/tasker/hack that toggles mobile data on/off according to the mobile carrier that the phone is connected to (e.g.: if it's AT&T turn it off, if it's Vodafone turn it on).
What I've tried:
Searched Android's market for automators and taskers and searched the fora (including xda's), and found nothing that could do this well.
So, anyone knows of a solution/hack/workaround?
Cheers!
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Hello!
I have questions about the use of the device: Samsung Galaxy S4 mini Duos GT-I9192 8GB
1. When you call the Quick settings (though connected and use two SIM cards at the same time) appears switch SIM cards - two buttons SIM1 and SIM2. I modes of SIM cards have already been defined in the "Manager SIM cards." I see when you click on a button that appears at the top of the SIM card icon and the icon of the signal SIM card is painted in white. Why the need for a switch that is functionally changes in the SIM card?
2. After rebooting the phone switch is set to always choose SIM1, although reboot was selected SIM2, remember how to get the phone option?
the only function its has its to set the default sim to make a call from contacts list or return missed call for me its useless and only take space from the panel
Try this systemUI, same as stock but without the toggle and square around the signal bars
https://db.tt/zVHNLoqF
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Dears,
Am in the process of researching/buying an HTC M8 dual SIM phone, can someone please advise if it is feasible to STOP Mobile DATA on a certain line (Ex: Line1) and ENABLE Mobile Data on the other line (Ex: Line2).
Thanks for all your help.
Regards,
H
Bad dual sim management
Better late than never, right?
You find "dual sim management" in the phone's settings.
This is where you can activate and deactivate each sim and where you set the preferred sim for mobile data.
So, yes, you can easily switch the sim that's being used for mobile data.. However, the BIG restriction is, that the sim 2 radio only supports 2G (up to EDGE). So, in order to use high speed internet from the provider whose sim is located in slot 2 you actually have to swap the sim cards. Also, there's no way to automatically switch to the other network's mobile data in case you lose mobile data coverage on the preset network . You really have to tell the phone manually which network to use.
Another big issue for me is that I can't preset the network I use for calls. So, my sim 1 is for data only. sim 2 is for voice calls and texts. Remember: it has to be this way because only sim 1 supports 3G/4G. Now, when I initiate a call via voice or via my car's bluetooth unit the phone automatically tries to use sim 1 as the default for calls. I can't set it up to use sim 2 as the default call handler and there's no dialogue asking me which sim to use like when I dial manually. That's really bad, all other companies that offer dual sim phones have better management options in their software's settings.
I tried using alternative phone apps which give you the option of choosing a default sim for calls but this only works for voice-dialing; bluetooth still overrides the alternative dialer and always goes with the stock one.
I hope this helps - so actually I'd advice agaist the M8 dual sim despite it being beautiful and having really good hardware.
digitalhug said:
Dears,
Am in the process of researching/buying an HTC M8 dual SIM phone, can someone please advise if it is feasible to STOP Mobile DATA on a certain line (Ex: Line1) and ENABLE Mobile Data on the other line (Ex: Line2).
Thanks for all your help.
Regards,
H
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Hey champs,
I got a strange issue with the swift. Last year I bought 3 Swifts for my wfe and kids. All of them equipped with two SIMs (1&1 for wired phone connections only, Simyo for cheap data flatrate and calls to mobile phone numbers). All phones have been upgraded to Android 6 so far. We use dual sim selector pro to do the call routing to the correct SIM, works like a charme. But regardless what I set in mobile data settings, after reboot the mobile data will always connect to 1&1 mobile networks (in fact it is vodafone) giving us one time a very high bill.
In the meantime I amended the vodafone APN to get rid of it, but this only leads to the situation, that after a reboot there is no mobile data at all. And since my son's phone is locked by funamo parental control, he is even not capable of swithcing mobile data by the settings.
Is there any chance to make the setting permanent? Is there any API call available, so I can get it managed e.g. by tasker? Is there an app available, that deals with data settings on dual SIM phones with Qualcom chipset?
Tnx in advance!
Glad to see I am not the only one with a problem, I live in Spain and use Orange SIM for data and voice, I also have a tesco voice only SIM which I use when in UK. Fine. I have exactly the same problem after a reboot or flat battery, "No Data Connection" when I check the settings it has changed to Tesco (which does not have data) Its only the data scource SIM that changes - voice and SMS remain as Orange. It is very annoying.
Same problem here with stock Android 6.0.1 Cyanogen OS 13.0-ZNH0EAS2NH and EE sims in slot 1 and 2... (one work and other personal).
Was thinking of returning phone, but apart from this problem, I really like it.
Latest Cyanogen OS update, (just installed), appears to have fixed my problem...
I updated, did a battery pull just for good measure, and with several restarts, the correct SIM appears to be selected each time.
Thinking of getting a 5T (or maybe 6 depending on timing) and have never had a dual-SIM phone. I would have one SIM card for my U.S. Cricket account and use the other slot for a pay-as-you-go "travel SIM" for use in Europe.
So are there settings or a built-in app provided so that I can activate one card at a time? I know it's possible to have both in "standby," but that's not practical in this case since I wouldn't want one of the cards causing the phone to be searching for a tower constantly -- a real battery-killer. I also would want to be able to assign one or the other for data, etc. (The particular travel SIM I have in mind will actually work in the U.S., but then I'd be paying per call, text, and data chunk).
You can enable or disable each card independently. You can choose a default SIM for calling, messaging, and data. The built in messaging app also lets you choose what card to send from with a convenient button in the text entry field. I have attached some screenshots that show the SIM options in the settings menu. I've been using dual SIM for a few days now and find it very easy to manage. Hopefully this answered all your questions.
Perfect answer. Thanks!
As the title suggests, I ask you more experts if there is a quick way to quickly switch from a data connection on SIM1 to a data connection on SIM2 without having to first open all the submenus until you reach that of the sim on which to activate data traffic.
To do this I currently see no better solution than to browse the Menu: settings - internet network - sim - simX - Mobile data button - confirm by pressing ok
(instead for example on Xiaomi and Oneplus there is a toggle in the quick settings for the same android version)
If it doesn't exist, is there a way to retrieve it or a 3rd party application to use a widget?
A thousand thanks!
Looking for this sort of thing too
Pixel 6 Pro A13
Missing this alot from my oneplus 7pro
Also the switching between different Bluetooth devices
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As the title suggests, I ask you more experts if there is a quick way to quickly switch from a data connection on SIM1 to a data connection on SIM2 without having to first open all the submenus until you reach that of the sim on which to activate data traffic.
To do this I currently see no better solution than to browse the Menu: settings - internet network - sim - simX - Mobile data button - confirm by pressing ok
(instead for example on Xiaomi and Oneplus there is a toggle in the quick settings for the same android version)
If it doesn't exist, is there a way to retrieve it or a 3rd party application to use a widget?
A thousand thanks!
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Change your phone for a OnePlus. with pixel you never will receive awesome features like these, google just provide a generic android with a good camera...
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Device would be treated as Pixel 3, so I guess there might be more side effects like call screening, etc not working?
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Westboy82 said:
As the title suggests, I ask you more experts if there is a quick way to quickly switch from a data connection on SIM1 to a data connection on SIM2 without having to first open all the submenus until you reach that of the sim on which to activate data traffic.
To do this I currently see no better solution than to browse the Menu: settings - internet network - sim - simX - Mobile data button - confirm by pressing ok
(instead for example on Xiaomi and Oneplus there is a toggle in the quick settings for the same android version)
If it doesn't exist, is there a way to retrieve it or a 3rd party application to use a widget?
A thousand thanks!
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i'm still waiting for EE to not F-up my esim delivery so i can't yet comment on how it works on the 6 pro but on my old phone, (galaxy s20 fe 5g) there is an seperate menu called sim manager that gives you the option to chose wich sim to use for data calls and text and there is a toggle to use the other sim if one sim has no data connection.