Sorry if i'm reposting it, but i couldn't find a solution to this.
I find the default method of popping up a box to select a sim before dialling a phone number very cumbersome.
Is there any dialer, like the stock dialer, which lets on choose the sim to dial with a single tap (rather than popping up a box)?
I've used truedialer, though it remembers the last sim used, it still pops up a box and i really find it confusing to select another sim with this dialer i want to dial the same number with another sim(eg, if network has no coverage)
and dual sim version of network info *#*#4636#*#*
Anyone with any information?
I guess android doesn't have a uniform api for dual sim interface, hence different manufacturers have their own solution, but has anyone ported original apk to be used in cm11/12/other custom roms?
Also, is there anyway to lock sim2 to use 3g only somehow?
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Hi!
I have two phone numbers assigned to my SIM card which can be called from outside without any problem. Both numbers ring the same SIM
But how can I switch between them when doing a call? I know this feature from Sony Ericsson mobiles where I have "line 1" and "line 2". Is there an application to do that? Or is there a built-in function? I am using Schaps 3.57a Windows Mobile 6 ROM.
Thank you!
Haven't used it, but maybe this app does it?
http://www.smartphone.net/software_detail.asp?associateid=279&id=2328
Try the demo and see...
Hmmm. It seems that this software would do what I want, but if I understand it right, this is for Smartphones...
I have a HTC TyTN, so I'm not sure if it runs on my phone. I also do not really need all the other stuff, so it would be great to find a small piece of software which simply does the part of "Twin SIM Switch" of SmartTweaker.
Thank you!
isnt there something to control what line you are using from the sim menu?
I used to have a sim menu on my mobile phone but I missed it when changed to JASJAM WM5. However I upgraded to WM6 (Official Dopod) and now I have a sim menu in STK service where I could switch from one line to the other with automatical call fwd.
The only thing I have, is a SIM-Manager in Programs, which is mainly for managing SIM-contacts. There's nothing like a SIM menu :-(
I have STK Service in Programs menu and when I click on it a sim menu provided by my GSM operator starts. I have the following options in this sim menu: voicemail (operator provided), line switch, operator menu, accounts management & customer services. But contents of this menu may differ depending on your operator. Have you ever used your dual line sim card on a a Nokia phone? Have you received your dual line sim card from your operator or get it copied by a third party software by using smart card reader writers?
I do not have such a service in my programs menu. I also have to tell you, that I have a native HTC TyTN without any provider services as my provider does not sell the TyTN.
Ad copying SIM-cards: I was not aware that this is possible. I have an original SIM card from my provider.
Hi guys,
I've never had a dual sim phone and I'm thinking to buy the S4 Mini Duos but I've got soem questions, hope you have time to reply...
- How does the 2 sims works and wich phone options (hide/send N. for a call, ) are available separately for the sims?
- Can I enable the data connection only for one sim of it will enable for both the sims?
- How the phone mange the incomming calls, sms, phonebook ecc.... ?
- How does WahtsApp works with 2 sims?
- Is the I9192 safe rootable at the moment?
- can I enable the sims with the profiles manger? ie: setting "Office" both the sims are enable, "Normal" only the main sim is enable ecc....
Thanks!
1) you choos your sim card to make calls by default, like swiping over a contact, or choose from wich sim make a call/messege
2) you can only use one sim for data, you choose wich one.
3) call on sim1 sim 2 is turned off, you cant recive calls or are redirected to sim1 you choose the behavior you like.
4) whatsapp does not suport that feature, but some time ago y read about a mod to use 2 profiles for whatsapp think you have to choose wich one to use.
5) for me rooting has been easy, flashed and rooted many times over diferent stock firmwares from diferent regions
6) profile manager like cyanogenmod? by now there is no cm for dualsim phones, but you can disable one/other/both sim from sim card manager in settings.
fburgos said:
1) you choos your sim card to make calls by default, like swiping over a contact, or choose from wich sim make a call/messege
2) you can only use one sim for data, you choose wich one.
3) call on sim1 sim 2 is turned off, you cant recive calls or are redirected to sim1 you choose the behavior you like.
4) whatsapp does not suport that feature, but some time ago y read about a mod to use 2 profiles for whatsapp think you have to choose wich one to use.
5) for me rooting has been easy, flashed and rooted many times over diferent stock firmwares from diferent regions
6) profile manager like cyanogenmod? by now there is no cm for dualsim phones, but you can disable one/other/both sim from sim card manager in settings.
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Thanks! That really help me!
So... the cyanogenmod will be never installed on i9192 isn't it? Or you can install the cyanogenmod for i9195 and use it as a single sim?
Is it possible to have two different contact book so I can use a primary contacts for the primary sim and the office contact only when the second sim is actived?
On one hand I'd like to buy the Duos so I can have both the personal and office sim on one device but on the other hand I'd like to buy the i9195 so that I'll get the full cyanogenmod support, cooked ROM ecc..... I can't decide!
You cannot install the CyanogenMod for the 9195 on to the 9192. Different radio hardware.
Support for dual sim in general for any custom rom is very rare and therefore having one for the 9192 may not be in the near future. There hasn't been any developers who have taken up the job and made any visible progress with it.
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 all,
This may or may not be ROM specific, but I just switched carriers and for the time that my number was being ported, I had both my old SIM card (Net10 on AT&T towers) and my new SIM card (T-Mobile) in the phone. During that crossover time, everything worked fine. In the SIM settings page, the carrier for each SIM and the associated phone number appeared correctly. However, once I removed my old SIM (phone was powered down any time I changed SIMs) the phone still functions fine for calls, texts, and data, but it no longer recognizes the SIM carrier or phone number.
This is made worse, as the carrier has an app that checks the SIM card before running, now, the app just shows "We do not recognize your SIM card".
I also noticed that carrier specific dialer codes no longer function. For example, if you dial #264# you should be presented with the status of T-Mobiles "Binge On" feature, but now it just does nothing once I hit call.
I have tried swapping the SIM between slot 1 and slot 2, I have also tried rebooting numerous times, all to no avail. I'd really prefer to not have to switch ROMs, but if that ends up being the solution, I guess I'll do it.
Any help would be appricated.
Thanks,
Austin
saleenman95 said:
Hey all,
This may or may not be ROM specific, but I just switched carriers and for the time that my number was being ported, I had both my old SIM card (Net10 on AT&T towers) and my new SIM card (T-Mobile) in the phone. During that crossover time, everything worked fine. In the SIM settings page, the carrier for each SIM and the associated phone number appeared correctly. However, once I removed my old SIM (phone was powered down any time I changed SIMs) the phone still functions fine for calls, texts, and data, but it no longer recognizes the SIM carrier or phone number.
This is made worse, as the carrier has an app that checks the SIM card before running, now, the app just shows "We do not recognize your SIM card".
I also noticed that carrier specific dialer codes no longer function. For example, if you dial #264# you should be presented with the status of T-Mobiles "Binge On" feature, but now it just does nothing once I hit call.
I have tried swapping the SIM between slot 1 and slot 2, I have also tried rebooting numerous times, all to no avail. I'd really prefer to not have to switch ROMs, but if that ends up being the solution, I guess I'll do it.
Any help would be appricated.
Thanks,
Austin
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What does your Settings>About Phone>Sim Status show?
There are some apps (root+Xposed required) which edit the number in the sim. You can also input a number if it is blank in the sim.
Failing this, you may have to approach your service provider.
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What does your Settings>About Phone>Sim Status show?
There are some apps (root+Xposed required) which edit the number in the sim. You can also input a number if it is blank in the sim.
Failing this, you may have to approach your service provider.
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The Phone Number row shows as Unknown in there as well. However, if I insert my old sim in the other sim slot it then shows my correct phone number.
So the number is there in the sim, but for some reason is only read if I have both sims in.
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!