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Bought a dual sim adaptor from ebay for 6 quid.20th edition magic sim where you don't cut the sim.working fine...able to access stk menu, but only works if you change network settings to gsm only.will not work on edge or other speeds.but at least it works! Only thing that's a pain is every time I switch sims I have tof keep putting password in for google mail.if you download the app multi sim from market you can set up a little icon for each specific sim number so you know whatnumber is being used.
Might see if I can find adaptor that uses other speeds but not paying silly money.
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Hello,
I am very interested in a dual sim adaptor. Can you please post a link to the vendor
P.S Has anybody tried this :
Dual sim card 26th-B 3G dual sim, they claim that it works with 3G also
Great stuff keep us informed, so you don't have to reboot the phone to switch and it fits under the battery?
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i am using
h t t p ://www.2-phones-in-1.com/content/hypercard-3g-%E2%80%93-digital-dualsim-3gumts-2-simkarten-einem-handy-nutzen-simauswahl-menue-fuer-g
it is working great with umts. no rebooting. perfect stuff
I really don't know if i feel like cutting!!!! my sim card to pieces
Besides - how will wavesecure act to this changing sim all the time ?
Smirge
Wave secure works fine.you need to add the 2nd number to your safe numbers.I have it installed on my phone.you don't need to reset phone to switch numbers.just click on the sim number you want to be live.
As I stated g works at moment.need to find one that works with hpsda etc.will post link later to one I purchased.
Its the one where you don't need to cut sim so all good.
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/20th-Dual-sim...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item5d257a33e1
thats the link going to test this one next
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320541527532&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
have just ordered the hpsda compatible sim adaptor today. unfortunately will have to cut sims but not such bad thing- will let you know how i get on
just received my new dual sim adaptor
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...em&item=320541527532&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
and it rewuires you to cut the sims, very easy as you get a template.
It works- both sims work with Hpsda,3g etc- full internet and the usual fast speeds -unlike the previous adaptor i tried which would ionly allow gprs.
You can switch via the sim tool -which doesnt restart the phone-takes about 12 seconds to switch numbers- works great with wave-secure
Can anyone who has a dual sim working with 3G please confirm, and link to a source. I've tried these before and never had a satisfactory experience. I'd try them again, but want to be sure that they are fully working (for phone and data) before spending even more money on an imperfect solution.
I don't mind cutting SIM's as I have a press tool that does it cleanly - as long as that wont damage current sims. Will my old tool work with current sims? I'm assuming that the footprint and location of the chip hasn't changed in current generation sims?
Also, is it possible to log into one gmail account with one sim, and another with the other sim?
i have just confirmed -see above!
with link also...as advised earlier hpsda works,3g works, everything full internet works.
You have to enter password again for Google market- when you switch. but no other problems.
using both vodafone monthly contracts in the uk.
Also works on my n900 also bonus
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I'm certain the answer is no, but I take it this doesn't allow you to recieve calls on both numbers at all times? In other words, the only thing this avoids is having to turn off the phone to swap sims - there are no other advantages?
A long shot really - I get sick of carrying around two phones (One is corporate, the other personal)
yep one phone number at a time..still better than carrying 2 phones though.
No problem with messages either- it seems to save messages from both sims.
not happy about the £36 for unit ,but glad it works
Any one get a dual sim working for desire on 3uk hsdpa speed
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ermmmmm yes!!!
me....gona post a video for those who dont believe later
i gotta try this dual sim adapter out
test with a 3uk phone sim and 3uk mobile broadband sim
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ermmmmm yes!!!
me....gona post a video for those who dont believe later
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i was going to get new mifi unit so i could use my 3uk 5gb monthly mobile broadband allowance
but if my main mobile 3uk sim (500mb internet)and 3uk mobile broadband sim (5gb)works with a dual sim, then obviously save me a few bucks
can somebody verify duals sims with 3uk
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just received my new dual sim adaptor
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...em&item=320541527532&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
and it rewuires you to cut the sims, very easy as you get a template.
It works- both sims work with Hpsda,3g etc- full internet and the usual fast speeds -unlike the previous adaptor i tried which would ionly allow gprs.
You can switch via the sim tool -which doesnt restart the phone-takes about 12 seconds to switch numbers- works great with wave-secure
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First of all thank you for sharing with us your findings.
Now here is the scenario: I have a voice only (as in no data plan) SIM and a data only SIM (from a USB stick). I have tested the data SIM, it works just fine in my Desire with the correct APN settings, of course I can't make any calls with it.
Question: would it be possible to use a Dual-SIM adapter so that calls are made from one card and data (APN settings) are from the other SIM? I mean use them SIMULTANEOUSLY without switching from one SIM to the other.
P.S. It's more of an "academic" interest for me as I do have a data plan but since data only SIMs are now free on some networks (RDS in Romania) it would be a nice alternative.
nope it would still need to be switched in order to use other sim data. you can only use 1 sim at a time
There isn't a forum for the lte version so I'm asking the question here. Does anyone know if the AT&T version will use the same sim as the note2? I want to switch the sim between devices when I drive. A portable inet enabled nav system for my car.
Yes, it takes a micro sim. Same as the note II. Will come with a "warm sim" installed to support session based (prepaid) pricing as well.
update: I just swapped mine out and it won't latch in place... not sim related, as none of my sims snap in. Silly spring loaded sim slots......
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Yes, it takes a micro sim. Same as the note II. Will come with a "warm sim" installed to support session based (prepaid) pricing as well.
update: I just swapped mine out and it won't latch in place... not sim related, as none of my sims snap in. Silly spring loaded sim slots......
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Weird. Do you think no microsim will fit? If it did, do you think you could use it as a giant phone on your car dash? It would be perfect as an internet connected car navigation replacement.
They fit perfectly. I just have one unit where the latch mechanism is messed up.
As far as the usage described... the AT&T variant does not function as a phone as configured. It is considered a connected tablet and no voice services are included in the stock software. That said, it makes a hell of a navi. You just wont be making standard cellular calls from it as well.
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oOamnesiaOo said:
They fit perfectly. I just have one unit where the latch mechanism is messed up.
As far as the usage described... the AT&T variant does not function as a phone as configured. It is considered a connected tablet and no voice services are included in the stock software. That said, it makes a hell of a navi. You just wont be making standard cellular calls from it as well.
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That's too bad. I was hoping I wouldn't have to tether my gs4 to the tablet and use Skype and google voice with it maybe ill just wait for that Sony Xperia z ultra as my next phone. The note2 wasn't big enough to use effectively from my dash.
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That's too bad. I was hoping I wouldn't have to tether my gs4 to the tablet and use Skype and google voice with it maybe ill just wait for that Sony Xperia z ultra as my next phone. The note2 wasn't big enough to use effectively from my dash.
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You would be able to use skype if you have a data plan active on the Note 8.0. It is LTE and working great for me for 3 days now. Of course it would need its own data plan, or if you are on a Mobile Share plan it is only 10 bux to add to your existing data bucket. Not bad imho.
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You would be able to use skype if you have a data plan active on the Note 8.0. It is LTE and working great for me for 3 days now. Of course it would need its own data plan, or if you are on a Mobile Share plan it is only 10 bux to add to your existing data bucket. Not bad imho.
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What service provider are you using for your LTE?
Interesting. I had the HK LTE version, and its SIM slot failed - not a latching problem - just started telling me the SIM card wasn't there after a couple of days.
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There isn't a forum for the lte version so I'm asking the question here. Does anyone know if the AT&T version will use the same sim as the note2? I want to switch the sim between devices when I drive. A portable inet enabled nav system for my car.
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As for same size (micro) yes. As for functioning...NO!! The Note 8 LTE will only function on data based sim cards. Such as a mobile Wi-Fi hot spot sim card.
Has anybody found any ROM's for the AT&T version yet?
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As for same size (micro) yes. As for functioning...NO!! The Note 8 LTE will only function on data based sim cards. Such as a mobile Wi-Fi hot spot sim card.
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Are you sure a regular voice/data SIM won't just work for data only in the device? I really makes me angry that AT&T has all the phone stuff taken out. I want a tablet that I can use as a phone also. I may just buy the international version and not worry about LTE.
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Has anybody found any ROM's for the AT&T version yet?
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Nope. You can't even root it yet. No one has bothered to find an exploit since so few people actually own an AT&T version right now. haha Even if it achieves wider adoption, let's be honest...tablets with cell connections are usually frowned upon by the XDA and other dev-friendly communities. They'll always be treated as second-class citizens around here because they have no hipster cred 'round these parts. If we were with the in crowd, we'd buy a WiFI-only model and just tether it to our phones. :silly: A lot of people in these communities just see absolutely no point to, and thus thumb their nose at, a tablet with an LTE connection. You can give them reason after reason why they're useful, but it falls on deaf ears more times than not.
Don't expect ROMs or root for the AT&T model until there are more people that actually own one.
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Are you sure a regular voice/data SIM won't just work for data only in the device? I really makes me angry that AT&T has all the phone stuff taken out. I want a tablet that I can use as a phone also. I may just buy the international version and not worry about LTE.
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If you want it from the horse's mouth call AT&T store. As for me I went with the 5100 international version.
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Are you sure a regular voice/data SIM won't just work for data only in the device? I really makes me angry that AT&T has all the phone stuff taken out. I want a tablet that I can use as a phone also. I may just buy the international version and not worry about LTE.
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Wouldn't that look really awkward walking around with an 8"tablet on the side of your face?
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"bluetooth headset".....
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Nope. You can't even root it yet. No one has bothered to find an exploit since so few people actually own an AT&T version right now. haha Even if it achieves wider adoption, let's be honest...tablets with cell connections are usually frowned upon by the XDA and other dev-friendly communities. They'll always be treated as second-class citizens around here because they have no hipster cred 'round these parts. If we were with the in crowd, we'd buy a WiFI-only model and just tether it to our phones. :silly: A lot of people in these communities just see absolutely no point to, and thus thumb their nose at, a tablet with an LTE connection. You can give them reason after reason why they're useful, but it falls on deaf ears more times than not.
Don't expect ROMs or root for the AT&T model until there are more people that actually own one.
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Truth. We all have our reasons which I'm sure is similar to each others. I don't want to drain my phone battery and subsidiary prices are nice too
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rambo6 said:
Are you sure a regular voice/data SIM won't just work for data only in the device? I really makes me angry that AT&T has all the phone stuff taken out. I want a tablet that I can use as a phone also. I may just buy the international version and not worry about LTE.
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The rep at my store said that I could change the sim over to a voice plan any time I want but it will cost more per month. $10 for the data only plan compared to $25 for the voice/data plan (like any other device). I don't see a point in spending the money until somebody figures out how to get calls working. He also said that the sim would still work in the tab after changing to a voice plan. The question is: is the hardware capable of supporting voice calls? If so, then I'm confident that somebody will figure out how fairly quickly.
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The rep at my store said that I could change the sim over to a voice plan any time I want but it will cost more per month. $10 for the data only plan compared to $25 for the voice/data plan (like any other device). I don't see a point in spending the money until somebody figures out how to get calls working. He also said that the sim would still work in the tab after changing to a voice plan. The question is: is the hardware capable of supporting voice calls? If so, then I'm confident that somebody will figure out how fairly quickly.
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No. The AT&T SGH-I467 model does not have the phone hardware and therefore is incapable of making calls. Look at a picture of the international 3G model and compare it to a picture of the AT&T model. You'll notice the AT&T model doesn't have an earpiece at the top like the international model does. You can use the AT&T model to make calls via VoIP services like Skype, but if you want to make calls over a cell network, you're out of luck. If that's a feature that you really, really need, then you'll have to buy an international unlocked 3G model.
As a side note, the official Samsung flip cover for the Note 8.0 is designed to fit all models worldwide. This means it has a cutout in the top for the earpiece that you find on the international 3G model. It looks a little hokey when you put it on the AT&T or WiFi-only models since there's nothing there to plug that hole.
rambo6 said:
Are you sure a regular voice/data SIM won't just work for data only in the device? I really makes me angry that AT&T has all the phone stuff taken out. I want a tablet that I can use as a phone also. I may just buy the international version and not worry about LTE.
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No. The AT&T SGH-I467 model does not have the phone hardware and therefore is incapable of making calls. Look at a picture of the international 3G model and compare it to a picture of the AT&T model. You'll notice the AT&T model doesn't have an earpiece at the top like the international model does. You can use the AT&T model to make calls via VoIP services like Skype, but if you want to make calls over a cell network, you're out of luck. If that's a feature that you really, really need, then you'll have to buy an international unlocked 3G model.
As a side note, the official Samsung flip cover for the Note 8.0 is designed to fit all models worldwide. This means it has a cutout in the top for the earpiece that you find on the international 3G model. It looks a little hokey when you put it on the AT&T or WiFi-only models since there's nothing there to plug that hole.
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Sorry, I wasn't very clear. By hardware I meant the radio side of things. I agree that the microphone and speaker are definately not configured for calls. Are you saying that you have reason to beleive that it is impossible to develop a way to place calls via bluetooth headset?
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Sorry, I wasn't very clear. By hardware I meant the radio side of things. I agree that the microphone and speaker are definately not configured for calls. Are you saying that you have reason to beleive that it is impossible to develop a way to place calls via bluetooth headset?
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Yes, people have tried to place calls and send native text messages. It appears that there is no usable radio hardware inside the device other than that which is required for data.
Now, it's possible that the hardware IS there but the baseband firmware simply disables it, but there's no proof of that. Unless we could hack the radio firmware somehow (not likely) or do a teardown of the tablet, we'll never know for 100% sure. But, as things sit right now, you will neither be able to make phone calls of any kind, nor be able to send native text messages to or from the tablet, at all with an SGH-I467 AT&T model because either there's no radio hardware or the I467UAMDF radio software has disabled the phone hardware entirely.
I'm heading to China in a week and want to use my Note II (AT&T) on the China Mobile network. Does anyone have experience doing that?
I have been to my local AT&T store and they unlocked the phone for a non-AT&T SIM but I'm unsure about the Modem I should use (if a change is needed) and any other considerations.
I have rooted the phone and have CleanROM ACE 4.9 installed. No UV or OC or other tweaks.
I can buy a new pre-loaded SIM in China, as I have done in the past, but never with an Android smartphone.
I appreciate any feedback, guidance, or even horror stories that will help me get the phone ready for the trip.
MB
I've heard that you have to use china unicom to get 3g connection on an ATT phone. Is that true?
All, I thought I'd give an update:
I'm in China and can use my Note II here. I bought a micro-SIM and data connection service, but blew through the first pre-payment in about 18 hours, LOL, so now I just use the calls and messaging and that seems to work fine.
AT&T unlocked the phone for me (Even thought I had done it on my own using the "secret" menu) but I had to use some other tweaks to get it all working.
I'm on China Mobile which doesn't have the 3G, wish I had gotten the China Telecom, which does have 3G. There doesn't appear to be any 4G or LTE type service at all.
If I can remember what I did to get the whole thing working I'll edit the post.
Mike "reporting from Shanghai"
mbamberg said:
All, I thought I'd give an update:
I'm in China and can use my Note II here. I bought a micro-SIM and data connection service, but blew through the first pre-payment in about 18 hours, LOL, so now I just use the calls and messaging and that seems to work fine.
AT&T unlocked the phone for me (Even thought I had done it on my own using the "secret" menu) but I had to use some other tweaks to get it all working.
I'm on China Mobile which doesn't have the 3G, wish I had gotten the China Telecom, which does have 3G. There doesn't appear to be any 4G or LTE type service at all.
If I can remember what I did to get the whole thing working I'll edit the post.
Mike "reporting from Shanghai"
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I'm in China now using my i317, you can't use China Telecom's 3G on the i317, you have to use China unicom. That's the same 3G as AT&T. you can have HSPA+(called 4G by at&t) by using this
I was in Shenzhen for work 3 times last year with an unlocked 4S since they could not supply a nano SIM for my 5. I used a China Mobile SIM card supplied by the vendor I was visiting. I was only able to get EDGE the whole time. I visited Luohu and Guangdong as well and still only EDGE. I am heading back on September 18th and am taking my Note II. I assume my experience will be the same. Maybe I will give give CU a shot this time. Happy and safe travels!
Back from China!
I used China mobile, but next time I would use China Unicom. They have faster data and cheaper too, I think.
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I was in Shenzhen for work 3 times last year with an unlocked 4S since they could not supply a nano SIM for my 5.
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Can't you just trim the sim card to correct size? I used a punch, and use the outside piece when I need a regular size sim.
Anyway, when I travel, I keep a couple of modems on my sd card and flash them until I get the correct frequencies. Before I leave, I save a screenshot of the APN settings for the companies I anticpate using.
Well, this may be common Knowledge to you Dual Sim card veterans. But I have been killing myself and Tech support for the last week trying to get 4G working on both Sims #1 and #2. I guess we would literally need the guts of 2 modern 4G LTE radios in there with all the bands for each Sim slot.
It's relieving and at the same point disappointing that I can't compare data services with the sims inside the phone at the same time. It makes sense now. I was thinking how can this thing have decent battery life if it's running 2 full sims.
Hopefully this will save some folks some hair pulling data only supported on SIM# 1 and voice only on SIM #2.
So far have been testing the following carriers since I have just recently unshackled myself from sprint!
- T.mobile
- Rok Mobile (33.99 unlimited everything if you pre-pay $399 for the yr. But will they be around for a yr???)
- Ting - pay as little or as much as you need...
- Harbor Wireless -- business plans but they support unlimited music streaming via T-mobile.:good:
i thought zenfone2 would be nice for t-mobile + traveling abroad. so the tmobile sim would have to be in sim slot 1 to get the free data (capped at very slow rates, but free and unlimited). then use the local sim in slot 2 for voice (since tmobile doesn't let you call for free with their global roaming). but sim 2 is GSM only right? no 3G/4G, so i wonder how reception will be abroad being 2g only vs 2g+3g.
You mean that if i have on sim1 data and voice and on sim2 only voice there cant work silmultaneously?
yes, you can have data and voice on sim1 and additional voice on sim2. It would be pointless to pay for 2 data sims, but I understand why you would want it. But in this case, its data on sim1.
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i thought zenfone2 would be nice for t-mobile + traveling abroad. so the tmobile sim would have to be in sim slot 1 to get the free data (capped at very slow rates, but free and unlimited). then use the local sim in slot 2 for voice (since tmobile doesn't let you call for free with their global roaming). but sim 2 is GSM only right? no 3G/4G, so i wonder how reception will be abroad being 2g only vs 2g+3g.
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Hey All,
I got the Zenfone2 yesterday.
I noticed that the mobile data/Cellular data works only on SIM1. I searched and found no option to enable data on SIM2.
Even if we have data services enabled on SIM2 it if no use as they do not work in SIM2.
Will there be any workaround / Fix for this ?
Is it a zenfone 2 design constraint ?
Regards,
Niri
Hi all,
I have notice that only SIM1 is 2G / 3G / 4G, and SIM2 is 2G .
But I don't unterstand why I cannot receive MMS on SIM2 .
This is very boring, and I'm not sure I'll keep this ZenFone2
Technology Limits
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Hi all,
I have notice that only SIM1 is 2G / 3G / 4G, and SIM2 is 2G .
But I don't unterstand why I cannot receive MMS on SIM2 .
This is very boring, and I'm not sure I'll keep this ZenFone2
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2G for the Zf2 would be enough for MMS (slowly, with 300k images), but SIM2 can't support a data network. I'm pretty sure it was needed for the same reason Windows Boxes can't handle two different internet connections (one connection gets used, the other ignored).
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Well, this may be common Knowledge to you Dual Sim card veterans. But I have been killing myself and Tech support for the last week trying to get 4G working on both Sims #1 and #2. I guess we would literally need the guts of 2 modern 4G LTE radios in there with all the bands for each Sim slot.
It's relieving and at the same point disappointing that I can't compare data services with the sims inside the phone at the same time. It makes sense now. I was thinking how can this thing have decent battery life if it's running 2 full sims.
Hopefully this will save some folks some hair pulling data only supported on SIM# 1 and voice only on SIM #2.
So far have been testing the following carriers since I have just recently unshackled myself from sprint!
- T.mobile
- Rok Mobile (33.99 unlimited everything if you pre-pay $399 for the yr. But will they be around for a yr???)
- Ting - pay as little or as much as you need...
- Harbor Wireless -- business plans but they support unlimited music streaming via T-mobile.:good:
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This is the most disappointing thing I found after getting my phone. I wanted to use SIM 2 as a backup data service when SIM 1 wasn't working. :|
I hope this is a software limitation and either Asus can push an update or we can do something with custom ROMs.
I dont really see the point on having 2 sims for data. Honestly.
I have reported this issue to Asus .
I called Asus support and the support guy told me I need to do a system update and sent me this link in email. This update is valid only for WW SKU, so if you are using something else call your local support.
I'm trying to update, but I'm not sure how to
I think you can told this a dog too ? like most other support, they don't know what user want. This is the normal update site and has nothing to do with data for 2. Sim port.
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I think you can told this a dog too ? like most other support, they don't know what user want. This is the normal update site and has nothing to do with data for 2. Sim port.
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Well the changelog for the update as seen on ASUS website does have a mention for this.
I can't see anything in changelog, that the have implemented data to Sim 2. Or I have tomatoes on my eyes ?
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I can't see anything in changelog, that the have implemented data to Sim 2. Or I have tomatoes on my eyes ?
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I read it wrong :|
When I boght my Zenfone 2 it was stated on the site I bought from that sim2 was voice only... I believe this is how it is supposed to be.
Otherwise phone would be bulkier and a cost a heap more...
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I dont really see the point on having 2 sims for data. Honestly.
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the main problem is that you can't receive (or send) MMS with SIM2.... only call and sms
All other dual sim allows MMS with both SIM cards
Yes, while its not a major issue for me personally, I'm surprised that my much cheaper old Acer could handle this OK. The second SIM only ran 2G, but that was enough...I'm surprised there's NO data on the second SIM for the Asus.
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All other dual sim allows MMS with both SIM cards
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All other dual SIMS? Not my previous Samsung Duos, nor, as far as I am aware, any of the DUOS range.
It would be nice though.
from my knowledge, dual sim dual active does not have data on 2nd sim slot
and dual sim dual standby, most of this supports data on both sim slots
Is Mi Mix 2 works on US T-Mobile for VOLTE and WiFi Calling?
Thanks in advance.
It should
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It should
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I just want to make sure since it comes from overseas and not sold officially in states.
Yes, existing services will work, however the SIM card for the account with the services has to be activated on a network approved/issued phone. If not, you will need to call support. If you've used volte before bringing the phone onto the network, it will work from their end though you may have to change the settings on the device. If you are trying to activate a new service with the phone, you will need to call T-Mobile.
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Yes, existing services will work, however the SIM card for the account with the services has to be activated on a network approved/issued phone. If not, you will need to call support. If you've used volte before bringing the phone onto the network, it will work from their end though you may have to change the settings on the device. If you are trying to activate a new service with the phone, you will need to call T-Mobile.
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Thanks. How about wifi calling?
Same as volte or other features. If a network service/feature has been active/used on the network before the new phone was brought to the network, it's all good from the carrier end.
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Same as volte or other features. If a network service/feature has been active/used on the network before the new phone was brought to the network, it's all good from the carrier end.
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I don't think thats a correct statement. I have VOLTE and wifi calling on my current phone. But when I got Xperia XZ premium mone of those features worked.
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I don't think thats a correct statement. I have VOLTE and wifi calling on my current phone. But when I got Xperia XZ premium mone of those features worked.
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You misunderstood. If you put a SIM into a network issued or supported phone, typically the services that are already active will work right away. However if you bring a phone to the network that is not sold by the carrier, chances are you will have to call them to get the services working.
Some carriers are setup in a way that inserting a new sim into a phone unknown to the network won't work, some or all services may be disabled but if you put the new sim into a recognized device first, the sim and it's services will be active and you can just transfer it to the unrecognized phone. Of course, that may not be enough, modifying APN settings on the phone for example may be needed to get it running
I'm going to cut my monthly bill in half by switching to project fi and I'm sharing my plan here though it will work and/or make sense for very few users out there.
It only makes sense to do this if you are already on T-Mobile's network and you pull less than 2GB from the LTE network. This is due to the low base cost but high bandwidth prices through project fi. If you are a heavy data user and you don't pull the bandwidth from wifi, project fi plan would cost more than the T-Mobile you're on.
Next up, you need one of these 6 devices:
Pixel XL Model G-2PW2100 (North American version)
Pixel Model G-2PW4100 (North American version)
Android One Moto X4 (All versions)
Nexus 5X Model LGH790 (North American version)
Nexus 6P Model H1511 (North American version)
Nexus 6 Model XT1103 (North American version)
While you can use most phones on project fi, (all phones that already work on T-Mobile will do) only these 6 phones can activate a project fi sim. If you don't already have one, you don't need to buy them, you can just borrow one from a friend however they can be used to activate a fi sim only once, after the activation that phone won't be able to activate another. Or if you find a damaged phone cheap, it only needs to be able to connect to the internet, read a sim and it's touch screen is still working, you can do that. Nexus and pixel phones with shattered screens sell as low as $50, you just need it activate it the sim. If you don't pull lots of data, you recover the cost in 2 billing cycles.
Project fi works by having a physical T-Mobile SIM, virtual Sprint SIM (it supports up to 10 virtual SIM cards) and it connects to an array of wifi networks in urban areas throughout the US. A fully compatible project fi phone connects to all of them, other phones aren't compatible with the virtual SIMs so they are limited to T-Mobile's network, so if you are a T-Mobile user, nothing changes except the reduction in monthly bill (provided you don't pull lots of data through T-Mobile.
Now this is where the mix 2 comes in. It's compatible with all but the T-Mobile band 71 but I wouldn't get excited about that anytime soon, by the time T-Mobile fully deploys it's 600 MHz band, today's flagships will have reached end of life anyway, it's something to consider once mix 3 or mix 4 are out. I suspect that the Mix 2 is capable of utilizing both T-Mobile's and Sprint network due it's array of compatible bands but I won't know for sure until next week. Even if it's not, using the mix 2 through T-Mobile's network only at a reduced cost is still a good deal.
t-mizzle said:
I'm going to cut my monthly bill in half by switching to project fi and I'm sharing my plan here though it will work and/or make sense for very few users out there.
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You would be better off switching to http://www.mintsim.com
The 2Gb, and unless you are extremely miserly on Data, the 5Gb plan will be cheaper than Project Fi. Mint is on T-mobile, and owned and operated by UltraMobile. You do have to buy several months at once, so that is a downside, but if you can afford the outlay of cash, it is a very inexpensive service. I personally just switched from Project Fi, and have been happy with the service.
That is a good alternative too. Ting is also an option for those wanting to reduce their bills. I live in an urban area and project fi is the only viable alternative for me, all the local MVNO's get blatantly deprioritized.
daviddem said:
Thanks. How about wifi calling?
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T-Mobile's WiFi Calling will not be baked into the Mi Mix 2, there for you won't have the ability to use it. T-Mobile requires a WiFi certification through them that the phone manufacture must pay for and provide units for testings in order to receive their certification. Although the Mi Mix 2 has every band supported that T-Mobile uses outside of the new 600MHx band 71 and extended band 4 on band 66, it will work fine for calling and texting but no WiFi Calling.
Can anyone confirm volte works on T-Mobile? Thanks!
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Ulver said:
Can anyone confirm volte works on T-Mobile? Thanks!
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VoLTE works on MintSIM, which is an MVNO on T-Mobile.
Has anyone used it with actual T-Mobile and can confirm it's working? Or is it guaranteed to work with actual T-Mobile if it works on a T-Mobile MVNO? Thanks guys!
I am in Australia on Telstra, on my Redmi 3 it used to drop from LTE to 3G when making a call.
Now is says 4G+ even during a call, on my MI Mix 2
When I turn on Volte is says HD next to 4G+, when I turn off Volte the HD disapears, I guess HD stands for High Definition?
FMXP said:
Has anyone used it with actual T-Mobile and can confirm it's working? Or is it guaranteed to work with actual T-Mobile if it works on a T-Mobile MVNO? Thanks guys!
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Yes,I got the MIX2 two days ago,have used it w/LTE Bands 4 & 12.
VoLTE is built-in/switchable on/off,AFAICT,no WI-FI Calling.
From my limited use,it all works well (calls/text),connects to WI-FI very quickly,stays connected.
Data signal seems to work well also,turned off WI-FI to test weak T-Mobile signal when @ home,found/stayed connected to Band 12 w/no problem.
There is no WiFi Calling option in this phone (I just got one) ?
toiday said:
There is no WiFi Calling option in this phone (I just got one) ?
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WiFi Calling for T-Mo ile is enabled on a certified device by T-Mobile when a T-Mobile SIM is detected. The Mi MIX 2 has not submitted a request for testing and has not paid for the certification process to have T-Mobile WiFi Calling enabled. Xiaomi is not marketing the device towards the U.S. market so there will not be any T-Mobile WiFi Calling on the Mi MIX 2.
toiday said:
There is no WiFi Calling option in this phone (I just got one) ?
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Wifi calling works if you use Google Voice.