Has anyone been able to use the sim extender which sticks the second sim layered on top of the microsd to simultaneously use both 2 Sims and the microsd all at once?
Been trying to slip it in for hours...
Maybe have to superglue the sim film ribbon on top of that part of the microsd? It's too slippery and won't stay in one place!
Did Sony intentionally disable the detection of second sim when microsd is detected??
Most manufacturers don't do that, but the Samsung s9 had updated software with error message saying a foreign object is inside the sim tray hahahaha
This is how it looks attached the gizmo.
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does anybody know to one out there ,to switch between simcards without switching on/off to keep doing it pls
Assume you have a "ghost" sim card holder that holds two sims... If so, then the easy way is to just select the signal strength indicator form the today screen, switch "flight mode" "on", and then switch flight mode "off" This will toggle between the two sims.
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Chris
Ghost Sim.
Can you recommend a ghost sim replicator that fits the XDA2s - ive been unable to confirm that one will fit.
check this out http://www.wivit.com/
I do not know of a sim-replicator, but provided you have to contracts ( and acompanying sims) that you want to use with your device, try a Dual SIM adapter.
See this post for example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=63003#63003
Works very good
You might also want to check www.wivit.com , they are planning to release a dual SIM switcher program as a today plugin
Here is where I got mine
http://www.thesimpleshop.co.uk/simple/15?PHPSESSID=2df3df9585266f4fee17f14de13491b7
As I understand it the term "ghost sim" is for these kinds of holders that do not require you to change the battery. They hold both sims and fit between the battery and the back cover of the xda 2. Bit tight, but they do fit. A "dual sim" generally involves replacing the battery, which has a space built into it for two sims. Have not found this type for the xda 2 though...
Like the "Dvit" app. Probably more convienent and informative than switching to flight mode and back. Registered to try it when it come out.
Hopr this helps
Chris
Let me correct you:
(I know, the site you mentioned only names the Dual SIM adapter & the Dual SIM Cover I mention below)
Ghost SIM is the name for Dual SIM adapters that fit TWO SIMs into the standard SIM slot. This is accomplished by cutting the two sims and attaching them to a VERY small piece of electronics and putting that whole lot nto the SIM slot. No experience, because I did not want to try to cut my SIM's.
Dual SIM Adapter is the general name for all types of Dual SIM solutions, but mostly the ones that consist of a thin holder for two 'normal' SIM cards, a SIM-card style connector and a piece of thin ribbon-film that connects the two. The SIM-style connector is put into the SIM slot and the ribbon lets you position the holder between battery & cover.
This is the one I have. On eBay these are sold for much less (see link above) than in most (internet) shops.
A special type of Dual SIM Adapter is the Dual SIM Cover. This is common for a lot of Nokia phones and requires you to changes the cover (and / or battery) of your phone. his one is (afaik) not available for GTC PPC Phones.
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Many thanks! I stand corrected...
Regards
Chris
I damaged(torn off) two of the pins from the sim card reader under the battery from the T-Mobile Touch Pro 2, while taking the sim card out (its a pain taking it out)
now it will not read the sim cards...
PLAN A) i will try to convince HTC to replace it under HTC's manufacturer Warranty...
PLAN B) buy another T-Mobile Touch pro 2 cheap damaged and swap the mainboards, or buy the mainboard if possible alone...
PLAN C) fix it myself by replacing it with one from eBays "Blackberry Curve Card Holder"
PLAN D) leave it on my desk until the dust covers it, and i no longer remeber of the phone...LOL..
so anyone else damaged the sim reader or any other part of the phone???
and yes, i will post pictures of the phone...and the progress of the fix(if i fix it)...and that is not the actual picture,...its a FCC pic. that is where the sim reader is....if i choose to fix it, i think i don't even have to unscrew the back housing since i can even see the solder connections with the battery removed
Hey, how did you damaged them? I have just realised that I have the same problem in one of my xperia x1. When I look at sim slot I can see two pins which looks different from the others and from this in my second (working) xperia. Now I am thinking how to get to them.
I'd like to hear the "ran over" story...
After 7 months of daily heavy usage
Nothing really, only a few minor scratches here and there, that´s it
Hello,
does someone use a micro SIM inside its Arc S with an adapter? I've read over the internet that some SIM housing might damage if you use micro SIM with adapter...
I use micro sim in my Arc wthout the adaptor,as long as you get it the right place it should be ok
TheiPhoneKiller said:
I use micro sim in my Arc wthout the adaptor,as long as you get it the right place it should be ok
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ooh, really?! and how does it keep in the right place without moving? I mean... standard sim slot present in our Arc / Arc S is much wider than the micro sim!
lick and stick.
PaVi90 said:
ooh, really?! and how does it keep in the right place without moving? I mean... standard sim slot present in our Arc / Arc S is much wider than the micro sim!
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all sim cards are the same thickness so it wont move,you know the metal strip going across the sim tray,when you insert the microsim you want it centre to to the strip and equal distance either side.
TheiPhoneKiller said:
all sim cards are the same thickness so it wont move,you know the metal strip going across the sim tray,when you insert the microsim you want it centre to to the strip and equal distance either side.
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Got it, thanks! I just was wondering if the SIM moves while I insert/use it and short circuits may happen and damage the circuitry...
if you clumsy enough, i wouldn`t suggest to use any micro sim card in any regular phone a lot of people do brake their expensive devises cause of microsim adapters
but mine works fine just in this way
For a free micro sim adapter, order a giffgaff sim below as it comes as a microsim inside a normal sim so you can either use the new sim or use it as a template to cut your old sim to size.
Order from below
Hi Any idea what can I do if my SIM card is stuck inside? I can't take it out.
I'm using self-cut micro SIM. I suspect the cut wasn't smooth and stuck in the SIM slot.
yajirob3 said:
Hi Any idea what can I do if my SIM card is stuck inside? I can't take it out.
I'm using self-cut micro SIM. I suspect the cut wasn't smooth and stuck in the SIM slot.
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Use a small tweezer, two micro screwdrivers, your fingernails, or anything small enough to reach into the slot and pull it out. Make sure the SIM is released from its holder mechanism or you might not be able to insert a sim card into the slot anymore. If you meet resistance trying to get the SIM out, push down on it first, then try pulling on it again. Chances are when you did the SIM cut, the edges were rough. When you inserted the SIM it went in fine enough. But when you pushed down on the SIM to release it, the rough edges are holding it in place.
Has anyone tried using both dual sim and micro SD card in their phone? We know that the plastic cover from the SIM card can be removed by heating it from the metal side.
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Has anyone tried using both dual sim and micro SD card in their phone? We know that the plastic cover from the SIM card can be removed by heating it from the metal side.
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Yes, I've tried it and it worked although I had to sand the sim a little and cut of about 1mm from two sides of the Sim. I also used a double sided tape instead of gluing the sim directly on the sdcard because I didn't want to have something permanently attached to the sdcard.
medwatt said:
Yes, I've tried it and it worked although I've had to sand the sim a little and cut of about 1mm from two sides of the Sim. I also used a double sided tape instead of gluing the sim directly on the sdcard because I didn't want to have something permanently attached to the sdcard.
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Can you attach screenshot.
bnayagrawal said:
Can you attach screenshot.
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Of the sim card or the sim card attached to the sdcard ?
medwatt said:
Of the sim card or the sim card attached to the sdcard ?
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Screenshot showing both sim and memory card
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Screenshot showing both sim and memory card
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You had to make me take it out. Here you go.
Here you go...
Below are the tools and steps to complete within 30 minutes.... The difficult part is removing the nano-SIM from its panel...
Apparatus:
Step 1 : Take a pix of the microSD Card serial number (if you care....)
Step 2 : Use sand-paper (P400 hardness or similar...) to thinning the rear of the microSD Card (not compulsory... but for genuine SanDisk microSD card, there is a "bulge" underneath the serial number. We have to remove this "bulge" in order to ensure the tray will not stuck after combined with nano-SIM).
Step 3 : Use sand-paper to thinning the front panel of the microSD Card. This is compulsory in order to ensure we can "easily" remove the SIM tray for future maintenance.
Step 4 : Use lighter/candle to split the nano-SIM chip from its panel. Allow 2 seconds burning is enough. Use two tweezzers to remove the nano-SIM carefully. Have to be quick or else the nano-SIM will get "glued" to its panel again. But you can re-heat slowly again. This is the hardest part of all the steps....
Step 5 : Stick the nano-SIM to the double-sided tape. Some prefer a drop of quick-glue. I prefer double-sided tape for future maintenance (if either microSD card or nano-SIM is damaged, can easily remove becoz of double-sided tape).
Step 6 : Cut the excessive tape to the shape of the nano-SIM. Properly ORIENTATE the nano-SIM so that the "curved" side of the chip-pattern is at the right-hand-side of the microSD card panel. Align and stick the nano-SIM to the microSD card as shown.
Step 7 : The completed set of nano-SIM plus microSD card.
Dual Active SIMs and microSD Card storage status:
However, better safe than sorry.... Just get the nano SIM extender below for less than 2 dollar...
Hybrid Double Dual SIM Card Micro SD Adapter for Android Extender 2 Nano Micro SIM Adapter
http://s.aliexpress.com/EBBBFRbi
I also make this hack. Sim and sd card working nice....
I'm on move........
I have done it and its working. But I haven't glued the sim plate with SD card yet its working. Took me 10minutes. BTW thanks all for your help.
I know this is an old thread, but is the only one I found relative to my question. I just bought a Xiaomi 11 ultra and wanted to know if this hack would work on this phone. It's got 2 sim slots but no hybrid/memory slot. I'm hoping this will work, because the jump in price from 256 to 512 was $200. Thank you