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Moto g5 dual sim issues

I recently purchased the Motorola g5 dual-sim to use the dual sims for work/personal accounts. My issue is that the sim 2 slot is designated for the 2g cell network (which is being quickly dumped by most cellular providers).
Is there anyway to upgrade my phone, or did I waste my money?
Thanks.
BTW, I am NOT a programmer....

renegade_gl said:
I recently purchased the Motorola g5 dual-sim to use the dual sims for work/personal accounts. My issue is that the sim 2 slot is designated for the 2g cell network (which is being quickly dumped by most cellular providers).
Is there anyway to upgrade my phone, or did I waste my money?
Thanks.
BTW, I am NOT a programmer....
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All you can do is switch the slots. I mean put the sim (important one) in slot 1.

Google Pixel 2 XL and dual SIM (eSIM + SIM)

Is it possible to root this device, install some SIM manager app and to use this device with two providers in the same time?
What standard does root-ed Pixel 2 XL support?
Dual SIM Standby (DSS): Only one SIM can be used at a time, 1 radio chip. The phone has single IMEI number.
Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS): Two SIMs can be used at a time, but if one opens a call or data connection, the other is offline. The phone has two different IMEI numbers.
Dual SIM Active (or sometimes Dual SIM Dual Active) (DSA/DSDA): Two SIMs can be used at a time, 2 radio chips. This enables both SIMs to open calls and/or data connection. The phone has two different IMEI numbers.
Thank you.

dove_g said:
Is it possible to root this device, install some SIM manager app and to use this device with two providers in the same time?
What standard does root-ed Pixel 2 XL support?
Dual SIM Standby (DSS): Only one SIM can be used at a time, 1 radio chip. The phone has single IMEI number.
Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS): Two SIMs can be used at a time, but if one opens a call or data connection, the other is offline. The phone has two different IMEI numbers.
Dual SIM Active (or sometimes Dual SIM Dual Active) (DSA/DSDA): Two SIMs can be used at a time, 2 radio chips. This enables both SIMs to open calls and/or data connection. The phone has two different IMEI numbers.
Thank you.
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Nope. Only one active at a time.

lil_ith said:
Nope. Only one active at a time.
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Ok, tnx for that info. So that's 100% sure?
eSIM or SIM, single mode. That's it?
What about Pixel 3 XL, where can I get more info.

dove_g said:
Ok, tnx for that info. So that's 100% sure?
eSIM or SIM, single mode. That's it?
What about Pixel 3 XL, where can I get more info.
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I am very sure. Single mode only. I am reasonably sure the 3 is like that as well. Maybe the 4?

I've read that this isn't going to be possible on the Pixel 2 series b/c we only have one IEMI where as the other phones that support dual sim have two.

Pixel 3a and above devices support Dual Sim Single Standby
Single Sim Single Standby (1 IMEI) :
Pixel 2 -> physical sim (or) 1 eSim (Project fi supported operators only),
Pixel 3 -> 1 physical sim (or) 1 eSim (All operators who can provide eSim)
Dual Sim Single Standby (2 IMEIs):
Pixel 3a and above

dove_g said:
Ok, tnx for that info. So that's 100% sure?
eSIM or SIM, single mode. That's it?
What about Pixel 3 XL, where can I get more info.
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Pixel 3 and 3 XL got DSDS once in Android Q beta 3 but then it was removed they were working pretty well.
I have issues with Pixel 2 XL esim. It doesn't bring the QR code scanner to scan esim QR and works fine with Google FI

eSIM on S20+

Hi All,
I just took delivery of the S20+
Mine came with 1 esim, 1 dedicated simcard slot (SIM1)and 1 simcard/sdcard (SIM2) hybrid tray.
went ahead to sign up for esim for the network i use most often.
Now, i have a question. What happens if i factory reset the phone. will the esim "profiles" remain or do i need to drop by the network provider and request another esim activation code?
This is because i have the habit of performing a factory reset on my android phones after a major firmware update, or every 6 months (or if i feel the phone feel sluggish).
Any idea guys? i cant seem to find information on this anywhere. is the esim data stored on the phone data or in the esim itself.

aah.. found it.. if you go to the setting to factory data reset, at the bottom there is a checkbox to select if you want to retain the esim. tick if you do not want to.. and it is unticked by default (keep your esim data)

Apparently the unlocked US version don’t have eSIM?

sprke said:
Apparently the unlocked US version don’t have eSIM?
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My unlocked S20+ didn't come with a sim card. I used the Verizon sim card from my S9+ in it. Works perfectly. If you go to Verizon and ask for a sim card for your new phone, they charge you like $40 for activation. I paid nothing.

sprke said:
Apparently the unlocked US version don’t have eSIM?
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U can check it out on your phone settings.
Go to settings - connections - SIM card manager.
If your device has esim, you will see SIM cards section and a Esim section.
I attached how mine looks like. View attachment 4967275
Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

Is it possible to use 2 sim cards AND an eSIM, thus allowing to have 3 phones lines ?

vash_h said:
U can check it out on your phone settings.
Go to settings - connections - SIM card manager.
If your device has esim, you will see SIM cards section and a Esim section.
I attached how mine looks like.
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That doesn't show up on my unlocked S20+ 5G US variant

That's pretty neat having both hybrid and esim.
Essentially you could have 1 esim and sim card plus sd card.
I've ordered mine from Vodafone hope it has the same options.

Franzferdinan51 said:
That doesn't show up on my unlocked S20+ 5G US variant
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Then I guess yours do not come with esim..
Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

riz157 said:
That's pretty neat having both hybrid and esim.
Essentially you could have 1 esim and sim card plus sd card.
I've ordered mine from Vodafone hope it has the same options.
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Yes.. Exactly. I love it.
Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

vodafone UK doesnt support esim on their phones yet (and they didnt sound keen on changing that soon) which is crazy but i think they are afraid people will start using dual networks and they're not happy about that

Glad I bought S20 plus rather then waiting for the ultra version.
More sleek and practical.
Vodafone phones come with esim option also for those who might be wondering.

LAKEPOWELL said:
Is it possible to use 2 sim cards AND an eSIM, thus allowing to have 3 phones lines ?
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Nope. Only 2. But u can have both sims and registered esim profile in the phone but at any time only 2 can be active.
To be precise only esim and sim1 or sim1 and sim2. Sim2 can't be used together with esim.
Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

I bought an S20 plus from Samsung and on the box there are two IME numbers. Just one IME is showing in settings. Does this mean it is software disabled? If so I wonder when, and if, the will activate it.

capricrn1232903 said:
I bought an S20 plus from Samsung and on the box there are two IME numbers. Just one IME is showing in settings. Does this mean it is software disabled? If so I wonder when, and if, the will activate it.
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Will be useful to know which variant of s20+ you have there. Samsung released many variants.
Single sim
Dual sim
Dual sim with esim
This 3 in 4g and 5g.
Mine is 4g dual sim with esim.
Sm-g985f/ds
Sim2 slot shares same imei with esim.
So I'm using sim1, microsd card and an esim.
Imei won't show up on settings unless it's active. As in having a sim card in slot 2 or esim profile on.
If u don't have esim set up you'll only see the add mobile plan option if your phone supports esim.
Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk
View attachment 4981269

vash_h said:
Will be useful to know which variant of s20+ you have there. Samsung released many variants.
Single sim
Dual sim
Dual sim with esim
This 3 in 4g and 5g.
Mine is 4g dual sim with esim.
Sm-g985f/ds
Sim2 slot shares same imei with esim.
So I'm using sim1, microsd card and an esim.
Imei won't show up on settings unless it's active. As in having a sim card in slot 2 or esim profile on.
If u don't have esim set up you'll only see the add mobile plan option if your phone supports esim.
Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk
View attachment 4981269
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My model number is SM-G986U. It's 5g if that helps It has two IME numbers on the box. It's on the Verizon network.

capricrn1232903 said:
My model number is SM-G986U. It's 5g if that helps It has two IME numbers on the box. It's on the Verizon network.
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The g986U is American variant with single sim card. It's not the dual sim version im afraid.
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I wonder why it has two IME numbers on the box then. I wonder if it's just software disabled.

capricrn1232903 said:
I wonder why it has two IME numbers on the box then. I wonder if it's just software disabled.
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It could be for the esim. Try going to settings - connections - sim card manager.
Can you screen shot and share here the page? If your phone has esim support, it would show there.
It should look something like this attachment.
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View attachment 4981367

Esim is what I was be referring to. Apologies if I wasn't clear on that. And no there is no sim card manager. The two IME numbers tell me it is capable of it at least. It's just not turned on

Question SM-F936B (NO DS) is also dual physical sim?

HI,
I see there are different versions SM-F936B, SM-F936B/DS, SM-F936U, SM-F936U1, SM-F936N, SM-F936W
I can buy in europe SM-F936B or SM-F936B/DS, but I need 2 physical sims.
Acording to samsung global website (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-z-fold4/specs/) there are 3 options:
One Nano SIM and one eSIM
Two Nano SIMs and one eSIM
Two Nano SIMs
So, what is the correct description for each version?

Affirm own the B and it has 2 sim slots

onours said:
Affirm own the B and it has 2 sim slots
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Now I'm more confused. I don't know the difference between SM-F936B and SM-F936B/DS...
Does your B (no ds) also support esim???

No clue m8, extension B is the only model officially sold in my region. İt has 2 physical sim slots on the same sim tray. No e sim whatsoever. Wish it had a microSD slot instead of 2nd sim but well no phone is perfect...

ron0 said:
Now I'm more confused. I don't know the difference between SM-F936B and SM-F936B/DS...
Does your B (no ds) also support esim???
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B/DS has 2 physical and eSIM as well. I confirmed that on mine

Question Does the OnePlus 11 (U.S version carrier unlocked) support Dual Active Sims?

I'd like to buy a OnePLus 11 from amazon but does it support dual active sims? I'd like to be able to load balance my data between the 2 sims from different carriers. Is this possible?
Or combine the data throughput from 2 sims from the same provider. Is this possible?

jadensmith said:
I'd like to buy a OnePLus 11 from amazon but does it support dual active sims? I'd like to be able to load balance my data between the 2 sims from different carriers. Is this possible?
Or combine the data throughput from 2 sims from the same provider. Is this possible?
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Yes it does. You can use two physical sims or one physical and one esim. I use two physical sims. Verizon and T-Mobile.
As for how dual sims work in Android... You select which sim you want to use data one. You don't use data from both sims at the same time. Though, you can easily pick which one you want the data for.
Both will be able to send and receive calls and texts. Though you pick your primary/default sim for what calls and texts default to.

Thank you!, Now if I can just figure out rooting so I can get call recording going.

That's not dual active. That is dual standby. You won't find any phone with dual active sim in US.

Did you need to buy a dual Sim tray?
Thanks

Oneplus has 3 sim slots: dual nano sim tray and one esim.

Tried to dual esim and sim together but some reason on sim can do nothing but text can't use it for calls since I want esim for data

Well if u use esim and sim, sim can't be Verizon