Sim card slot broken? *Pics* PLEASE HELP ? - Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

First I apologize for starting a new thread for this, since I did create a new thread earlier today on receiving my phone, but right now I have a problem.
The phone I bought is apparently an M200 and was updated to Stock ICS (according to other members on this board). Well I got off work an hour ago, and went to the T-Mobile store to open a line, but before I did, I wanted to make sure the phone would work, so they inserted an active sim card and the phone just says no sim card installed, or something in those lines. We waited about 5 minutes hoping the phone would recognize the sim card, but it didn't. Then the T-Mobile rep took the sim card out and told me that my sim card slot looks funny.
Here is the pic of the sim card slot.
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The T-Mobile rep showed me a Galaxy S2 sim card slot and #2 and #3 had "prongs" but my phone doesn't.
When I tilt the phone to look "inside" the slot I do see the other two, but it looks like it's flat?
Can someone here please help me confirm that is something wrong with my sim card slot or is it software base?
Thank you!

I can only tell you what my i9020a shows, and that's all 3 prongs. I can't say for sure how the m200 is supposed to look, but I assume it would be the same.

If you see here:
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus-S-Teardown/4365/1
especially
http://guide-images.ifixit.net/igi/CR4G2jIDAfaNLnKv.large
The SIM card slot should have 3 pins on top. You might want to check whether Korean SIM cards are different, or you bought a faulty product...

I just opened mine up, the bastard thing about Samsung is the connectors of each different models have different number of pins, so you can't even switch them even if the slot seems to fit, your only chance is to solder a replacement if you know how.
Otherwise it will cost you $80 to replace it with Samsung USA out of warranty. Or buy a broken Nexus S.

Isn't this hardware guaranty (correct English??). Return it to Samsung, or to where you bought your phone!
Greetzz, Jojoost.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

I just got off the phone with Samsung USA technical support. They said since my phone is an international model, they cannot support/repair it.
This sucks

Do you guys think a i9020A or i9020T sim card slot would be the same as my M200?

Most likely.

Samsung Galaxy S II (SHW-M250S)
I also have a similar - need to replace the sim card tray/slot.
Can someone advise on the best approach? Is there any good online store for this part?

gamayunuk said:
I also have a similar - need to replace the sim card tray/slot.
Can someone advise on the best approach? Is there any good online store for this part?
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http://sparepart.dk/en/samsung-1710/samsung-google-nexus-s-gt-i9020-100245/spare-parts-100246/
I have a Tmo version and mine appears to be missing the same 3 pins. Wtf? I get the insert SIM message with a T-mo prepaid SIM.

I have M200 and it's the same slot you are talking about, may be its the software problem, cause when i had HTC WFS and i flashed new version of custom rom the problem was as same that no sim card so i'd change my rom and every things work fine..
I have 3 pins at upper side, 'll add some pictures when i get reach my home..
Root and try another Rom, there are official stock roms available in the development thread..

_hito_ said:
I have M200 and it's the same slot you are talking about, may be its the software problem, cause when i had HTC WFS and i flashed new version of custom rom the problem was as same that no sim card so i'd change my rom and every things work fine..
I have 3 pins at upper side, 'll add some pictures when i get reach my home..
Root and try another Rom, there are official stock roms available in the development thread..
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Any luck snapping photos of your SIM slot? Similar to the OP, my I9020T lacks pins 1, 2 and 3. I rooted to stock ROM but it's still not working.

Pictures..
wildta said:
Any luck snapping photos of your SIM slot? Similar to the OP, my I9020T lacks pins 1, 2 and 3. I rooted to stock ROM but it's still not working.
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Sorry my brother as i don't have any good quality camera, but i tried to capture some, and here it is..
I am sorry for being late friend
Did you try different sims?

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Dual SIM adapter

Anyone found a decent dual SIM adapter that works with the SGS and retains the full 3G and HSDPA network connections? I'm looking for something that can be manually switched between the SIMs without having to turn off the phone.
The only thing I can find is this but it seems very expensive:
http://www.simore.eu/en/Dual_SIM-168-Dual_SIM_Platinum.php
Any other suggestions?
Techno79 said:
Anyone found a decent dual SIM adapter that works with the SGS and retains the full 3G and HSDPA network connections? I'm looking for something that can be manually switched between the SIMs without having to turn off the phone.
The only thing I can find is this but it seems very expensive:
http://www.simore.eu/en/Dual_SIM-168-Dual_SIM_Platinum.php
Any other suggestions?
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This One works for me http://cgi.ebay.at/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220633298866
UMTS HyperCard 3G DualSim Adapter HSDPA
Data/Telefon 2G/3G without Problems.
I'm just giggling thinking of using one of these in one of verizon's upcoming global phones.... a verizon phone with AT&T and T-mobile sims... omg the monthly expenses
Just got the dual sim adapter from dealextreme
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.37817
It's the Q-Power one, works in 3G for both of my sim in Australia (Optus and Telstra).
I'm using the SIMORE option (was stupid enough to spent the 65EU without checking xda!!!).
The adpter works and does what it's suppose to do. The problem I have is that it doesn't change the APN settings automatically. Now I'm looking for an application that changes APNs based on sim card ID.
Any suggestions?
The other problem I see is the scheduling option using Simore isn't that confortable. It's no possible to set an specific time for switching. You have to say the amount of time in HHMM each card will be avaliable and the settings get messed up if you switch between the cards manually.
hernit said:
Just got the dual sim adapter from dealextreme
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.37817
It's the Q-Power one, works in 3G for both of my sim in Australia (Optus and Telstra).
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But it says "Dual SIM Card Adapter for iPhone 4"...is it compatible also with our SGS?
zat81 said:
But it says "Dual SIM Card Adapter for iPhone 4"...is it compatible also with our SGS?
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also very curious, if so ill buy this in a instant
But there isn't ANY free space in the SGS's corpus. Where did you put the second SIM? It's outside the phone !?
Dual-Sim Card
Hi,
only a hint and some information for anyone who is intererested in using a dual-sim-adapter in his Galaxy I9000.
I am using the Hypercard V3 Adapter and it works very well. It workes with Eclair as well as with froyo. The adapter was first used in the SE Xperia X1 (I loved it).
The only little problem I have I descrided here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=946266
The switch takes nearly 30 seconds until there is radio reception. It took a time to adjust both sim-cards the the adapter, but now it works since many month.
Any Questions? Please send me a message (preferred in german, ohterwise english).
Best regards.
Cycleman
I wish dual-sim support was embedded into android. Comeon guys you now have phone that can simultaniously take 4 sims.
ragin said:
I wish dual-sim support was embedded into android. Comeon guys you now have phone that can simultaniously take 4 sims.
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there are already dual sim support in android, there are already two phones available, it sold in the asian market only.
Not that users actually requires dual sim capability, and many of those who uses it are generally company executives and can afford multiple phones~
does this really work ? any youtube footage ???and where you get the adapter ? any extra software required
snapper.fishes said:
Not that users actually requires dual sim capability, and many of those who uses it are generally company executives and can afford multiple phones~
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I am a minor amployee and my company provided a simcard so that I can call them and tehy call me because its cheaper. I have to wear two phones what sucks. so a solution like that is amazing for me...
does anyone tried other cheap dual sim adapter with 3G/HSDPA?
Motocross-FrEaK said:
does anyone tried other cheap dual sim adapter with 3G/HSDPA?
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Tried this http://tinyurl.com/5w6aoay and didn't work. I have an extended battery and case so there is plently of room to fit. Simply didn't work!
ok, i've found one which works with 3G/HSDPA:
http://www.amazon.de/Cironstar®-Dig...eocall/dp/B0042P2I18/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
and it fit to galaxy i9000, because it's a "cut" version.
check out my video at youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rT5DTUwefw
Motocross-FrEaK said:
ok, i've found one which works with 3G/HSDPA:
http://www.amazon.de/Cironstar®-Dig...eocall/dp/B0042P2I18/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
and it fit to galaxy i9000, because it's a "cut" version.
check out my video at youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rT5DTUwefw
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Do you have a picture of the thing itself and how it looks installed?
And I wonder if both telephone numbers will be available at the same time, or do you need to switch them manually every time?
you have to switch between the sim cards manually, but you can set up a automatically switch all 10, 30min etc
with all dual sim adapter you CAN'T use both sim cards at the same time, because you only have got one antenna
there's a pic (not from me):
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it look like all other dual sim adapter with cutted sim cards..
http://www.pocketpc.ch/attachments/...6d1231932542-dual-sim-adapter-hd-dual-sim.jpg
Thanx for the fast reply.
It still could be usefull tough.

Atrix 2 Not reading SIM/microsim

Just got a new atrix 2 and I had been using a Nokia Lumia 900 microsim with straight talk. So i bought an adapter to put the microsim in making it a full size. I can not get the Atrix to to "Recognize" it has a sim in it. I have even tried several times just putting the microsim in correct position in the phone. It does not recognize anything. The nokia immediately recognizes it. I know other users are using straight talk on their atrix... Was anyone successfull with using a micro sim in an atrix with or without the adapter.
I can figure out why it wont recognize!?
Mag48 said:
Just got a new atrix 2 and I had been using a Nokia Lumia 900 microsim with straight talk. So i bought an adapter to put the microsim in making it a full size. I can not get the Atrix to to "Recognize" it has a sim in it. I have even tried several times just putting the microsim in correct position in the phone. It does not recognize anything. The nokia immediately recognizes it. I know other users are using straight talk on their atrix... Was anyone successfull with using a micro sim in an atrix with or without the adapter.
I can figure out why it wont recognize!?
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did u check some other sim cards???and what network sim card is urs??and what your rom version?is it 2.3.6 cause lately there have been network issues in 2.3.6
I have a microSIM used for Razr, when I bought Atrix 2, this microSIM with an adaptor works no problem.
Try getting a new SIM card?
My microsim is an AT&T freq. but on Straight Talk. I tried a T-mobile one yesterday and it did not read it either. I'm wondering if the SIM reader is broken. How would I revert back to the previous software version?
Thanks for all your help and feedback.
Ok the 1st thing everyone should have asked is if the phone is sim unlocked. If it is not there in lies your problem with none of the sims working.
The phone is not unlocked however it does not need to be with straight talk as it's an MVNO of AT&T, similar to H20 wireless. It just odd that its not even recognizing a sim card is in it... My lumia 900 read the straight talk sim just fine and data ect. I would have thought the t-mobile card would have atleast prompted it with a invalid sim notification of some sort.
Last I checked and SIM other than an AT&T SIM will need to be unlocked. Call AT&T and the should do it for you for free.
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I would think it has to be the reader. Because I am talking on the straight talk sim on the lumia right now. No issues. I just can't even get the phone to recognize a sim has been inserted.
I think this will answer your question pretty well..
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this is a pic of something i got in the box..
Atrix 2 Not reading SIM
I have an AT&T Atrix 2. I am using an AT&T sim card that works fine in my Captivate and SGS2. No matter what I do in RSD Lite, and no matter what I download I can't fix it. The phone turns on normally for the most part. The Android setup screen pops up for about 5 seconds then phone goes to "emergency calls only" lock screen. I'm assuming it's because it doesn't recognize the SIM motoblur and what-not.
Please Help!!!!
BONE stock GB 2.3.6 (via OTA update)

Problemes with sim card in google nexus s (Help)

Hello
I buy a google nexus s from usa and i living in Europe.
My nexus s info:
Model: GT-i9020a
Fcc ID: a3lgti9020a
Android version : 2.3.6
And my problems is for sim card, i put in sim card, but not working, and this message shown : No sim card emergency calls only.
Please help me, i need more your help.
Thank
kingbo0y said:
Hello
I buy a google nexus s from usa and i living in Europe.
My nexus s info:
Model: GT-i9020a
Fcc ID: a3lgti9020a
Android version : 2.3.6
And my problems is for sim card, i put in sim card, but not working, and this message shown : No sim card emergency calls only.
Please help me, i need more your help.
Thank
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Do you have a PIN SIM lock on your card ? I had the issue when I put my cousins SIM card in my phone and couldn't unlock it (didn't get the PIN popup at start up). I've put it back in his phone and disabled the SIM lock there and put it back in my phone. After that, the network was found and I got the option in Security to set a SIM lock back (it wasn't there when the card was locked).
thirdsethanc
madd0g said:
Do you have a PIN SIM lock on your card ? I had the issue when I put my cousins SIM card in my phone and couldn't unlock it (didn't get the PIN popup at start up). I've put it back in his phone and disabled the SIM lock there and put it back in my phone. After that, the network was found and I got the option in Security to set a SIM lock back (it wasn't there when the card was locked).
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Hello mr thank you for comment.
No, I do not have this problem, my problem is my sim card is not connect with my phone, i put im my sim card and i has not noticed any change as if it had not been, i can not see the list of numbers you have stored in sim card.
I attached a picture of the message that appears on the phone, hoped the fix this problems.
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Isn't i9020a the at&t model?(correct me if I'm wrong I don't stay in the US). I believe you want the international gsm version i9020t to use outside of the states.
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t3ej4y said:
Isn't i9020a the at&t model?(correct me if I'm wrong I don't stay in the US). I believe you want the international gsm version i9020t to use outside of the states.
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk 2
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Hmm i dont no, my phone is used, i have not bought this new phone i do not know how to act :S
I do not know what is Tapatalk 2, plzz tell me a bit about it, and what I can do with it.
Thnak
did you insert the sim the right way? it shouldn't show no sim card if it can read the sim even on the wrong/nonsupported network.
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[email protected] said:
did you insert the sim the right way? it shouldn't show no sim card if it can read the sim even on the wrong/nonsupported network.
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Yes I put good sim card and shown the message screen,i joining and this picture of my screen , hoped to understand my problem.
check if any of sim pins is bended
@lostman.it- it that you say was the problem.
Thank you all for comment, bye
This happened to me once before and it was because I inserted the sim the wrong way. There's only one way to insert the sim following the sim symbol near the slot. Worth a try to double check.
Sent from my Nexus S using xda premium
This may sound silly, but make sure you have the sim inserted correctly, i.e. correct orientation, seated well, etc.
Also, did you adjust the APN settings? And as was mentioned before, make sure your local network(s) support the same bands the i9020a does.
Btw, thumbs up if you forgot what GB looks like lol.
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EleventhHour2139 said:
This may sound silly, but make sure you have the sim inserted correctly, i.e. correct orientation, seated well, etc.
Also, did you adjust the APN settings? And as was mentioned before, make sure your local network(s) support the same bands the i9020a does.
Btw, thumbs up if you forgot what GB looks like lol.
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk 2
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I sim card I put better, but the problem stay where placed tiles sim card it was broken and I have not noticed this problem.
I believe the version gt-i9023 is unlocked to work worldwide, I think you'll need to unlock your nexus s to work in your country.
geekBR said:
I believe the version gt-i9023 is unlocked to work worldwide, I think you'll need to unlock your nexus s to work in your country.
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All Nexus phones are unlocked and thats it, no other way to lock the user to a certain network.
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk 2
Hi!
I also bought a second hand Nexus S and had the same issue!
I noticed that sim reader was damaged! :banghead:
I have to put a little paper piece to force sim reading!
After 1 year of usage, no more problems!
Babyrasta said:
Hi!
I also bought a second hand Nexus S and had the same issue!
I noticed that sim reader was damaged! :banghead:
I have to put a little paper piece to force sim reading!
After 1 year of usage, no more problems!
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Or you could try via this website to obtain new part if faulty
http://sparepart.dk/en/samsung-1710/samsung-google-nexus-s-gt-i9020-100245/spare-parts-100246/
Hope this helps...!

Nano-SIM from iPhone 5 in Galaxy S III

Hi All,
I have a Nano SIM from my iPhone 5 and I was trying to switch from an iPhone 5 to a GS3. I have a Noosy nanoSim adapter to convert it into microSIM. When I insert the SIM, I can't get it to activate. Are there some APN settings I need to change or something? I Know that AT&T has the same problems:
http://forums.att.com/t5/Apple-Comm...m-in-a-Galaxy-S3-with-an-adaptor/td-p/3316083
Any help would be appreciated!
The iPhone sim doesn't work on android phone its not compatible... u can go to a Verizon store and get a free micro sim
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I have the same question. The ICCID on a nano sim and a micro sim are the same length.
both go 89148000000123456789. So I don't think they're incompatible. We're missing something but I'm not sure what the prob is. You might (and I might) try cutting a micro sim down to work in the iphone and then should have no probs.
Hopefully someone will clarify this for both of us.
Edit: Customer service is telling me no.
Edit 2: for Clarity
Found this on a Cnet Article.
I verified this today with my Verizon 4g micro sim. I was able to cut it down to size and did not need to shave anything of of the width. It works perfectly!! We got our demo iPhone 5 in today and I tried right away!
http://asia.cnet.com/can-you-convert-a-micro-sim-into-a-nano-sim-62218746.htm
Posted by Djilla03 Sep 20, 2012 Reply
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So the best way (so far it seems) is to get a micro and trim to nano.
I'm Gonna check out the iphone forums.
kylelipp said:
I have the same question. The ICCID on a nano sim and a micro sim are the same length.
both go 89148000000123456789. So I don't think they're incompatible. We're missing something but I'm not sure what the prob is. You might (and I might) try cutting a micro sim down to work in the iphone and then should have no probs.
Hopefully someone will clarify this for both of us.
Edit: Customer service is telling me no.
Found this on a Cnet Article.
I verified this today with my Verizon 4g micro sim. I was able to cut it down to size and did not need to shave anything of of the width. It works perfectly!! We got our demo iPhone 5 in today and I tried right away!
http://asia.cnet.com/can-you-convert-a-micro-sim-into-a-nano-sim-62218746.htm
Posted by Djilla03 Sep 20, 2012 Reply
So the best way (so far it seems) is to get a micro and trim to nano.
I'm Gonna check out the iphone forums.
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So you were able to get a micro sim specified for Android, cut it down to nano, and be able to use it in a iPhone 5? Were you able to use that same nano, use a MicroSIM converter, and use it in the GS3? Both were able to be activated on the same SIM?
Sorry, No I have not tried this yet. I'll fix my post above. A user on a CNET article is who is confirming that cutting a micro sim down to a nano and they'll be interchangeable.
I don't have a sim cutter yet.
At worst you can just switch between them by using the MyVerizon Page. Each kind of sim card are re-usable So you can just leave your cards in the phones. They don't expire.
kylelipp said:
Sorry, No I have not tried this yet. I'll fix my post above. A user on a CNET article is who is confirming that cutting a micro sim down to a nano and they'll be interchangeable.
I don't have a sim cutter yet.
At worst you can just switch between them by using the MyVerizon Page. Each kind of sim card are re-usable So you can just leave your cards in the phones. They don't expire.
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I used scissors. It worked. Now the problem is making it bigger again. And amazon comes to the rescue. Have a look at this.
http://www.amazon.com/Nano-Sim-Micr...sr=8-1&keywords=nano+sim+to+micro+sim+adapter
Its a buck fifty with free shipping...how much better can it get?
EDIT: This one is even cheaper!
http://www.amazon.com/iCoolkit-iPhone-Stander-Adapter-Holder/dp/B009ABEA7E/ref=pd_bxgy_pc_text_y
BTW: they are interchangable...i use this adapter all the time. I actually use a ATT sim in my gs3 and it works, so I cant say if the verizon nano sims are for sure, but I think they are if the ATT ones work.
boyomarga said:
The iPhone sim doesn't work on android phone its not compatible.
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Okay this is just plain wrong. It does work. Its just a different size. Scissors solve that problem.
Okay. Success.
Sorry I forgot about this for a couple of weeks.... but i have success to report. well atleast partial.
I cut down a Micro Sim to nano size and "activated" My nexus. Then put the cut-down micro in my iPhone and it was activated in a few mins.
So to get this to work. Go to a verizon store. "Activate" your S3 w/ a new sim.
Cut it down and itll work in the iphone. Data, calls, texts. All work.
I havent gotten my adapter yet to put it back into my Nexus. I'll report back when I have.
I'm using my iPhone 5's nano sim in my S3 right now. Just need an adapter to correct the size. Didn't have to call Verizon or anything. The joys of SIMs
Right we've seen on multiple threads about AT&T phones having no problems. But OP and I are trying to swap between the Verizon versions and he hadnt had any luck.
I got my adapter today. I put the cut down sim into my Nexus and got calls and text to work. The adapter was a little tight in the sim tray so I may need to file it just a little and it'll work .... I hope.
Forget everything I said.
The iPhone 5's nano sim is completely compatible.
I just reactivated my 5 w/ a nano sim and then put it in my Nexus. As it was turning on it called *22899 it's own. working fine now. Very Sweet.
I did have to file the sides of the Noosi adapter a little it wasn't sliding in easy.
I was re-reading the posts and saw that fuego3048 said "you don't have to call Verizon customer service." Missed that the first time. Sorry, credit to fuego3048.

Convert SM-G930F to SM-G930FD / Add Dual-SIM-Support

Hello,
i saw videos on youtube, that it's possible to convert the sm-g930f to an sm-g930fd by adding a second imei-number.
I can't paste the youtube link here but you can search "convert sm-g390f t smg930fd" on youtube.
Is it only with a z3x box possible like in the video? someone tried that?
I think that's impossible, isn't dual sim a hardware thngy?
Adromedemon said:
I think that's impossible, isn't dual sim a hardware thngy?
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Well the second SIM uses the microSD slot in the dual-sim version but I am not sure if there is a second SIM card reader and a second radio module in the 930F, but it could also be that Samsung used the same motherboard with a different firmware. A detailed picture of both motherboard could help.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/discussion-convert-dual-sim-to-single-t3350731
I can't resist but have a go.. From what I've read most of the 930s (F,W8,S,L,K) use the same hardware (which may or may not be true). All you gave to do is clone the IMEI but here you need a service tool. see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9exv5bRgWY0 . Then order a dual sim tray (mine as 99p inc postage from eBay).
of course it could be a hoax but I then again it may not
Any luck, or was it a hoax?
Can get a SM-G930F from my provider. But would like to use double lines.
henri66 said:
Can get a SM-G930F from my provider. But would like to use double lines.
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After some research it would appear that to do this might be illegal in the UK so I think I won't bother. Dual sim phones come with two unique IMEI numbers and to have two sims running with the same IMEI would be inviting trouble.
Laurencito said:
After some research it would appear that to do this might be illegal in the UK so I think I won't bother. Dual sim phones come with two unique IMEI numbers and to have two sims running with the same IMEI would be inviting trouble.
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Thanks for your correct reply.
Enviado desde mi SM-N9005 mediante Tapatalk
Laurencito said:
After some research it would appear that to do this might be illegal in the UK so I think I won't bother. Dual sim phones come with two unique IMEI numbers and to have two sims running with the same IMEI would be inviting trouble.
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That's theory, most dual sim chinese phone that you can buy come with an unique IMEI, I never saw anyone getting into trouble because of this
difto said:
That's theory, most dual sim chinese phone that you can buy come with an unique IMEI, I never saw anyone getting into trouble because of this
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You mean both sims use the same IMEI? well I have until the 24th October when my dual sim tray will arrive from china to muse over the ethics and repercussions of this.
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It would appear that Dual sim phones with one IMEI number are the 'one sim working or the other' sort where as you need two IMEIs if both sims are going to be active - https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/comp.mobile.android/Mj86ltfLziE
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You mean both sims use the same IMEI? well I have until the 24th October when my dual sim tray will arrive from china to muse over the ethics and repercussions of this.
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It would appear that Dual sim phones with one IMEI number are the 'one sim working or the other' sort where as you need two IMEIs if both sims are going to be active - https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/comp.mobile.android/Mj86ltfLziE
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My moto x play was converted to dual from single sim after flashing a dual sim capable rom. It had one IMEI and both sims were working simultaneously without problem in many EU countries.
I have not tried it with my G930F cause i do not have a double sim tray. I am eagerly waiting for your results. As far as i know, 'FD' devices have HW modem that can support two sims, while devices without 'D' have not. Once again, i am waiting for your results!
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it's seem that all S7 version are dual sim capable...
I have found this tutorial.
Since i don't have a z3x box i can't try it, but maybe someone here can. If someone manage it let us know. PS: You do everything here at your own risk. I take no responsibility for any broken devices.
Thanks, will try if I feel brave enough
Any updates?
The tutorial from frkhtc is the missing link to this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9exv5bRgWY0 ... I'm just waiting for that gunhoe moment where I don't care if I ruin my phone.. could come at any moment or might never come...
i would like to try it on my phone but i dont have a z3x box and don't know how to buy it. it don't seems to be easy to buy and activate it and i don't know which z3x box is compatible to the galaxy s7. i saw that i also need a smartcard for the z3x box.... i don't know how to get this all in germany
salam to all just have done with manhit at 10USD with teamviewer
your phone should be rooted and custom rom installed which capable dual sim functional variant supported
itz working like a charm but both imei are same....
its safe or not in pakistan ?
right now m using with diff networks sims in both slot
not checked same network sims...
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i used this rom
SuperStock-Rom_SM-G93XF_V2.10.0
which is supported all samsung exnoys chipset s7 and s7 edge mobiles S L K F W8 i think......
bhai send me a message at 0304-3172549. I need your help.
geminithebest2222 said:
salam to all just have done with manhit at 10USD with teamviewer
your phone should be rooted and custom rom installed which capable dual sim functional variant supported
itz working like a charm but both imei are same....
its safe or not in pakistan ?
right now m using with diff networks sims in both slot
not checked same network sims...
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i used this rom
SuperStock-Rom_SM-G93XF_V2.10.0
which is supported all samsung exnoys chipset s7 and s7 edge mobiles S L K F W8 i think......
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Both sims are active? What impact do it have on battery? On the youtube video tutorial someone commented that his phone has heating issues and battery drains fast.
yes boss both sims are active and working fine no issue at all i reset to factory default as well for test this method stay or goes... but its working fine
no heat up issue coz same hard ware no battery drain coz both models FD and F W8 S L K have same models with same hardware and battery...
only required Z3x box for it or pay USD 10$ for it
your phone should be root and install custom rom as i mentioned before
if in case of your software/rom corrupted your phone will be go back to single sim state if you flash with odin default file.

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