I had a Bionic but cut the SIM to work in a Razr Max. I have read that the SIM adapters do not work in the Xoom because they get hung up on the contacts. Is there any way to use thin tape or something to keep the contacts from being damaged? Has anyone got a MIcro SIM to work in a VZW LTE Xoom?
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ebourlet said:
I had a Bionic but cut the SIM to work in a Razr Max. I have read that the SIM adapters do not work in the Xoom because they get hung up on the contacts. Is there any way to use thin tape or something to keep the contacts from being damaged? Has anyone got a MIcro SIM to work in a VZW LTE Xoom?
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I use a piece of tape on the sim card holder. It keeps the micro sim in place very well, but you have to get it lined up with the reader through a bit of trial and error and matching with where the circuit is on a sim card. After doing it a couple times you get a feel for it.
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So, I got a Samsung Infuse. Super duper cheap. I bought it knowing there was an issue--the last owner ripped the sim card out and tore off four of the pins on the sim tray. So I unsoldered the top of the sim tray (the metal sleeve), and added solder to the broken pins to try to get the sim card to get contact.
Well, no good so far. The phone won't see my AT&T sim card. When I boot the phone, I just try to hold the sim card pressed firmly against the tray---but no luck so far.
I was wondering, though--what is the purpose of the other row of pins (circled in the photo in red)? They don't seem to be connecting to anything...and what about the other two pins (circled in blue)? I notice when I short them, the phone reboots.
Can anyone else here take a peek at their Infuse and tell me if there's some other issue with the other pins? I'm trying to figure out why they're there.
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So, I got a Samsung Infuse. Super duper cheap. I bought it knowing there was an issue--the last owner ripped the sim card out and tore off four of the pins on the sim tray. So I unsoldered the top of the sim tray (the metal sleeve), and added solder to the broken pins to try to get the sim card to get contact.
Well, no good so far. The phone won't see my AT&T sim card. When I boot the phone, I just try to hold the sim card pressed firmly against the tray---but no luck so far.
I was wondering, though--what is the purpose of the other row of pins (circled in the photo in red)? They don't seem to be connecting to anything...and what about the other two pins (circled in blue)? I notice when I short them, the phone reboots.
Can anyone else here take a peek at their Infuse and tell me if there's some other issue with the other pins? I'm trying to figure out why they're there.
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You need to PM AdamOutler here at XDA.If anyone knows it's him.
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You need to PM AdamOutler here at XDA.If anyone knows it's him.
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Thanks, I'll give that a shot.
those seem to be the pins for the micro sd card. see how the card is right underneath...
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those seem to be the pins for the micro sd card. see how the card is right underneath...
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Ah, of course! That makes sense. and so what about the other two pins on the left?
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Ah, of course! That makes sense. and so what about the other two pins on the left?
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Hi Evan,
When you insert the Micro SD card it shorts out those 2 pins together. As far as repairing the SIM/MicroSD holder, there is no repair for it. the SIM/MicroSD holder needs to be replaced. I have the same problem and as of yet i haven't found any one who sales just the SIM/MicroSD holder. If you were successful, pls let me know. I am in need of one.
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Hi. Did you guys ever find a solution for this? Or somewhere that could sell the tray itself? Because like a retard I actually tore off a pin with a SIM adapter and now it won't work anymore....
Thanks!
they do sell samsung infuse housing for sim and sd card at ebay.
Hi. I have the same problem. I found that they do sell housing replacement for sim for about 5$ at eBay. I don't have soldering skill so if you are successful, would you mind post picture instruction steps?
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Has anyone used a Micro SIM to full size SIM adapter with a G2 or G1?
http://www.amazon.com/AFC-Trident-M...JQVU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336362098&sr=8-2
The reviews mention a reference to it working in an HTC Sensation and an HTC TITAN.
Problem: My new phone (Samsung Galaxy S3) uses a Micro SIM. But I still want to run my old G2 or even the G1 as spare/backup phones. For when I go somewhere I don't want risk damaging the new phone. Once I move my account over to the Micro SIM, the old full size SIM will be dead.
The T-Mobile guys at the store said they would re-program a full size SIM from a micro size SIM, but I don't want to have to go down to their store just to do that!
And cutting a full size SIM down to a Micro size SIM isn't going to help me go back and forth.
I know it's only a buck for this particular adapter, but I don't want to wedge something into my G2 that's going to not work and mess it up. That's why I'm asking if anyone has had any good or bad experiences dealing with this yet.
Well the SIM slot is basically quite simple there's real nothing to snag onto as you're just making sure to face the contacts towards the phones contacts and just sliding past them. With no vertical room to move (only horizontal in and out that has next to no wiggle room) I double very much you could actually damage the phone with said adapter.
This however concerns me: "Simply cut the GSM sim card to fit the adapter (please make sure you do not cut the metal contact.)"... if you go thru with it, I recommend using a razor blade like in those house blade assemblies, instead of scissors.
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.
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Has anyone used a Micro SIM to full size SIM adapter with a G2 or G1?
http://www.amazon.com/AFC-Trident-M...JQVU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336362098&sr=8-2
The reviews mention a reference to it working in an HTC Sensation and an HTC TITAN.
Problem: My new phone (Samsung Galaxy S3) uses a Micro SIM. But I still want to run my old G2 or even the G1 as spare/backup phones. For when I go somewhere I don't want risk damaging the new phone. Once I move my account over to the Micro SIM, the old full size SIM will be dead.
The T-Mobile guys at the store said they would re-program a full size SIM from a micro size SIM, but I don't want to have to go down to their store just to do that!
And cutting a full size SIM down to a Micro size SIM isn't going to help me go back and forth.
I know it's only a buck for this particular adapter, but I don't want to wedge something into my G2 that's going to not work and mess it up. That's why I'm asking if anyone has had any good or bad experiences dealing with this yet.
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When i went to t-mobile to get a replacement sim (the old one started to bow and didnt always make contact) they duplicated it for me, and gave me both the old one and the new one, saying if it ever stopped working right that the old one would work still. Why not got ask for a new one? then you have two sims that are functional, you can have one full size and one micro ?
i know you want to avoid the store but it might be a simpler solution
I use a micro sim card in my desire z without any adaptors. I just slot it in where a normal sim should be and it works.
But it's a bit fiddly
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thre3aces said:
I use a micro sim card in my desire z without any adaptors. I just slot it in where a normal sim should be and it works.
But it's a bit fiddly
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So do I, perfectly working
I have nano SIM and adapter, working without problem
Anybody used a MicroSIM adapter with your Note 10.1? Does it fit or does it get stuck?
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Anybody used a MicroSIM adapter with your Note 10.1? Does it fit or does it get stuck?
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I used a standard adapter with only a little slot for the card and that got stuck, so I used one with a full hole in it and that works ok.
Woah you need to be really careful and make sure the microsim is well secured to the adaptor piece.
Mine got stuck in the slot coz the microsim jutted out a little and I panicked, especially from reading of some horror stories before of the sim card slot getting damaged or something.
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I recently switched over to AT&T and picked up a Moto X and a Nexus 5. After getting all of my accessories in the mail for the N5 I decided to switch over to it to use it as my daily phone. But after removing the sim card tray for the Moto X I realized its a nano sim. I was going to buy a sim card adapter to switch between the two until I seen all the bad reviews. So, should I just take a lose and just spend $25 on a new sim, or does anyone know of a sim apapter that will not mess up my N5?
Not sure what you meant by messing up? Please be specific and/or link incidents relating to the N5 & Moto in question.
I've been using Noosy brand adapters for 2 of the 3 sim sizes just fine - except for the nano ... Always exercise careful when pushing the tiny tool into the pin hole.
If you insert the sim/adapater slowly & carefully into the holder, then push it in to lock - it should be fine & not moved around.
I have gotten free T-Mo sims as spare, just in case (otherwise, it's $10 or less with agents/resellers.) My understanding is that AT&T should give you a free sim if you are switching devices - but $25 is mad crazy - go to another corporate store. If you are going to switch back & forth between devices using different sized sim, use of the adapter isn't an option, it's necessary.
Another thing to note: please do not insert an empty SIM card adaptor into the SIM tray. you might end up getting the adaptor stuck inside the phone.
If you walk into a corporate AT&T store they will replace the SIM for free (and insist on activating it on the spot). If you call customer support, they will send you a free replacement SIM which has to be activated within 3 days.
Thanks! I'm going to give the adapter a try. I still want to be able to go between my Moto X and the N5.
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Another thing to note: please do not insert an empty SIM card adaptor into the SIM tray. you might end up getting the adaptor stuck inside the phone.
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Ditto on this one - I did it to my N5 and had to take it apart to get it out. My own fault for not thinking through...
With the Moto X sale going on tomorrow, I was having this same situation.
Are the Noosy brand adapters the best? I'm not that worried about price but I would prefer something from the states (Amazon Preferred). Aside from putting an empty adapter in the phone and not jamming it in quickly, is it pretty fool proof?
Is T-mobile pretty easy going with switching out a micro sim with a nano or do they charge a fee? I could also go the route of cutting it myself. Are any of the cutting tools that useful or is a steady hand manual the best policy?
OK... A hiccup I didn't expect. I have my phone turned over and I am looking at the orientation of the cards on the pictures on the back of the phone. I pulled out the little frames and tried putting the Sim card into the frame. Is it supposed to snap into the frame or something? That's what I assumed... I tried laying it UNDER the frame (oriented correctly). It never snapped in. I tried pushing the frame and the loose Sim card in. It wouldn't go and I got nervous. I pulled the frame out and a part of the Sim card plastic has cracked and so now I guess it is a nano sim card? All I know is that it is even too small to fit into my Note 3 anymore. Luckily, TMobile opens soon and is only 2 miles away... I guess I will ask them for more than one sim card to cover if I do this again... Because, of course, now I don't have ANY working phone! PLEASE help me figure out how to install the sdcard and the sim. I am too afraid to force anything... Does the card lay on top of the frame or go under it? Is it supposed to snap into the frame somehow? I am amazed that you all had no problems with this one!!!
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Read and watch the pics: http://forum.xda-developers.com/mediapad-x2/general/how-to-sd-card-sim-card-2-combo-t3195860
The SIM is glued to SD Card. In my case don't work, I don't know why, but is like you see in the pics.
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Read and watch the pics: http://forum.xda-developers.com/mediapad-x2/general/how-to-sd-card-sim-card-2-combo-t3195860
The SIM is glued to SD Card. In my case don't work, I don't know why, but is like you see in the pics.
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Thanks for that but my problem was simply ridiculous (much simpler than that) that I couldn't get it! I went to the TMobile store and while I was waiting I tried to install the sdcard. It was much brighter in there and my hands weren't shaking from nervousness (lol) and I got it! I had to get a new sim. She was going to charge me $15 for it. I said I thought they were free to customers... Well, I learned something new. That store is not a "corporate" location. It's a franchise! And they charge a lot of money for things "corporate" doesn't! $50 restocking fee for a phone - even if you only had it one day... $15 sim cards... Different things... The girl there ended up giving me the sim card free... So watch out where you are - ask if they are a franchise first. There was not ONE THINK posted in the store that indicated that! Even the girl that worked there agreed that was strange...
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Thanks for that but my problem was simply ridiculous (much simpler than that) that I couldn't get it! I went to the TMobile store and while I was waiting I tried to install the sdcard. It was much brighter in there and my hands weren't shaking from nervousness (lol) and I got it! I had to get a new sim. She was going to charge me $15 for it. I said I thought they were free to customers... Well, I learned something new. That store is not a "corporate" location. It's a franchise! And they charge a lot of money for things "corporate" doesn't! $50 restocking fee for a phone - even if you only had it one day... $15 sim cards... Different things... The girl there ended up giving me the sim card free... So watch out where you are - ask if they are a franchise first. There was not ONE THINK posted in the store that indicated that! Even the girl that worked there agreed that was strange...
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Yeah, if you have a NanoSIM you will need to either get a MicroSIM or a SIM card adapter to convert the NanoSIM to a MicroSIM. The Nano SIM goes in the top tray so if you want to use a MicroSD card you have to put the SIM in the bottom tray.
It should come with an easy face up sim on bottom tray, SD card on top tray.
Rudolpht said:
It should come with an easy face up sim on bottom tray, SD card on top tray.
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I knew that they went face up and the orientation of both the card and the frame but my hands were shaking so bad I couldn't get the card to comfortably "seat" on the top of the frame so I wondered if they went face up UNDER the frame... Lol... once my hands stopped shaking (and I realized that the card wasn't going to "snap" into the frame) I got it! But not before I cracked the plastic frame around the sim card that made it micro Sim sized... So I got a new card... I won't have that trouble again and I am actually trying to keep the back plastic protector on the phone to keep those invaluable pictures on the back!
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ajsmsg78 said:
Yeah, if you have a NanoSIM you will need to either get a MicroSIM or a SIM card adapter to convert the NanoSIM to a MicroSIM. The Nano SIM goes in the top tray so if you want to use a MicroSD card you have to put the SIM in the bottom tray.
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Can two SIM cards be used together with the microSD so I would have two phone numbers and also the extra memory? Is the #2 SIM tray meant for both the SIM and the microSD card? OR is it used for either SD or SIM only?
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Can two SIM cards be used together with the microSD so I would have two phone numbers and also the extra memory? Is the #2 SIM tray meant for both the SIM and the microSD card? OR is it used for either SD or SIM only?
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The top one is either or but not at the same time.
Why have two SIM slot?
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The top one is either or but not at the same time.
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Just curious why have two SIM slots when second one is available only and when you are willing to forgo the ability to add extended memory?
tabletnewbie said:
Just curious why have two SIM slots when second one is available only and when you are willing to forgo the ability to add extended memory?
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I agree. They should have dual sim slots and a seperate MicroSD slot. Some phones do, this one doesn't.
ajsmsg78 said:
I agree. They should have dual sim slots and a seperate MicroSD slot. Some phones do, this one doesn't.
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I wish I knew this before I ordered the phone!