Hello all
I recieved my new iOCEAN X7 Elite from China today.
I went to the shop to buy a SIM card and was given the wrong card (Nano SIM). When I went back to the shop they gave me an adapter to make it into either a Micro SIM or a standard SIM. The adapter broke my Micro SIM slot. One of the pins has snapped off and is inside the phone case somewhere (it rattles if I shake it but won't fall out). It also damaged my standard SIM slot by bending a pin, but I have pushed it back into place and although it's not how it was originally it still functions.
I've looked online at aliexpress, taobao, ebay, and other sites for a replacement SIM card reader/slot for this phone. All I've found are replacements for the popular Samsung/Nokia/iPhone phones and nothing for my phone.
Does anyone know a replacement part that is compatible with my phone? I can live without the Micro SIM slot to be honest but it would be useful to use two SIMs, and just the idea that I received this phone today and a major function is not working within a few hours, is not good.
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So i received my new Infuse just today and while removing the SIM card, the two pins out of the three inside, under the housing (just outside i can see 6 pins), has to be broken / bent. It had come out of the housing on the other side (where 6 pins can be seen).
In order to put them back in place, i had to use a tweezer to bend the housing bit up so i can push those 2 pins back in place.
After this inserted my non AT&T SIM card and unlocked the phone. Then removed the SIM card and tried another SIM and it said there is no SIM.
Again i put my old SIM which worked and for that too it said there is no SIM.
I think the damage is done and i am so so angry on myself
Is there absolutely any hope left for me ?
Is this thing repairable ??
The small pin has come out so yes the SIM slot is officially bust now.
What hope do i have ??
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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rwitmer said:
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
Hi. I used a sim adapter with a mini sim card from another phone for some testing. The adapter was so cheaply made, that it broke inside the reader while i was pulling it out.
The card is OK but now the phone cannot read any sim card. I removed the paper sticker from the top of the reader and it looks like one pin is missing or bend. Does the top metal part of the reader come off? Is this part available anywhere? Thanks.
I removed the sim card reader and 3 pins are broken. I think by the looks this one for Blackberry is the same. If not i have to locate a broken XT720 to swap the upper boards that hold the card readers.
Phone is back in service. I didn't buy the SIM card reader, instead i got a broken XT720 for cheap from Ebay, replaced the small Sim-micro Sd card reader board and SIM was recognized. Plus i got some spare parts now just in case.
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?
My LG G Pro 2 I bought a few weeks ago is broken. The reason is because I took the nano sim out of my iPhone 5s which I have now sold, and put the nano sim in a micro sim adapter and placed in the LG. When I removed it, the nano sim fell out and the adapter hooked onto the sim card reader pins and broken them when I removed the adapter. Tried getting it repaired but no one seems to be able to. Have had to purchase a second one, as I really like this phone. The broken phone still works, it just can't accept sim cards, so its now essentially just a 5.9 inch tablet. If anyone is interested in making me an offer on it as spares and repairs then let me know, I will be listing it on ebay in the coming days. An expensive mistake I'll never repeat. I have got a new micro sim from Three network for the replacement G Pro 2, and I'll never use a sim card adapter again.
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My LG G Pro 2 I bought a few weeks ago is broken. The reason is because I took the nano sim out of my iPhone 5s which I have now sold, and put the nano sim in a micro sim adapter and placed in the LG. When I removed it, the nano sim fell out and the adapter hooked onto the sim card reader pins and broken them when I removed the adapter. Tried getting it repaired but no one seems to be able to. Have had to purchase a second one, as I really like this phone. The broken phone still works, it just can't accept sim cards, so its now essentially just a 5.9 inch tablet. If anyone is interested in making me an offer on it as spares and repairs then let me know, I will be listing it on ebay in the coming days. An expensive mistake I'll never repeat. I have got a new micro sim from Three network for the replacement G Pro 2, and I'll never use a sim card adapter again.
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That's too bad. I hope you're lucky with your new phone. I would have ordered a new one as well as I really like this phone so much. I use a micro-sim adapter myself as I had a Lumia 1520 before but that screen is so bad and Windows phone hasn't convinced me. It's still too slow for apps like parking apps. The G Pro 2 is the best phone I ever had until now with a great user experience even without CyanogenMod. Thanks for warning me.
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That's too bad. I hope you're lucky with your new phone. I would have ordered a new one as well as I really like this phone so much. I use a micro-sim adapter myself as I had a Lumia 1520 before but that screen is so bad and Windows phone hasn't convinced me. It's still too slow for apps like parking apps. The G Pro 2 is the best phone I ever had until now with a great user experience even without CyanogenMod. Thanks for warning me.
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Just listed the one with the broken sim reader on eBay UK for those who are interested. The replacement I got has a flickering screen after 10 or 15 minutes of use so getting it exchanged for a new one. It will be my THIRD G Pro 2 in as many weeks lol.