Hey guys, I'm looking for the best SIM card adapter that won't actually get stuck in ANY phone. Just about everyone of them I've seen gets stuck, and the one I have now got stuck in my Xperia Play.
I wanted to know if such an item exist? I don't care how much I have to pay, as long as it's a quality item.
xT29c said:
Hey guys, I'm looking for the best SIM card adapter that won't actually get stuck in ANY phone. Just about everyone of them I've seen gets stuck, and the one I have now got stuck in my Xperia Play.
I wanted to know if such an item exist? I don't care how much I have to pay, as long as it's a quality item.
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I too have experienced this issue as all the adapters I purhcased online to use with devices in the past that needed an adapter either didn't fit or got stuck in the device. The irony is that the best fitting SIM adapters are the ones you get when you buy a new SIM card. Try buying a PAYG SIM with that is a micro SIM and they usually come fitted in a small adapter with a bit of sticky tape holding them in. Carefully pop the SIM out and put yours in and it should work better as they are the same thickness as the original SIM card.
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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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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
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.
Kieran1981 said:
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.
I just received my unlocked A9 this afternoon. I had planned to cut down my AT&T SIM from my M7 to fit the A9, but I read in the instructions specifically to *not* do that. Is that really a concern? Do I need to go out and get myself a specific SIM card or can I safely cut down my M7 SIM and use it in the A9?
Thanks,
Craig
csetera said:
I just received my unlocked A9 this afternoon. I had planned to cut down my AT&T SIM from my M7 to fit the A9, but I read in the instructions specifically to *not* do that. Is that really a concern? Do I need to go out and get myself a specific SIM card or can I safely cut down my M7 SIM and use it in the A9?
Thanks,
Craig
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I'm always cutting my sim cards when I need to, they ask you not to cut it because you might break it or take off the metal slide by mistake
I don't know about at&t but if it cost a lot to have new sim card try to cut it and if you fail you can buy new one anyway
you can look in amazon for sim cards cutter which will help you to cut it sharply.
I cut the sim cards by scissor when I need
muhammaf1992 said:
I'm always cutting my sim cards when I need to, they ask you not to cut it because you might break it or take off the metal slide by mistake
I don't know about at&t but if it cost a lot to have new sim card try to cut it and if you fail you can buy new one anyway
you can look in amazon for sim cards cutter which will help you to cut it sharply.
I cut the sim cards by scissor when I need
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Thanks. I ended up giving it a try (with a SIM cutter). Unfortunately it didn't work. I went to the AT&T store this morning and they took care of me for no cost.
csetera said:
Thanks. I ended up giving it a try (with a SIM cutter). Unfortunately it didn't work. I went to the AT&T store this morning and they took care of me for no cost.
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That's too bad it didn't work out. I have an an older cut SIM that I use in mine and it works OK.
I use cut sims all the time, only danger I see is you don't know what you are doing, flake of metal falls off and shorts, jams slot etc. Basically, and I get it, there is more chance for the average user to screw something up, so they don't want you to do it! Not that it wont work.
Hi Guys, can this be possible for Zenfone 3 ULTRA? Did anyone tried this?
You comment will be greatly appreciated.
thanks!
I do not have the ZenFone3Ultra but have the Huawei P8 Max which I am selling if anyone is interested to get the ZenFone 3 Ultra. On to your question: I think this would be a very risky thing to attempt on the phone because it could damage the sim contact pins. However, I know that unlike the P8Max this phone uses nano sim slots so potentially, if the phone is fully disassembled a study of the sim/sd slot could be made to either trim the sim card to fit along the sd or on top of each other. Again this would require some sacrifices.
Here is my other theory that could potentially resolve this issue and I am going to try this when I get the Zenfone 3 Ultra: Buy a dual sim Bluetooth adaptor and wirelessly connect to your phone to activate the dual sim(the second sim or even a third sim) and keep he sdcard inside the second slot that way your phone becomes Triple sim. I have one already and there is many versions of these adapters with really small sizes. I have used one before and it was a perfect operation but on a Xperia Z Ultra and all simcards (triple) operate on standby so need to switch on demand.
Ohhh. Here we go again, I have another solution that I have tried with Samsung Phones and I will try with the Zenfone 3 Ultra when I sell my P8 Max: goto magicsim (search on google) and grab yourself a dual sim 4g compatible adaptor and simply slide the sim contact plate into the sim2 slot with the microsd card sitting on top of it and the circuitry will stick out of the phone but if you use a non-transparent case this would hide it but this method gives you dual sim on demand as you would have to use the automatically enabled simtoolkit app from your app drawer to activate he sim slot. Also, sim1 slot can be used but whilst using the 2nd sim via the app your sim1 will temporarily disable until you finish your use on sim2 via the adapter.
And finally, here is a stupid suggestion(NOT REAL-DO NOT TRY AT HOME) that someone came up with on their iphone 7 to bring back the 3.5mm jack. Watch the video below and get your DIY skills tested and get some NOT SO REAL/DANGEROUS inspiration:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/iPho...-trying-to-drill-a-new-headphone-jack_id85788
If anyone tries this method or any of the others, please share your findings below and hope you enjoyed reading.
Thank you AWFRONT for the reply, I may need to wait for you once you got a zenfone 3 ultra, i did try to create the mod and failed, sometimes it stucks or wont fit, and did destroyed many sim cards. I will also look for the dual sim adapters you mentioned, wish we have that one here in PH, anyways, thank you for the advice.
Hi AWFRONT, did you get yourself a Zenfone 3 Ultra? Until now, I cant get an answer to my question
yes,you could do it by extend cable combined microsd and SIM together. I am very happy using this PHONE now.
jasonyu007 said:
yes,you could do it by extend cable combined microsd and SIM together. I am very happy using this PHONE now.
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Hi Jason,
Can show me a picture how did you do it? Just to give me an idea.
Thank you
janconstantine said:
Hi Jason,
Can show me a picture how did you do it? Just to give me an idea.
Thank you
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https://m.ruten.com.tw/goods/show.php?g=21639791743406
please reference this site .it is Chinese web site and has picture in it.
I think that is came from China and you could search from eBay easy .
janconstantine said:
Hi AWFRONT, did you get yourself a Zenfone 3 Ultra? Until now, I cant get an answer to my question
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Hi! I still have not got the ZenFone 3 Ultra as I find the current prices ridiculously expensive and will look to get it in the next 2 weeks hopefully and will use my MagicSim dual sim 4g adapter on it to experiment with full dual sim and microsd. I will update the thread with my findings. My P8 Max DAV-701L Titanium Grey is still for sale if anyone is interested.
jasonyu007 said:
https://m.ruten.com.tw/goods/show.php?g=21639791743406
please reference this site .it is Chinese web site and has picture in it.
I think that is came from China and you could search from eBay easy .
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unfortunately, i was unable to find this on any store... too bad.
janconstantine said:
unfortunately, i was unable to find this on any store... too bad.
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I just found a similar on amazon, the cable is a lot bigger(12cm), but it works the same way. This should work on other phones too.
Search for nano sim cable extender.
Hi,
I've combined the sim and microsd card. I used double-sided tape, rather than glue + using a mini industrial file brought the thickness of the SD card to its bare minimum. I lost x2 16gb sd cards and x2 sim cards in the process (+ quite a few hairs). If you are inclined to do this, I'd really recommend practicing and kind of perfecting it gradually. It's highly risky, but worth it. I now have an additional 200gb storage (SanDisk 200gb), on top of the standard 64gb. I've almost got the perfect phone now. I tried the sim extender cable method, which also works. But I kept losing signal strength. Maybe due to the hard case cutting into the cable (I'm not sure what big fan of the soft cases).
jasonyu007 said:
https://m.ruten.com.tw/goods/show.php?g=21639791743406
please reference this site .it is Chinese web site and has picture in it.
I think that is came from China and you could search from eBay easy .
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My Ultra 3 slows down & has a somewhat jerky UI if i use 2 sims plus an SD Card with the help of the Sim extender. Does it happen to your phone too?