No expandable storage on dual sim variant? - Onetouch Idol 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I bought a 4.7 Idol 3 and just now am seeing comments about the dual-sim variant lacking expandable storage. I've been looking for more info and all spec websites (including from my country) mention it should have a MicroSD slot.
Some dual-sim phones' tray also doubles a card reader, so you can choose whether to have expandable storage or dual sim capabilities. I've been wondering if the same is true for the Idol 3.
Which is true?
The model I'm getting is 6039J-JAALBRC-1, bought in Brazil.

prokaryotic cell said:
I bought a 4.7 Idol 3 and just now am seeing comments about the dual-sim variant lacking expandable storage. I've been looking for more info and all spec websites (including from my country) mention it should have a MicroSD slot.
Some dual-sim phones' tray also doubles a card reader, so you can choose whether to have expandable storage or dual sim capabilities. I've been wondering if the same is true for the Idol 3.
Which is true?
The model I'm getting is 6039J-JAALBRC-1, bought in Brazil.
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That's true, either 2 sim-cards or sim+micro sd

georgearn said:
That's true, either 2 sim-cards or sim+micro sd
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I don't think so...
The dual-sim slots arent cut out for the MicroSD cards,and even the software of the stock rom for the dual sim variant(in my case the Idol 3 6045K) doesnt show any ability to recognise an SD card.
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The Marionette said:
I don't think so...
The dual-sim slots arent cut out for the MicroSD cards,and even the software of the stock rom for the dual sim variant(in my case the Idol 3 6045K) doesnt show any ability to recognise an SD card.
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I have 6039k, and there are only 2 sim-cards and no place to put a memory card

georgearn said:
I have 6039k, and there are only 2 sim-cards and no place to put a memory card
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Yeah,that is what I just said.
The dual sim variant doesn't support MicroSD cards.
But it does have 32GB of storage,while the single-sim ones have 16GB.
When I got this device,I kinda hoped its second sim slot would act as a MicroSD card slot (like in Meizu M2 Note),but I am pretty satisfied with Cloud storage too.

The Marionette said:
Yeah,that is what I just said.
The dual sim variant doesn't support MicroSD cards.
But it does have 32GB of storage,while the single-sim ones have 16GB.
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I don't know about 5.5 model, but 4.7 has either 8 or 16 gb of internal memory

georgearn said:
I don't know about 5.5 model, but 4.7 has either 8 or 16 gb of internal memory
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5.5 dual sim model has 32 GB of internal memory

That's too bad. Lack of MicroSD suppport would be a deal breaker if I saw it earlier, but I'm going to keep the Idol 3 considering I paid such a low price for it. Hopefully I'll get used to the available ~10 GB it comes with.
Thanks for making that clear.

Related

Can this phone really not handle 64GB microSD card

The specs say upto 32GB.
Is anyone using a 64GB card in their Moto G LTE (the newest model released Jun 2014)? I am planning to buy it but I only have 64GB card and no 32GB card.
I am using a 64gb with no probs and formatted OK in settings/storage. I use a Sony 64gb class 10
devsk said:
The specs say upto 32GB.
Is anyone using a 64GB card in their Moto G LTE (the newest model released Jun 2014)? I am planning to buy it but I only have 64GB card and no 32GB card.
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I have multiple 64GB that work perfectly fine. Actually, I'm even using my 128GB card right now without a problem.
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Confused about models...

Hi guys,
I'm assuming there are total 3 intl models of HAM7?
16gb/2gb silver/black
32gb/3gb gold
Monarch
Are all versions dual sim with microsd slot?
I'm looking to buy 16gb/2gb... Does this have dual sim and microsd slot? Here is the specific place from where I intend to purchase:
http://uae.souq.com/ae-en/huawei-as...u_c=&u_fmt=&u_a=1011l467&u_as=&ref=pricena_ae
phrozenflame said:
Hi guys,
I'm assuming there are total 3 intl models of HAM7?
16gb/2gb silver/black
32gb/3gb gold
Monarch
Are all versions dual sim with microsd slot?
I'm looking to buy 16gb/2gb... Does this have dual sim and microsd slot? Here is the specific place from where I intend to purchase:
http://uae.souq.com/ae-en/huawei-as...u_c=&u_fmt=&u_a=1011l467&u_as=&ref=pricena_ae
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bump
Id like to know this answer too. I have the 2gb model and the other tray doesnt look like its made for another sim...
The info on the web is confusing. Does this model (2gb) support another sim???
Gold 3Gb version (TL10) is dual SIM. Black and Silver 2Gb are single SIM.
Using a second SIM stops you using an SD card. The big thing is the extra RAM. On Lollipop it runs nice

Will there be Galaxy s7 with two inserted sim cards and a microsd?

Hi
Will there be a version of galaxy s7 (maybe just for some regions) with capability of using 2 sim cards and a microsd at the same time?
I think there's no 128gb version, so what if I want more space (128gb) with two sim cards inserted?
Highly doubt it. I don't know of any phone that has. The dual sim will probably be software locked for certain regions and I don't see Sammy redesigning their phone to accommodate 3 cards, I.E 2 sims and an sd.
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Its a hybrid (sim or card) phone, so NO
Think it's possible to do it like this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-7/general/sd-card-2-sims-mod-t3017413
benl40 said:
Think it's possible to do it like this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-7/general/sd-card-2-sims-mod-t3017413
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If you want to get two sim cards and an sdcard stuck inside, then yes this is the way to go...
stierney said:
Highly doubt it. I don't know of any phone that has. The dual sim will probably be software locked for certain regions and I don't see Sammy redesigning their phone to accommodate 3 cards, I.E 2 sims and an sd.
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My Z5 Dual has both. Damnit, I was looking for this and hoping I could get the S7 QC820 Dual Sim + microsd features. damnit damnit damnit.
stierney said:
Highly doubt it. I don't know of any phone that has. The dual sim will probably be software locked for certain regions and I don't see Sammy redesigning their phone to accommodate 3 cards, I.E 2 sims and an sd.
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Asus Zenfone 2, Xiaomi Redmi Note 2, Xperia Z3 and Z5 Dual, Moto X Play just to quote a few examples...
Well I'm not sure about those phones above but I'm. Sure the motor x play is either dual sim or single simply with microsd but can't take all three at same time. Only going on the fact that I also have a motor x force
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stierney said:
Well I'm not sure about those phones above but I'm. Sure the motor x play is either dual sim or single simply with microsd but can't take all three at same time. Only going on the fact that I also have a motor x force
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the zenfone2, z3/z5 dual all have dual sim + micro sd available.
this is a deal breaker...

Samsung Galaxy S7 model SM-930FD, Samsung Pay not supported?

I recently purchased the SM-930FD but it seems that model does not currently support Samsung Pay at least not here in the USA, is there anything I can do to get it working?
jojoluton said:
I recently purchased the SM-930FD but it seems that model does not currently support Samsung Pay at least not here in the USA, is there anything I can do to get it working?
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You can use Android Pay either!
Yes Android Pay works
Won't it be OK to flash the firmware of the country where it's supported?
jojoluton said:
I recently purchased the SM-930FD
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Hello,
could you please help me to find what is the difference between 930FD (supposed to be dual sim) whereas 930F is already dual sim ?
It seems there is no single sim version for the Galaxy S7, as 930F has 2 sim slot (SIM2 can accept a SD card: SIM2 or SD card).
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s7-7821.php
"microSD, up to 200 GB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model
microSD, up to 200 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual-SIM model"
It seems Gsmarena made a mistake, so could you please confirm that 930FD has 2 sim slots plus an additional microsd card slot ?
If you can please add a picture of the dedicated sd card slot (if any), I will really appreciate it. I googled a lot the web, youtube, and can't find any information about the ability to have 2 sims + 1 microsd on the 930FD S7...
Cheers,
Fred
Hi, you cannot have both sim cards and an SD card at the same time, its either 2 sims or a sim +sd card
There is a hack available for having all 3 together but it is quite risky.
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mehtamitul said:
There is a hack available for having all 3 together but it is quite risky.
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you mean using heatgun to remove only the gold from simcard and glue it to back of microsd ?
a friend tried 2 times, one fail (unreadable sim), one success.
Yeah..
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Here is the mod in question
HOW TO INSERT 2 NANO SIM (DUAL SIM ENABLED) AND MICRO SD CARD IN SAMSUNG GALAXY S7
jojoluton said:
I recently purchased the SM-930FD but it seems that model does not currently support Samsung Pay at least not here in the USA, is there anything I can do to get it working?
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Not currently. Samsung Pay is currently only available on carrier branded phones. Samsung is supposed to be rolling out Samsung Pay in certain European countries but there is no ETA on that and it is still unknown if / when Samsung Pay will work on non-carrier branded phones anywhere.
0penfred said:
Hello,
could you please help me to find what is the difference between 930FD (supposed to be dual sim) whereas 930F is already dual sim ?
It seems there is no single sim version for the Galaxy S7, as 930F has 2 sim slot (SIM2 can accept a SD card: SIM2 or SD card).
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s7-7821.php
"microSD, up to 200 GB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model
microSD, up to 200 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual-SIM model"
It seems Gsmarena made a mistake, so could you please confirm that 930FD has 2 sim slots plus an additional microsd card slot ?
If you can please add a picture of the dedicated sd card slot (if any), I will really appreciate it. I googled a lot the web, youtube, and can't find any information about the ability to have 2 sims + 1 microsd on the 930FD S7...
Cheers,
Fred
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What I've to say is The 930FD is the only dual SIM variant. 930F does not have the hardware for second SIM inside it. You can flash 930F roms to 930FD and both SIM slots would still work. Which means software-wise it's identical and is able to detect if the relevant hardware is in place.
So the second slot on the 930F is only for a microSD card.
scott14719 said:
Not currently. Samsung Pay is currently only available on carrier branded phones. Samsung is supposed to be rolling out Samsung Pay in certain European countries but there is no ETA on that and it is still unknown if / when Samsung Pay will work on non-carrier branded phones anywhere.
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If you want a dual SIM Samsung Pay-capable S7, your best bet might be a Singaporean model, where Samsung Pay is launching later this year, sometime in Q2 or H2, can't remember. I can recommend mobyshop.com.sg if you want to purchase, the prices are quite low at around 600 USD for the 930FD, they do international delivery too. Do most of my phone shopping from them, no problems so far.
gunemalli said:
What I've to say is The 930FD is the only dual SIM variant (...)
So the second slot on the 930F is only for a microSD card.
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OK, have look at this (also attached), bottom right of the picture:
http://webtrickz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/wp-1456111785260.jpeg
If I recap: 930F and 930FD are using the same "kind" of double card slot:
- 930F is 1 SIM only and has got a "dedicated" slot for microSD card
- 930FD is having the same SIM1 slot, but slot 2 can be used by either SIM2 or SD card.
Can you please confirm that 930FD is using slot 2 for SIM2 or microSD card, but not both ?
Now I understand GSMarena description:
- microSD, up to 200 GB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model
- microSD, up to 200 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual-SIM model
Fred
0penfred said:
OK, have look at this (also attached), bottom right of the picture:
http://webtrickz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/wp-1456111785260.jpeg
If I recap: 930F and 930FD are using the same "kind" of double card slot:
- 930F is 1 SIM only and has got a "dedicated" slot for microSD card
- 930FD is having the same SIM1 slot, but slot 2 can be used by either SIM2 or SD card.
Can you please confirm that 930FD is using slot 2 for SIM2 or microSD card, but not both ?
Now I understand GSMarena description:
- microSD, up to 200 GB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model
- microSD, up to 200 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual-SIM model
Fred
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Hi Fred,
Yes that's correct. FD uses a hybrid slot i.e. the second slot can be used for either a second SIM card OR a microSD card but not both.
Also you cannot take a FD tray, put 2 SIM cards and put it into an F model and expect the 2nd SIM to work (I think the tray will go in but 2nd SIM won't work since teh hardware is not present on the motherboard.).
Hope this covers your questions.
Regards,
Asanka
gunemalli said:
Hope this covers your questions.
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Thx verymuch for your detailed answers.
Fred
According to a report, in South Korea Samsung Pay has been used to process over $850 million worth of transactions.:good:
38 new banks and credit unions are now supported by Samsung Pay.

FRD-L19 vs. The other models

Hey, i have this model, its called the honor 8 premium. Comes with dual sim,64gig internal storage, dual-sim or one sim plus memory card. I cant see how this model actually differs from the others, but does anyone know?
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erkkiboy83 said:
Hey, i have this model, its called the honor 8 premium. Comes with dual sim,64gig internal storage, dual-sim or one sim plus memory card. I cant see how this model actually differs from the others, but does anyone know?
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For a start it has twice as much internal storage and the Gold be it 32GB or 64GB is limited to certain countries.
And of course the higher price cost, but on the whole same device as the 32GB dual sim..

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