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[Q] Use your own carrier with Motorola Xoom?

If you bought the WiFi-Only version of the Motorola Xoom, can you use your own SIM card to get 3G/4G data working on another wireless carrier? I really wanted the 3G version, but I did not want to sign up for a contract with Verizon Wireless. Or is the hardware incapable of supporting a 3G/4G Upgrade on the WiFi-Only version?
The Verizon data contract was just ridiculous. They wanted 20 dollars a month for 1GB of data, then 20 dollars more for each GB. I barely use my Comcast internet at home and easily hit 50GB a month with it. I'd much rather get some "Pay As You Go" data plan from another company and use their SIM card. I am sure this is not possible, but I thought I would ask anyway.
Thanks Guys!

I am wondering the same thing. Could we install a 3g card like the att 881u in the pci slot?
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In theory it would be possible, but then you are looking at coding an entire framework and driver lib for what ever card you get installed, if the Wifi Only board even has a slot of anything.
But if you have just metric tons of extra time on your hands, it would be better spent trying to convince Google to give us source for HC.

So Hawk2k8 posted a guide on how to get the 3G Xoom to work on another carrier. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016158
My question is, if we buy a Verizon 3G SIM card, can we use it on our WiFi only Xoom? What are the differences between the 3G version and the WiFi version? Can we activate 3G on our WiFi-Only version by flashing it with the 3G image?
Thanks!

jonnirage said:
So Hawk2k8 posted a guide on how to get the 3G Xoom to work on another carrier. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016158
My question is, if we buy a Verizon 3G SIM card, can we use it on our WiFi only Xoom? What are the differences between the 3G version and the WiFi version? Can we activate 3G on our WiFi-Only version by flashing it with the 3G image?
Thanks!
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There is no such thing as a VZW 3g sim card. VZW's 3g runs on CDMA Evdo, which doesn't use any sim cards.
I assume you're referring to the LTE sim card, which is for their 4g network?
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jonnirage said:
So Hawk2k8 posted a guide on how to get the 3G Xoom to work on another carrier. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016158
My question is, if we buy a Verizon 3G SIM card, can we use it on our WiFi only Xoom? What are the differences between the 3G version and the WiFi version? Can we activate 3G on our WiFi-Only version by flashing it with the 3G image?
Thanks!
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The WiFi only model has no radio to support a 3G/4G connection. I'm not sure if the slot is still there on the WiFi model.
If it does exist, you would have to do quite a bit to get it working:
reflash the firmware to support the new radio
find/create a driver that supports the radio and works with the OS
program the radio to work with your carrier
tear apart the Xoom to insert the radio
As stated above, that's a ton of work to do in order to make this work.

...or just wait for the UMTS model (mz601/3) with the right frequency bands.

LordLugard said:
There is no such thing as a VZW 3g sim card. VZW's 3g runs on CDMA Evdo, which doesn't use any sim cards.
I assume you're referring to the LTE sim card, which is for their 4g network?
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Actually Verizon DOES have 3g SIM cards. They use them in the MiFi devices. I have installed a number of the ZTE Fivespot devices for users where I work and I've actually opened them up and seen the SIMcard. The SIM in the MiFi is for the GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity.
This is the Verizon SIM card
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SPIDERTECH said:
Actually Verizon DOES have 3g SIM cards. They use them in the MiFi devices. I have installed a number of the ZTE Fivespot devices for users where I work and I've actually opened them up and seen the SIMcard. The SIM in the MiFi is for the GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity.
This is the Verizon SIM card
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That's not a VZW 3G SIM card (rather a Vodafone SIM card). Those are for when you're roaming on GSM networks in Europe or elsewhere they have roaming arrangements. All their dual mode CDMA/GSM phones and data devices have those Vodafone SIMs in them. Vodafone owns a majority of Verizon.

As far as running the xoom on another carrier, your pretty much limited to vzw or sprint in the USA. Its not GMS compatable......yet.

jonnirage said:
If you bought the WiFi-Only version of the Motorola Xoom, can you use your own SIM card to get 3G/4G data working on another wireless carrier? I really wanted the 3G version, but I did not want to sign up for a contract with Verizon Wireless. Or is the hardware incapable of supporting a 3G/4G Upgrade on the WiFi-Only version?
The Verizon data contract was just ridiculous. They wanted 20 dollars a month for 1GB of data, then 20 dollars more for each GB. I barely use my Comcast internet at home and easily hit 50GB a month with it. I'd much rather get some "Pay As You Go" data plan from another company and use their SIM card. I am sure this is not possible, but I thought I would ask anyway.
Thanks Guys!
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Not sure where you got $20 a gig from Verizon. I'm paying $80 for 10 gig.
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Droid razr maxx hd verizon is working in EUROPE?

Hey,
I'm french and I would like to buy a razr maxx hd ... But only Verizon has this phone and we don't know if it arrives in europe soon..'
Do you think if the phone is working at 100%?
I want it!!!!!
Thank you...

The phone should be able to function perfectly on any GSM network outside the US.

minhgurluver said:
The phone should be able to function perfectly on any GSM network outside the US.
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You're sure?
Could you have a confirmation from verizon?

ilan78 said:
You're sure?
Could you have a confirmation from verizon?
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The sim slot is unlocked for international use.check the bands available for the radios to make sure it's ok for use on your carrier.lte is probably not compatible on this one.
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koftheworld said:
The sim slot is unlocked for international use.check the bands available for the radios to make sure it's ok for use on your carrier.lte is probably not compatible on this one.
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So do you think it's not compatible in France? You are in USA? Could you ask at VERIZON for me?

ilan78 said:
So do you think it's not compatible in France? You are in USA? Could you ask at VERIZON for me?
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The phone itself is plus the gsm bands are. Moto website or check phone arena for exact bands. Lte bands probably won't be.just email Verizon if you don't want to look it up.
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Yes it works in Europe
I was in Switzerland last week with a Razer HD and used it with Orange's prepaid service. I was getting a solid 10 mbs download on their HSPDA+ 21 network. The one annoying thing is it asks for the sim unlock code every time you restart the phone.
Kristin

ilan78 said:
You're sure?
Could you have a confirmation from verizon?
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have a look here, http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Motorola-DROID-RAZR-MAXX-HD_id7484
look down the bottom of the page in the Technology section at what bands it supports, and then just look up what bands your carrier in france supports
im in the same boat myself, im either going to get the Razr i or else going to buy one of these from the states, even if i have to put up with fugly logos all over my phone, the battery would definitely be worth it!
the carrier im with here in Ireland works on 2100 MHz band UMTS and the specs on phonearena says it supports that band so it might be ok... im not 100% percent sure either though
[email protected] said:
I was in Switzerland last week with a Razer HD and used it with Orange's prepaid service. I was getting a solid 10 mbs download on their HSPDA+ 21 network. The one annoying thing is it asks for the sim unlock code every time you restart the phone.
Kristin
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did it ask for the code just in Europe or do you mean that is a problem thats there all the time?

I assume the phone is locked. A SIM unlocked code is needed when providers lock their phone and you need to enter a code to make it work with other providers sim card.
If your carrier uses the UTMS 2100MHz band, it should work. My carrier is using the 2100 MHz band also and I am having no problems.
If you do not know what frequency your carrier operates on, just post your carrier and we can help you.
Be aware that if your country has 3G dead spots (not really applicable for me) the phone will not work on the 2G network, if it is also operating on 2100Mhz. So, no 3G, no network.
Also, LTE WILL NOT work.
Finally, check if you need an unlock code

matthew5025 said:
I assume the phone is locked. A SIM unlocked code is needed when providers lock their phone and you need to enter a code to make it work with other providers sim card.
If your carrier uses the UTMS 2100MHz band, it should work. My carrier is using the 2100 MHz band also and I am having no problems.
If you do not know what frequency your carrier operates on, just post your carrier and we can help you.
Be aware that if your country has 3G dead spots (not really applicable for me) the phone will not work on the 2G network, if it is also operating on 2100Mhz. So, no 3G, no network.
Also, LTE WILL NOT work.
Finally, check if you need an unlock code
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ah i was forgetting all about that sim lock. thanks for the reminder just did a quick search and so far iv only found a site that unlocks the RAZR HD, no MAXX so ill have to wait and find one of those first
also here in Ireland the 3 network is 3G and then they use Vodaphone's network for their 2G. which is the 900 & 1800 frequencies (and the MAXX HD supports those two) so would the phone switch down to those when there isnt an 3G available?

savagecabage said:
ah i was forgetting all about that sim lock. thanks for the reminder just did a quick search and so far iv only found a site that unlocks the RAZR HD, no MAXX so ill have to wait and find one of those first
also here in Ireland the 3 network is 3G and then they use Vodaphone's network for their 2G. which is the 900 & 1800 frequencies (and the MAXX HD supports those two) so would the phone switch down to those when there isnt an 3G available?
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Yes it will.

Hey,
I'm trying to verify if the phone will work globally while still here in the US. I have a few SIM cards that fit in the phone:
- VZW (provided with the phone)
- TMobile
- ATT
- Virgin Mobile Australia
When I put the Australian SIM card in the phone, it starts up OK and doesn't ask for an unlock code (but it does say something to the effect of the SIM is from an unknown carrier) but I can't get any signal and the phone # listed under about phone still shows my VZW phone #. The TMobile and ATT SIMs exhibit the same behavior, so perhaps this is to be expected...
Here's the strange thing, for the TMobile & ATT SIMs I see some Access Point Names listed under the networks option in settings. When I put the Australian SIM in, no APNs are listed. This is particularly odd because my older phone, a Droid Pro, shows an Australian APN when I put the SIM in that phone...
Can anyone else with some foreign SIM try this on the US/Verizon version and see what happens...? Is there any way to verify that the phone will work on foreign networks without leaving the US?
Thanks!
Dan

Currently I am using a Maxx HD in Australia using a local sim and have had no problems. You do NOT need an unlock code. Just insert the sim and you are good to go.

koala72 said:
Currently I am using a Maxx HD in Australia using a local sim and have had no problems. You do NOT need an unlock code. Just insert the sim and you are good to go.
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Great -- thanks for the info -- I figured it was VZW blocking the US GSM towers. Just to confirm, you're using the Verizon version, right? (It says Verizon on the bottom of it)

koala72 said:
Currently I am using a Maxx HD in Australia using a local sim and have had no problems. You do NOT need an unlock code. Just insert the sim and you are good to go.
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Hi Koala,
As you mentioned you have the HD Maxx version, can you confirm or deny that the 4G part of the phone works on either Telstra, or Optus here in Australia? I'm reading conflicting reports are this.
This site says no to both networks of the non Maxx version (mobicity.com.au/motorola-xt925-razr-hd.html]), yet Telstra is selling it as a 4G phone. Motorala say the HD Maxx "isn't compatible" with Australian 4G networks.
So, I'm thinking that some where, someone is telling porkies...? I hope that makes sense...
Cheers,
Steve

Data conection outside USA
I use DROID RAZD MAXX HD in Poland on GSM network.
It works OK but I dont now how to turn on DATA CONNECTION on this phone.
Could You help me?
Regards
RJ

rafjak said:
I use DROID RAZD MAXX HD in Poland on GSM network.
It works OK but I dont now how to turn on DATA CONNECTION on this phone.
Could You help me?
Regards
RJ
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You need to look up the "apn settings" for your carrier.

IT WORKS !!!!
Thanks a lot !
Regards
RJ

There are 2 models of razr hd:
- DROID RAZR HD (HSPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 and LTE 700)
- RAZR HD (HSPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 LTE 800 / 1800 / 2600)
As you can see there is a diference is in LTE band, therefore DROID RAZR HD LTE will not work in Europe 3G will work but not 4G!! because in Europe there are different bands for LTE.
The easiest way to pick the right one is to look at the color of the box, DROID RAZR HD is in black one and RAZR HD is in red box.

pgniady said:
There are 2 models of razr hd:
- DROID RAZR HD (HSPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 and LTE 700)
- RAZR HD (HSPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 LTE 800 / 1800 / 2600)
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Actually, there are at least three models - this is the Canadian Razr HD:
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Dual SIM availability and pre-order options

Hi all,
Since I am very interested in the DUAL sim version of the S7 edge, I tried to gain some insight into the availability and pre-order options. I have been struggling to find valid information as there's no / not much official communication around this topic. Using information on XDA and internet, these are my preliminary conclusion. The links to the sources are included at the bottom of this post. Special thanks to @NisseGurra and @spyderdreams.
Four DUAL sim models seem to exist, details below, one Snapdragon and three Exynos. Using information gathered and listed below you can match it to the frequencies used in your home country. My best guess for Europe is the Hong Kong model.
Since I am very interested in the DUAL sim version of the S7 edge, I tried to gain some insight into the availability and pre-order options. I have been struggling to find valid information as there's no / not much official communication around this topic. What I did figure out, is that Samsung seems to have the information on their country specific websites.
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Please let me know if you have or found additional information.
Used sources
Link to model numbers. (Thanks @NisseGurra)
Link to specifications. (Thanks @NisseGurra)
Link to specifications S7 (edge) on XDA. (Thanks @spyderdreams)
Look up provider bands in home country. E.g. the Netherlands (Copyright 2014 by GSM Nederland)

So does that mean that the dual sim phones will not have expandable memory (when used as dual sim)?
Here's a cooler picture:

ozaghloul said:
So does that mean that the dual sim phones will not have expandable memory (when used as dual sim)?
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That's right. So you have to choose out of two options, a) one sim + SD card or b) dual sim without extra storage. I've read somewhere that Samsung decided not to implement Marshmallow's storage feature which virtually merges the device storage with the SD card. Official reason for that is that they think most of their users will use the SD card for file transfer between devices. If you were to use the 6.0 feature that SD card becomes part of the system (I think). Source: ARS Technica.
PS. Thanks for the better picture!

So that means I will need the 64GB dual sim variant. Unfortunately that usually has the most delayed release. I will follow this thread closely.

ozaghloul said:
So that means I will need the 64GB dual sim variant. Unfortunately that usually has the most delayed release. I will follow this thread closely.
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+ 1 That will be my device as well.

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Hi,
Thanks for the post, I was looking for the same information. If you come across a site where I you can buy the dual sim version please post the link
Bg
KH

Somebody already received ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/s7-support-usb-otg-t3322260#post65544405
I already asked for more info regarding the second sim.

Here's page 18 from the S7 edge manual. Full explanation.

Got it. I saw the two designations on the holder and thought they'd figured out how to engineer that. Sucks if you care about dual sim.

It does suck. I'm actually re-considering how much I need the dual sim. I only use a second sim when roaming, which is less than 1 month/year in total. Might not be worth the extra wait, the extra cost, and the lack of expandable memory.

i navigated to the Canadian page ,
http://www.samsung.com/ca/consumer/mobile-devices/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s7/hardware/
it only shows a sim and sd card , guessing that means no dual sim option here ?

Any idea if the global variant supports dual SIM?

Please any one tell me wich version of s7 edge will have dual sim ? And may i get s7 edge with dual sim option in india ?

They all have the option of Dual Sim, you either use Sim holder for a Sim and SD Card combo or 2 Sim cards. There is no guarantee that they will be bringing a 64gb version.
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Riche101UK said:
They all have the option of Dual Sim, you either use Sim holder for a Sim and SD Card combo or 2 Sim cards. There is no guarantee that they will be bringing a 64gb version.
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No, its only few asian version of the s7 that are dual sim capable.

NisseGurra said:
No, its only few asian version of the s7 that are dual sim capable.
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Hmm surely you will be able to buy dual sim tray eventually looks like i may have to buy mine in Brazil for Dual Sim
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Riche101UK said:
Hmm surely you will be able to buy dual sim tray eventually looks like i may have to buy mine in Brazil for Dual Sim
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An dual sim tray will not make your S7 dual sim capable.
Its so far only few asian S7 duo that has this feature.
Edit: Link http://technosamigos.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-galaxy-s7-edge-model-numbers/
http://www.phonegg.com/phone/7155-Samsung-Galaxy-S7-edge-SM-G935FD-32GB
And Exynos 8 Octa 8890 cpu only.

Supported LTE Bands
SM-G935V Verizon has LTE B2/4/5/13
SM-G935P Sprint has LTE B2/4/5/12/25/25/26/41
SM-G935A AT&T has LTE B2/4/5/12/29(DL only)/30
SM-G935T T-Mobile has LTE B2/4/5/12
SM-G935R4 US Cellular has LTE B2/4/5/12/13/25/26
SM-G935F Global has LTE B1/3/5/6/7/8/28/40
SM-G935F Duos Global SIM2 has LTE B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/26
Models to confirm
SM-G9350 SIM2 Hong Kong
SM-G935S Korea SK Telecom
SM-G935L Korea LG Uplus
SM-G935K Korea KT+
SM-G9359 SIM2 China (GSM)
SM-G9358 SIM2 China (CDMA)
SM-G935FD SIM2 Southeast Asia
SM-G935W8 Canada
SM-G935J Japan
SM-G935X Demo Unit/Prototype No LTE ?
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mathieulh
WouterNLD

Dual Sim
Now my question is that a Dual Sim Variant will not have a separate Micro SD card slot apart from entering two sims.
It will be either you put two sims or 1 sim and micro SD

NEW Honor 8 - does it has dual sim active?

Hello there is no subforum for NEW Honor 8 so I decided to write here. Do you know if Honor 8 has dual sim active like Honor 7 and Honor 6? I have read somewhere that Honor 8 has dual sim standby but not sure it is veryfied information?

It says on gsmarena; Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
But I guess it's not confirmed info also.

here is the original Chinese web side.
Please scroll down to the SIM pictures!
http://www.honor.cn/products/mobile-phones/honor8/
there you can see the Chinese version of honor 8 will have 2 sim card slots
hope our version will have it also.

I know that there si two SIM slots, but the question is is it dual sim ACTIVE or dual sim STANDBY? The same problem was with Honor 6 and Honor 7 - wchen I bought them there was no confirmed information about dual sim ACTIVE - finally both Honor 6 and Honor 7 has got dual sim ACTIVE, so I hope Honor 8 also has got it

[email protected] said:
I know that there si two SIM slots, but the question is is it dual sim ACTIVE or dual sim STANDBY? The same problem was with Honor 6 and Honor 7 - wchen I bought them there was no confirmed information about dual sim ACTIVE - finally both Honor 6 and Honor 7 has got dual sim ACTIVE, so I hope Honor 8 also has got it
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i do not believe that because HONOR is the cheep line of HUAWEI. I don’t think they build in two full modems for it. It would be the same as Honor 7.
One SIM for data transfer and one for talking. Hope you will understand my bad explanation.

I have both Honor 6 and Honor 7. Both have dual sim active for data and for colling. I use SIM1 with privat phone number and SIM2 with company number. In the same time I can coll from SIM1 and for example pick up the calling on SIM2. I can coll from SIM1 to SIM2 and it works. It means it is full dual sim active (two independent SIM cards for using in the same time)

[email protected] said:
I have both Honor 6 and Honor 7. Both have dual sim active for data and for colling. I use SIM1 with privat phone number and SIM2 with company number. In the same time I can coll from SIM1 and for example pick up the calling on SIM2. I can coll from SIM1 to SIM2 and it works. It means it is full dual sim active (two independent SIM cards for using in the same time)
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That's hot

[email protected] said:
I have both Honor 6 and Honor 7. Both have dual sim active for data and for colling. I use SIM1 with privat phone number and SIM2 with company number. In the same time I can coll from SIM1 and for example pick up the calling on SIM2. I can coll from SIM1 to SIM2 and it works. It means it is full dual sim active (two independent SIM cards for using in the same time)
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try to use 2 x UMTS or 2 x LTE at the same time! I think to know that this doesn`t work.

Hi,
I also have a Huawei Honor 7 (chinese version PLK-TL01H) and i can confirm mine is NOT Dual Sim Active !
If I'm on a call with SIM1, DATA on sim2 doesn't work. So i think it is also linked to which provider you have and which frequency is used for which use.
Kind regards,

From the release key note that I attended, I did not see nor heard anything about it being dual active. But I can always double check with some others to confirm.

I will tweet Honor USA about it.

I have the US version of the Honor 8 and it doesn't seem to be dual SIM.
The SIM holder looks like this
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The image is from the user guide which is available from here:
http://download-c.huawei.com/download/downloadCenter?downloadId=87323&version=343293&siteCode=worldwide

I think it is only dual-sim standby.

yeswap said:
I have the US version of the Honor 8 and it doesn't seem to be dual SIM.
The SIM holder looks like this
The image is from the user guide which is available from here:
http://download-c.huawei.com/download/downloadCenter?downloadId=87323&version=343293&siteCode=worldwide
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typically on Huawei phones the SD card slot is the second SIM slot (you can't use both). the SIM would be oriented 90 degrees from the SD card, parallel to the first.
i played with an Honor 8 after the launch and thought i remembered seeing dual sim options, but that may have been my Huawei phone,

i have someone who sells here in my country.. ill ask him on his facebook page..

reyscott said:
i have someone who sells here in my country.. ill ask him on his facebook page..
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I've reached honor on facebook, not dual sim active, only standby

It says on gsmarena; Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
The Honor 8 is a SINGLE SIM and not DUAL sim. This device only works with GSM carrier (ie: AT&T and T-Mobile). Sorry for the confusion. (NS)

For your info Honor 8 for USA market is a single sim, European and China, device's are dual sim.. Active or stand by, well that depends..

It's standby

My Honor 8 (FRD-L09) is a dual SIM active!
I'm able to call from one SIM to the second one. Talk is not possible of course, but the call is ringing on the second SIM! European version, bought in czech.

Verizon and 8T?

Anyone able to get this device activated on Verizon?
I am currently on the 6T and activated via Verizon, with CDMA less features fine. However, when I try to activate this phone online, I am unable to. I called Verizon to see if they have any ideas, and they said the phone isn't supported on the Verizon network, even though I know it does. I even asked them to do a CDMA less provision with no solutions.

My 8T and my wife's 8T are working just fine on Verizon. We came from the pixel 3. Required me calling them and doing the CDMA-less provision.
No native Wi-Fi calling or native video calling (which is fine, never used it anyway, always signal).
I don't live in an area with 5G, so can't speak on that.

I'm bumping this thread....
I have tired numerous times to activate this on Verizon. I am coming from the OnePlus 6T, and it works flawlessly for the last 2 years. At first I tried to activate online, and then tired call to activate.... None of the representative can activate it for some reason.
One rep said that as long as it's activated, then I can just put in the Verizon Sim and it should work.... but mine doesn't....
Do you guys think it's the SIM? I am hearing that there's a normal 4gLTE sim vs the 5G sim.... But when I popped the SIM back into the 6T, it works again....

kreizyidiot said:
I'm bumping this thread....
I have tired numerous times to activate this on Verizon. I am coming from the OnePlus 6T, and it works flawlessly for the last 2 years. At first I tried to activate online, and then tired call to activate.... None of the representative can activate it for some reason.
One rep said that as long as it's activated, then I can just put in the Verizon Sim and it should work.... but mine doesn't....
Do you guys think it's the SIM? I am hearing that there's a normal 4gLTE sim vs the 5G sim.... But when I popped the SIM back into the 6T, it works again....
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Why do you need to activate it? Just put the sim from your 6T in and it should work fine. I had a 6T, then a 7T and now the 8T. No issues at all.

Put the sim in and reset the network settings. I used a five+ year old sim out of a Pixel XL and Moto phone before that. I messed with it a bunch to get low band 5G working and ended messing something up and having no service. Net reset in the phone fixed it. I didn't have to call in for CDMA-less. sms worked without it. It doesn't seem to use 5G even though it supports band 66 (which is my connection where I'm at), I enabled 5G manually and VZW turned on NSA band 66 recently. Typical VZW. Supposedly there is a 5G sim. I don't have one.

I'm getting 5g on visible, same speed as 4g

kreizyidiot said:
I'm bumping this thread....
I have tired numerous times to activate this on Verizon. I am coming from the OnePlus 6T, and it works flawlessly for the last 2 years. At first I tried to activate online, and then tired call to activate.... None of the representative can activate it for some reason.
One rep said that as long as it's activated, then I can just put in the Verizon Sim and it should work.... but mine doesn't....
Do you guys think it's the SIM? I am hearing that there's a normal 4gLTE sim vs the 5G sim.... But when I popped the SIM back into the 6T, it works again....
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Yes you will need a 5G sim and call them to do the CDMA-less if not getting text. The first tech support guy could not do it (CDMA less). He had to transfer to level 2 tech (CDMA less). For the sim card, i bought a Note 20 ultra 5g and they require it. So just do it and see how it goes.

954wrecker said:
I'm getting 5g on visible, same speed as 4g
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Do you know if you have a 5G sim, ie is it a new one in your 8T?

larsdennert said:
Do you know if you have a 5G sim, ie is it a new one in your 8T?
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Looks like a regular visible sim card to me.

Nationwide 5G uses band n2 on the old band 2 cdma frequency. If you have signal you should have service if everything is correct. Our 8t is only connecting on band 66 using 4g.

Looks like Verizon is issuing Gemalto Virtual 4G 5G Interim SIM cards with 5G phones. I'm going to try to get one and test with the 8T.

larsdennert said:
Looks like Verizon is issuing Gemalto Virtual 4G 5G Interim SIM cards with 5G phones. I'm going to try to get one and test with the 8T.
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How would I get this and/or ask for it. I already have a 5g sim card. Not sure if it's the one you stated.

It probably is the same one. So Verizon, OnePlus 8T, 5G plan and 5G sim? Do you get 5G service indicator? In the network settings is there an option for 5G or NR?

How do I know if I have a 5g sim? I just activated yesterday and got a new sim from Verizon.

cameljockey1 said:
Yes you will need a 5G sim and call them to do the CDMA-less if not getting text. The first tech support guy could not do it (CDMA less). He had to transfer to level 2 tech (CDMA less). For the sim card, i bought a Note 20 ultra 5g and they require it. So just do it and see how it goes.
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There is no 5g sim. 5g won't work on Verizon. The phone is not supported for 5g on Verizon. But 4g/LTE works fine.

There is a 5g sim. Verizon support says there's one. An iPhone 12 we ordered on our account had one listed with the order. Yes the phone isn't officially supported but it doesn't mean it won't work for sure.
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Then there's this page. https://www.verizon.com/unlocked-smartphones/8t-unlocked/

tcd1014 said:
There is no 5g sim. 5g won't work on Verizon. The phone is not supported for 5g on Verizon. But 4g/LTE works fine.
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I was getting 5g on visible with the normal visible sim card.

954wrecker said:
I'm getting 5g on visible, same speed as 4g
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If you are getting 5g on Visible, why am I not on another MVNO- US Mobile. Any help from the community would be appreciated.