My dad is thinking about getting this phone, because he heard it's a Dual SIM Dual Active, like his HTC One M7. That is, the phone can handle calls on both SIMs at once, instead of deactivating one while the other is on a phone call, or call forwarding. Can the Mate 8 do this?
No, Mate 8 is not dual active. It's only dual standby.
nondescript1001 said:
No, Mate 8 is not dual active. It's only dual standby.
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Ah, dammit. That's too bad. Thanks for the quick answer.
I don't suppose you know any good DSDA phones with somewhat comparable specs?
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SirVer said:
Ah, dammit. That's too bad. Thanks for the quick answer.
I don't suppose you know any good DSDA phones with somewhat comparable specs?
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The only DSDA phone I know came out recently is Zenfone 2. but 720 on a 5.5" inch screen just kill it for me..
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The only DSDA phone I know came out recently is Zenfone 2. but 720 on a 5.5" inch screen just kill it for me..
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Yeah, I knew about the Zenfone 2, but I was hoping there would be something better out there...
P.S. The Zenfone 2 has a 1080p screen, according to GSMArena.
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No, Mate 8 is not dual active. It's only dual standby.
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That's is wrong, mate 8 is Dual Sim Full Active.
I am owning HUAWEI NXT-L29 so I can confirm the functionality.
copysat said:
That's is wrong, mate 8 is Dual Sim Full Active.
I am owning HUAWEI NXT-L29 so I can confirm the functionality.
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So if you get a call on the second SIM while already on a call on the first one, you can switch between them?
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SirVer said:
So if you get a call on the second SIM while already on a call on the first one, you can switch between them?
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Yes I confirm it too (NXT-AL10)
Thanks for clarifying guys! I guess that settles it, Mate 8 it is!
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Yes i can handle 2 separate calls at the same time with no call diversion.
Yes
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No, Mate 8 is not dual active. It's only dual standby.
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ΝΟ My friend Mate 8 is dual sim FULL ACTIVE...that means that i can call from sim1 (wind) my sim2(vodafone) and im recieving the call....That works with all L29 versions from B103 to B180...and i think with all the rest of roms chinise or not....
Folks I was looking for a Dual SIM Dual Active phone for a long time and I am happy I stumbled on this site. Can you please let me know where (which country and which site / place) should I buy this phone so that I am sure that I will be getting a Dual active model of Mate 8 Model NXT-L29
Thanks in advance.
I have the L29 Mate 8. I just set it up with a second sim and I can not for the the life of me get the second sim to be recognized. It's not a sim issue as I can go into the dual card management and switch the default sim from slot 1 to 2 manually and the Sim selection will change and that sim is fully functional, including data, but the other sim gives me an network error? Then I manually change back and then slot 1 will be default and will be fully functional and the other sim gives me a network error? What am I missing?
Could it be that the two networks I am using do not have 2G available, that is the issue? Wouldn't I only need the 2G for data to work but should work for calls and text?
Is the Mate 8 still the best phone around that supports active sims?
Bump. I am also looking to get a Dual Sim Dual Active phone and wondering the same thing.
Mate 8 DSDA
Kindly be informed that these devices: mate 8, p9 plus, P9, MATE7,P8 supports dual active option and no doubt about it, plus Honor 8 (frd-L09 and FRD-L19) also supports Dual active option.
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Huawei Support Team
Huawei lists the phone as dual standby. I called their tech support and they confirmed it is standby, not active.
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is it possible to use one sim for data and a 2nd sim for calls? or do you need to switch from using sim A 100% to sim B 100%?
if so, what kind of device/adapter would be able to accomplish this
TIA
slapshot136 said:
is it possible to use one sim for data and a 2nd sim for calls? or do you need to switch from using sim A 100% to sim B 100%?
if so, what kind of device/adapter would be able to accomplish this
TIA
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The details provided are'nt clear enough! There are dual sim phones with the same options that u ask for.
Can u expose ur device & model name?
Else r u trying to buy any phones?
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The details provided are'nt clear enough! There are dual sim phones with the same options that u ask for.
Can u expose ur device & model name?
Else r u trying to buy any phones?
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I don't have any dual sim phone (I have never had one).. it just seemed like an interesting idea due to phone plans.. I currently have a note 2 - could I put in some dual sim adapter to get it to work like that?
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I don't have any dual sim phone (I have never had one).. it just seemed like an interesting idea due to phone plans.. I currently have a note 2 - could I put in some dual sim adapter to get it to work like that?
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No chance as far as i know.. U can buy a dual sim phone with that capability
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parkourkarthik said:
U can buy a dual sim phone with that capability
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which dual sim phones have such capabilities? (what would be the closest to a high-end smartphone?)
slapshot136 said:
which dual sim phones have such capabilities? (what would be the closest to a high-end smartphone?)
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U have to search for it, i am using xolo a500 it has the options in default, also i have seen similarities with most models like celkon a98, but have'nt came across the options in samsung or other such models. I think except samsun models others have such functionalities
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I just got this device, model D6633. Seems that it's just the same as regular Z3 except for dual SIM card. I was wondering if root will be achievable on this model once its out for the single SIM Z3?
Thanks! Fantastic phone by the way. best allrounder on the market
As my experience with Note 3 Duos, there is no differences in rooting and recovery conpare to 1 sim variant.
Ps: is Z3 Dual enable HSPA on both sim, OP?
Im actually curious about this as well as I have the opportunity to get the Dual sim version but need to root
KarimSalloum said:
I just got this device, model D6633. Seems that it's just the same as regular Z3 except for dual SIM card. I was wondering if root will be achievable on this model once its out for the single SIM Z3?
Thanks! Fantastic phone by the way. best allrounder on the market
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Where did you buy it? Online? I'm looking for importing it from Poland, the only European country who looks to be receiving it.
How's the dual sim's functionality? For example when you receive or do a call or a SMS, is there a button to switch lines or what? Where do you put the second SIM? Is the flap bigger? Sorry for questions, never had a Sony Dual...
theskig said:
Where did you buy it? Online? I'm looking for importing it from Poland, the only European country who looks to be receiving it.
How's the dual sim's functionality? For example when you receive or do a call or a SMS, is there a button to switch lines or what? Where do you put the second SIM? Is the flap bigger? Sorry for questions, never had a Sony Dual...
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The microSD card is moved next to the charger which now has a bigger flap. Both SIMs go next to each other in the right side flap. I'm only using it with 1 SIM card right now, but on the Call buttons and so on there's a small "1" so I'm guessing if I had two SIM cards there would be two buttons or some way to make the call from whichever SIM you want. You cannot also use two simultaneous data connections. the whole setup is pretty neat to be honest. Loving this, can't wait to travel now. lol.
I bought it locally (I live in Beirut, Lebanon) for 800 USD. Pretty steep but that's the way things go around here.
KarimSalloum said:
The microSD card is moved next to the charger which now has a bigger flap. Both SIMs go next to each other in the right side flap. I'm only using it with 1 SIM card right now, but on the Call buttons and so on there's a small "1" so I'm guessing if I had two SIM cards there would be two buttons or some way to make the call from whichever SIM you want. You can also use two simultaneous data connections. the whole setup is pretty neat to be honest. Loving this, can't wait to travel now. lol.
I bought it locally (I live in Beirut, Lebanon) for 800 USD. Pretty steep but that's the way things go around here.
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Interesting, some questions:
1. are the sim, both NanoSIM?
2. both data connection simultaneous, means you can have double speed??? That would be awesome
3. Youyr version is 16GB? Any news if exist 32GB variant?
claudioita said:
Interesting, some questions:
1. are the sim, both NanoSIM?
2. both data connection simultaneous, means you can have double speed??? That would be awesome
3. Youyr version is 16GB? Any news if exist 32GB variant?
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1. Yes
2. I'm extremely sorry, I made a (big) typo. I meant you CANNOT do that. post edited.
3. 16GB. The supplier said only the single SIM Z3 had a 32GB variant. he may be right and just as easily wrong.
all versions here
http://dl-developer.sonymobile.com/...ria_Z3_D6603_D6633_D6643_D6653_D6616_WP_1.pdf
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claudioita said:
all versions here
http://dl-developer.sonymobile.com/...ria_Z3_D6603_D6633_D6643_D6653_D6616_WP_1.pdf
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According to this only the D6616 has a 32GB option. That's disappointing as the D6603 will be the 'mainstream' model.
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1. Yes
2. I'm extremely sorry, I made a (big) typo. I meant you CANNOT do that. post edited.
3. 16GB. The supplier said only the single SIM Z3 had a 32GB variant. he may be right and just as easily wrong.
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Could you change your sim to sim 2 slot and test 3G/HSPA with your phone? On my Note 3, sim 2 slot only work in 2G/Edge mode.
how is the battery life on the dual sim version? is it similar to the D6603?
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how is the battery life on the dual sim version? is it similar to the D6603?
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I got 7 hours of screen on time and 20 hours of standby and I still had 9%. Unreal. All this without even Greenify and debloating.
Oh I got the answer when OP did not answer my question . I'm looking to buy Z3 Dual in next some days.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55622902
Zanr Zij said:
Oh I got the answer when OP did not answer my question . I'm looking to buy Z3 Dual in next some days.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55622902
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That is inaccurate. check my post on page 1 containing a screenshot that clearly shows you can only use one SIM data connection.
Do you mean, that you can only use one connection at a time or that one slot is 2g/3g/4g and one is only 2g?
KarimSalloum said:
The microSD card is moved next to the charger which now has a bigger flap. Both SIMs go next to each other in the right side flap. I'm only using it with 1 SIM card right now, but on the Call buttons and so on there's a small "1" so I'm guessing if I had two SIM cards there would be two buttons or some way to make the call from whichever SIM you want. You cannot also use two simultaneous data connections. the whole setup is pretty neat to be honest. Loving this, can't wait to travel now. lol.
I bought it locally (I live in Beirut, Lebanon) for 800 USD. Pretty steep but that's the way things go around here.
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Thanks for the infos!
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I'm looking for importing it from Poland, the only European country who looks to be receiving it.
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Are you going to import the phone from Poland by going there yourself?
I am also looking for a place to order this phone and ship to Finland.
Fustios said:
Do you mean, that you can only use one connection at a time or that one slot is 2g/3g/4g and one is only 2g?
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He misunderstand my meaning. He installed one sim and don't want to change sim slot to test. As Z3 D6633 manual: only one 3G/4G connection at a give time but on any slot/sim.
My Note 3 Duos has 1 slot can be used as 3G connection, another only for 2G
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Are you going to import the phone from Poland by going there yourself?
I am also looking for a place to order this phone and ship to Finland.
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I'll order it online
But I'll wait one or two months for a price drop.
I just ordered one from eBay. It comes from US.
Hi,
Went to the local shop, opened the SIM tray and we saw there were connectors for 2 SIM cards. Seems that there is only the SIM tray (easy to modify) that changes in the hardware.
My question is : is it possible to modify the software/phone for it to recognise 2 SIM cards like the Chinese variant?
SAO said:
Hi,
Went to the local shop, opened the SIM tray and we saw there were connectors for 2 SIM cards. Seems that there is only the SIM tray (easy to modify) that changes in the hardware.
My question is : is it possible to modify the software/phone for it to recognise 2 SIM cards like the Chinese variant?
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can't you just buy the dual sim tray and try it?
blue_panther9_9 said:
can't you just buy the dual sim tray and try it?
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nope can't find one.
But i was able to adapt it and it recognized the second sim. But won't connect the second sim to the network as it doesn't have a second IMEI "yet".
So trying to find solutions with some friends.
SAO said:
nope can't find one.
But i was able to adapt it and it recognized the second sim. But won't connect the second sim to the network as it doesn't have a second IMEI "yet".
So trying to find solutions with some friends.
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can you try this method? https://www.technobezz.com/restore-galaxy-null-imei-and-fix-not-registered-on-network/
blue_panther9_9 said:
can you try this method? https://www.technobezz.com/restore-galaxy-null-imei-and-fix-not-registered-on-network/
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This is to "fix" an IMEI.... i need to add one. SIM1 connects with no issue... where as SIM2 can't as it doesn't have an IMEI.
SAO said:
This is to "fix" an IMEI.... i need to add one. SIM1 connects with no issue... where as SIM2 can't as it doesn't have an IMEI.
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A quick question, what happens if you pull the SIM1 (the fully working one) out? Does the SIM2 (the limited one) work now?
And what if you physically switch them in the SIM card tray?
This might be a great test to whether it's a physical or a software limitation.
Killer007TV said:
A quick question, what happens if you pull the SIM1 (the fully working one) out? Does the SIM2 (the limited one) work now?
And what if you physically switch them in the SIM card tray?
This might be a great test to whether it's a physical or a software limitation.
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SIM1 + SIM2 = you only see the information
SIM2 only = it says insert sim
SIM2 SIm into SIM1 slot = works normal
we tried "nearly" everything, and the only possibility would be to unlock bootloader, and flash a ROM with pieces of the Chinese ROM and still there we might not even make it work as there is no second IMEI - I guess it's possible to flash it one way or the other, but to much work. It's easier to buy the chinese one, adb pm (delete) what apps you want to delete (like the launcher, we test on the global x2Pro with nova installed and it worked fine.
SAO said:
SIM1 + SIM2 = you only see the information
SIM2 only = it says insert sim
SIM2 SIm into SIM1 slot = works normal
we tried "nearly" everything, and the only possibility would be to unlock bootloader, and flash a ROM with pieces of the Chinese ROM and still there we might not even make it work as there is no second IMEI - I guess it's possible to flash it one way or the other, but to much work. It's easier to buy the chinese one, adb pm (delete) what apps you want to delete (like the launcher, we test on the global x2Pro with nova installed and it worked fine.
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So at this stage, you're saying you're almost certain the single-SIM global version will stay single SIM?
That's kind of a deal-breaker...
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So at this stage, you're saying you're almost certain the single-SIM global version will stay single SIM?
That's kind of a deal-breaker...
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Maybe only for you. I used to buy dual sim phones in the past, but nowadays network providers have all-in packages which allows me to use my sim in the EU with no extra cost.
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That is correct. But I compared the bands, and they are the exactly the same as the Chinese version. Now I'm sending back the global version and getting the Chinese from wondamobile Monday.
Will be testing it and making the changes I need to make it work. We also tested the launcher issue, and it's an easy fix. So if you NEED dual SIM I think the Chinese version will be fine unless you need languages that are not on the Chinese firmware.
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So at this stage, you're saying you're almost certain the single-SIM global version will stay single SIM?
That's kind of a deal-breaker...
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Maybe only for you. I used to buy dual sim phones in the past, but nowadays network providers have all-in packages which allows me to use my sim in the EU with no extra cost.
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Of course, I forgot to mention it's just my opinion; I have access to some data-only packages which offer unlimited data with decent speeds - these data plans would utilize dual SIM the best.
Anyway, may I ask you couple of questions (mostly just clarifications):
- Is there eSIM possibility for the Find X2 Pro?
- VoLTE and VoWiFi working?
- Is there any notification restriction (autostart - as other guys have mentioned for the Chinese version)?
- Can you set your fingerprint as an access to some apps/password fill (the same way Samsung does it with One UI)?
Thank you Sir!
That's for you. But I have two lines work and private. Thus I need two Sims.
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Maybe only for you. I used to buy dual sim phones in the past, but nowadays network providers have all-in packages which allows me to use my sim in the EU with no extra cost.
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SAO said:
That is correct. But I compared the bands, and they are the exactly the same as the Chinese version. Now I'm sending back the global version and getting the Chinese from wondamobile Monday.
Will be testing it and making the changes I need to make it work. We also tested the launcher issue, and it's an easy fix. So if you NEED dual SIM I think the Chinese version will be fine unless you need languages that are not on the Chinese firmware.
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I still hope the Global ROM will be successfully ported on a Chinese device as, from what I understood, the PDEM software has some limitations regarding notifications and running apps? Furthermore I'd appreciate VoLTE and Hey Google fully running.
I don't think it will be an issue. VOLTE is often a carrier/manufacturer issue. I had that probleme with a op7p before, and there was a quick fix for it... I'm not really worried about it.
As of the ok Google thing...we will see. Let me get the phone between my hand and I'll see that with Mauro.
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I still hope the Global ROM will be successfully ported on a Chinese device as, from what I understood, the PDEM software has some limitations regarding notifications and running apps? Furthermore I'd appreciate VoLTE and Hey Google fully running.
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Of course, I forgot to mention it's just my opinion; I have access to some data-only packages which offer unlimited data with decent speeds - these data plans would utilize dual SIM the best.
Anyway, may I ask you couple of questions (mostly just clarifications):
- Is there eSIM possibility for the Find X2 Pro?
- VoLTE and VoWiFi working?
- Is there any notification restriction (autostart - as other guys have mentioned for the Chinese version)?
- Can you set your fingerprint as an access to some apps/password fill (the same way Samsung does it with One UI)?
Thank you Sir!
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As far as I know there is no eSim option (I've read somewhere)
Both VoLTE and VoWIFI working
About notification restrictions: I haven't experienced any issues with notification. WhatsApp, email, telegram, etc works ok.
I'm sure that fingerprint can be set for some apps. I'm sure about that (I think the device asks you at first setup)
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But in the next weeks will be possible to change the international version in dual sim (after your check and try )?
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As far as I know there is no eSim option (I've read somewhere)
Both VoLTE and VoWIFI working
About notification restrictions: I haven't experienced any issues with notification. WhatsApp, email, telegram, etc works ok.
I'm sure that fingerprint can be set for some apps. I'm sure about that (I think the device asks you at first setup)
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Thank you Sir! Maybe two more things (as I am considering the Drillish offer):
- L1 working fine?
- Hey Google working fine (full Google Assistant)?
Thank you very much for your time!
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Thank you Sir! Maybe two more things (as I am considering the Drillish offer):
- L1 working fine?
- Hey Google working fine (full Google Assistant)?
Thank you very much for your time!
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Yepp, L1 fine here, but I don't know about hey google. Never used that. Ever.
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I don't think so as apparently OPPO has completly blocked the possibility to add an IMEI. So it's going to be hard.
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I don't think so as apparently OPPO has completly blocked the possibility to add an IMEI. So it's going to be hard.
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IMEIs are primarily used as an anti-theft measure and adding or changing them is made all but impossible as a result.
I was considering getting this phone (there is a crazy deal for it available in Germany at the moment) but the lack of Dual-SIM is really making me hesitate. It feels so arbitrary that they removed it and practically all devices in this price range feature it. And wireless charging. Who ever though that wireless charging was superfluous -.-
Hi,
I need some dual sim android phone for order taking service that can receive calls on both sims even one is on call.
Previously i was using honor 8 & it had this feature to receive calls on both sims simultaneously.
I don't use Volt or 4G much so my basic concern is that i can receive calls on both sim all the times without missing any.
I did some google but couldn't find proper listing of phone having this feature.
Although Honor 8 wasn't listed as dual active but still it had my desired feature & i want to buy similar phone again.
Please share your experience if you know some models capable of this calling feature.
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Hi,
I have dual SIM version of the Velvet. Previously I used Xiaomi MI9 (also dual SIM), and when I switched I was so surprised the way you get to choose from witch SIM card you are making a call. Is that really it that in LG you need to choose SIM card in notifications menu before making a call?
For example MIUI gives you different options, one SIM to be default or ask before making a call, or you can always tap and hold contact to choose a SIM card...
That's weird, or am I missing a setting?
Hi have you had an answer for this? I'm hesitating between this and a Xiaomi device and dual sim usage is really important to me
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Hi have you had an answer for this? I'm hesitating between this and a Xiaomi device and dual sim usage is really important to me
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No, I just got used to it, that I must double check which SIM card is currently selcted. It's annoying but well... it works, though. I switched from Mi9, but it had terrible battery life. I still see people annoyed from battery problems in their Xiaomi.
melonvelvet said:
Hi have you had an answer for this? I'm hesitating between this and a Xiaomi device and dual sim usage is really important to me
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You can always preset a SIM card to certain number.
xxxpioxxxpl said:
No, I just got used to it, that I must double check which SIM card is currently selcted. It's annoying but well... it works, though. I switched from Mi9, but it had terrible battery life. I still see people annoyed from battery problems in their Xiaomi.
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Hi thanks for answering! I can get the Redmi Note 10 pro and the LG velvet for the same price; that's why I have been hesitating, but my current phone is still working so whichever is cheaper will be my next phone haha
How is your transition from MIUI to the Velvet UI? I have never tried MIUI before but from videos I have seen, I really like the way it looks, LG's UI on the other hand, I still have mixed feelings...
Velvet UI and MIUI are a bit different, but can't tell which one is better. Maybe one thing I miss is gesture navigation. I have chosen Velvet because of Dual Screen case - the one thing that distinguished that phone among others.