Sprint sim card? - Google Pixel Questions & Answers

I have the Nexus 5x. Can I reuse the same sim card for the pixel? If not what is the upc code that I will need for the phone? I've been searching and have not found info.
Thanks

Pop your sim out of your 5x and put into Pixel. Problem solved. You don't need a new sim the 5x one will work in the pixel.

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[Q] oX+ sim question

Ok so I am currently staying in Russia. And do recently I bought an Hox+ from eBay and it was shipped here. Now the guy never had a problem with it because it is newly bought. So it was shipped to me in the condition he sent it. Now I bought a factory unlock key and it is in my email.
So I went and cut my normal SIM card into a micro SIM card and put it in the phone but even when I restart the phone it just says No SIM Card. Not as an error I suppose.
I tried using a very old ATT SIM I had (converted to Micro SIM) but the phone didn't read it either. So I don't know what the problem is. My old phone reads my newly cut micro SIM but my phone doesn't. And I am thinking maybe because the att SIM is so many years old the phone won't see it, and maybe the phone won't see the Russian SIM card either, so my last option I suppose it to get a proper micro SIM from MTS.
What are your ideas? Also can I make the SIM unlock code show up on the screen using a secret code? You know like when people do that global phone code or *#06# code? My phone was also bootloader unlocked, relocked and os was restored too.
Serilei said:
Ok so I am currently staying in Russia. And do recently I bought an Hox+ from eBay and it was shipped here. Now the guy never had a problem with it because it is newly bought. So it was shipped to me in the condition he sent it. Now I bought a factory unlock key and it is in my email.
So I went and cut my normal SIM card into a micro SIM card and put it in the phone but even when I restart the phone it just says No SIM Card. Not as an error I suppose.
I tried using a very old ATT SIM I had (converted to Micro SIM) but the phone didn't read it either. So I don't know what the problem is. My old phone reads my newly cut micro SIM but my phone doesn't. And I am thinking maybe because the att SIM is so many years old the phone won't see it, and maybe the phone won't see the Russian SIM card either, so my last option I suppose it to get a proper micro SIM from MTS.
What are your ideas? Also can I make the SIM unlock code show up on the screen using a secret code? You know like when people do that global phone code or *#06# code? My phone was also bootloader unlocked, relocked and os was restored too.
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You're in the wrong forum my friend, this is the One XL forum.

New Android SIM card vulnerability

Didn't see another thread about this in here:
http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2283...llions-of-mobile-phones-vulnerable-to-attacks
Apparently many SIM cards only use single-DES-56 encryption. Anyone know if there's a way to tell what any given SIM card uses?
JrBobDobbs said:
Didn't see another thread about this in here:
http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2283...llions-of-mobile-phones-vulnerable-to-attacks
Apparently many SIM cards only use single-DES-56 encryption. Anyone know if there's a way to tell what any given SIM card uses?
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I did read about the SIM card hack. According to the answer when asked what a user should do, the researcher said that if your SIM card is more than 3 years old, you should replace it. I went to a T-Mobile (USA) store and asked for a new SIM replacement, free of charge, because mine was over 3 yrs old.
It would still be nice to find a way to verify this, as who's to say that T-Mobile doesn't want to get rid of their old SIM card stock, and gives you an old vulnerable one?

How to transfer SIM info between phones with Micro & Nano Sim cards.

I have a Verizon LG G2 which has a micro SIM. I just got a Verizon Droid Turbo with a Nano SIM.
I have the working SIM in the LG. I know I can cut down the Micro SIM to Nano size. However, I'd like to have both SIMs have the same data on them. Is that doable without any equipment purchase? Of course I could just go to Verizion, but they would find some way to charge me something.
I was thinking there might be was some software app that could read the SIM info off the LG phone, I then write it back to the Turbo.
Anyhow, I'm a noob open to suggestions.
CalypsoDroid said:
I have a Verizon LG G2 which has a micro SIM. I just got a Verizon Droid Turbo with a Nano SIM.
I have the working SIM in the LG. I know I can cut down the Micro SIM to Nano size. However, I'd like to have both SIMs have the same data on them. Is that doable without any equipment purchase? Of course I could just go to Verizion, but they would find some way to charge me something.
I was thinking there might be was some software app that could read the SIM info off the LG phone, I then write it back to the Turbo.
Anyhow, I'm a noob open to suggestions.
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You could use this tutorial? http://androidadvices.com/import-sim-contacts-android-phone/
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[Q] Cut current LG G3 micro sim to nano or get new one - Verizon

My carrier is Verizon. I have an individual plan with a 2 year contract. My phone is an LG G3.
I recently just bought a Nexus 6 right off of the Google Store. The Nexus 6 takes a nano Sim card and unfortunately for me my current Verizon sim card in my LG G3 is a micro sim.
After going back and forth with Verizon I realized there is no official way of getting a nano sim card for a Nexus 6 IMEI bought directly from Google.
My unnoficial options:
1. Get a sim card cutter off of Amazon and cut my current sim card and put it in my Nexus 6. Then sell my LG G3 on EBay. When the next user gives the IMEI to a Verizon rep will this cause a problem since technically the IMEI / Sim number combo is still on my account?
2. An employee at a 3rd party Verizon reseller said he could just activate a new nano sim card using an IMEI number from a dummy iPhone that he has laying around. If I go this route my account will have an iPhone and a G3 on it I guess. Would I have to worry if the employee does the same thing for someone else? Does Verizon keep track of IMEIs or just device names on peoples accounts? If I go this route I will also be selling my G3 on EBay.
Can someone who has knowledge on this topic please tell me which path they would prefer and why? I would like to know the downsides of each method.
I'm on Verizon and I always buy my phones outside of Verizon store (just because used phones are cheaper).
Option 1: As long as you did not report your phone as being stolen or your account is getting blocked due to non-pay, your ESN is clean and can be activated with Verizon on other account. Once you put activated SIM card into your new phone, the old phone is getting removed from your account automatically because Verizon will get your new phone's information.
Option 2: Should not have any issues too, because you are getting the new SIM card assigned on your account and re-assigned with your phone, not the phone used to activate it. The same as above, you'll see the old iPhone on your account until you put the SIM card into your phone.
nochkin said:
I'm on Verizon and I always buy my phones outside of Verizon store (just because used phones are cheaper).
Option 1: As long as you did not report your phone as being stolen or your account is getting blocked due to non-pay, your ESN is clean and can be activated with Verizon on other account. Once you put activated SIM card into your new phone, the old phone is getting removed from your account automatically because Verizon will get your new phone's information.
Option 2: Should not have any issues too, because you are getting the new SIM card assigned on your account and re-assigned with your phone, not the phone used to activate it. The same as above, you'll see the old iPhone on your account until you put the SIM card into your phone.
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This is exactly the kind of response I was looking for!!! Thanks a lot!

Sim unlocked or not?

I've got a p40 pro (ELS-NX9) dual sim. I bought it off ebay reseller as sim unlocked and have used it on EE for over a year.
I am changing to the 3 network and their sim doesnt work - the phone asks for a sim unlock code. I rang EE and asked for a code to sim unlock, they said it would take a couple of days.
Today I got a message from them saying it is sim unlocked already.
Any ideas why the 3 sim doesnt work? Is there a way I can check?
I have both sims in the phone and tried them in opposite sides of the sim holder. The sim settings are fine. I have put google on it - would this make a difference? I dont want to go through the hassle of backing up everything again!!
madmackem said:
I've got a p40 pro (ELS-NX9) dual sim. I bought it off ebay reseller as sim unlocked and have used it on EE for over a year.
I am changing to the 3 network and their sim doesnt work - the phone asks for a sim unlock code. I rang EE and asked for a code to sim unlock, they said it would take a couple of days.
Today I got a message from them saying it is sim unlocked already.
Any ideas why the 3 sim doesnt work? Is there a way I can check?
I have both sims in the phone and tried them in opposite sides of the sim holder. The sim settings are fine. I have put google on it - would this make a difference? I dont want to go through the hassle of backing up everything again!!
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”The SIM card unlock code, is the PIN number that came by default on your SIM card or the SIM card PIN that you set yourself. The purpose of having a SIM PIN is if someone found your SIM card they would not be able to make a call or access the info on it without first entering your SIM card PIN number”
Should be written on the SIM- big sim holder Card. ( default could be 1234 or 0000)
badmania98 said:
The SIM card unlock code, is the PIN number that came by default on your SIM card or the SIM card PIN that you set yourself. The purpose of having a SIM PIN is if someone found your SIM card they would not be able to make a call or access the info on it without first entering your SIM card PIN number
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So why does my original EE sim work with no pin? The 3 sim is brand new and has no service, it arrived pre activated by 3, all I had to do is put it in the phone. I guess I should say network unlock instead of sim unlock?
madmackem said:
So why does my original EE sim work with no pin? The 3 sim is brand new and has no service, it arrived pre activated by 3, all I had to do is put it in the phone. I guess I should say network unlock instead of sim unlock?
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A brand new sim come with the PIN written as on image, by default. You can remove it, change it, but first of all you need to provide the PIN code on the first connection to have access on it. It doesn't care if it has service or not.
It is better to try that SIM card in other phone. Maybe this other phone will provide you the same request.
Also you can ask a SIM (3 network) from a friend that for sure has the PIN inactive to see if it works on your phone.
badmania98 said:
”The SIM card unlock code, is the PIN number that came by default on your SIM card or the SIM card PIN that you set yourself. The purpose of having a SIM PIN is if someone found your SIM card they would not be able to make a call or access the info on it without first entering your SIM card PIN number”
Should be written on the SIM- big sim holder Card. ( default could be 1234 or 0000)
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Not in this case, the sim is pre-activated. It is a carrier code that is needed
I understand. It can be unlocked. I think it is not for free, but you will find solutions on-line or in service (not Huawei service).
EX: https://ministryofsolutions.com/huawei-sim-lock-network-lock-unlock-service
SIM network unlock NCK
I have an 18 month old P40 Pro and currently have the above error when putting in the unlock code. I obly have 4 attempts left. Please help. Thanks Paul
consumer.huawei.com
badmania98 said:
I understand. It can be unlocked. I think it is not for free, but you will find solutions on-line or in service (not Huawei service).
EX: https://ministryofsolutions.com/huawei-sim-lock-network-lock-unlock-service
SIM network unlock NCK
I have an 18 month old P40 Pro and currently have the above error when putting in the unlock code. I obly have 4 attempts left. Please help. Thanks Paul
consumer.huawei.com
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According to EE the phone is unlocked, according to 3 it isn't blacklisted, waiting for a new sim now to try again.
Ifr it is locked, it will be the first P40 Pro locked that I have ever heard.
I've had a reply from Huawei, It was sold to EE locked to their network. According to EE it is unlocked lol! Back to EE I go I guess

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