I'm goin to Japan this summer and wanna buy a 3G SIM to use, without takin' out my SIM or my SD (memory for camera).
As someone tried this "mod"? Does it work?
I don't think you'll find anyone willing to risk damaging their $400 device just to avoid taking out a Sim that you probably can't use in Japan anyway. Just keep it in a safe place so you don't lose it and enjoy your trip! You should get some great photos with this camera while you are there.
PuffDaddy_d said:
I don't think you'll find anyone willing to risk damaging their $400 device just to avoid taking out a Sim that you probably can't use in Japan anyway. Just keep it in a safe place so you don't lose it and enjoy your trip! You should get some great photos with this camera while you are there.
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THAT was exacting my point! LOL
This was discussed before, there is a guide how to use 2 sim + sd card. Works like a charm.
netvorCZEK said:
This was discussed before, there is a guide how to use 2 sim + sd card. Works like a charm.
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Got a link?
There is a video how to place 2 sim and sd card simultaneously https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kAeF3BdHlw
Posted adapter works too, unfortunately I cannot find a link. The principle is the same as in the video, but there is a SIM card out of tray laying in the back of the phone or where is the adapter located.
I am using this hybrid 2 sim+sd card.
Only thing that you have to do is flat that nodge on sd card and everything else is simple as 1,2,3.
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There a thread within xda on this mod for Huawei devices but here is more or less the same.
http://www.noreplied.com/how-to-ins...d-and-microsd-card-in-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge/
Nyssa1104 said:
There a thread within xda on this mod for Huawei devices but here is more or less the same.
http://www.noreplied.com/how-to-ins...d-and-microsd-card-in-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge/
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i did it few months ago - works fine for me
Here is a screenshot
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Here is a screenshot
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I wamted to do this but sadly L04 only supports single sim.
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Does this damage the phone? Cause apparently doing dual sim plus sd card in this types is dangerous
darKz22 said:
Does this damage the phone? Cause apparently doing dual sim plus sd card in this types is dangerous
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It will not damage the phone as long as the right steps are done.
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I will not damage the phone as long as the right steps are done.
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I see. That's good to hear then thanks mate
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I see. That's good to hear then thanks mate
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HERE is a video tutorial if you are interested in the steps.
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HERE is a video tutorial if you are interested in the steps.
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Cool! I'll check it out then
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Cool! I'll check it out then
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Update is if you happen to do it.
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If you do this method that adriansticoid posted, do it with nano sim card (it's thinner than the classic one) and chance to damage the chip is smaller.
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If you do this method that adriansticoid posted, do it with nano sim card (it's thinner than the classic one) and chance to damage the chip is smaller.
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Size of the sim card doesn't matter. Did you watch the video?
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Size of the sim card doesn't matter. Did you watch the video?
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It does matter. Regular SIM card is thicker and have a bigger chip than the Nano SIM, many users reported, that regular SIM is not suitable for it.
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How many others think SD Card slot should be added to Google's minimum hardware requirements for Android?
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Google doesn't have minimum hardware requirements on anything about Android which is one of the reasons why its so open but fragmented.
Manufacturers didn't listen to Google anyway when they wanted to add softkeys as seen on the gnexus. GS3? Old layout, capacitive, and single physical button. HOX? New layout but capacitive.
MOTO seems to be listening but probably because Mobility was bought by Google
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How many others think SD Card slot should be added to Google's minimum hardware requirements for Android?
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Regardless of the google requirements, I think all manufacturers should think that microsd is mandatory. I have never purchased a phone/camera/pda etc in the last 10 years without sd/microsd.
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How many others think SD Card slot should be added to Google's minimum hardware requirements for Android?
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Hi
Personally I would like an SD slot to be available on all Android devices. I would have loved for the HTC ONE X to have an expandable memory slot as I have had a few HTC devices and always been happy with them. My upgrade is due in a few months and for me anyway that is THE only deciding factor for choosing the Galaxy SIII over the One X. Both in my opinion are very good handsets and certainly do what I would want to do with them. But was gutted to see that there was no expandable slot. Yes, I know in these days 'Cloud services' will cater for most peoples needs, but I dont know why but I have always been wary of such services. Again, yes...I know, I am probably just being paranoid but for me nothing beats a memory card slot. :good:
All the contrary
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How many others think SD Card slot should be added to Google's minimum hardware requirements for Android?
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Unfortunately, this is now all the contrary. Nexus devices will never have a SD slot, and Google would like manufacturers to do the same.
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Unfortunately, this is now all the contrary. Nexus devices will never have a SD slot, and Google would like manufacturers to do the same.
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Can you cite a source for that last snippet of info?
Google have, to my knowledge, never dictated hardware to manufacturers for Android.
Internal memory is only going to get bigger, with 16GB being the minimum, and then a couple of years later 32GB will be the minimum.
OTG will remove the need for the removable feature as you will be able to get card readers to plug into the phone's socket.
With 4G speeds syncing to a cloud will be quick so the security/privacy/data loss through involvement with a toilet risks will be out weighed, or you'll sync to your home PC (something I'd much prefer) rather than through a 3rd party.
While it would be cool, I do not think google would ever do it.
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The day Google post a minimum system requirements for android phones, that day the user experience will be always fine! :highfive:
I think google will recommend manufacturers not to have ad card slot. Anyway IMO .. OTG is good enough
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Google doesn't have minimum hardware requirements on anything about Android which is one of the reasons why its so open but fragmented.
Manufacturers didn't listen to Google anyway when they wanted to add softkeys as seen on the gnexus. GS3? Old layout, capacitive, and single physical button. HOX? New layout but capacitive.
MOTO seems to be listening but probably because Mobility was bought by Google
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Agree with it ... Until now google doesn't have minimum hardware requirements
If you look at the Google nexus devices and look at the Google blog they want to remove SD card slots and deal only with internal and cloud based storage.
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When the galaxy nexus came out there was reasons given for why they wanted to move away from sd. If anything google would be more likely to specify no sd slot.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/1...behind-galaxy-nexus-lack-of-usb-mass-storage/
http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/mg14z/whoa_whoa_ics_doesnt_support_usb_mass_storage/
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If they completely remove micro SD card, then these phones shouldn't be called "smartphones", but "mediaphones". Even "dumbphones" have micro SD card slots, why shouldn't smart phones?
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When the galaxy nexus came out there was reasons given for why they wanted to move away from sd. If anything google would be more likely to specify no sd slot.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/1...behind-galaxy-nexus-lack-of-usb-mass-storage/
http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/mg14z/whoa_whoa_ics_doesnt_support_usb_mass_storage/
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They don't want us to have large SD cards with our music, movies, and tv shows on it. The ugly head of DRM!
We need to get on this now before it gets worse.
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They don't want us to have large SD cards with our music, movies, and tv shows on it. The ugly head of DRM!
We need to get on this now before it gets worse.
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You seem a little upset for someone with a phone that doesn't have an SD card slot.
If that is what Google what's from their OS who are we to tell them no.
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zelendel said:
You seem a little upset for someone with a phone that doesn't have an SD card slot.
If that is what Google what's from their OS who are we to tell them no.
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Not exactly what I expected thinking about this post.
unless there's like 64GB of onboard memory, I would opt for having microsd slot.
mixxers said:
unless there's like 64GB of onboard memory, I would opt for having microsd slot.
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It will happen soon enough I am sure.
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Long run, I think phasing out SD cards is a good idea.
Ronan1888 said:
Long run, I think phasing out SD cards is a good idea.
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Why?
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On every ROM I have used, it addresses the internal storage as either "/sdcard", or "/sdcard0". Would it be possible to replace the internal SD card with an aftermarket 32GB card? Assuming I got the phone dis-assembled, would it just be a plug-and-play operation, or would I need to actually soldier on a new chip to the motherboard?
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On every ROM I have used, it addresses the internal storage as either "/sdcard", or "/sdcard0". Would it be possible to replace the internal SD card with an aftermarket 32GB card? Assuming I got the phone dis-assembled, would it just be a plug-and-play operation, or would I need to actually soldier on a new chip to the motherboard?
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That is what you already have, that is why it is showing /sdcard etc
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mikied12 said:
That is what you already have, that is why it is showing /sdcard etc
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They're asking if it's possible to replace the internal card with a larger one, not add one.
As a side note: this should have beem asked in the Q&A section.
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They're asking if it's possible to replace the internal card with a larger one, not add one.
As a side note: this should have beem asked in the Q&A section.
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OIC oops, that's just silly talk, that is why infuse got a slot for another SD card, got a 64GB in mine
But yeah it is possible, if you got the right tools, and know-how anything is possible!
Lets hear it for KNOWLEDGE!!! Woo Hoo!
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mikied12 said:
OIC oops, that's just silly talk, that is why infuse got a slot for another SD card, got a 64GB in mine
But yeah it is possible, if you got the right tools, and know-how anything is possible!
Lets hear it for KNOWLEDGE!!! Woo Hoo!
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Ive never taken an infuse apart...but i have with my htc vivd...and i can tell you this: the internal memory is not a micro sd...its some kind of flash memory chip...
So you would have to find out what kind of chip it is...then find a compatible larger chip, desolder the old chip and then solder the new chip
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mg2195 said:
Ive never taken an infuse apart...but i have with my htc vivd...and i can tell you this: the internal memory is not a micro sd...its some kind of flash memory chip...
So you would have to find out what kind of chip it is...then find a compatible larger chip, desolder the old chip and then solder the new chip
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assuming that all goes well and the soldering job is perfect, will the firmware read or handle the new larger capacity?
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assuming that all goes well and the soldering job is perfect, will the firmware read or handle the new larger capacity?
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Another thing to consider...
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Just got the 32 gig phone any recommendation brand capacity etc.
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Just got the 32 gig phone any recommendation brand capacity etc.
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It can take up to 128gb card I would recommend staying away from off name cheap brands you get what you pay for.
I have a 128gb sandisk ultra and it works perfect.
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Just got the 32 gig phone any recommendation brand capacity etc.
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Definitely the Sandisk Ultra 128GB. Can't go wrong.
I have a ultra 64 sandisk an it works great.
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I have a ultra 64 sandisk an it works great.
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This card on its way..... Until then 32gb Kingston from my thunderbolt is still kicking lol
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This card on its way..... Until then 32gb Kingston from my thunderbolt is still kicking lol
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Good choice on new purchase. SD card is one area you don't want to go cheap!
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Good choice on new purchase. SD card is one area you don't want to go cheap!
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Agreed
If you live near a Fry's, which sadly I don't
This is a UHS 3 card Pro+, not Pro. This card is over $80 most places, and is one of the fastest cards on the market.
http://www.frys.com/product/8563619?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
If anyone lives near a Fry's and want to pick one up for me, I would super appreciate it
Edit: This is a Pro. Not a Pro +.
Adorama Camera has it too. It is backordered though. Ordered one anyway.
Damn that is a good deal, I live about 30 minutes from the frys in Indianapolis
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mlr_90 said:
Adorama Camera has it too. It is backordered though. Ordered one anyway.
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I don't see any of the Samsung Pro+ UHS3 cards on their site, at any size.
SalTNutz said:
If you live near a Fry's, which sadly I don't
This is a UHS 3 card Pro+, not Pro. This card is over $80 most places, and is one of the fastest cards on the market.
http://www.frys.com/product/8563619?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
If anyone lives near a Fry's and want to pick one up for me, I would super appreciate it
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ohmigawsh THANK YOU. There's one a few miles from my place in Dallas
Picking up 2 or 3 for phones and camera!!!
I just got this card for my Tab S. Last week it was part of their promo deals for $25.
Crap, didn't see that it was a pro +. Sorry.
Calling mine now to see if it's in stock just incase the site is lying. It's a 80min round trip so making sure.
Anyone found a good deal on 128GB sd cards in the UK?
Most of them I found are all 50+ quid. I should've bought the Sandisk card when it was 38.99 last month.
How good of a deal are we talking here? I found these two cards on Amazon with similar specs for the same price or cheaper. Curiously, I don't see this Samsung card on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/PNY-Turbo-Per...wse-bin:6518305011,p_36:-4000,p_72:1248879011
http://www.amazon.com/Patriot-Perfo...wse-bin:6518305011,p_36:-4000,p_72:1248879011
Pro+ makes both these look like turtles. Pro+ is UHS-3
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nikeman513 said:
Pro+ makes both these look like turtles. Pro+ is UHS-3
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What does the U3 on those two cards mean then?
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By the way, my closest location shows available when checking online, but there are none on the shelf. Trying another location nearby now.
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What does the U3 on those two cards mean then?
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UHS 3 typically means it will actually reach and maintain theoretical speeds (e.g. 95/90 MB/S Consistently) this will be great for Android M and photo taking and 4K videos.
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What does the U3 on those two cards mean then?
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BTW those two cards are UHS-1
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Not sure if best buy has these.. but they would probably price match if they do.
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BTW those two cards are UHS-1
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So is the Samsung card linked in the first post. Look at the Fry's website. It says UHS-1 grade 3 (which is what the U with the 3 in it on the card must refer to). But the two I linked on Amazon are also UHS-1 grade 3.
According to Wikipedia, there is no such thing as UHS-III or UHS-3, but there is UHS-I grade 3, which is what I think you're thinking of and what these cards are. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Digital
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So is the Samsung card linked in the first post. Look at the Fry's website. It says UHS-1 grade 3 (which is what the U with the 3 in it on the card must refer to). But the two I linked on Amazon are also UHS-1 grade 3.
According to Wikipedia, there is no such thing as UHS-III or UHS-3, but there is UHS-I grade 3, which is what I think you're thinking of and what these cards are. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Digital
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You are correct, but the Pro+ is the best on the market and $29.99 is a steal. That's undebatable. Sorry for my confusion and misinformation everyone. Look at benchmarks before buying.
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So the second Fry's I tried didn't have any on the shelf either, but I asked and they had one left in what they call the "cage", which is a cage behind the cash registers. So I got it. Hope it's all it's cracked up to be.
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10 year warranty, you'll be okay, just backup important stuff. SD cards still can go bad even though there aren't moving parts.
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SalTNutz said:
If you live near a Fry's, which sadly I don't
This is a UHS 3 card Pro+, not Pro. This card is over $80 most places, and is one of the fastest cards on the market.
http://www.frys.com/product/8563619?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
If anyone lives near a Fry's and want to pick one up for me, I would super appreciate it
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PM me, I may pick one up and would happily buy one and ship it to you.
Do you know some accessories that you can use to have dual sim + micro sd at the same time? Is it possible?
Lmao
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Actually you can, I saw a few done that before on other phones but require some hands on if you are game enough
http://www.noreplied.com/how-to-ins...d-and-microsd-card-in-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge/
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-USB-C-MicroSD-Reader-113506/dp/B00YQM8352
https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/2-in...o-SD-extender-Nano-SIM-Micro/32788674545.html
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https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/2-in...o-SD-extender-Nano-SIM-Micro/32788674545.html
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Ha! Nice find. :good:
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You can make a DIY hack with the second SIM, removing card. I have it in my mate and it's working well.
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https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/2-in...o-SD-extender-Nano-SIM-Micro/32788674545.html
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Governa said:
Ha! Nice find. :good:
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That doesn't look very safe at all
ante0 said:
That doesn't look very safe at all
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I remember using similar concepts for dual SIMs in my old Nokia feature phones and they worked well. They were quite flimsy so you could have one last just a couple of days or virtually forever, but they did work. I remember tucking the protruding bit behind the phone cover. Ah the memories.
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https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/2-in...o-SD-extender-Nano-SIM-Micro/32788674545.html
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This adapter Is work profect with mate 8 & mate 9 pro ???? Before i buy
baso2000 said:
This adapter Is work profect with mate 8 & mate 9 pro ???? Before i buy
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I don't have one, don't really need it.
Just give it a shot, it's less then 2 bucks delivered.
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This one looks fine but i wish there was a better than this solution
It works flawlessly. I have one on my mate 9.
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Memocja said:
Do you know some accessories that you can use to have dual sim + micro sd at the same time? Is it possible?
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yeap i did it and its been running smoothly since i get this phone
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yeap i did it and its been running smoothly since i get this phone
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Are you using the accesorie that someone post here ? or what did you do to get working the dual sim + mcsd?
Memocja said:
Are you using the accesorie that someone post here ? or what did you do to get working the dual sim + mcsd?
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nope i mod my sim n sd card
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kAeF3BdHlw
I suggest using a 2000W hair dryer on the plastic side at one corner. Hold with two tweezers or long nose plier. The adhesive is strongest at the edges and top and bottom, short side of the simcard. Once you can pry back one corner it becomes easier. Don't force as you'd tear the chip/contacts. Also don't hold to the hair dryer for more than a few seconds...move the card away, peel then back to hair dryer again.
All the best.
Update: There is a big potential the simchip and memory card may jam and you cannot extract the sim tray.
If you prefer Ebay:
http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Hybrid-Dual-...-Extender-2-Nano-Micro-SIM-Adap-/282397798859
I was made 2 sim + SD on my old S7 Edge.....Slots are the same with Mate 9...I just move my sims + SD...work perfect.
Leechoonhwee said:
Actually you can, I saw a few done that before on other phones but require some hands on if you are game enough
http://www.noreplied.com/how-to-ins...d-and-microsd-card-in-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge/
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This does not work at all in mate 9. I have tried it and wasted my 3 sim cards. luckily my SD card is still working.
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eddmecha said:
nope i mod my sim n sd card
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Can you describe your method? As I have tried it but despite of all precautions I am unable to get any success.