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[Q] Single SIM Models?

Hey everyone,
I'm in Australia and Vodafone have the Huawei Mate7 but are saying it is only single SIM.
From all the research I've done, I can't find anywhere that says there is single SIM model.
Could anyone confirm this? Or do the Vodafone reps just not know enough about the product?
Any help would be great. This phone looks worth getting, but I need the dual SIM feature.
Thanks

White and black : single sim
Gold : duel sim
Sent from my HUAWEI MT7-TL10 using XDA Free mobile app

I can't say that that was very obvious from the info online....

ITChelp said:
Hey everyone,
I'm in Australia and Vodafone have the Huawei Mate7 but are saying it is only single SIM.
From all the research I've done, I can't find anywhere that says there is single SIM model.
Could anyone confirm this? Or do the Vodafone reps just not know enough about the product?
Any help would be great. This phone looks worth getting, but I need the dual SIM feature.
Thanks
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Vodafone only have the Single Sim Model in their stock list (MT7-L09) . But, **** Smith have introduced the Dual sim as an unlocked version (MT7-L10)
http://www.dicksmith.com.au/unlocked-smart-phones/huawei-mate7-gold-dsau-em6839

lynxdog said:
Vodafone only have the Single Sim Model in their stock list (MT7-L09) . But, **** Smith have introduced the Dual sim as an unlocked version (MT7-L10)
http://www.dicksmith.com.au/unlocked-smart-phones/huawei-mate7-gold-dsau-em6839
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I have a Vodafone Mate 7 purchased from **** Smith (Western Australia) and it is a MT7-L09 with a second slot for either a second sim or a MicroSD card. A couple of other things to note:
> Even though it came in a Vodafone box it has no Vodafone network locking, bloatware or branding anywhere, it might as well be unbranded.
> It is a weird software version that is currently on B127SP02 and none of the firmwares posted here are compatible with it, the apocalypse will probably come before this gets an OTA
Other than the occasional bug and the white notification pulldown I'm really happy with the phone.

chongo_au said:
I have a Vodafone Mate 7 purchased from **** Smith (Western Australia) and it is a MT7-L09 with a second slot for either a second sim or a MicroSD card. A couple of other things to note:
> Even though it came in a Vodafone box it has no Vodafone network locking, bloatware or branding anywhere, it might as well be unbranded.
> It is a weird software version that is currently on B127SP02 and none of the firmwares posted here are compatible with it, the apocalypse will probably come before this gets an OTA
Other than the occasional bug and the white notification pulldown I'm really happy with the phone.
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Have you tried a second sim in this model (MT7-L09)?... because it's not possible. Mine is from Dickies too, but will not take another sim card only micro-sd
Even if you try the mods online it will not work.
Currently i'm on 5.1 Beta, and i tell ya, it's bloody amazing. Cant wait for the real one to come out.

Ah OK, no I've never tried a sim in it I just assumed it was functional, I guess not.

chongo_au said:
I have a Vodafone Mate 7 purchased from **** Smith (Western Australia) and it is a MT7-L09 with a second slot for either a second sim or a MicroSD card. A couple of other things to note:
> Even though it came in a Vodafone box it has no Vodafone network locking, bloatware or branding anywhere, it might as well be unbranded.
> It is a weird software version that is currently on B127SP02 and none of the firmwares posted here are compatible with it, the apocalypse will probably come before this gets an OTA
Other than the occasional bug and the white notification pulldown I'm really happy with the phone.
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Thanks Chongo_au, Have you tried a 2nd SIM in the SD card slot on the MT7-L09 phone, any success?

lynxdog said:
Currently i'm on 5.1 Beta, and i tell ya, it's bloody amazing. Cant wait for the real one to come out.
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Whenever I've tried to flash a firmware with the Updater app I get errors. Did you have to unlock your bootloader to flash it?

chongo_au said:
Whenever I've tried to flash a firmware with the Updater app I get errors. Did you have to unlock your bootloader to flash it?
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Yeah, my bootloader is unlocked. There is a specific firmware you have to be on before you can update to 5.1 ---> https://mega.co.nz/#!fVIUCbaD!JZerWHy66gCzpNQHB58at6mynNzulP5NARQJnLsmaEQ
Make sure it's on that one before you try and update.
Works like a charm.

Thanks, can I ask what method you used to get the bootloader unlock code?
I've emailed Huawei a couple of times but they wouldn't give me an unlock code

Firmware and other updates on unlocked phones

I'm not quite sure how this works. I bought my phone from mobiles.co.uk who are part of CPW whose phones are pretty much always carrier unlocked. I bought it with and have inserted a vodafone SIM. I have been on CLT-L09 8.1.0.103(C782) since the beginning. Am I reliant on Voda pushing firmware and other updates (such as Android upgrades and security) or will some come directly from HUAWEI?
I seem to remember on a previous phone I had that you could force a manufacturer update by taking the SIM out. Its all a bit confusing for someone with such a small brain

You can use Firmware Finder (for Huawei phones) on the Play Store to check for updated firmware if your phone doesn't kick them in. It basically connects directly to the Huawei servers and checks, then gives you some options to download if your phone is signed off for that update.

In Firmware Finder (for Huawei phones) the P20 Pro isn't available at the moment

Rheumatoid said:
I'm not quite sure how this works. I bought my phone from mobiles.co.uk who are part of CPW whose phones are pretty much always carrier unlocked. I bought it with and have inserted a vodafone SIM. I have been on CLT-L09 8.1.0.103(C782) since the beginning. Am I reliant on Voda pushing firmware and other updates (such as Android upgrades and security) or will some come directly from HUAWEI?
I seem to remember on a previous phone I had that you could force a manufacturer update by taking the SIM out. Its all a bit confusing for someone with such a small brain
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r u sure you not on 102(C782 - Europe)?, I have raised query with Huawei regarding the firmware updates as it seems ultrahd playback for netflix and amazon video do not work on our model, but do on the 106(C432 - Europe, Spain, France) version, so if they provide any info will let you know

walkerx said:
r u sure you not on 102(C782 - Europe)?, I have raised query with Huawei regarding the firmware updates as it seems ultrahd playback for netflix and amazon video do not work on our model, but do on the 106(C432 - Europe, Spain, France) version, so if they provide any info will let you know
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Definitely 103 (C782)

Rheumatoid said:
Definitely 103 (C782)
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so you're on a later version than others who got it directly from Three
Does Amazon and Netflix in HD/HDR/4K work on that release

walkerx said:
so you're on a later version than others who got it directly from Three
Does Amazon and Netflix in HD/HDR/4K work on that release
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I'm on 103 too (UK Three Network - Ordered via Mobiles.co.uk)
Netflix doesn't show any HD/4K shows

DaveP2611 said:
I'm on 103 too (UK Three Network - Ordered via Mobiles.co.uk)
Netflix doesn't show any HD/4K shows
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I guess all mobiles.co.uk (and possibly all CPW group) might be on the same as they are not network locked / dependent?

Rheumatoid said:
I guess all mobiles.co.uk (and possibly all CPW group) might be on the same as they are not network locked / dependent?
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probably correct, but amazon ultrahd works fine on the mate 10 pro which is C782 and also on three, so hoping we get this working for the p20 pro as same phone, just improved ai, camera and dolby atmos
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had an update from huawei clt-l29 8.1.0.107b(C432) has been officially released, they did state my C782 should receive this update, so asked them to clarify, as bad if the C782 is being left behind and is relying on Three to release the updates

DaveP2611 said:
I'm on 103 too (UK Three Network - Ordered via Mobiles.co.uk)
Netflix doesn't show any HD/4K shows
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walkerx said:
probably correct, but amazon ultrahd works fine on the mate 10 pro which is C782 and also on three, so hoping we get this working for the p20 pro as same phone, just improved ai, camera and dolby atmos
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had an update from huawei clt-l29 8.1.0.107b(C432) has been officially released, they did state my C782 should receive this update, so asked them to clarify, as bad if the C782 is being left behind and is relying on Three to release the updates
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So I guess back to my original question. Are we reliant on the network operator pushing these updates (even though our phones are not locked to them or use network configured firmware) or will they come direct from HUAWEI?

Rheumatoid said:
So I guess back to my original question. Are we reliant on the network operator pushing these updates (even though our phones are not locked to them or use network configured firmware) or will they come direct from HUAWEI?
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i've raised this with Huawei in my reply and also questioned thois on three's facebook page

walkerx said:
i've raised this with Huawei in my reply and also questioned thois on three's facebook page
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It is a bit confusing as to how this all works. I understood that for some things like wifi calling a phone needed network specific firmware but you wouldn't get this with an unlocked phone from CPW and we have the same firmware on different operators. Not tried wifi calling on voda on mine but see some guy on another thread has an issue and is on the same as us.

Rheumatoid said:
It is a bit confusing as to how this all works. I understood that for some things like wifi calling a phone needed network specific firmware but you wouldn't get this with an unlocked phone from CPW and we have the same firmware on different operators. Not tried wifi calling on voda on mine but see some guy on another thread has an issue and is on the same as us.
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this is reply I got from Huawei when my unlocked sim-free Mate 10 Pro purchased via CPW was rebranded with the 3 logo
the Mate 10 Pro version sold in Carphone Warehouse is the open market version and it is exactly the same one sold by H3G. The software version is also the same, however, this will be customized to the relevant operator depending on the SIM card that is inserted in the device for the very first time. This customization is irreversible as per the operator's requirement, however, the device will maintain its SIM Free status.
One of the reasons behind it is to ensure the 4G/Wi-fi calling feature will be enabled on these devices. As you may know this option is not available on the unbranded/open market devices, as it requires network customization.
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And this will be the same as the P20 Pro, I still don't know why they say the version sold by CPW and H3G is the open market version, while later they say the wifi calling is on unbranded/open market devices, which suggests that the version sold by CPW are infact branded devices.
this is the reply to my post on Three's Facebook page
we'll have to approve any updates before release to ensure reliability and good performance on our network. This may be why you're seeing different firmware updates on Three branded and non Three branded phones. We'll always approve updates just as soon as we can!
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so if your phone has been branded by Three (included sim-free purchased devices) then they will be releasing the updates, which is probably why we are behind on C782 devices

I just received my handset from EE. I'm on CLT-L09 8.1.0.103(C782). No updates available.

So the phone is, effectively, permanently branded by the first sim card inserted? I noticed that mine keeps a folder of O2 apps after a factory reset since that was the first sim card inserted. Fortunately VOLTE works with an EE sim too.

David Horn said:
So the phone is, effectively, permanently branded by the first sim card inserted? I noticed that mine keeps a folder of O2 apps after a factory reset since that was the first sim card inserted. Fortunately VOLTE works with an EE sim too.
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Well thats CPW phones with Voda, 3 and EE SIMS in all running 103(C782). I wonder why non of them have been upgraded with any network specific firmware to enable wifi calling etc. non of it makes sense to me.

Rheumatoid said:
Well thats CPW phones with Voda, 3 and EE SIMS in all running 103(C782). I wonder why non of them have been upgraded with any network specific firmware to enable wifi calling etc. non of it makes sense to me.
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I bought mine from mobiles.co.uk and have been using it with an EE sim from day 1. WiFi calling worked immediately with no manual intervention required and I'm on the same .103 firmware as everyone else. I guess all mobiles.co.uk/CPW phones will be on the same firmware until our current carriers approve the next update, right?

Rheumatoid said:
Well thats CPW phones with Voda, 3 and EE SIMS in all running 103(C782). I wonder why non of them have been upgraded with any network specific firmware to enable wifi calling etc. non of it makes sense to me.
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If u insert 3 sim first it would rebrand with 3 logo before their wifi calling worked.
If network providers can enable wifi calling on iPhones with a simple notification update, then not sure why the same can't be done on android.
I'm sick of network operators rebranding phones without our consent, especially on devices purchased sim free and unlocked.
Also if CPW phones are on 103(C782) then you would expect same when got from Three, but ours are on older update 102(C782).
Sent from my Huawei P20 Pro (CLT-L29) using Tapatalk

Anyone know if there is a specific network sim that can be inserted which doesn't 'brand' the phone?
I have a three sim, but prefer to avoid the three branding as it may impact it's resale value

walkerx said:
If u insert 3 sim first it would rebrand with 3 logo before their wifi calling worked.
If network providers can enable wifi calling on iPhones with a simple notification update, then not sure why the same can't be done on android.
I'm sick of network operators rebranding phones without our consent, especially on devices purchased sim free and unlocked.
Also if CPW phones are on 103(C782) then you would expect same when got from Three, but ours are on older update 102(C782).
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I wish three would hurry their backsides up and at least update to 103, they are always late to the party.

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Hi, I've just received my P30 from Amazon and it's the Single SIM (ELE-L09)version and not the Dual Sim version. Rather than send it back and not get my free Sonos is there any way of converting it to Dual Sim? I'm not sure if the hardware is the same but sometime it's possible to convert. Many thanks, Callan

callan123 said:
Hi, I've just received my P30 from Amazon and it's the Single SIM (ELE-L09)version and not the Dual Sim version. Rather than send it back and not get my free Sonos is there any way of converting it to Dual Sim? I'm not sure if the hardware is the same but sometime it's possible to convert. Many thanks, Callan
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Same question this site, does anyone know if its possible with an software change or is it the hardware

dual sim is more expensive, i doubt you can make the change via software. i had a dual sim p30, broke it replaced it with single sim because i use a nano card and saved $100.

Can single SIM be dual SIM?

I bought "Realme X50 Pro, 12 + 256GB, Dual SIM, Rust Red (RMX2075-red-12-256)" on Amazon.es.
However, it arrived with a single SIM specification:crying:
The physical SIM slot looks like a Dual SIM slot, is there a way to make it available?
Will it work if I burn another ROM?

Is this phone Single Sim in Europe? Why?
Is it intentionally locked like on xiaomi mi10 who knows why?
I can't find a word about it anywhere, is there esim?

Ducekokan said:
Is this phone Single Sim in Europe? Why?
Is it intentionally locked like on xiaomi mi10 who knows why?
I can't find a word about it anywhere, is there esim?
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Yeah there's an eSim, not sure if you can use it as well as a regular Sim tho :/

bictu said:
Yeah there's an eSim, not sure if you can use it as well as a regular Sim tho :/
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There will be no words anywhere eSimwhere you saw it?

在中国，这款手机是双卡双待的 没问题，但是听说欧洲版本和中国版本系统不能互刷？或者你可以试试使用twrp刷入中国大陆的版本试试

Hello,
I asked Realme support several questions. The Chinese versions are indeed dual SIM. The Europe version is simple SIM. The Chinese version is materially incompatible for operation in Europe. Flashing Europe Rom on a phone made for China will not work.

fourpsk said:
I bought "Realme X50 Pro, 12 + 256GB, Dual SIM, Rust Red (RMX2075-red-12-256)" on Amazon.es.
However, it arrived with a single SIM specification:crying:
The physical SIM slot looks like a Dual SIM slot, is there a way to make it available?
Will it work if I burn another R
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fourpsk said:
I bought "Realme X50 Pro, 12 + 256GB, Dual SIM, Rust Red (RMX2075-red-12-256)" on Amazon.es.
However, it arrived with a single SIM specification:crying:
The physical SIM slot looks like a Dual SIM slot, is there a way to make it available?
Will it work if I burn another ROM?
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Remove the SD slot to see if it has two bays, one covered and the other not, this is because the operators do not want competition, but if you release the bootloader and install the global ROM that bay will be active and the only thing to do is remove carefully the plastic so that it can accept another sim.