Pretty much the question title...
I only have SIM1 enabled, SIM2 is disabled but I get a gray icon.
Can this be disabled somehow?
Settings>display>status bar>icon manager is where you should be able to turn this icon on or off, but afaik this is persistent and can't be turned off unless you remove the second sim.
sydsick42069 said:
Settings>display>status bar>icon manager is where you should be able to turn this icon on or off, but afaik this is persistent and can't be turned off unless you remove the second sim.
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There is no option for individual SIMs in the Icon Manager, unfortunately.
I don't have second Sim icon. Maybe you've inserted sim card in second slot?
Edit: oh, you have both Sim cards. Seems like there is no option for such situation.
Maybe try System Tuner? It might be able to let you toggle off the sim icons.
Arutemu said:
I don't have second Sim icon. Maybe you've inserted sim card in second slot?
Edit: oh, you have both Sim cards. Seems like there is no option for such situation.
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Yes, I have 2 SIMs inserted, one is disabled.
Actually, maybe it makes sense to show both and the second grayed because it's disabled. I never tried with just 1 inserted but it will probably hide the second icon if I do that.
Sorry for the confusion.
Just found this: https://github.com/ungeeked/Aether/releases/tag/1.2
Added an option to hide disabled sim icon
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Is it possible to hide the status icon indicating no sim card?
I'm using a nexus one (cyanogen's froyo) on wifi only. There is always an icon on the status bar with an exclamation point indicating no sim card is inserted and when I lock the phone it says "No sim card. Emergency calls only. Please insert a sim card." Needless to say I have no intention of inserting a sim card. Can I make those messages go away?
Hi! and no i dont think you can, The "insert simcard" is a Part of the System
But Why don't you just insert a simcard?
I carry two devices, a nexus one and an N900. I only have one sim card so I used to tether the N900 to the N1. Recently I ditched my calling plan for a data-only plan and use google voice for calls/texts. Because the N900 has better support for google voice, I swapped the sim and tether the N1 to the N900.
On the N900 I can hide the "no sim" icon if I want to.
ehmmm i see The n900 is an amazing device...
I don't think you can, i can make mine the same colour as the taskbar
(cyanogenmod) 6 but i don't think you can on an stock rom
What if you were to put the phone into airplane mode?
I forgot everything about that! that could maybe Help!
So, what worked?
Ian
Hi folks,
I would like to remove Dual Sim Setting option from setting menu in xt1033.
For changing settings of Dual Sim i would rather want to have a application shortcut in my launcher.
Anybody having option how to do that.
Note :- Development through Xposed is preferred.
Thanks in advance
do you use second sim ?
Piyoosh_Singh said:
Hi folks,
I would like to remove Dual Sim Setting option from setting menu in xt1033.
For changing settings of Dual Sim i would rather want to have a application shortcut in my launcher.
Anybody having option how to do that.
Note :- Development through Xposed is preferred.
Thanks in advance
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do you want to use second sim ?
sachoosaini said:
do you want to use second sim ?
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Yes i want you second sim, but i want to hide the setting option from settings. I would like the dual sim option in launcher instead, so that i can hide the option from their on need basis.
Actually i want my phone to pretend a single sim phone while as administrator configuration for secondary sim can be changed.
Well I thought you need only 1 sim well then you need to code yourself and make a XDA module. As per mine knowledge there is no module that can do so. Also no other ROM gives you this option...
Piyoosh_Singh said:
Hi folks,
I would like to remove Dual Sim Setting option from setting menu in xt1033.
For changing settings of Dual Sim i would rather want to have a application shortcut in my launcher.
Anybody having option how to do that.
Note :- Development through Xposed is preferred.
Thanks in advance
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Well... You can Use Gravity Box and Moto CheckBox apps to remove signal icons and other options for secondary sim when there is no SIM Card Present. However hiding only sim settings options from settings is not easy without hard coding that in a module.
Wait for lollipop it might have Multiuser option and it might have that specific part's restriction option for guest mode.
Note: To restrict settings altogether you can use Applock and Guest Mode.
Hi,
So I'm trying to understand why the "Carrier" field is not showing up when no sim card is inserted that would allow me to add a carrier that give me a QR Code.
- Here the page without sim card inserted: https://gyazo.com/1d749dcd667b8a2f64fa122f03ef9699
- If Insert a T-Mobile sim card the "carrier" is here: https://gyazo.com/21be899319eaa441e328499fc8bc7c91 (If I click on it I can then add and scan a QR code: https://gyazo.com/b3fc9df6b1388e1446aca4929a05e889)
- If I insert a sim card from a french carrier in France, I don't get the "carrier" field: https://gyazo.com/1548535a81e1c957d615366766ca1115
So it seems that Google don't allow to add a carrier if no sim card is inserted, which makes no sense, as the first idea about eSIM is to not have a sim card.
Any idea what's happening?
PS: this is issue is not happening with an iPhone. A carrier can be added and a QR code scanned without any sim.
So no one?
t-bo said:
So no one?
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Which device is this, what firmware are you on, my menu options look slightly different. Do you have eSim manager installed from the PS?
What do you mean "Which device?" I'm in Google Pixel 3 thread. I don't know the firmware, the latest from Google. Didn't touch it.
Yes eSIM manager is installed I can see it when I search for it.
t-bo said:
What do you mean "Which device?" I'm in Google Pixel 3 thread. I don't know the firmware, the latest from Google. Didn't touch it.
Yes eSIM manager is installed I can see it when I search for it.
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Ok, been known to happen is all. Some Pixel 3s cannot use the eSim, i.e. Verizon model. I wonder if that's your issue? In developer options can you toggle the OEM switch or is it grayed out? My menu options look slightly different but I can't get to the device right now to screenie. But check to make sure your eSim is available.
I'm not sure you read carefully the initial thread. I can get the eSIM if I insert a T-Mobile sim card.
t-bo said:
I'm not sure you read carefully the initial thread. I can get the eSIM if I insert a T-Mobile sim card.
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Believe me, I read the post about 10 times now. I'm still confused. lol. Ok let me try to sort this out for myself.
When there is no physical sim in the device you have no carrier option, right? When you first setup the device did it give you the option to go "sim-less"? When you put in the sim that allows you to scan the QR code does that work? I mean can you actually scan a QR code and activate the network on the eSim? I'm asking because when I had a Verizon device I could scan a QR code but nothing got setup.
I actually have 2 Pixel 3s now and I'm about to return one of them Once I get the second one setup I'll remove the physical sim and screen shot it for you.
"When there is no physical sim in the device you have no carrier option, right?"
=> Correct.
When you first setup the device did it give you the option to go "sim-less"?
=> Yes. It just continue the setup without sim.
=>When you put in the sim that allows you to scan the QR code does that work?
Yes everything works thereafter as long as I have the option to add a carrier visible.
t-bo said:
"When there is no physical sim in the device you have no carrier option, right?"
=> Correct.
When you first setup the device did it give you the option to go "sim-less"?
=> Yes. It just continue the setup without sim.
=>When you put in the sim that allows you to scan the QR code does that work?
Yes everything works thereafter as long as I have the option to add a carrier visible.
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This is what I get with no sim..
Do you get this right after the initial set up (with "sim-less" option) ? Or you already put a previous sim?
t-bo said:
Do you get this right after the initial set up (with "sim-less" option) ? Or you already put a previous sim?
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I had everything already set up. Then I transferred my Fi account to the new device, removed the physical sim, and then reset the network options so nothing was retained. I guess that's different than what you have. I'm about to factory reset and return the device. Anything you'd like me to try? I'm not sure why you don't get the carrier option with one sim and not the other. If you initially set up the eSim on startup can you then just pop in the physical sim and be fully functional or does the option get removed so you can't switch? Which version of eSim manager do you have?
Mine is C.1.3.84 (535307067)
Maybe you can try from a factory reset to see if you have the "Add carrier" option available?
"If you initially set up the eSim on startup..."
=> I can't do this, I don't get the eSIM option. I never get the "add carrier" so...
"I'm not sure why you don't get the carrier option with one sim and not the other."
=> One of the reason I may think of, is T-Mobile is already offering eSIM Plans where my french sim card from my french carrier is not and maybe Google is dectecting this. But anyway the "add carrier" should be here with or without sim card.
eSIM manager:
version C 1.3.84-google (5307067)
t-bo said:
Maybe you can try from a factory reset to see if you have the "Add carrier" option available?
"If you initially set up the eSim on startup..."
=> I can't do this, I don't get the eSIM option. I never get the "add carrier" so...
"I'm not sure why you don't get the carrier option with one sim and not the other."
=> One of the reason I may think of, is T-Mobile is already offering eSIM Plans where my french sim card from my french carrier is not and maybe Google is dectecting this. But anyway the "add carrier" should be here with or without sim card.
eSIM manager:
version C 1.3.84-google (5307067)
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Factory reset.. I do get the add carrier option. I also get the "use eSim" option on startup. If you don't get that then I believe your eSim is not active.
Do you get "use eSIM" after you connect over Wifi? Maybe there is some location restriction.
Updated eSIM manager to latest version as a new version has been released yesterday as per: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/esim-manager/esim-manager-d-1-5-11-google-5358093-release/
D.1.5.11-google (5358093)
but it didn't solve the issue. Also tried a reset, nothing...
t-bo said:
Do you get "use eSIM" after you connect over Wifi? Maybe there is some location restriction.
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That I don't recall, but probably not. I think if you do it that way by bypassing the initial startup then you have to go in and do it manually. No sure though.
The option is right there. "Have a QR code from your carrier? Scan it now"
honza_verner said:
The option is right there. "Have a QR code from your carrier? Scan it now"
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Where?
Sorry, I was looking at a screenshot from @bobby janow Try to add the eSIM with T-MO SIM inserted, then remove it and see if the menu stays.
The menu stays if an eSIM is added. But that's not what I aim to do. I need to have the "Add carrier" by default (no T-Mobile sim needed).
For those on dual sim, does data on the secondary sim ever get used. In Sim Card Mgr there is a toggle to use it during a phone call but other than that , say my primary data sim is poor, I wish it would use the one with the better connection automatically but I do not think this is an option
JeffATL said:
For those on dual sim, does data on the secondary sim ever get used. In Sim Card Mgr there is a toggle to use it during a phone call but other than that , say my primary data sim is poor, I wish it would use the one with the better connection automatically but I do not think this is an option
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I have a Samsung Galaxy Note, SM-N986B/DS.
No, my experience is, you can't set data usage to automatically,
But why don't you just choose Sim2, for data usage.?
While back i had 2 x Sims in my device.
(One Sim is a just a data Sim, loaded with 10 gigs data each month )
The other Sim only had 1 gig data on it, each month .)
I set my preferences as follow in Sim Manager ......
Calls.... Sim 1
SMS.... Sim1
Data ( mobile)... Sim 2
Worked fine.
No issues.
If i switched my mobile data on it would
use Sim 2 data.
However,
I have since changed my setup.
Took second Sim out of phone,
as i experience
"more battery drain" (overnight )
than when i was using
only one sim and/or sd card.
Good luck.
willcor said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note, SM-N986B/DS.
No, my experience is, you can't set data usage to automatically,
But why don't you just choose Sim2, for data usage.?
While back i had 2 x Sims in my device.
(One Sim is a just a data Sim, loaded with 10 gigs data each month )
The other Sim only had 1 gig data on it, each month .)
I set my preferences as follow in Sim Manager ......
Calls.... Sim 1
SMS.... Sim1
Data ( mobile)... Sim 2
Worked fine.
No issues.
If i switched my mobile data on it would
use Sim 2 data.
However,
I have since changed my setup.
Took second Sim out of phone,
as i experience
"more battery drain" (overnight )
than when i was using
only one sim and/or sd card.
Good luck.
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I have unlimited data with Visible on sim1. I have 2gb of T-Mobile on sim2. If I'm in a spot whereb Visible sucks, I want to switch to sim2
data
JeffATL said:
I have unlimited data with Visible on sim1. I have 2gb of T-Mobile on sim2. If I'm in a spot whereb Visible sucks, I want to switch to sim2
data
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Yes ,it's was just the opposite situation for me ,where i had more data on Sim 2 .
However,overall i guess it never worried me, as i am 90% on wifi .
I also noticed ,more battery use age of keeping mobile data on ,than wifi.
I guess the only option left ,would be to manually, change to preferred data Sim .
As far as i can remember the best option ,
( when i had 2 Sims in my phone )
i would swipe down to expand phone quick settings
and my Sim preferences , showed ,just under the phone ,quick settings icons .
I would then long press on the preferred data Sim choice and change it there.
It was better than going all the way to Sim Manager .
Good luck
willcor said:
Yes ,it's was just the opposite situation for me ,where i had more data on Sim 2 .
However,overall i guess it never worried me, as i am 90% on wifi .
I also noticed ,more battery use age of keeping mobile data on ,than wifi.
I guess the only option left ,would be to manually, change to preferred data Sim .
As far as i can remember the best option ,
( when i had 2 Sims in my phone )
i would swipe down to expand phone quick settings
and my Sim preferences , showed ,just under the phone ,quick settings icons .
I would then long press on the preferred data Sim choice and change it there.
It was better than going all the way to Sim Manager .
Good luck
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Hmmm, the battery thing is interesting. I've tried so hard to get dual sim, flashing TMB onto Unlocked but now the battery thing is a bummer. If that is what causing it. I just turned off 120 refresh rate to see if that improves battery
In Quick Settings I see where I can click on one of the sims on the top and it takes me to the sim card menu but I wish it were just a toggle instead of taking to the menu
JeffATL said:
? Hmmm, the battery thing is interesting. I've tried so hard to get dual sim, flashing TMB onto Unlocked but now the battery thing is a bummer. If that is what causing it. I just turned off 120 refresh rate to see if that improves battery
In Quick Settings I see where I can click on one of the sims on the top and it takes me to the sim card menu but I wish it were just a toggle instead of taking to the menu
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Firstly,
Yes, only thing you can do
is "toggle" it manually, like you described.
Secondly,
with 2 x Sims in my phone
i found that my average "sleep" over night
was example......
+- 12 % battery drainage, over period of +-8/10 hours (sleep.)
Further the way i see it,
is that even with phone in
sleep mode, it still trying to get better signal reception.... x 2...? whilst
This i checked via Betterbattery app.
Secondly,
I am back on one sim.
My average sleep overnight is
8 % for 10/12 hours sleep.!
Bottom line,
It's your phone.
That battery diffs, is no big deal...
For me it was an irritating issue. thats all
If you happy with 2x sims
keep it that way!
Good luck
JeffATL said:
For those on dual sim, does data on the secondary sim ever get used. In Sim Card Mgr there is a toggle to use it during a phone call but other than that , say my primary data sim is poor, I wish it would use the one with the better connection automatically but I do not think this is an option
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Previously, say I had Sim 1 for data and Sim 2 for calls and i got a call on Sim 2, then Sim 1 was unable to access data but this has now changed with N20U
If I understood this correctly then I think my device is different cos regardless of which Sim is primary or secondary, I have an option under settings>connections>mobile networks> allow all Sims to use data in calls, which I can toggle on or off. I have found selecting this allows the other sim to use data which was not possible in some earlier android versions.
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Previously, say I had Sim 1 for data and Sim 2 for calls and i got a call on Sim 2, then Sim 1 was unable to access data but this has now changed with N20U
If I understood this correctly then I think my device is different cos regardless of which Sim is primary or secondary, I have an option under settings>connections>mobile networks> allow all Sims to use data in calls, which I can toggle on or off. I have found selecting this allows the other sim to use data which was not possible in some earlier android versions.
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But not when I'm in a call. I needed to use data from my secondary sim because I was in a dead spot for first sim. I had to go to sim card menu in settings and change primary sim and then change it back eventually. I did use the shortcut from the pull down menu but I wish I had a toggle , ideally from Nova Launcher
I am interested to purchase a SM-N986B DS for my dual sim work/personal cell in the US near NYC. I have metro PCS and Verizon. Will this phone allow verizon to operate as the second sim? It would be a non-data sim. I know it is a GSM phone and not CDMA but also read that the LTE bands may be compatible at 4g/5g. Curious before I take the dip to buy and find out it won't work...
Hello,
I purchased that phone off eBay since it was listed as Dual sim, the sim tray support Sim+Sim/SD Card, but only has 1 IMEI, so inserting a sim card in the second sim slot, do nothing. I read that dual sim will be enabled with software update, but I updated software to September 1 security patch level, but nothing has changed.
Service provider software version is: SAOMC_SM-A536U1_OYM_XAA_12_0009 XAA/XAA/XAA
Maybe your card faces the wrong direction ? Contacts have to show to the outside.
Check in the settings menu 'connections->sim-card administration' if there is a (greyed out) second sim slot available and look at 'phone info->status information->IMEI-info' if there is a second slot entry with corresponding number just to be sure that there isn't a software issue.
Andoreid said:
Maybe your card faces the wrong direction ? Contacts have to show to the outside.
Check in the settings menu 'connections->sim-card administration' if there is a (greyed out) second sim slot available and look at 'phone info->status information->IMEI-info' if there is a second slot entry with corresponding number just to be sure that there isn't a software issue.
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No. There is no sim card manager settings. Sim card is inserted correctly, only one IMEI, so that's why 2nd SIM is not working
Expected that all sm-a536 devices support dual-sim. Maybe it's a restriction from your carrier or firmware since you still got the Sim+SD/Sim2 slot. Seems the us variants are a bit cut short with no unlockable bootloader ec..
Helloo!! Any progress on this? IF I install another version like the EU one, would I see the dual sim options? I can be believe the phone is hardware capable but the firmware blocks it
Hi every one !
Anyone has an idea of how to unlock the dualsim capability ? Maybe by flashing a different region/country firmware ?
Thanks !
I just checked for a software update and I got the Android 13 and UI 5 update (near 2GBs) and the dual sim capability was enabled with this update. A second IMEI appears and the 2 sim cards got both signal.
Before installing the update, I took out the SD card and placed a 2nd SIM. Don't know if that had something to do with the dual sim capability enabling.
The Dual Sim Capability is not the same as with other Samsungs. You have no option to set a SIM card as default for calls and text or always ask before making a call, and the other one as default for DATA, only as primary, and the primary is the default for everything. But with the Google phone APP I was able to set the SIM Settings to either one or always ask.
It doesn't have a separate Network Mode for secondary SIM either.
xonyl said:
See
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Glad I'm not alone in this. It's like pulling teeth with people convincing them there's an unlocked dual-sim us version sm-a536u1 (sm-a536uzkdxaa). Obviously Samsung is little help in this. I've removed the actual IMEI numbers for obvious reasons.