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2 Lines in 1 SIM, how to toggle between lines using XDA 2

My provider (Globe Telecom) recently released their product Opti-SIM wherein there exist two lines in one SIM. It is easy to use via nokia phones coz you may toggle between lines by using Line1/Line2 in their menus. I'd like to use this special SIM in my XDA2 but I dont know how to configure the said feature. I've searched the whole Settings but I can't see any Line1/Line2 stuff.
I know some of us here have been using Dual SIM adaptor however this case is different, it is only 1 SIM with 2 Lines. I'm hesitant to avail it yet since I dont know if it will work with XDA. Does anyone know how to use it?

2 lines? what are the details of this? when did they start offering this? i'm a globe subscriber too.

Re: 2 Lines in 1 SIM, how to toggle between lines using XDA
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My provider (Globe Telecom) recently released their product Opti-SIM wherein there exist two lines in one SIM. It is easy to use via nokia phones coz you may toggle between lines by using Line1/Line2 in their menus. I'd like to use this special SIM in my XDA2 but I dont know how to configure the said feature. I've searched the whole Settings but I can't see any Line1/Line2 stuff?
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How it done on multiple SIMs.
I have programmed my silver sim with 4 sims and I use SIMs' pins to switch between them

Orange in the UK have the option of using two lines on one SIM but I think I'm correct in saying that this is not supported on the m1000 (their version of the XDAII, Qtex2020, iMate etc).

2 lines 1 simm
Orange supports 2 lines 1 simm[/b]. Orange is the only provider that supports this feature. I have Nokia 6600 with 2 lines and you toggel between lines by holding down the hash Key for 5/6 seconds. I have a m1000 and orange says 2lines 1 simm is not supported by the m1000. I have tried the simm and it recieves call on both lines. but you have no way of toggeling between the 2 lines ie you can only call out on the main line.
If anyone works a way round this then it would be welcome. [/quote]

Yes it is being offered by Globe. They can convert your 2 SIM's into 1 having 2 lines (cell numbers) in it. I think they've been offering this since July 2004 or earlier, im not so sure, but they only offer it to plan holders. You will be charged Php300.00 for conversion.
I found a thread but I can't remember which one, someone said you may toggle between lines using SIM Toolkit under Programs. I think the SIM card itself has a menu where you can switch between lines. It can be accessed through SIM Toolkit. No need to softreset. Although I haven't tried that yet, I'll be converting my 2 SIM's tonight, wish me luck.

Confirmed, I'm the living proof globe user, 2 lines in 1 sim. But you'll have to check your O2. I think previous models don't have the sim tool kit found under program files. I'm not sure if this is downloadable. Mine has it in the ROM, so even if I hard reset, it's still there. it's kinda a hassle to change lines though. I'm trying to find a macros to do it. go to program files/ sim tool kit/ my lines/ switch lines. These are the steps.

Question for Ilyas Khan:
Does this mean that if I can somehow get two lines stored onto my SIMM then it will accepting incoming calls on all of them at once? If they're both on Orange I mean.
What about multiple lines from different providers? I would imagine that it's not possible for the radio equipment to monitor more than one provider at once!

You can unblock your phone and purchase something called a ghost sim = 2 sim adapter that sits between battery and external cover. You can switch between the 2 providers by soft reset and choosing on start up. However these are temperamental and took me a while to find one that works on Himalaya's.

JPS is referring to the DUAL SIM Adapter discussed in some threads, but that is a different strory as discussed above where there are 2 lines/numbers (from 1 operator) on 1 sim.
Dual SIM adapters give you more flexibility and let you switch between SIMs by switching radio off/on. The ones that fit Himalaya are the King of Doublecard MAI-E (no cutting!) or any Ghost-SIM-adapter (need to cut both sims).
BTW One of the forum members is working on an app that lets you switch between the two SIM's in a dual-sim adapter via a today-plugin (also makes the active number visible!)

i also have 2 lines 1 sim from Globe, i use sim toolkit, but sometimes its doesnt automatically change you have to change to airplane mode and back again.

Orange Line 2 is it possible?

I am just about to upgrade to an M3100 but currently have and use Orange Line 2. There does not appear to be a clear answer from Orange if the M3100 can support Line 2 presently or in the future? I know there have been some work arounds for some other models but does anyone actually have line 2 working?
Thanks in advance.

Line 2 is an orange feature So I presume it would, but Orange themselves should be able to answer that question.
Give em a bell and let us know what they say.

Not at the moment, I'm afraid... HTC say the device supports it, but no-one has managed to get it working. There's a reward been posted on Modaco for anyone coming up with a working solution:
http://www.modaco.com/index.php?s=157ae786233e201b03a0ddede0b3b25e&showtopic=244000

my mate has just terminated his line 2 because of this phone!
he said the m3100 would default to his line 2 only, unlike all other orange htc which default to line 1. so it was a case of ditch the line 2 or ditch the m3100. he chose to keep the m3100

Has a fix been released so that the phone works with Line 1 and Line 2 properly?
At the moment all calls go via line 2 with no visible way to switch & calls can only be made to the line 1 number.

Athena as second device

i wanted to know how do you guys use athena as a second device?
ideally id like to get a second device dedicated to voice calls only...
but i still want to browse and recieve my emails / sms via the athena..
is there anyway to call from your second device paired with athena using bluetooth ?

I use the Athena as a second device, but I have a "dual sim" subscription (I have two sim cards on the same subscription, both phones rings during incomming calls).

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I use the Athena as a second device, but I have a "dual sim" subscription (I have two sim cards on the same subscription, both phones rings during incomming calls).
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hmm this is interesting how did you do that ?
is it identical sim cards or different ones ?
and whats your provider?

My provider is the norwegian Telenor, and you can add the "Twin-SIM" to any subscription. You then have two SIM-cards with different phone numbers, but both will receive incomming phone calls on your "main phone number". However, if you send SMS from your second SIM card the "sender number" not be the "main phone number".
I like it alot. I have the second SIM card in the Athena, and the main card in TyTN or S620 (depending on my mood ).

Moskus said:
My provider is the norwegian Telenor, and you can add the "Twin-SIM" to any subscription. You then have two SIM-cards with different phone numbers, but both will receive incomming phone calls on your "main phone number". However, if you send SMS from your second SIM card the "sender number" not be the "main phone number".
I like it alot. I have the second SIM card in the Athena, and the main card in TyTN or S620 (depending on my mood ).
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what about when you call from your second phone ? does the different number show then too ?

Yes. Sorry I forgot to mention that. But I have turned on "hide Call ID" on the Athena, and I mainly use S620/TyTN for calling...

i c so its basicly two numbers?
hmm i talked to my service provider and they dont have this facility...
i want ideally athena for sms and data and my htc touch for voice...
basicly it would be ideal if the touch could act as a bluetooth headset

Does anyone know if T-Mo UK support this? I'd really like to use my Athena for data and my Tytn for voice on the same account.

skyfox01_99 said:
Does anyone know if T-Mo UK support this? I'd really like to use my Athena for data and my Tytn for voice on the same account.
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Perhaps you could ring them...?

Wow... thanks for the intelligent response...
I was hoping that somebody might already know before I try and navigate TMo's 150 number menus

skyfox01_99 said:
Wow... thanks for the intelligent response...
I was hoping that somebody might already know before I try and navigate TMo's 150 number menus
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You were lucky to get a response at all...considering your lack of contribution since you first joined in 2006.

Awww, come on people. Play nice.

mackaby007 said:
You were lucky to get a response at all...considering your lack of contribution since you first joined in 2006.
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When you guys need a java se/ee coder i'll be here for you
Back on topic: It looks like I'll have to visit the T-Mobile shop...

@Boinger66
Have you tried the LG Style-I Bluetooth HandSet with the Athena? I picked one up at Verizon Wireless for 24.95 and it works great with the Athena. I use my plantronics Bluetooth when driving, but stick the small Style-i handset in my front pocket, when walking around or just working in the office. The handset can be used to dial, answer or pick up calls just like another phone, without reaching for the athena. Has called ID, Missed call, etc. Works for me.

i had similar query last year....wanted to use my exec as a headset for the comp...to cut the story short...it could not be done with the MS BT Stack....however it might be possible with another BT Stack on the touch (sorry forgot the name of the stack)

Live and let live
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Awww, come on people. Play nice.
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Oh.....okay. Sorry skyfox01_99.

$25 for the style-i ???
Could you buy another and post to england? they want $50 or so for them on ebay.

fallenczar said:
i had similar query last year....wanted to use my exec as a headset for the comp...to cut the story short...it could not be done with the MS BT Stack....however it might be possible with another BT Stack on the touch (sorry forgot the name of the stack)
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any idea where i can compare bluetooth stacks ?

Possible to run two phone accounts (on different carriers) on my Wing?

Is it possible to somehow hack my phone/sim to include two different phone accounts, one being Tmobile and the other Cingular? I dont like carrying around two phones.

you dont need to hack ... it already exist ---- you can buy Sim card with 2 or more telephony provider ... (got 2 czech providers) -.-- when i want to got Vodafone, just a few click, and it will tell me new messages and missed calls, and after i switch to T-mobile and i can continue my work

Maximus-CZ said:
you dont need to hack ... it already exist ---- you can buy Sim card with 2 or more telephony provider ... (got 2 czech providers) -.-- when i want to got Vodafone, just a few click, and it will tell me new messages and missed calls, and after i switch to T-mobile and i can continue my work
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WoW, didn't know you could get a sim card with two providers on it. My friend got this knockoff iPhone a while ago. Was a really bad knockoff. So bad that the warning label on the back of the phone (where it stated that only apple can use THIS apple logo) was mispelt (lol) waring. Anways back to the original point, the cheap knockoff allowed you to put in two sim cards at once. I can't wait for someone to implement this feature into a windows phone so you can use 'em both at one time. Very useful for us canadians who don't want to shell out a thick wad of cash to use the internet, and would like to use a second sim card for a data connection.

hey
dont mean to thread jack, but can do the reverse? get 2 sim cards with the same info? i love my wing, but for work i need a regular phone. one that is simple, and able to make calls asap.. instead of unlocking, entering a pw and pressing the grn button and than fumbling with the touch screen.. for work i need to be able to flip the phone open with one hand and call emergency numbers as fast as possible, so for work i take my sim card out and put it in a reg tmo phone.. would love to be able to use both phone with 2 diff sims.
any 1 know if its possible?

i know its possible in the netherlands (also t mobile) here its called something like "sim duo" better ask your provider

thewingzman said:
dont mean to thread jack, but can do the reverse? get 2 sim cards with the same info? i love my wing, but for work i need a regular phone. one that is simple, and able to make calls asap.. instead of unlocking, entering a pw and pressing the grn button and than fumbling with the touch screen.. for work i need to be able to flip the phone open with one hand and call emergency numbers as fast as possible, so for work i take my sim card out and put it in a reg tmo phone.. would love to be able to use both phone with 2 diff sims.
any 1 know if its possible?
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i believe that's illegal in the states, i know it is in canada

Tengis said:
Is it possible to somehow hack my phone/sim to include two different phone accounts, one being Tmobile and the other Cingular? I dont like carrying around two phones.
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Should be able to do it with no legal issues, I would think (if you're in the US).
Back in the day (12 - 15 years ago), phones were easily purchased with dual-nams (I had one from Motorola), which is how multiple phone numbers were assigned to a single device before the advent of SIM cards, device locking, long term contracts, etc.
You can get a dual-sim adapter from a couple of companies, but here's a link to one that has several types and lists their compatibility with various phones:
http://www.simore.ch/en/

I used a dual sim adapter briefly in a QTEK. It sucked.
If memory serves network locking is about to become illegal here in UK so I imagine dual sim kit will really take off here shortly.

Dual sim card settings/ solution

Hello all,
I've ran into some troubles with my device, since I have it running with a unlimited data transfer flatrate, that sim is blocked for incomming and outgoing phonecalls.
Solution on this trouble should be one of the dual sim adapters, which leads me to another problem. Since it seems to be impossible on my HTC Uni to have two simultaneous active cards running, the data one would be the usual active one for my needs.
But how to get the device automatically activating that sim, while its sleeping on an incomming phone call? Preferably without any costs on the data sim and extra costs on the phone sim either for me nor for the calling party.
Call deflection an possible option?
Since its probably a common issue im ashamed that I couldnt find any solution. Would be nice if I could still get some reply.
Thanks in advance,
Real.
Also have a look on this thread please:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=392396

You can take a look at this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=256442
Actually, I don't recall any dual SIM adaptor allowing 2 SIMs online at the same time. Looks like you need a phone able to handle that specific feature.
Your phone is able to handle 2 different lines at the same time ... but on the same SIM card. Some Operators used to provide this type of plan. A plan, 2 different numbers ... But same Operator !
I've heard that ETEN will release a Dual SIM PDAPhone (DX900) : http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Eten-DX900-is-dual-SIM-smartphone-article-a_2805.html
Anyway, I've been looking for the answer ... But, nothing yet.

Here is a workaround
Dual SIM WM Phone.
http://www.totobay.com/hkc-g1000-du...and-bluetooth-function-p6073.html#description

frav said:
Here is a workaround
Dual SIM WM Phone.
http://www.totobay.com/hkc-g1000-du...and-bluetooth-function-p6073.html#description
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here's my review
http://oldsap.blogspot.com/2008/04/hkc-g1000-dual-sim-wm6.html

Universal
As first thanks for the replys!
frav said:
(...) Your phone is able to handle 2 different lines at the same time ... but on the same SIM card. (...)
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This really sounds interesting, since I've got both of my most frequently used sims at the same provider. (Telefone/- and Dataflat)
Maybe my provider is willing to attach them both sims into one, or else theres still the chance of "doing by self". Another point is that those contracts dont have such a long lifetime anymore, so most likely this will be pretty mutch possible.
Sounds way better than buying a new phone, with the possibility of using two sim cards simultaneously.
Only one thing troubles me, since I've wrote about the HTC Adv beeing the mentioned device while it is Universal. Does that one have that feature aswell? I hope and pray, since this seems to be my last chance of having it more user friendly.
Any reply mutch obliged,
Real.