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Multiple SIMs

Goodevening
Is it possible to use the iMate with two SIM cards from different service providers simultaneously. Would like to avaoid having to change the SIMs everytime you want to use the one or the other. At the same can the ringtone be set to differntiate between the two different service providers and can you pick which line you want to phone out on?
Thanks
calli

It is possible to have 2 sims in the phone but only 1 can be active, usually you would turn the phone off then on again to switch between the 2. Twin sim adaptors are widely available on ebay and phone outlets online.

Here you can find
... what you're looking for:
Pdamods.com
enjoy-it
I bought one and waiting for it...

Cheaper
You can put two SIMs in a Dual SIM adapter.
One SIM is active at a time
You can switch between SIMs by going into and out-of flight mode.
Works very good.
You have to get a dual sim adapter that fits in the little room there is between battery and cover.
I use a King of Doublecard, type MAI-E bought on eBay from saintjoy0_3.
The model he advertised was "6220/6310i/7250/8310/T230/T68i DUAL SIM CARD"
(note: looks VERY similar to the one on pdamods!)
Bought it for £6.55 (incl 2.50 shipping)
(note: MUCH cheaper than pdamods)
Good luck

King of doubles!
Same here, it works great, love it. & bought from same guys above on ebay.

Killed my XDA I with dual sim ghost card
Can anyone give me a hint on how to assemble a XDA I with a dual sim card? I succeeded in prying open the XDA I (start at the antenna etc) and squeezing in the dual sim card, but now the XDA I wont come to life again, with or without the dual sim card or any other card. I noticed a rotating little thing inside the back cover (more or less next to the sim holder) with a small red dot on it. Does this have to be set in a specific angle? Are there switches that need to be switched before or during reassembly? HELP?

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
Anonymous said:
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.

using a multi-simcard in a wizard - does it work?

hi to all
just wondering if anyone has any experience using a multi-simcard in a wizard (or any variant) and how it has gone.
just to make things clear, when i say multi-simcard, i mean one of the simcards you can purchase which allow you to copy over multiple sim identities from single sims to one card. im not talking about the dual-sims where you cut out the sims.
this means that you dont have to replace sims if you want to use different numbers/networks.
i know that the software you install which adds a specific menu to enable the swapping that comes with the card will work for say nokias, but im not sure if theres a mw5 equivalent.
linked to this, is it possible to have multiple mobile network operator profiles/settings on the wizard?
sorry - new to the whole ppc game!!
any help/advice would be greatly appreciated...
dan
below if a paste of the text from the web site i read for information:
Clone 16 GSM SIM Card to 1 Multi Card
With the NEW packing This Super SIM card/ and software hardware pack you can clone your most frequently used sim card mobile numbers from different areas, countries or different networks. You can now clone up to 16 numbers onto just one Multi-SIM card. When you need to switch your number to another, just use your finger to press few buttons. The req number can be switched into another on line and without powering your phone off and on. much easier then switching sim cards. It is a powerful tool for business people who often travel around the world, and young people who love to show their recognition and uniqueness. Now, one SIM card can hold 16 mobile numbers. You can enjoy your life on your fingers. The Multi SIM package contains one MultiSim card which stores up to 16 cloned numbers and software on CD, a multi sim card, sim card reader/writer with CN-3687082 computer Interface.
Support GSM COMP128-V1
OTHER VERSION NOT SUPPORT
II. Hardware Request
Hardware:
1. P II or above CPU, recommended is PIII 500.
2. 64MB or more RAM.
3. 20MB or more hard disk space.
4. CD ROM.
5. Usb port version (New)
Software:
Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP.
Function Description
1. Connect! Program will connect to Card Reader, if program can’t connect that, it will pop up a window with error messages.
2. Phone book Phone book functions group.
3. New Open a new phone book.
4. Open Open a phone book file.
5. Save As Save as a phone book file.
6. Save to Text File Save phone book data to a Text file.
7. Read From SIM Card Read phone book data from SIM Card.
8. Write To SIM Card Write Phone book data to phone book.
9. Message Short message function group/
New Open a new message
Open Open a exist message file
Save As Save as a message file.
Save to Text file Save to text file.
Read from SIM Card Read short message
Write To SIM Card Write Phone book to SIM Card.
10. Edit Edit function group
11. Edit Edit a record
12. Insert Insert a new record
13. Clear Clear a record.
14. Delete Delete a record
15. Cut Cut a record to clipboard.
16. Copy Copy a record to clipboard
17. Paste Paste a record from clipboard.
18. Select all Select all records.
19. PIN Manager PIN manager function group
20. PIN 1 state Set PIN 1 State
21. PIN 1 Password Set PIN 1 Password
22. Option Option
23. System configuration System configuration
24. Language Select language
25. Help Help function group
26. SIM Editor Help SIM Editor help file.
All backUp function support A3A8 COMP128V1 SIM Card only which are the 98% of sim cards worldwide
This SIM Card Back-UP device doesn't support newest SIM Card that uses COMP128V2 algorithm to code KI key
Some GSM SIM Cards from 2001 (COMP128V1) are Scan-Limited. It has limited running scan times. If the scan is over the limit, the SIM Card will be locked and will not work any more. So don't scan the same SIM excessively if not necessary.
Hints to distinguish between V1 and V2 sim cards:
SIM cards issued before JUNE 2002 most likely are COMP128v1 SIM cards
Phone book capacity more than 250 entries most likely are COMP128v2 SIM cards
When two or more SIM cards with same number (original and cloned) are in used:
Both phones can dial out but NOT in the same time
Only the latest dialed out or powered on phone can receives calls, the other phone will not ring
If one phone is officially turned off (e.g. by switch off the power button), the other phone can't receives calls even though it's still power on, the other phone must make a call in order to make it can receives calls again.

funkydan said:
All backUp function support A3A8 COMP128V1 SIM Card only which are the 98% of sim cards worldwide
This SIM Card Back-UP device doesn't support newest SIM Card that uses COMP128V2 algorithm to code KI key
Some GSM SIM Cards from 2001 (COMP128V1) are Scan-Limited. It has limited running scan times. If the scan is over the limit, the SIM Card will be locked and will not work any more. So don't scan the same SIM excessively if not necessary.
Hints to distinguish between V1 and V2 sim cards:
SIM cards issued before JUNE 2002 most likely are COMP128v1 SIM cards
Phone book capacity more than 250 entries most likely are COMP128v2 SIM cards
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If you have very old Sims or are in eastern europe where they are reported to still use the older Sims then you're okay otherwise you can't copy the Sims so everything else is irrelevant.

Dual SIM Adapter - Today Plugin

I have 2 SIMS on Cingular. Is there anyway to show the phone number active on the today screen? This would help quickly identify which SIM is active. I've been looking without success. Thanks!

There are a few products that allow you to have 2 simcards in a phone ( you have to cute the little chip part out on both sims and put them in an adapter) I have heard that you usually get a pop-up on the phone saying what sim card to you want to use.
its something I am looking in to after I found out that T-moible allows you to get prepaid wifi/t-zones. I would get a tmoible prepaid and use it with my phone (cingular) but I dont know if I will be able to switch back and forth ( I know it requires a restart to switch)

there are alot of adapters that can be used to switch the SIMS. but what i am looking for is a program that shows the SIM phone number on the today screen to show me exactly which SIM is active.
SIM manager (in programs), can show you the number, but i have to load it each time. pain in arse. i just want to see it on the front page. any program that can do this?
there is a program called WIVIT that shows the number, but it doesn't work on WM5

i found a french site that may help ( use your fav translator)
http://ouziel.blogs.com/pierre/2006/05/test_doubleur_d.html

cant the owner info built in today thingy show the phone number? would that work?

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.