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[Q] Nexus 4 Sim Card

I was wondering how easy it would be to go from a Galaxy S2 to a Nexus 4. If I wanted to, would I be able to just buy the Nexus 4, pop in the SIM card from my Galaxy S2, and just go giddy with joy from there?

The N4 has a Micro SIM, so you would either need to 1) Cut the SIM (service available almost anywhere) or 2) Get a Micro SIM from your carrier.
You can then get a Micro SIM adapter, which in short converts the Micro SIM back to the Standard SIM size if you choose to go to the S2 again.

dhruvmalik said:
The N4 has a Micro SIM, so you would either need to 1) Cut the SIM (service available almost anywhere) or 2) Get a Micro SIM from your carrier.
You can then get a Micro SIM adapter, which in short converts the Micro SIM back to the Standard SIM size if you choose to go to the S2 again.
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Okay, I'm hoping you can and are willing to share some of your knowledge with me. I just sold my Galaxy Note (i717) but held onto the SIM card, should I trash it since the Nexus 4 needs a Micro-Sim?

Alzoids said:
Okay, I'm hoping you can and are willing to share some of your knowledge with me. I just sold my Galaxy Note (i717) but held onto the SIM card, should I trash it since the Nexus 4 needs a Micro-Sim?
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Your SIM card will still work on the nexus 4 just cut it. Plenty of tutorials online and pretty easy.
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Alzoids said:
Okay, I'm hoping you can and are willing to share some of your knowledge with me. I just sold my Galaxy Note (i717) but held onto the SIM card, should I trash it since the Nexus 4 needs a Micro-Sim?
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If you're really desperate for a micro-SIM and/or short on cash you can cut it, though personally I'd recommend that you just get a micro-SIM from your carrier. Here in Australia at least, I believe there are a small amount of SIMs that just won't cut down to a micro-SIM without turning into a dud since the metal contact sections are slightly larger/smaller.
You can also use a cut mini-SIM->micro-SIM as an interim SIM whilst awaiting the legitimate micro-SIM

Unlawful said:
If you're really desperate for a micro-SIM and/or short on cash you can cut it, though personally I'd recommend that you just get a micro-SIM from your carrier. Here in Australia at least, I believe there are a small amount of SIMs that just won't cut down to a micro-SIM without turning into a dud since the metal contact sections are slightly larger/smaller.
You can also use a cut mini-SIM->micro-SIM as an interim SIM whilst awaiting the legitimate micro-SIM
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Whoa, wait. They CHARGE for sim cards in Australia? Here in the states you can go to your local carrier store and request a few for free! Or does it only apply to Micro-Sims?
florelui001p said:
Your SIM card will still work on the nexus 4 just cut it. Plenty of tutorials online and pretty easy.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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Alright, I may just look one up if I'm too lazy to go to the AT&T Store!

Alzoids said:
Whoa, wait. They CHARGE for sim cards in Australia? Here in the states you can go to your local carrier store and request a few for free! Or does it only apply to Micro-Sims?
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Oh dear, the inequity, for my carrier at least, it's $20 for a new SIM (any new SIM). Not sure about other carriers though they might be free (mine's a very budget oriented but great value for money type of carrier)

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Thank you dhruvmalik!

Unlawful said:
Oh dear, the inequity, for my carrier at least, it's $20 for a new SIM (any new SIM). Not sure about other carriers though they might be free (mine's a very budget oriented but great value for money type of carrier)
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Definitely free to get a replacement SIM with Telstra, though they're pretty much the premium carrier in Australia. Guessing you're Amaysim or LiveConnected? I'll probably switch to LC once I get the N4.

Passa91 said:
Definitely free to get a replacement SIM with Telstra, though they're pretty much the premium carrier in Australia. Guessing you're Amaysim or LiveConnected? I'll probably switch to LC once I get the N4.
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Yep, LiveConnected. I get heaps of data and credit to use though and I'm more than satisfied with their service.

Good info.

I think you got your answer already, but wanted to give my input on one thing, might save you a few bucks if it isn't too late already.
If you chose to use the micro sim back in S2, you DO NOT need an adapter. I was swapping my iPhone 4 sim back and forth between s2 and ip4, In s2, you just align the sim contacts with the metal contacts of the phone and push it in place.. no need for an adapter, and most adapters wont fit in s2 unless you apply a lot of pressure which may damage your phone.

coolpal said:
I think you got your answer already, but wanted to give my input on one thing, might save you a few bucks if it isn't too late already.
If you chose to use the micro sim back in S2, you DO NOT need an adapter. I was swapping my iPhone 4 sim back and forth between s2 and ip4, In s2, you just align the sim contacts with the metal contacts of the phone and push it in place.. no need for an adapter, and most adapters wont fit in s2 unless you apply a lot of pressure which may damage your phone.
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dont you get that adapter in a box when you buy s2?
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Activating the N4

So I am going to get the N4 from the play store as soon as its available.
I have a galaxy S2 with TMobile now. I've put it up for sale and have a buyer all lined up. How do I activate the N4? Will there be a place for my to put my SIM card in? Will I have to take the phone to TMobile?

zander145 said:
So I am going to get the N4 from the play store as soon as its available.
I have a galaxy S2 with TMobile now. I've put it up for sale and have a buyer all lined up. How do I activate the N4? Will there be a place for my to put my SIM card in? Will I have to take the phone to TMobile?
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there's nothing to activate, just make sure your SIM card is a microsim. If it isn't then I suggest ordering a 3$ micro sim cutter from amazon, or go to T-mobile and see if they're willing to give you a micro sim.

barondebxl said:
there's nothing to activate, just make sure your SIM card is a microsim. If it isn't then I suggest ordering a 3$ micro sim cutter from amazon, or go to T-mobile and see if they're willing to give you a micro sim.
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Thats what I needed to know. I have a mini sim in my S2. I don't even know if tmobile has micro sim cards yet. I'll end up getting one from amazon.

zander145 said:
Thats what I needed to know. I have a mini sim in my S2. I don't even know if tmobile has micro sim cards yet. I'll end up getting one from amazon.
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order it now that way you get it by the end of this coming week.
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Haha, I don't think I'll get a micro sim or a micro sim cutter. I'm cutting it with scissors LOL. But it probably would be a good idea to go to att and ask for a micro sim so I could keep the original to go back in my old phone if the N4 sucks, butI doubt it will...so I'm still cutting it with scissors

zander145 said:
So I am going to get the N4 from the play store as soon as its available.
I have a galaxy S2 with TMobile now. I've put it up for sale and have a buyer all lined up. How do I activate the N4? Will there be a place for my to put my SIM card in? Will I have to take the phone to TMobile?
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You don't have to take it to T-Mobile. I just called Customer Support (611) this evening and told them I'm getting an unlocked phone to upgrade my current line and need a micro SIM for it, and they are mailing me one free. (They'll do expedited shipping if you pay for it.) When you get your Nexus 4, just call 611 again or go to www.t-mobile.com/sim to activate it. No scissors, no cutter, and no trip to the store necessary.

Just talked to the tmobile rep. I can go to any tmobile store and get a micro sim card free of charge at any time.

wmm said:
You don't have to take it to T-Mobile. I just called Customer Support (611) this evening and told them I'm getting an unlocked phone to upgrade my current line and need a micro SIM for it, and they are mailing me one free. (They'll do expedited shipping if you pay for it.) When you get your Nexus 4, just call 611 again or go to www.t-mobile.com/sim to activate it. No scissors, no cutter, and no trip to the store necessary.
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Funny thing. I just called them asking that exact statement, they said unfortunetly they cannot ship just the micro sim card, only with a new phone. I asked to speak to a manager and got transfered to the accessories department. They went on to tell me they don't deal with that and I need to go in store WITH THE DEVICE.

zander145 said:
Funny thing. I just called them asking that exact statement, they said unfortunetly they cannot ship just the micro sim card, only with a new phone. I asked to speak to a manager and got transfered to the accessories department. They went on to tell me they don't deal with that and I need to go in store WITH THE DEVICE.
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That's because you were the guy who escalated to a manager. Trust me on this, I've worked call centers. Just be polite, say thanks anyways and call back. You'll get someone else and they may have a different tune. Having been on the other end of the phone, no matter how nice or polite you are, if you "ask to speak to a manager" you are labeled instantly as a ****.

Pragmata said:
That's because you were the guy who escalated to a manager. Trust me on this, I've worked call centers. Just be polite, say thanks anyways and call back. You'll get someone else and they may have a different tune. Having been on the other end of the phone, no matter how nice or polite you are, if you "ask to speak to a manager" you are labeled instantly as a ****.
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I didn't ask to speak to the manager instantly. I asked to after I was told I needed to talk to accessories.

zander145 said:
I didn't ask to speak to the manager instantly. I asked to after I was told I needed to talk to accessories.
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Never said you did it right away, but the fact you did at all is the point. Not trying to step on toes, just giving some call center tips to help you get what you are looking for. I won't go into it as this isn't the place for it, but feel free to PM me if you are interested in some good tips.
Activating for myself will involve dropping in with my N4 to Telus retail and picking up a microSIM as my current phone uses a regular SIM. Store has it listed for 10$, but we'll see if I can talk it down. I don't want to deal with cutting the SIM.

zander145 said:
Funny thing. I just called them asking that exact statement, they said unfortunetly they cannot ship just the micro sim card, only with a new phone. I asked to speak to a manager and got transfered to the accessories department. They went on to tell me they don't deal with that and I need to go in store WITH THE DEVICE.
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http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phone/T-Mobile-Micro-SIM-Card-Activation-Kit :good:

Zurginator said:
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phone/T-Mobile-Micro-SIM-Card-Activation-Kit :good:
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Ordered. Thank. I would have spent more on gas to go pick it up.

BravoMotorola said:
Haha, I don't think I'll get a micro sim or a micro sim cutter. I'm cutting it with scissors LOL. But it probably would be a good idea to go to att and ask for a micro sim so I could keep the original to go back in my old phone if the N4 sucks, butI doubt it will...so I'm still cutting it with scissors
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Careful with that, friend did it with a printout template and it wouldn't work on the HTC One X because it was off by a very small amount. Even despite trying tape/etc it still wouldnt make proper contact.

zander145 said:
Funny thing. I just called them asking that exact statement, they said unfortunetly they cannot ship just the micro sim card, only with a new phone. I asked to speak to a manager and got transfered to the accessories department. They went on to tell me they don't deal with that and I need to go in store WITH THE DEVICE.
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Huh, strange. I wouldn't have expected that, given how straightforward and easy it was when I called. I said, "I'm buying an unlocked phone and need a micro SIM for it," and the agent just asked which line I was putting it on and how soon I needed it, then confirmed that the order had been placed; couldn't have been easier. Oh, well, YMMV, I guess. (And we'll see how well it works when I get the phone -- it's possible that it was easy because it was wrong! Worst case, I have to hop in the car for the 20-minute drive down to the T-Mobile store.)

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9sVFJA8a_BUcnR3bG9nVWFiRmc/edit?pli=1
Does this not look easier than any option to anybody? If it goes wrong, then you can go through the trouble of getting a sim and activating it, but I think cutting is definitely worth a try.

Oky guys I already have 2 pre-paid micro sim card activation kit, seating on my table they aren't activated yet. So my question is when I got my nexus I can put the sim and transfer my number to the micro sim ?

Red Wolf said:
Oky guys I already have 2 pre-paid micro sim card activation kit, seating on my table they aren't activated yet. So my question is when I got my nexus I can put the sim and transfer my number to the micro sim ?
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Prepaid T-Mobile sims aren't compatible with a post-paid account.
If you have a prepaid plan then I think you can transfer.
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El Daddy said:
Prepaid T-Mobile sims aren't compatible with a post-paid account.
If you have a prepaid plan then I think you can transfer.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
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no i have post paid unlimited plan, and the tool kit has been activated so I chatted with t-mobile supports they said it would work. but will see :fingers-crossed:

[Q] Nexus 4 Micro SIM Included

Hello,
I was wondering if the nexus 4 comes with a micro sim card. I spoke with a T-Mobile rep and he told me that the phone should come with one and all i need to do is call in to activate it. Any idea if this is true or not?
Thanks all!

If you're referring to buying n4 from play store, then no.
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Yes the play store. I luckily was able to purchase one, and according to the rep I spoke with the nexus 4 comes wtih micro sim card, this is wrong then?

magestic1995 said:
Yes the play store. I luckily was able to purchase one, and according to the rep I spoke with the nexus 4 comes wtih micro sim card, this is wrong then?
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Yeah he's wrong. I mean, why would Google include tmobile, att, etc microsim?
Sent from my teapot. :3

How could it come with a sim card, if it has no carrier branding?

magestic1995 said:
Yes the play store. I luckily was able to purchase one, and according to the rep I spoke with the nexus 4 comes wtih micro sim card, this is wrong then?
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How would a phone bought in the Play Store come with a sim card..? He probably meant that you need a micro sim card to use in that phone. The regular, bigger sim cards don't fit in the sim card slot of the n4.

It comes with a SIM ejection tool but no SIM card included.

The rep was probably thinking of this:
JPowered said:
It comes with a SIM ejection tool but no SIM card included.
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(S)He probably just got confused, like poor lil rep people tend to

Or maybe he spoke with a T-Mobile Rep who informed the poster that a phone bought through them would include a micro sim...?
Or something completely different... One way or the other:
A device bought from the Google Play store does not include any carrier Sim card or contract as no device bought directly from the play store is subsidized by a carrier.
However if a Nexus device were to be bought through Tmobile, I would assume that because of a New contract it would include a Sim card. If it is not under a new contract I would suggest obtaining a Micro Sim card or cutting/punching (with a Micro-Sim Punch Tool) your current Micro Sim for your Nexus 4.

TMobile switching out Sim for New Nexus 4

I hope that my New Nexus 4 will be here tomorrow. I plan on switching out my Standard SIM to the Micro SIM for the Nexus 4, but I won't have the phone with me yet. Will the TMobile Store need the new phone with them in the store before they could switch out my sim?

No. Just tell them you need a micro sim
Sent from my Nexus 4 themed with Goog Le Bean

Was it a free upgrade to the Micro SIM? There are also rumors that there are two types of SIM cards now: non-ISIS T-Mobile SIM card and a ISIS T-Mobile SIM card. I heard that the ISIS T Mobile SIM card takes support off for Google Wallet.
I just cut my standard SIM to micro.

If you have been a customer with Tmo for awhile, they will give you the new Sim for free. Otherwise, it is a ~$10 charge. No need to take the phone with you, just go to the store and ask for a micro-sim. Then, just activate the sim once you get your phone via the web (website listed on the new card).
I activated my micro-sim online and it was active almost immediately as opposed to when I have called and spoke to a CSR (~ 2 hrs).

Rod3 said:
If you have been a customer with Tmo for awhile, they will give you the new Sim for free. Otherwise, it is a ~$10 charge. No need to take the phone with you, just go to the store and ask for a micro-sim. Then, just activate the sim once you get your phone via the web (website listed on the new card).
I activated my micro-sim online and it was active almost immediately as opposed to when I have called and spoke to a CSR (~ 2 hrs).
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One time my SIM card wasn't functioning properly and didn't detect my phone # and all that. I called 611 and they offered a free SIM card replacement but I had to get it from a store. Went to like 4-5 different T-Mobile stores even though the person on the phone said that the store closest to me had them in stock and when I went there the person said that they didn't have any in stock. It was so frustrating getting a replacement that I felt that I was being lied to in my face about them not having SIM cards.
Regardless of that, my SIM card works fine as it is now. Just cutted my standard SIM card (from a few years back) into a micro-sim and works fine on the N4.
$10 is still a rip off for a SIM card, they can't be that much to produce -_-

I went in yesterday to a T-mobile store and they gave me and activated the micro sim for free he just asked for my ID

You can purchase a Micro-SIM off of T-Mobile's site for $0.99 + tax (free shipping). That's what I did and then I just activated it online once my Nexus 4 arrived.

They should be able to cut your existing sim card. They have Sim cutters which will turn it into micro. If you do get a new sim, do not get the Isis ready one. It won't work with Google wallet.
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I previously had a normal sized card in Tmob on my Gnex. I usually got H speeds on it. Used an HTC one S (cut the sim) and almost always had H showing on the phone. Today I received my N4, its been perfect but now most of the time its 3G or very low reception. Is it the phone? or can it be the Sim card that I cut?
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El Niche said:
I previously had a normal sized card in Tmob on my Gnex. I usually got H speeds on it. Used an HTC one S (cut the sim) and almost always had H showing on the phone. Today I received my N4, its been perfect but now most of the time its 3G or very low reception. Is it the phone? or can it be the Sim card that I cut?
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I would think it might just be damage to the sim card from being cut and then taken in and out of different phones. Just get a micro some from T-Mobile. I called them and only paid 1.04 with tax and it was free over night shipping too. Put the next sim in my N4 and called customer server and they had it running in a matter of minutes.

awtacular said:
I would think it might just be damage to the sim card from being cut and then taken in and out of different phones. Just get a micro some from T-Mobile. I called them and only paid 1.04 with tax and it was free over night shipping too. Put the next sim in my N4 and called customer server and they had it running in a matter of minutes.
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I cut my sim with a Butcher knife. No, not kidding. Works prefect.
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marty331 said:
I cut my sim with a Butcher knife. No, not kidding. Works prefect.
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I cut it with scissors, and it worked fine on a One S. Just to be sure the Tmob store gave me one for free. I still get very low speeds tho.

Quick question.

It's been a while since I've upgraded, actually.. I haven't ever since I've been on T-Mobile.
Still using my Nexus 4. When I first got that phone I had to input a bunch of data on the T-Mobile website like the phone IMEI or whatever..
When I get my 6P will I need to do all of that or can I just pop my sim in and go? Will I need to set up an APN or anything?
Thanks!

Probably just pop in the sim and go. The sim may be a different size in which case you would either need an adapter or new sim from tmobile. Tmobile would tell you that you probably should update to a new sim after several years or you could possibly experience some problems. You can always try your existing sim first.

NCguy is right. The sim is a different size in the 6p.

Won't be druv said:
NCguy is right. The sim is a different size in the 6p.
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NCguy said:
Probably just pop in the sim and go. The sim may be a different size in which case you would either need an adapter or new sim from tmobile. Tmobile would tell you that you probably should update to a new sim after several years or you could possibly experience some problems. You can always try your existing sim first.
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Would I be able to cut it to get me by for now?

xrealtalk said:
Would I be able to cut it to get me by for now?
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I would wait until you have the Nexus 6p in your hands or if you have adapters.
Sim cutting template
http://www.gosoftworks.com/GoSoftWorks/NanoSIM_files/nanosima4.pdf
I bought this.
Noosy Micro SIM Cutter, Converter with 2 SIM adapters
by Noosy
Link: http://amzn.com/B003UEWF8I
$3.15 but ships from China
Or you can get one with Prime, one day shipping for $6.99 . You have to look in the other sellers with the same link

dwertz said:
I would wait until you have the Nexus 6p in your hands or if you have adapters.
Sim cutting template
http://www.gosoftworks.com/GoSoftWorks/NanoSIM_files/nanosima4.pdf
I bought this.
Noosy Micro SIM Cutter, Converter with 2 SIM adapters
by Noosy
Link: http://amzn.com/B003UEWF8I
$3.15 but ships from China
Or you can get one with Prime, one day shipping for $6.99 . You have to look in the other sellers with the same link
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Thanks, I think I will try cutting it once I have the 6P in my hands.
I don't really have the extra money to be spending on sim cutters when I can do it myself..
especially when I will probably only use it once..
If it fails, I live a block away from T-Mobile.

Just be careful. A sharp edge or a cheap adapter can actually ruin your phone.

Not sure if it happens with T-Mobile, but for a lot of carriers you can go in and get it swapped and transferred over pretty quickly.