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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.
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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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Question about Cutting my Sim Card

I was wondering, if I cut my Sim into a Micro Sim
Will this work with the Nexus 4?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Micro-Stand...533530?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4849b96a9a

EDIT: hrmmm that's micro to nano?
You want normal SIM -> Micro SIM. If you already have a micro sim then you're set.
EDIT 2: Relooked at it, should work.

I have a Standard Sim, I need to make it a Micro

Sometimes if you go in your carrier will cut it or give you a micro sim free.
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imtiax said:
I have a Standard Sim, I need to make it a Micro
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That is the wrong cutter. Nano is not what you need. There are templates you can print too if you want to try it. Videos as well..
sent via xda premium with nexus 7 while waiting for my back ordered Nexus 4-hoping for it today or tomorrow!!

Cut mine by hand using a template from Google images, no problems
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Richieboy67 said:
That is the wrong cutter. Nano is not what you need. There are templates you can print too if you want to try it. Videos as well..
sent via xda premium with nexus 7 while waiting for my back ordered Nexus 4-hoping for it today or tomorrow!!
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Yeah but the description of the item says.
7. Can convert Standard SIM into Micro SIM.
8. Can convert Standard SIM into NANO SIM.
Which is confusing, as all the images say it converts
Micro to Nano
Standard to Nano

imtiax said:
Yeah but the description of the item says.
7. Can convert Standard SIM into Micro SIM.
8. Can convert Standard SIM into NANO SIM.
Which is confusing, as all the images say it converts
Micro to Nano
Standard to Nano
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Problem Solved
Bought this instead http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300702286265

Just request a new sim? What I did...

I"d have to pay $25 for a new sim, cheaper to buy one of these for like five bucks.

lonz358 said:
Cut mine by hand using a template from Google images, no problems
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Likewise. It's fairly simple actually, but micro-sim cutter would be ideal for those who think they would mess up.

Please post all questions in the Q&A section. Thanks. Thread moved.

I tried to cut my Rogers regular SIM down to size. didn't work.
Next day went in and bought a microsim, now sold for $10.

Yes, I actually went ahead and cut it down to nano size and am using an adapter to bring it back up to micro.

imtiax said:
I"d have to pay $25 for a new sim, cheaper to buy one of these for like five bucks.
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Man you ppl in the US get screwed, it's free here.

Venekor said:
Man you ppl in the US get screwed, it's free here.
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I don't live in the usa, im in canada.

Sim cutters are a waste of money, I printed out a template, made the marks then cut it with scissors. Everything outside the metal plate is cheap soft plastic, can be easily cut with scissors or wire cutters. Its not precision science, as long as it fits in the tray it will work.
If you have the motor skills to operate scissors without cutting off a finger then you can cut a sim card

imtiax said:
I don't live in the usa, im in canada.
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Same thing.

Venekor said:
Same thing.
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you're an idiot...
anyways, cutting the SIM is very easy, so don't buy the SIM cutter. If you're in the US, you can buy a micro SIM for $1 from Tmobile. That's probably more money saved than driving to the local Tmobile store.

Lets keep it civil please.

Mini sim card to micro sim card help? *T-Mobile

OK so I have a quick question. Right now I own an HTC amaze which uses a mini sim card. Since my Nexus 4 is coming today I'll need to get a micro sim card. Do I just go to my local T-Mobile and get one? Do they charge? Also do I have to have the device with me? Or can I just go in without my nexus 4 and get the micro sim card?
Thanks.
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Most of the time the t-mobile store gives it to you for free but i have had 1 time when he charged me 20 dollars for mini sim. But most of the time they give you thier nano sim and micro sim for free. You could save yourself some time and cut the sim card yourself...

ross1998 said:
Most of the time the t-mobile store gives it to you for free but i have had 1 time when he charged me 20 dollars for mini sim. But most of the time they give you thier nano sim and micro sim for free. You could save yourself some time and cut the sim card yourself...
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OK sounds good, but do you know if I have to have the phone with me?
Also I was definitely thinking about cutting it but I don't know if I trust myself. You have any tips or tricks for me to cut it myself?
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Skilzdatkilz21 said:
OK sounds good, but do you know if I have to have the phone with me?
Also I was definitely thinking about cutting it but I don't know if I trust myself. You have any tips or tricks for me to cut it myself?
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You don't have to take your phone with you. And i've cut my sim card from mini to micro and from micro to nano, and there isn't anything special to do. All i do is say if I was to cut mini to micro i wold get a micro sim from someone else to barrow then align the simcards and cut(there are many tutrials online). I always align the bottom right corners.
Also it is worth cutting your sim card because even if you mess up you gain epierence plus you can get a free one at your local t-mobile shop.

Skilzdatkilz21 said:
Also I was definitely thinking about cutting it but I don't know if I trust myself. You have any tips or tricks for me to cut it myself?
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Best tip: good strong pair of scissors. Because you will be cutting plastic, not flimsy paper.
I made a paper template using the micro-SIM of a friend. Positioned it right and then it was just cutting along the lines.

Skilzdatkilz21 said:
OK so I have a quick question. Right now I own an HTC amaze which uses a mini sim card. Since my Nexus 4 is coming today I'll need to get a micro sim card. Do I just go to my local T-Mobile and get one? Do they charge? Also do I have to have the device with me? Or can I just go in without my nexus 4 and get the micro sim card?
Thanks.
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Like the other member said, go to a tmo store. Call them up to see how much they would charge. I got mine from tmobile.com for $0.99USD PLUS TAX, but took 4bus days (Free shipping) to get to me. Overnight is $11.99 additional
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phone/T-Mobile-Micro-SIM-Card-Activation-Kit

stejoo said:
Best tip: good strong pair of scissors. Because you will be cutting plastic, not flimsy paper.
I made a paper template using the micro-SIM of a friend. Positioned it right and then it was just cutting along the lines.
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Paper templates are good but not as accurate as real sims.

Skilzdatkilz21 said:
OK sounds good, but do you know if I have to have the phone with me?
Also I was definitely thinking about cutting it but I don't know if I trust myself. You have any tips or tricks for me to cut it myself?
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Actually, you don't need either phone. You can activate a new SIMM card over the web:
http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-4677
I would bring the Nexus 4 and let them active the SIMM. They (official T-Mobile store) hit me for $30 cash for the Micro SIMM, but if I had known the price first, I would have called called 611 first to arrange for store pickup with a price quote from them. The Suggested Retail Price is only $9.99. http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phones/prepaid-sim-cards

So, for a Nexus 4 16gb, the one needed is the MICRO SIM?

[email protected] said:
So, for a Nexus 4 16gb, the one needed is the MICRO SIM?
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Yes

attn tmobile customer-need to add a line and don't posess a sim card?
need to add a line to your account for zero $$$ but do not have an unactivated micro-sim card? Here's 12 step program followed by one who did it:
Setting is the mall hallway, tmobile kiosk after finding out that the tmobile store charges either $10 or $20 depending on the customer's story for adding a line and getting a new sim card. Customer knows that for 12 years tmobile gives sim cards away to customers and is unwilling to go along with paying for something that is given away free.
1. walk up to the tmobile kiosk, ask for a sim card, say you hate the tmobile store, and by now, believe it.
2. when kioskers say they ran out of sim cards, remind them you hate the store and ask for one of those cool shirts they wear at the kiosk.
3. magically, they have a sim card for you, and they try to start activating it.
4. Stop them from activating it. That is for later.
5. recieve the sim card and walk away to your car and start a call to tmobile.
6. tell the sales dept at 611 you have a sim card and need to add a line.
7. follow the instructions given you by the tmobile sales department at 611.
8. Once activation for that sim is complete, and the call is about to end, say that your new phone only accepts the smaller sim card.
9. They will say just take the phone and the just activated sim card into the tmobile store, that they will use a die-cutter to size it for you for free.
10. take it to the store inside the mall.
11. explain to tmobile teenager that you have a new line, that the sim card in your hand is activated on it and you need it sized for your new phone.
12. The tmobile teenager takes the card, puts it in the cutter, cuts it and also installs it into your new phone.

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.

Sim Card model

just bought a G5 on ebay, just wondering if someone could tell me which sim card sprint is using with the G5

nanoSIM

geeksmurf said:
nanoSIM
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....yeaaa i already know what size it is, just need verification on the model number. in my past experiences dealing with sprint they use certain sim cards for certain phones. they have a few different nano sim card models. i just wanna make sure SIMGLW446C is the one they use for the G5

Ah right...Mine doesn't list the part number. Does say 63.10a idk if that's helpful or not.

geeksmurf said:
Ah right...Mine doesn't list the part number. Does say 63.10a idk if that's helpful or not.
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Fack, I was wondering if the sim was to small to have the product number printed on it. Any chance you still have the card that it was punched out of that came in the box?

FeakyZeaky said:
Fack, I was wondering if the sim was to small to have the product number printed on it. Any chance you still have the card that it was punched out of that came in the box?
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Nope

Sprint sim cards dint function like other carriers there isnt 1 nano fits all. If your activating on sprint, go into a store and activate and tell them u need a sim and they will give you 1 for free
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geeksmurf said:
Ah right...Mine doesn't list the part number. Does say 63.10a idk if that's helpful or not.
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Great to know. It should be a 446C.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SPRINT...O-4FF-SIM-CARD-BOOST-TELLO-TING-/192111724887
Thanks!