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Does galaxy come with micro sim ?

I'm picking mine up tonight and I wondering if I have to buy a micro sim card or if the phone comes with one.

Mine came with one installed. ATT.

My tmo one came with one
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yes it come with micro sim card when you get phone

AT&T did not send one with mine so I had to go to the AT&T store to get one

It should come with one -T-Mobile

Can't imagine a LTE phone requiring a micro SIM not including one... the online store pages for both t-mo and AT&T state that a microSIM is included in the box.
Do any other LTE capable phones have micro SIM yet?

XxAndroid said:
I'm picking mine up tonight and I wondering if I have to buy a micro sim card or if the phone comes with one.
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Mine came with one, i'm with AT&T. I just got an email from BB showing my receipt, they ended up comping the phone for me due to the fiasco with the preorder/launch...the receipt shows $29.99 for the sim, but again, I paid nothing. That being said, i'm not sure if they are charging for it or not.

gomisensei said:
It seems unlikely to me that SAmsung would ship an external MicroSD card with a phone that has 16GB of internal storage, but the Canadian Versions DEFINITELY didn't come with the extra MicroSD. The shop att website states that one is not included in the box, tho it IS at&t, so who knows...
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We're talking about a micro SIM, not a microSD.

Jirv311 said:
We're talking about a micro SIM, not a microSD.
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Wow, my bad, I have no idea how I got that crossed in my head *deletes*

gomisensei said:
Wow, my bad, I have no idea how I got that crossed in my head *deletes*
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LOL, it happens.

After adding a line to get this phone, I now have a spare microSIM and regular SIM....can't really do anything with them, right?

CDMA versions apparently come with non replaceable microsims burried somewhere deep inside the phone.

[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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[Q] What are you guys gonna do about the Micro-SIM?

Ive not had a phone with a micro sim before. Is it simply a case of cutting down the normal sim to fit? Or will a provider send me out a new micro sim if i ask?

jimbob_me said:
Ive not had a phone with a micro sim before. Is it simply a case of cutting down the normal sim to fit? Or will a provider send me out a new micro sim if i ask?
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You can cut down the mini-sim to a micro-sim, it's very possible that your provider can do it in one of their many retail locations.
The provider can probably also just send you a new micro-sim.

Righto! Ill just cut it down then. Fingers crossed i dont mess up!

jimbob_me said:
Righto! Ill just cut it down then. Fingers crossed i dont mess up!
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I'd definitely recommend trying your carrier or even another carriers store and see if they can cut your sim, doing it manually can potentially jam and ruin your device if doing incorrectly.

does wind offer these sims? probably have to cut it

If you're worried, get a SIM cutter from eBay, then you can do your mate's cards as well.

I took scissors to my T-Mobile sim a while ago, seemed more fun than going to the store and asking for a micro lol

use a sim cutter , works perfect

I looked at cutting mine, but the t-mobile chip is huge and I would have needed to cut the actual chip. I wasn't too happy about having to pay for a new SIM card so I called them up...and after a bit of a flirt with the girl on the other end got them to swap it for free! She sent me a combi version; so it is a normal sized SIM for my S2, then when I get my Nexus the chip bit pushes out and it becomes a MicroSIM. Yay!

Used sharp scissors to cut mine down, it was a little bit of a tight fit but works well.
You can also use fine-grained sandpaper to make it thinner as well.

I'm going to use a shrink ray, isn't everyone?

Just go to your carrier and get one.
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So your phone did not come with a micro sim card in the packaging?
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[Q] Cut down Very old normal SIM down to MICRO SIM -> Damage Sim Slot?

Hey,
I earlier cut down my very old, like 6 or more years old SIM card down to a Micro SIM.
When i inserted it in the Nexus 4 there was some kind of resistance but it fit in.
Unfortunately the cutting didnt work so i had to get a new Micro Sim eventually from my mobile phone provider.
When i took out the old , cut-down-SIM i also had to press comparatively strong with the ejection tool to get the SIM-Tray to pop out.
Now when i compare the thicknes of my old SIM and the new MICRO SIM, the MICRO SIM seems to be thinner.
Is it possible that i damaged the SIM-Card Slot?
If yes , how would i realize this?
Thanks for your help!

"When i inserted it in the Nexus 4 there was some kind of resistance but it fit in."
next time I would suggest to use sand paper to smooth the edges so that it can be easier fitting in. Thats what I did when i cut my SIM. works perfectly now.
It is possible that your sim slot has a light damaged.
You could realize it this way:
if you are using a regular MICRO-SIM, and if your phone sometimes searching for SIM card, it means the MICROSIM is too loose inside the slot and probably because of the damage.

Send the phone to me and i'll fix it
You may not get it back though

ahzim said:
"When i inserted it in the Nexus 4 there was some kind of resistance but it fit in."
next time I would suggest to use sand paper to smooth the edges so that it can be easier fitting in. Thats what I did when i cut my SIM. works perfectly now.
It is possible that your sim slot has a light damaged.
You could realize it this way:
if you are using a regular MICRO-SIM, and if your phone sometimes searching for SIM card, it means the MICROSIM is too loose inside the slot and probably because of the damage.
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Ok, thanks for your help!
I did indeed sand the edges until the card itself fit perfectly without any tolerance into the tray.
checked on wikipedia and obviously all the simcards , micro, mini, should be 76mm in thickness (only nano being thinner)...dont know where that slight resistance came from. Funnily though that the new MICRO is from a left and right moving/tolerance perspective (width and height) has some little tolerance i could let it practically fall into the tray. however i think left/right movement should be no problem, more if the card doesnt touch the contacts within the phone at all i guess?

I'm upgrading my GNex to the N4 when it comes in the mail. Never had to cut a SIM before, but looks like I'm about to learn how :laugh:
[Q] Are all SIM cutters created equal? Any particular model better than the rest? I see a few on amazon for less than 5 bucks, but I'm only going to get one shot at this and want to get it right the first time. Of course I'm researching around, but thought I'd come here first. Thanks in advance.

v12xke said:
I'm upgrading my GNex to the N4 when it comes in the mail. Never had to cut a SIM before, but looks like I'm about to learn how :laugh:
[Q] Are all SIM cutters created equal? Any particular model better than the rest? I see a few on amazon for less than 5 bucks, but I'm only going to get one shot at this and want to get it right the first time. Of course I'm researching around, but thought I'd come here first. Thanks in advance.
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T-Mobile or AT&T will give you micro sim for free.

tonyio said:
T-Mobile or AT&T will give you micro sim for free.
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If I have an LTE plan (I come form a Skyrocket), could I assume this microsim is LTE capable? Just wondering, after reading some people reporting that some HSPA+ APNs work much better, but only when you "have an LTE plan".

tonyio said:
T-Mobile or AT&T will give you micro sim for free.
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True. TMobile will give just about anyone a free SIM. The trouble is getting my account (prepaid) moved from one SIM to the other without them screwing up my $30 / month unlimited data plan. That, and I don't think they offer this service to prepaid customers. Heck, I've never even been to the TMo store...I got the phone direct from Google and activated it with a SIM activation kit online. I thought the easy route would be to just cut the SIM I have. Seems simple enough, but I've never cut my own before. Can anyone recommend a certain brand / model sim cutter (or one to avoid)? Thanks.

I got the Noosy 2nd generation SIM cutter from Amazon for like $9. Easy to cut and fit into the Nexus 4 with no problems.
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Ulver said:
I got the Noosy 2nd generation SIM cutter from Amazon for like $9. Easy to cut and fit into the Nexus 4 with no problems.
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A microsim card on t-mobile/ATT is only 99 cents more... And free if you are on contract...
Additionally, 6 year old sims are unlikely to support 4G data service, at least not very well. I don't understand why people are confused when they have terrible speeds or a broken sim tray after they spend time cutting their own sim, even buying a cutter when you could just buy a microsim for $9.99. It's common sense. Just get the right part, don't cheap out on a $400 device. T_T
It's really just simple logic. Do you guys really not have $10 to just get a microsim from your carrier? It will work so much better and be so much easier.

MusicMan374 said:
It's really just simple logic. Do you guys really not have $10 to just get a microsim from your carrier? It will work so much better and be so much easier.
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Once my N4 arrives, I'll go with that option. As long as I can be assured the microsim AT&T gives me supports the speeds, I'll take it. I think their only official microsim device is the iPhone 5, isn't it? So they should have an LTE-capable microsim card...

iphone 5 uses a nanosim. As long as you get a recent microsim, you should be able to access the network and get HSPA speeds.

I was thinking of doing that but the only sims I have are from dumb tracfones can they be cut down and used with the Nexus 4?

desynch- said:
iphone 5 uses a nanosim. As long as you get a recent microsim, you should be able to access the network and get HSPA speeds.
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Right! I thought I was wrong on that one, a few minutes after I wrote it... but then again, if it's as you say, I should have no trouble once I request a microsim at AT&T - I have a minisim right now that came with my Skyrocket.

Or you could not do that and spend the same amount of money on a micro Sim as a Sim cutter. Seriously. Its a scam, they sell the Sim cutters for the same price as the Sim card itself, I can't believe people really fall for this.
Go America.
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Sim swapping??

Can anyone confirm that you can swap sims? I thought I read that phone is locked to the first sim card.
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It is not locked to any sim card. You are able to swap sims freely between any Verizon 4g phones. You can even use micro sims in phones with regular sim card slots as long as you have an adapter.

It is locked in I believe. I had to go to Verizon and have them use a SIM pin unlock.. thing, to get it out. Similar to how to get one out of a device like the HTC One. Not sure why they got rid of where you can just press it up and it'll pop out.

Benjamin150 said:
It is locked in I believe. I had to go to Verizon and have them use a SIM pin unlock.. thing, to get it out. Similar to how to get one out of a device like the HTC One. Not sure why they got rid of where you can just press it up and it'll pop out.
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All you need to do is grab a small flat head screwdriver and apply a small amount of pressure to the top of sim card and push / pull out. Easy. Thx.

mrazwolverine said:
All you need to do is grab a small flat head screwdriver and apply a small amount of pressure to the top of sim card and push / pull out. Easy. Thx.
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I figured that should work, luckily I got mine at the store so it was no hassle (besides noticing it in my car before I left and having to go back in). I wasn't 100% sure so better safe than sorry. Good to know you don't have to make a trip to Verizon, though.

Benjamin150 said:
I figured that should work, luckily I got mine at the store so it was no hassle (besides noticing it in my car before I left and having to go back in). I wasn't 100% sure so better safe than sorry. Good to know you don't have to make a trip to Verizon, though.
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I put a little scotch tape on the sim card then pulled it out that way.....

or use your thumb nail, that's how i pulled mine out... lol

Or just use the force like the rest of us.

I swapped sim cards out of my Galaxy Note 2 and it worked great in my Galaxy Note 3. No problems at all.

Physical lock - No, just use a corner of scotch tape or sticky note on SIM card, hold finger lightly on top to prevent slippage and pull out.
SIM carrier locked to phone - No. I've interchanged the same SIM between three different phones and even with adapter without a problem.

Good info! Getting mine tomorrow and plan on swapping my note 2 sim with unlimited data.
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i was able to swap to the nfc sim card to my primary line which was activated on my 2nd line. and keep my unlimited data.