I have a Nexus 4 (unlocked) and want to upgrade to an S5 (unlocked) SIM only deal.
Some questions!
1. Do I just take the SIM out of the old phone and put it in the new phone, and this will transfer Contacts, Texts and phone number?
2. Do I need to inform my SIM only carrier (Virgin Mobile UK)?
3. After I have moved my SIM across (assuming this is what you do) can I still start up my Nexus 4 and use it, except for making phone calls? Or will it be dead?
Thanks,
Jon
Jon12345 said:
I have a Nexus 4 (unlocked) and want to upgrade to an S5 (unlocked) SIM only deal.
Some questions!
1. Do I just take the SIM out of the old phone and put it in the new phone, and this will transfer Contacts, Texts and phone number?
2. Do I need to inform my SIM only carrier (Virgin Mobile UK)?
3. After I have moved my SIM across (assuming this is what you do) can I still start up my Nexus 4 and use it, except for making phone calls? Or will it be dead?
Thanks,
Jon
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It depends on where you have stored your contacts messages and phone numbers. I store all mine on the phone and sync with google or I have a backup using the likes of Mybackup or titanium backup (root) or Helium. these will back up all of your information so that you can restore them to the S5. As long as your Sim is the same physical size as the one for the S5 you should just be able to move it from one phone to the other. be careful though as 4G may not be enabled on your old sim.
Good luck
Brian
I recommend sync your contact to google then you can import it to S5. You can use your phone without sim card, but of course u cannot call or get/send message.
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How can I find where my text messages and contacts are stored? Is there something under settings that has the location?
3. After I have moved my SIM across (assuming this is what you do) can I still start up my Nexus 4 and use it, except for making phone calls? Or will it be dead?
** you can still use it on Wifi. But yes, not on calling nor texting.
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So I got an HD2 for cheap and I wanted to play around with WP7 on it. I really like how fast it is, and would love to use it as a phone at work (wifi only) I'm with Sprint, don't have t-mobile and have no interest in adding t-mobile service. Is there a way with G-voice or another VOIP app to use my new acquired phone as a phone over WIFI only?
can you not use another sim card other than t-mobile?
idk if this needs flash or java but see if you can use the phone app in gmail inbox i can make calls from my gmail in box from my pc!
I'm getting the No Sim error and it asks me to restart or cancel. If I cancel everything works fine. I can send and receive calls and send and receive texts just fine. Whenever I send a text message (through Hangouts) it will say Insert Sim to send text but then the text sends like normal. The notification will go away on a restart but come back shortly thereafter. The notification is annoying so I want to get this fixed. I"m on a Sprint Note 4 which I didn't even think used a Sim card but I'm not really sure. Anybody know what I should do to fix this? Thanks.
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I did just open the back and saw that I guess even Sprint does have a Sim card. I took it out and put it back in (maybe it was a little loose). We'll see if that fixes it. I'll report back if it doesn't.
Sprint and verizon notes have sim for international travelers
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darekz said:
Sprint and verizon notes have sim for international travelers
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Thanks. It does seem that taking the sim out and putting it back in fixed the issue so I'm guessing somehow the contacts got loose.
I've got an S5 Duos and want to know if it's possible to natively (or with an app) set specific contacts in my phone to a specific SIM automatically? i.e. it will auto call or text a contact using SIM 1 each and every time?
I use SIM 1 for my day to day usage calling family, works colleagues etc but I also have tenants who I only call or text using SIM 2 (I don't want them to have my other number on SIM 1) so want to keep them separate. I've looked everywhere but can't find a way to do this other than using the utterly useless Chomp SMS which mixes up SIM1 and SIM2 randomly and regularly, without warning which causes no end of issues.
It's such a simple an obvious issue I cannot believe Samsung haven't written this into the phone as standard.
Anyone got any feedback on this for what must be a really common issue?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pt.joaormf.mtkcontrol.free
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pt.joaormf.mtkcontrol.free
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Thanks but I've already tried this and it doesn't work. Won't lock a contact to a particular SIM even when you set it to. The phone still asks which SIM to use before sending which is what I wanted to avoid.
So I am coming from a Nexus 5 and I am on T-Mobile, what do I need to do to get a nano SIM card. My phone comes today
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You can either cut your SIM card into a nano sim card. Find a template online
Or use a sim cutter, or go to your local carrier store and ask for a new SIM (they may charge you).
My T-Mobile stores here have been good about not charging for them. But some may...
zephiK said:
You can either cut your SIM card into a nano sim card. Find a template online
Or use a sim cutter, or go to your local carrier store and ask for a new SIM (they may charge you).
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So the only difference is less plastic??? Seems this may be the easiest way.
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If I do get a new SIM, how do I transfer all of my info from my old one? Will T-Mobile do that for me?
dafababa said:
If I do get a new SIM, how do I transfer all of my info from my old one? Will T-Mobile do that for me?
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Realistically you should not have any data on your sim. Newer smartphones now utilize the cloud for storing contacts and the like. If you have not done so already I suggest you start using gmail and transfer your contacts from the sim card. Thay way once you receive your new phone, insert the sim, turn the device on and add your gmail account to your new phone, your contacts will automatically appear on the new device.
you can find step by step instructions here or google to get more: https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/4416038?hl=en
When I started my 6p, it asked if I wanted to transfer settings from older phone. Said yes and it transferred basic google account info from the Nexus 5 to 6p. Once that was done, I used wifi at that point to complete setup, where OS updated and apps were restored (assuming you had set that option on the google account to backup/restore app data). Later I installed the tmobile sim and did a 'change sim' on my phone on tmobile web site for my account. Some apps still needed to be configured though.
dafababa said:
If I do get a new SIM, how do I transfer all of my info from my old one? Will T-Mobile do that for me?
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www.t-mobile.com/sim
Easy Peasey to activate the new SIM with your current account info
I'm on Verizon and got a new sim sent to me in prep for the new 6p. It was easier for me to get the old sim working from my old phone. I had to cut it but when i put it in the new 6p it just worked and I didnt have to wait for any activations.
The new nano sim I ordered would not authenticate but the old sim cut up worked great.
Im not really sure how duel sim works, i did a brief search but couldnt find the answer i was looking for.
I have a work phone and a personal phone. If the 6t has duel sim am i able to put the sim from my work and personal in it and receive calls and messages from each on the single device? Would i have to switch between which sim i want to use or can both be active at the same time?
Thanks in advance
Dielahn said:
Im not really sure how duel sim works, i did a brief search but couldnt find the answer i was looking for.
I have a work phone and a personal phone. If the 6t has duel sim am i able to put the sim from my work and personal in it and receive calls and messages from each on the single device? Would i have to switch between which sim i want to use or can both be active at the same time?
Thanks in advance
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What would be the point of having a dual SIM if you had to physically switch them? You can use them both evidently.
Dielahn said:
Im not really sure how duel sim works, i did a brief search but couldnt find the answer i was looking for.
I have a work phone and a personal phone. If the 6t has duel sim am i able to put the sim from my work and personal in it and receive calls and messages from each on the single device? Would i have to switch between which sim i want to use or can both be active at the same time?
Thanks in advance
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It's called dual standby.
Both are in the phone, one is the primary the other is secondary.
Primary has all functions including data. Secondary is only calls and SMS.
Primary/Secondary can be switched.
tech_head said:
It's called dual standby.
Both are in the phone, one is the primary the other is secondary.
Primary has all functions including data. Secondary is only calls and SMS.
Primary/Secondary can be switched.
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This is correct. If you want to read up on it Google DSDS (dual sim dual standby) DSDA (dual sim dual active). From everything I've read DSDA is less common these days and it required 2 imei's whereas DSDS only requires one imei. A lot of the switching is software based. Any further technical reading is beyond me.
It's great. You do have to pay attention though; it opens up a a new vector to text or call the wrong person when juggling multiple communications.
There are 2 IMEI on the 6t, meaning DSDA
I have some questions about dual sim also...Never used one before. We are considering getting a 6T for my wife because she has her personal phone (T-Mobile) and her work phone (AT&T) that she carries around everywhere. From reading these threads I understand how the calls and data work I think...You only get data on one at a time, but calls in or out on both. But what about contacts from two different carriers (T-Mo) and (AT&T)? Does it just bury them all together or does it separate the two to keep things apart? Thanks in advance for any insight on this and anything else I may need to know about using dual sims.
Jeffro64 said:
I have some questions about dual sim also...Never used one before. We are considering getting a 6T for my wife because she has her personal phone (T-Mobile) and her work phone (AT&T) that she carries around everywhere. From reading these threads I understand how the calls and data work I think...You only get data on one at a time, but calls in or out on both. But what about contacts from two different carriers (T-Mo) and (AT&T)? Does it just bury them all together or does it separate the two to keep things apart? Thanks in advance for any insight on this and anything else I may need to know about using dual sims.
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What do you mean about contacts from the two carriers?
Are they located in two separate google accounts?
Is one set on Outlook and the other on Google?
I'm using the phone on T-Mobile and Verizon and calls and SMS use intelligent routing/return based on the SIM the call/SMS was received.
You do need to turn on that option.
As far as contacts. If you have two Google accounts, I'm not sure.
My Outlook contacts stay in the app and when I dial them I use SIM2 as my personal contacts are Google and all are SIM1.
Hope that helps.
Striatum_bdr said:
There are 2 IMEI on the 6t, meaning DSDA
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I have only 1 IMEI but 2 IMSI and it works perfectly fine!
tech_head said:
What do you mean about contacts from the two carriers?
Are they located in two separate google accounts?
Is one set on Outlook and the other on Google?
I'm using the phone on T-Mobile and Verizon and calls and SMS use intelligent routing/return based on the SIM the call/SMS was received.
You do need to turn on that option.
As far as contacts. If you have two Google accounts, I'm not sure.
My Outlook contacts stay in the app and when I dial them I use SIM2 as my personal contacts are Google and all are SIM1.
Hope that helps.
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Thanks...It does kind of help, I guess when I'm able to actually see it I will understand it better. I was just worried about my wife's contacts personal and work getting all grouped together under one. Her work phone is Android also but I'm not sure if her work contacts are in the google account or outlook.