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[Q] Sim Card size?

Is the sim tray for a micro sim or a standard size sim card? Don't just say yes or no, need some kind of proof.

Tibbz96 said:
Is the sim tray for a micro sim or a standard size sim card? Don't just say yes or no, need some kind of proof.
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It uses a micro-sim! Here:http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-N...-appears-featuring-a-SIM-card-tray_id35526#1-
Read the first paragraph(hint: its at the end)

eep2378 said:
It uses a micro-sim! Here:http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-N...-appears-featuring-a-SIM-card-tray_id35526#1-
Read the first paragraph(hint: its at the end)
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Okay thank you. I've heard that you can cut your old standard sim yourself to make it fit, is that true?

Tibbz96 said:
Okay thank you. I've heard that you can cut your old standard sim yourself to make it fit, is that true?
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Yes you can. Use scissors for that, lol
No matter if chip is bigger or smaller
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Tibbz96 said:
Okay thank you. I've heard that you can cut your old standard sim yourself to make it fit, is that true?
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Yes it's true. Sim cutters can be found for cheap on amazon and eBay.

Tibbz96 said:
Okay thank you. I've heard that you can cut your old standard sim yourself to make it fit, is that true?
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You can, but it may be easier to just go to your local carrier and have them give you a micro

Yup
Tibbz96 said:
Okay thank you. I've heard that you can cut your old standard sim yourself to make it fit, is that true?
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Yeh, there are loads of tools on amazon for this:
(Had to remove URL due to XDA new member rules)
..Or you can be daring and use a decent pair of scissors!

So if someone had an iPhone 5 and hated it they could switch out micro Sims between the two phones without having to go to the AT&T store and having them have to do it?
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alphamale99 said:
So if someone had an iPhone 5 and hated it they could switch out micro Sims between the two phones without having to go to the AT&T store and having them have to do it?
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iPhone 5 uses nano-SIM, which is even smaller than micro-SIM that the N4 and most recent Android phones are using

microsim. just go to your carrier and they should give you one. its the same size one as the current sgs 3, htc one, and other phones. you can get an adapter to turn your microsim into a full size sim when you need to via ebay for 2 bucks or so.

If you have T-Mobile as your carrier, just go into one of your local retailers and ask for a micro-sim. I got mine free of charge.

Here is from my other post. There is a video by google explaining how to insert sim card:
_guzzler_ said:
How to insert Micro SIM card in Nexus 4:
https://www.yousendit.com/dl?phi_ac..._download%26batch_id%3DWUJieW4xSWg5NVZ2Zk1UQw
Plays in iTunes
Cannot play this:
https://www.yousendit.com/dl?phi_ac..._download%26batch_id%3DWUJieW4xSWhuSlJ3SGNUQw
Can someone try this?
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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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No Sim Card !!!!

Hello everyone
I bought a Nexus 4 ( I wish I didn't !) . Actually I bought it and they sent me from a far away city ! I guess you don't know my country but I live in Tehran and the seller lives 1200 km away ! Anyway ! I unpacked it and start it without sim card ( I should convert it to micro sim) . it was working just fine ! I connected it to my modem using wi-fi and browsed pages ! buttttttttttttttttttt !
after converting sim card and putting it in the sim tray ! It said : NO SIM CARD ! I changed it with my friends' sim cards and it didn't work ! their sim cards work in their cell phone anyway !
So :
1.I have a Nexus 4 which doesn't read or work with my sim cards !
2.when I search for networks , it finds operators but when I select my operator , after a while it says : Your sim card couldn't make a connection to your .... !
3.and when I lock screen and push power to unlock it , it says : NO sim card , Emergency calls only !
SOOOOOOOOOOO , some question :
1.is my Nexus 4 lock factory ? How to find it ? Is there a way to check it like IPHONE or any other ways ?
2. what does "Regulatory Information" in setting > about phone > means ? I 'am not sure my Xperia Arc which I used to work with , had this option or not ? What's this ?
3. Tell me a way to do something ! Unfortunately Google doesn't support our region ! I should do something or find a way to give it back to the seller (He will decline )

Get your money back ASAP! Sounds like it is blacklisted to me.
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I think there is a problem with the sim tray. Make sure that the Sim is fitting properly. If it is then find the seller ASAP
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First, stop with the exclamation points.
My friend cut down his sim to a micro sim and it didn't work. He paid $20 to get a microsim from the store and it worked. If the seller got it from Google Play then it should be unlocked.

It's not factory SIM-locked, no. The problem seems to be that you are using a cut-down SIM, is that right? The N4 seems to be very sensitive to having the SIM cut correctly, and a lot of people have had the same problem as you. If it isn't cut exactly right then it doesn't work.
Can you get a proper micro-SIM?
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Try getting proper micro-SIM and not cut one, and in addition contact the seller for further information

rogerski1 said:
Get your money back ASAP! Sounds like it is blacklisted to me.
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After some patience , I will
ak700 said:
I think there is a problem with the sim tray. Make sure that the Sim is fitting properly. If it is then find the seller ASAP
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The sim card is fixed correctly dear .
cloud1111 said:
First, stop with the exclamation points.
My friend cut down his sim to a micro sim and it didn't work. He paid $20 to get a microsim from the store and it worked. If the seller got it from Google Play then it should be unlocked.
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You know ? I cut it down but when I put it in the another phones , it works ! I cut another sim card and it didn't work too , It works with another cellphones anyway !
steviewevie said:
It's not factory SIM-locked, no. The problem seems to be that you are using a cut-down SIM, is that right? The N4 seems to be very sensitive to having the SIM cut correctly, and a lot of people have had the same problem as you. If it isn't cut exactly right then it doesn't work.
Can you get a proper micro-SIM?
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Yes I cut it ! but It works in another cell phones . So it's not corrupted I guess . I'm going to purchase a standard Micro-Sim tomorrow ! It might work !
apex88 said:
Try getting proper micro-SIM and not cut one, and in addition contact the seller for further information
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I will Tomorrow . Lets hope it will work .

ehsanrajabi said:
You know ? I cut it down but when I put it in the another phones , it works ! I cut another sim card and it didn't work too , It works with another cellphones anyway !
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Other people have had exactly the same experience though. It seems that the N4 is more sensitive than other phones to having it cut *exactly* right.
I am not saying that the SIM has been destroyed in cutting it down, just that the N4 doesn't like it.
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The problem is exist Still ! My operator haven't released Micro Sim yet !
OLD technology !!!! There are two other operator in Iran but I'm not going to change my operator because it's not common here and my first priority is the one which has old technology ! I might give it back to the seller (Let's hope he wont refuse !)
IS there anybody who had involved with this kind of problem ? I mean , how many percent do you guess it's caused by android (Software) ????

When I first got my sim card in it didn't work either then I figured out you have to actually and a little bit extra pressure to the trey before it reads the sim
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bamathafan said:
When I first got my sim card in it didn't work either then I figured out you have to actually and a little bit extra pressure to the trey before it reads the sim
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Thanks for replying
I did it ! Still out of service ! It's sent back to the seller ! He said he's going to check it and send it for LG agents ! They will send me back another one if the problem wouldn't solve

Any other ideas !??
What do you think ? I've read several posts about Sim issue ! I guess many people have faced this problem ! Actually it seems to be caused by Cutting method ! Nexus 4 wont work if you would place punched Sims into it ! I mean , we should try a standard Micro Sim ! NO CUTTING !
I'll try it and reply here !

ehsanrajabi said:
Any other ideas !??
What do you think ? I've read several posts about Sim issue ! I guess many people have faced this problem ! Actually it seems to be caused by Cutting method ! Nexus 4 wont work if you would place punched Sims into it ! I mean , we should try a standard Micro Sim ! NO CUTTING !
I'll try it and reply here !
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Dude, there is a punctuation called FULL STOP (F.S) and this is how you write it.
PLEASE, for the love of GOD, stop writing so many exclamation marks. You are using it in place of F.S. This confuses with the letter " I " you write.
Coming to the problem, this is one of the issue N4 has and with more production we are seeing really new issues. I don't know what the heck is LG doing. And it becomes even more frustrating when you don't live in a country where Google is supported. That's sad.

It does work if you cut the SIM just right.
My N4 is using a SIM that I cut down myself with a SIM cutter tool. I am not saying that any old SIM cutter will definitely work, just that it can work if you are very careful to cut it accurately.
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filthykid said:
Dude, there is a punctuation called FULL STOP (F.S) and this is how you write it.
PLEASE, for the love of GOD, stop writing so many exclamation marks. You are using it in place of F.S. This confuses with the letter " I " you write.
Coming to the problem, this is one of the issue N4 has and with more production we are seeing really new issues. I don't know what the heck is LG doing. And it becomes even more frustrating when you don't live in a country where Google is supported. That's sad.
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Hey man
Actually my mother tongue is not English ! So I'm learned to write in this way ! Will work on it , promise !
LG is doing its best but a little silly maybe . What other problems you are talking about ? other issues ??? OMG ! Let's hope Sim Card issue will go away after using standard micro sim .

steviewevie said:
It does work if you cut the SIM just right.
My N4 is using a SIM that I cut down myself with a SIM cutter tool. I am not saying that any old SIM cutter will definitely work, just that it can work if you are very careful to cut it accurately.
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Going to emphasize on this sentence : "Sim card which I tried to insert into the Nexus 4 and didn't work , work in other models and brands!!" . Means Sim(s) aren't damaged ! my Nexus refuses them , Iphone 4s and other models work with sim(s) already !

ehsanrajabi said:
Going to emphasize on this sentence : "Sim card which I tried to insert into the Nexus 4 and didn't work , work in other models and brands!!" . Means Sim(s) aren't damaged ! my Nexus refuses them , Iphone 4s and other models work with sim(s) already !
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We've already been through this. I know your SIM isn't damaged. It doesn't matter, it still won't work in your N4 if it doesn't line up exactly right when it is in the SIM tray. Lots of people have had the same problem.
It needs to be undamaged *and* cut perfectly or it won't work in an N4, even though it might work fine in other phones.
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steviewevie said:
We've already been through this. I know your SIM isn't damaged. It doesn't matter, it still won't work in your N4 if it doesn't line up exactly right when it is in the SIM tray. Lots of people have had the same problem.
It needs to be undamaged *and* cut perfectly or it won't work in an N4, even though it might work fine in other phones.
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Everything will be clearly solved after checking Nexus using standard micro sim . I'll reply result

I have no way of knowing if this is your situation, but I have read some threads where some carrier's regular sim cards are slightly thinner than the micro sim cards and placing a couple of layers of scotch tape on the backside of the sim card helps with certain devices. I know this has helped me in cases where the sim slot had gone bad, typically from the device being dropped.

My sim worked perfectly and I cut it down, and it worked from the first time
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Leaked T-Mobile Nexus 6 Launch Date

Was cruising around Google and saw an article showing leak dates on upcoming devices, one of them being Nexus 6.
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yyyyeeeeessssss

T-Mobile said they would have it for sell on the 12th when Google announced the Nexus 6.
http://newsroom.t-mobile.com/news/t...-to-its-data-strong-network-this-november.htm

What's interesting is the Note 4 Edge that Samsung has been silent about launches two days later.... Lol

I'm ready...bring it on
posted while using my note 3

t mobile just set up a page for nexus 6
this just showed up on the t mobile website
t-mobile.com/cell-phones/google-nexus-6.html

Nooo! no white option!
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rubi76 said:
Nooo! no white option!
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It was known @askdes already said they would not carry any white and only 64gb online

Damn.....i waved the white one. But ill settle for blue

I'll take anything at this point....

I would prefer a black one but white would have been doable. Blue is not.
I noticed on tmo site it says the sim card is a required order wuth the phone. What if we already have a tmobile sim card?

Airtioteclint said:
I would prefer a black one but white would have been doable. Blue is not.
I noticed on tmo site it says the sim card is a required order wuth the phone. What if we already have a tmobile sim card?
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There's one in the box.
G3

Airtioteclint said:
I would prefer a black one but white would have been doable. Blue is not.
I noticed on tmo site it says the sim card is a required order wuth the phone. What if we already have a tmobile sim card?
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Unless you already have a nanosim or a nanosim adapter, chances are you will need one with this phone. One comes with every order regardless. You don't get charged more for it either (I know I didn't when I ordered my G3). If you don't need it, just leave it in the box and don't use it.

20degrees said:
There's one in the box.
G3
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Amac1222 said:
Unless you already have a nanosim or a nanosim adapter, chances are you will need one with this phone. One comes with every order regardless. You don't get charged more for it either (I know I didn't when I ordered my G3). If you don't need it, just leave it in the box and don't use it.
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I thought i remember it saying the sim was a required purchase and it's 10 bucks. My current phone is the s4 with tmobile. Not sure what sim size it is but I guess it really isn't all that important i just want to hurry up and get this phone already!

Amac1222 said:
Unless you already have a nanosim or a nanosim adapter, chances are you will need one with this phone. One comes with every order regardless. You don't get charged more for it either (I know I didn't when I ordered my G3). If you don't need it, just leave it in the box and don't use it.
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Ahh ok I was wondering this also. I have a nano SIM in my M8 so I guess I can just move it over. Didn't know if I had to use the one they provided.
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Airtioteclint said:
I would prefer a black one but white would have been doable. Blue is not.
I noticed on tmo site it says the sim card is a required order wuth the phone. What if we already have a tmobile sim card?
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You guys should look at dbrand skins they are amazing. You can pretty much do whatever you want with your Nexus 6
https://dbrand.com/shop/nexus-6
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Amac1222 said:
Unless you already have a nanosim or a nanosim adapter, chances are you will need one with this phone. One comes with every order regardless. You don't get charged more for it either (I know I didn't when I ordered my G3). If you don't need it, just leave it in the box and don't use it.
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You can cut an original SIM down to nanosim size. I did it when I had the Xperia Z3 and it worked fine. FYI, I had to sand it down pretty well on the sides so it would fit the nanosim tray. Just be careful not to cut the chip!

Does it say the monthly plan is not an option because it's not been released? Says it on the nexus 5 too.

Bataga said:
Does it say the monthly plan is not an option because it's not been released? Says it on the nexus 5 too.
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Monthly will be 28/30 dollars a month with your bill for 24 months. Zero down payment (aside from tax, also depending on credit rating).
Honestly I have no problem with the Midnight Blue model since it was what I was gunning for. That said I am still contemplating if I should attempt to get the 64GB option from the website (which might sell out as fast as Google Play did) or pull a "Black Friday" and camp in front of my local T-Mobile over night to be the first in line for the release despite only being able to get the 32GB model.
I never had too many issues with storage with my Nexus 4 16GB, never stored music on it aside from ones I would make into ringtones and when it came to ROM/Titanium backups I would eventually offload them to my computer/server if I had too many on my device. Would a 32GB model (which will likely be about 24GB's) be more than enough for someone like me?

This must be an old rendering of the Nexus 6? The metal bezel appears silver in color on the "Midnight blue" model as opposed to being blue anodized.
Id much prefer this set up.

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!