After reading this thread I checked the SIM card slot in my newly bought Moto X Style. It looks like there are connecting pins for a second SIM card in there. The SIM tray also has, like in the Moto X Play, a second slot which is blocked by a small plastic cover. I attached some photos.
I live in Germany. I did not buy it from motorola.de but from a local hardware vendor (www.cyberport.de) as they were the only ones which had it in stock.
Question is: could I simply flash an Asian or Brasilian ROM and enjoy dual SIM capabilities? Or does it mess up the LTE frequency bands, modem or anything else?
Let me know what you think.
So could You just put there 2 cards and tell us if it works ? Because i am thinking to buy one. And if its dual then super news !
I tested it, doesnt work....
So what about this flashfile _Style_XT1572_CLARK_RETASIA_DS_5.1.1_LPH23.116-18_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml
Thats retail asian file with "DS", that means dualsim ?
Contacts for second simcard are still there i think
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Also here dual SIM hardware present
Just to confirm: I also found 2 blocks in my SIM-tray that are there for both SIM cards (so to support dual sim).
On the moto x play forum someone flashed the Brazilian rom.
He did managed to get it working whith the little plastic cover peeled of.
I also been reading about x play being flashed in some German posts adn working dual sim.
w w w.android-hilfe.de/thema/dual-sim-laesst-sich-offenbar-per-firmware-auf-single-sim-mxps-freischalten.718297
But how about flashed and working x style ?
something new for DS on Style
h t t p s : / / gsmfreeboard.com/showthread.php?t=241778
Cheers from India
Hello buddy,
COuld you pls let know if you were able to flash the ROM for Pure to make it dual sim.
Waiting for the results of your test as the version here in India is too overpriced and not even customizable like in the US.
Please keep us posted on what happened.
Thanks
motiee said:
something new for DS on Style
h t t p s : / / gsmfreeboard.com/showthread.php?t=241778
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My german is inexistent and after Google translation usage I'm not sure if the problem is related to hardware missing parts for card reading or it's a issue regarding the Asian ROM instalation.
Can someone help, please?
So the Geman guy flashed it and he had software dualsim...but he cant choose the second simcard because the second sim wont regonized.....so he tried with two simcards in each slot but no sucess...only the first sim got regonized...
He tried also to flash the brazil DS Firmware but rsd lite gives error message and end the flashing...
So he ask also for a pic of a play simcard slot, to see if there are diefference in hardware....
motiee said:
So the Geman guy flashed it and he had software dualsim...but he cant choose the second simcard because the second sim wont regonized.....so he tried with two simcards in each slot but no sucess...only the first sim got regonized...
He tried also to flash the brazil DS Firmware but rsd lite gives error message and end the flashing...
So he ask also for a pic of a play simcard slot, to see if there are diefference in hardware....
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Hii... but when did he say that it did not work for him... Waiting on him for a confirmation... But it should work with an asian or brazilian rom flash cuz its only a piece of plastic blocking the 2nd sim card tray... And the good thing is these phones are designed to work in Asia with the support for bands, not all 4G though...
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Hii... but when did he say that it did not work for him... Waiting on him for a confirmation... But it should work with an asian or brazilian rom flash cuz its only a piece of plastic blocking the 2nd sim card tray... And the good thing is these phones are designed to work in Asia with the support for bands, not all 4G though...
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The only way to ensure it's "just" a question of software, is to compare the teardown of a EU version vs a Asian or Brazillian version.
Here you have already a teardown of the pure version. Let's hope someone posts one with the Asian or Brazillian version
Yes, I asked him a question on that video
jpmadeira said:
The only way to ensure it's "just" a question of software, is to compare the teardown of a EU version vs a Asian or Brazillian version.
Here you have already a teardown of the pure version. Let's hope someone posts one with the Asian or Brazillian version
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I asked him if the phone with 2nd sim tray ripped off that plastic piece make it dual sim but he says there needs to be something that can recognize the 2nd sim which is actually missing and maybe needs to be soldered...
Oh and that soldering part seems like a tough task. Or is it not ??
Brazilian version of the Moto X Style is a "clark" variation of the US with place for two SIMs (only one can be used for data internet) and is named XT1572.
I´ve also read (and watched some photos) elsewhere that the US variant doesn´t have the hardware to support two SIMs.
So they have the same outside skin but they are produced differently.
jglerner said:
Brazilian version of the Moto X Style is a "clark" variation of the US with place for two SIMs (only one can be used for data internet) and is named XT1572.
I´ve also read (and watched some photos) elsewhere that the US variant doesn´t have the hardware to support two SIMs.
So they have the same outside skin but they are produced differently.
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Ok. Then it might be possible to just solder that piece of missing receptor to make the moto X pure as dual sim and then for the software part of the job, flash the phone with a asian rom...
portkey2hell said:
Ok. Then it might be possible to just solder that piece of missing receptor to make the moto X pure as dual sim and then for the software part of the job, flash the phone with a asian rom...
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I think the motherboard is kind of small. Other than that there must been some hardware missing. I can´t help as I don´t know whats missing.
China's Moto X Style(Pure) is also Dual SIM by default
Dear all:
I am on Moto China's official website and went through the specifications. I*looked at Moto site for "Rest of Asia", Hong Kong, and Rest of Europe.
It seems that China is one of very few region which Moto X*Style is dual SIM by default. This is probably not helping you guys very much because default China's ROM doesn't have any Google framework/app on it. I*will ask Moto*China's tech support and see if I*can obtain an official ROM for this dual-SIM phone and at least support English as well.
Harv
Yep thanks ... The problem and the question is whether we can buy Moto X Pure from the US and turn it into a dual sim phone ??
P.S : The 2nd sim slot of the Moto X Pure is just covered by a piece of plastic, if we can remove it and insert a 2nd sim. Would it really work or what are the complications.
Thanks
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India also has the dual sim variant of Moto X Style but the phone comes in black and white only. Not cuatomizable like in the US
And also i have recently got clues that the Moto X Pure /Style is a lot delicate and many have broken their screens with weak drops.
And really observing that no YouTube or any channel has uploaded a drop test, water test, or any durability test videos of this, it seems like truth, i msged many of the big channels requesting to make that video for durability but non one ever responded, lol, pls tell me the reason if u know guys.
The US gives them a coverage for such accidents but what does the rest of the world do Moto also the irony being that the phone is much more expensive than in the US ??
I have the UK Moto X Style XT1572 and flashed the dual SIM firmware. SIM 1 works and can be used for calls and data but SIM 2 cannot be detected even with a SIM in the slot.
Not sure if this is a software issue or if the Moto X Style doesn't actually have the dual SIM hardware in all the phones. Perhaps the non-dual SIM version is missing the second radio?
If anyone else wants to give it a shot, here's my mirror of the dual SIM firmware: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1ejb0MqRCmAcHFzdnUtbkpIRUE/view?usp=sharing.
Oh ok thats cool you tried but sad that the 2nd sim is not detected. So looks like the issue is with the hardware, can you please post a pic of the inside of the sim and sd card slot so that we ll be able to analyse better and also may i request our frnd from China or anyone with a dual sim version moto x style to post the pic.
Thanks
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I reside in India. Unfortunately, we don't have Droid X here.
Now I wanted to know if it is first of all locked when we buy it from other countries? Like the iPhone is carrier specific, is the Droid X also locked with carriers?
Or can I just buy it from Dubai, pop my Sim card here in India and be the happiest person alive.
Also, I don't really understand what 'rooting' means? ANd are there any different versions having different hardware specs of the Droid X?
I currently use X1, with Genesis ROM and sometimes Android.
Thanx!
DX doesnt use a sim card.
joebob296 said:
DX doesnt use a sim card.
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??? what??
How does the phone work?
It's CDMA
Umm, CDMA phones do not use SIM cards (mostly)
Gelroos said:
Umm, CDMA phones do not use SIM cards (mostly)
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OH!!!! i didnt know that..
I don't know the situation in India, but in China Mainland, CDMA 2000 phone need a UIM card ( Similar to SIM card), so we can only buy these phone from China Telecom, the only CDMA 2000 carrier in China, they provide CDMA phones with UIM card slot and a more expensive price.
If you want to buy these phone from other country, say US, because these phone doesn't have a UIM card slot, so you need to write UIM information into you phone directly. But these information ( especially the 'AKey' ) is invisible to customer, so you must take some unofficial ways to get them and write into your phone. It's very complicated.
Or you can do a hardware modification to add a UIM card slot to these phone, and insert your card into it.
Or, if you can't go with above methods, the only thing you can do is waiting for a Droid X for India market, this is what I'm doing right now. Droid X for China Mainland is Motorola ME811, it has a UIM card slot, but the ROM size is reduced to 1GB only
Droid X India
Hello
I am from India , purchased Droid X from US
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=889168
My handset will get configured in a weeks time for reliance cdma or MTS india
Also hopefully will get EVDO (3g speed that comes on CDMA USB Cards) on my handset as well.
For more info let me know or PM me!!
你好，so you think htc incredible which can be bought from taobao for 2400rmb also cant be used with unicom's cdma card ?
@rahiljnmc
Can you help me to run in India and how you did it.
It will be of great help.
Regards
Keanu
Hi Friends,
This Thread is about the Dual sim version of MotoG( A budget friendly Phone with premium specs launched by Motorola). Apparently its not been released yet. I sense its soon going to be!
I know there are Guys ( l̶i̶k̶e̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶ .. like Us) out there who want to support the Development section ( Custom ROM development , Kernel development etc.)
The Developers need to witness your support so that they decide to develop for MotoG Dual-Sim Edition.
So Join us (Replying/Thanks) below in this Thread and show interest so that we have everything ready by the time MotoG gets released!!
Remember,
More Support -> More Developers show Interest -> More Mods, Tweaks and Customisation follows.
Regards,
Shikhar
I'll definitely hope there'll be a dual sim development since I suspect that south east Asian version will came with dual sim.
Sent from my bed.
+1 for this post bro.
Im with you.Im ready for Rom testing.
I love to support developers .
Hope there will be more developers for Us.
Will single sim ROMs work on the dual sim phone? Even if with just one sim. I just need one but the dual sim version is cheaper here.
Already released here in Brazil (8 gb single sim, 16/8 gb dual sim). Hope there will be development for de dual sim version.
pedrohlr said:
Will single sim ROMs work on the dual sim phone? Even if with just one sim. I just need one but the dual sim version is cheaper here.
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I am rather surprised to know that a Dual sim version costs less than the single sim phone.
coming to your Q. single sim Roms may work on a dual sim phone. but its neither advisable nor required as the Dual sim variant will get its own RoM s.
BTW from where do you belong?
shikhar623 said:
I am rather surprised to know that a Dual sim version costs less than the single sim phone.
coming to your Q. single sim Roms may work on a dual sim phone. but its neither advisable nor required as the Dual sim variant will get its own RoM s.
BTW from where do you belong?
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I am from Brazil. Actually, from Motorola's store the single sim is cheaper, but it isn't sold outside Motorola's website. As other stores charge less for the phone, and they don't sell the single sim, the dual chip is cheaper than the single one from Motorola.
I would also like to know whether a Custom Rom can be developed for the Dual SIM version. I would like to buy it because of the 16gb internal memory, and I don't care about a second SIM - if a custom rom works as a single chip mode in this device, I would be very happy!
Anyone have any idea whether this is possible?
I'm from Brasil mine 16GB Dual Sim arrived yesterday... I'm loving it =)
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I'm from Brasil mine 16GB Dual Sim arrived yesterday... I'm loving it = (2)
I would also like to know whether a Custom Rom can be developed for the Dual SIM version. I bought because of the 16gb internal memory, and I don't care about a second SIM - if a custom rom works as a single chip mode in this device, I would be very happy! (2)
Daniel
+1
everyone wants more developers to the Moto G hehe
+1
Any chance to get the Brazilian 16G dual SIM version shipped to Europe?
nupi said:
Any chance to get the Brazilian 16G dual SIM version shipped to Europe?
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Look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2543189
lcdiniz said:
Look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2543189
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At that price, I will stick with a single SIM one
So the dual-sim edition has only started shipping in late November but only in Brazil so far?
Any quick reviews yet? I think people are especially interested in learning how the differentiating dual-sim function has been implemented. E.g. can both sims operate data and voice simultaneously and how are the two connections managed (interface)?
I have a coworker in Brazil, and i asked him to buy me a moto g. If he cant i probably will ask to felipeap to bring one to Spain
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i hope there will be custom on dual sim version as much as single sim version because in my country doesn't sell single sim version
DeLonge, Where are you from?
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It may take a lil longer as only specific countries are being targetted by Motorola. Which means only a few developers actually getting their hands on this deivce.
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Hi,
I'm a big Motorola fan (starting from E398, then E2 and my biggest love - Defy, which is dead now so I have to buy a new phone). First, I wanted to buy the Razr i model but I was scared of this Atom processor and low support and then I found out about her sister - Razr M. Ok, now I know I want it, but i have no idea if it will work in Poland (sim card, T-Mobile PL, GSM 3G). Does it have Verizon simlock or something? Another thing, I came along "bad esn" phones that have blocked CDMA network (and they are cheeper obviously). Will a "bad esn" phone work with sim card GSM carrier and support 3G? Does the phone loses connection or other problems?
And finally, does it have a Polish language?
Thanks for any response.
Regards, albert107.
albert107 said:
Hi,
I'm a big Motorola fan (starting from E398, then E2 and my biggest love - Defy, which is dead now so I have to buy a new phone). First, I wanted to buy the Razr i model but I was scared of this Atom processor and low support and then I found out about her sister - Razr M. Ok, now I know I want it, but i have no idea if it will work in Poland (sim card, T-Mobile PL, GSM 3G). Does it have Verizon simlock or something? Another thing, I came along "bad esn" phones that have blocked CDMA network (and they are cheeper obviously). Will a "bad esn" phone work with sim card GSM carrier and support 3G? Does the phone loses connection or other problems?
And finally, does it have a Polish language?
Thanks for any response.
Regards, albert107.
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If you have an unlocked boot! Read on. If not ??
See my stickys, ...Telstra deodexed...
That is what you need. Go to the 4pda link too.
But you will not need my two step process if you are not on vzw.
This is only if the phone is "bad esn"?
Or for every normal phone that I want to use in Europe in GSM network? I wished it will just work out of the box...
This will not work in Europe?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7-Kbm1_enM
albert107 said:
This is only if the phone is "bad esn"?
Or for every normal phone that I want to use in Europe in GSM network? I wished it will just work out of the box...
This will not work in Europe?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7-Kbm1_enM
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I am confused. Please quote my post when replying.
Do you know any Russian? Go to 4pda , I have link in the Rabbit's thread.
Polish language, I think not.
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albert107 said:
This is only if the phone is "bad esn"?
Or for every normal phone that I want to use in Europe in GSM network? I wished it will just work out of the box...
This will not work in Europe?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7-Kbm1_enM
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Go here!!! & read!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44946498#post44946498
I'm confused too.
I really didn't think that working with Razr M on GSM will be a problem (this IS a gsm phone too).
and on this post they just say it works normally:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386411
albert107 said:
I'm confused too.
I really didn't think that working with Razr M on GSM will be a problem (this IS a gsm phone too).
and on this post they just say it works normally:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386411
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40583734&postcount=1
Phone.apk app redone to work with DroidRazrWidget (who do not - that is not
nothing interfere). !!!!!!!!!!
Added applications Solid Explorer (by default, in Australia there was not any conductor), Droid Razr Widget(Widget to switch between CDMA and GSM), Terminal Emulator and Notification Toggle.!!!!!!!!
You need a Unlocked boot.
Go to the Op's thread/forum:
http://translate.googleusercontent....JrhhUACxh-NqnZkUt0aMW2gRC1w-PFg#entry21438847
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The Telstra rom has the same radio and a newer kernel. With the DroidRazrWidget you can use it anywhere in the world. But stay away from them on Vzw.
albert107 said:
This is only if the phone is "bad esn"?
Or for every normal phone that I want to use in Europe in GSM network? I wished it will just work out of the box...
This will not work in Europe?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7-Kbm1_enM
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ive had people thanking me for that video from europe. it should be fine on stock, no mods necessary
albert107 said:
Hi,
I'm a big Motorola fan (starting from E398, then E2 and my biggest love - Defy, which is dead now so I have to buy a new phone). First, I wanted to buy the Razr i model but I was scared of this Atom processor and low support and then I found out about her sister - Razr M. Ok, now I know I want it, but i have no idea if it will work in Poland (sim card, T-Mobile PL, GSM 3G). Does it have Verizon simlock or something? Another thing, I came along "bad esn" phones that have blocked CDMA network (and they are cheeper obviously). Will a "bad esn" phone work with sim card GSM carrier and support 3G? Does the phone loses connection or other problems?
And finally, does it have a Polish language?
Thanks for any response.
Regards, albert107.
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my RAZR M works very well in Italy....
If you want i sell it to you...
I sell a Verizon Motorola Razr XT907 M, silver, PERFECT condition, as a showcase.
Smartphone nowhere to be found in Europe, it's from USA
Brand Verizon but fully functional with all europen sim, both voice and data part.
Super amoled screen 4.3 ", 1.5 Ghz dual-core CPU, Adreno 330, 8 megapixel camera, 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, microSD support up to 64GB, support GPS - GLONASS
Amazing battery life, higher than the day with heavy use.
OS 4.1.2 jb very fluid and optimized
Officially receive the update to Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Including box, charger with U.S. plug, manual, but devoid of the invoice or proof of purchase, the origin is the USA and international warranty for just the IMEI
PERFECT guarantee the operation of the terminal and the legal origin
Do not hesitate to contact me for info, photos ...
I offer and pretend seriously. Refrain wasters. No exchange, no ridiculous offers.
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@ toroloco. How much fo u ask for ur moto?
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220€ + shipping costs
it's new
Hi! jaocagomez here.
i've sent about 5 mexican moto x force to different places, but nobody makes clear this.
is the mexican x force dual sim by default?
i know it says something in settings.
can ANYONE confirm or deny this?
could the DS on baseband and system version mean DUAL SIM?
pic related.
i'll answer myself (sorry for the doble post)
i was suspicious because the name in the baseband said DS which mean dual sim, after this i only needed confirmation that it works right out of the box without having to flash anything.
strange thing is, this is not listed on the x force motorola page, but it works if you put your 2nd sim.
All moto x Force from mexico are dual sim
so far i only confirmed the 32gb version working.
im waiting for the 64Gb version confirmation.
Jaocagomez said:
i'll answer myself (sorry for the doble post)
i was suspicious because the name in the baseband said DS which mean dual sim, after this i only needed confirmation that it works right out of the box without having to flash anything.
strange thing is, this is not listed on the x force motorola page, but it works if you put your 2nd sim.
All moto x Force from mexico are dual sim
so far i only confirmed the 32gb version working.
im waiting for the 64Gb version confirmation.
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My MXF (64 GB) comes from a retail store in México D.F., and is a dual sim model too. Dual sim working out of the box and after 6.0 update
Mine is from UK and sim slot shows sim1 and sd card/sim2. I have to replace another sim for nano to be able to test.
Sent from my XT1580
Slot from my Force.
Will post new photo later...
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Zeljko1234 said:
Slot from my Force.
Sent from my XT1580
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well thats enough confirmation for me
why motorola doesnt say its a dual sim model?
Jaocagomez said:
well thats enough confirmation for me
why motorola doesnt say its a dual sim model?
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Because most probably is just generic slot. Doesn't mean that phone itself has dual sim support. Honestly I don't think it has, will test when I get another nano sim.
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Zeljko1234 said:
Because most probably is just generic slot. Doesn't mean that phone itself has dual sim support. Honestly I don't think it has, will test when I get another nano sim.
Sent from my LG-V500 using Tapatalk
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we got confirmation it works, if you have one, try it, put another sim make a call. it should work.
Jaocagomez said:
we got confirmation it works, if you have one, try it, put another sim make a call. it should work.
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Mine is from UK, not confirmed that supports ds. Will try, of course.
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So far, all the sources I have seen report that the UK version is a single SIM model.
Even if the tray says "SIM 2", it doesn't mean anything...
Even the single SIM version of X Play has a tray that includes space for the second SIM card (and also says "SIM 2"), it's just covered with a piece of plastic.
In X Force the same space is shared between second SIM and SD card, so they can't cover it. That's all...
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So, to sum things up, so far we know that 32GB version from Mexican Moto Maker is a dual SIM model.
And that 64GB version from a retail location in Mexico is also a dual SIM model - but this may not be the exact same model as available through Moto Maker.
Whether the 64GB version from Moto Maker is, in fact, dual SIM hasn't been confirmed yet...
It would be nice if Motorola actually confirmed that...
I'm going crazy already installed more than 6 versions, LAT, MX, BR, EU and any works DualSim.
My team is BL Unlock SIM Unlock and does not work, apparently has to do the system, the version that you have your 23.11.5.kinzie_retmx_ds.retla.en.01 retmx * * is the only one that is DualSim, as you installed this version ?
You can have the link or location came down?
You can make a backup of your modem?
BastianSnow said:
I'm going crazy already installed more than 6 versions, LAT, MX, BR, EU and any works DualSim.
My team is BL Unlock SIM Unlock and does not work, apparently has to do the system, the version that you have your 23.11.5.kinzie_retmx_ds.retla.en.01 retmx * * is the only one that is DualSim, as you installed this version ?
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This post doesn't make any sense. What team? What doesn't work?
What does unlocking SIM have to do with dual SIM capabilities?
What device do you have? Which country did it come from?
sjakub said:
This post doesn't make any sense. What team? What doesn't work?
What does unlocking SIM have to do with dual SIM capabilities?
What device do you have? Which country did it come from?
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He is probably posting a Google translation. [emoji1]
Sent from my XT1580 using Tapatalk
Usually if you see "ds" in baseband / sw version on stock sw, then it's a dual-sim.
On the side note, which LTE bands does mexican Moto X Force have? I kinda like it's dual-sim, since now I have two Moto MAXX in my pocket.
Skrilax_CZ said:
Usually if you see "ds" in baseband / sw version on stock sw, then it's a dual-sim.
On the side note, which LTE bands does mexican Moto X Force have? I kinda like it's dual-sim, since now I have two Moto MAXX in my pocket.
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GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS / HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz)
4G LTE (B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 28, 40)
Out of curiosity, I removed the SIM tray from my Turbo 2 and took a peek inside with a bright light. Apparently, my XT1585 has dual SIM... hardware-wise at least. Of course, my SIM tray won't fit a 2nd SIM, only the SD card.
Would it be safe to say all Turbo 2 and X Force variations are dual SIM from a hardware perspective?
Malkovich? said:
Out of curiosity, I removed the SIM tray from my Turbo 2 and took a peek inside with a bright light. Apparently, my XT1585 has dual SIM... hardware-wise at least. Of course, my SIM tray won't fit a 2nd SIM, only the SD card.
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Is the SIM tray different than the one in XT1580 (X Force)?
Because SIM tray in X Force has only two slots -one for the first SIM card, and the second one for either SD card or the second SIM card - but not both.
Malkovich? said:
Would it be safe to say all Turbo 2 and X Force variations are dual SIM from a hardware perspective?
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I'm not sure what you saw inside your phone, but X Play (XT1563) also looks like,
from hardware perspective, it has connectors for the second SIM - and the single SIM version cannot be converted to a dual one regardless.
So it probably doesn't really matter whether those connectors are there or not...
I'm really intrested in this topic. I'm in Italy, and I'd love to put my hands on a Moto X Force dual sim. The ultimate smarphone.
So far I understood the only version ds is the mexican one, and no single sim version can become dual sim by flashing firmware. Is that correct?
alekos panagulis said:
I'm really intrested in this topic. I'm in Italy, and I'd love to put my hands on a Moto X Force dual sim. The ultimate smarphone.
So far I understood the only version ds is the mexican one, and no single sim version can become dual sim by flashing firmware. Is that correct?
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I haven't seen a single X Force from Mexico being reported as a single SIM version, and there are several reports saying it is a dual SIM device.
However, Motorola Mexico still claims it is a single SIM device, and their webpage doesn't specify whether it is a dual or single version,
just that it uses nano SIMs.
There is also X Force from Brazil which, according to Motorola Brazil webpage, is officially a dual SIM device.
The UK version of X Force is officially (on the webpage) a single SIM device and it doesn't have options for the second SIM.
However, I don't know if anybody even tried flashing the UK version with a different firmware or what the result of that flashing would be.
sjakub said:
The UK version of X Force is officially (on the webpage) a single SIM device and it doesn't have options for the second SIM.
However, I don't know if anybody even tried flashing the UK version with a different firmware or what the result of that flashing would be.
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It's the same for UK X Play, but X Play can be converted to Dual SIM by flashing a Dual SIM firmware. I guess it will be the same for X Force, but someone has to take the risk to confirm that.
I've read that the phone will come in two versions, one without the second SIM card slot (but still the uSD). Is there a way to know which version will ship in Europe? You can see the versions number on the official website: http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/mobile-phones/huaweip10plus-en-sup.htm
VKY-L09 is single SIM
VKY-L29 is dual SIM
I don't get why they would remove this functionality for some parts of the world.
A lot of companies are backwards having this hybrid slot, giving you the choice of one (dual SIM) or the other (single SIM + expandable storage), although they are stuck in the 2013 bubble...some companies have actually moved on from there, but I'm surprised why this has not developed with major phone manufacturers.
RoOSTA
There is also the VKY-al00
VKY-AL00
Main SIM card:; LTE FDD: Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/9/12/17/18/19/20; TD-LTE: Bands 38/39/40/41 (100M); UMTS (WCDMA) / HSPA+ / DC-HSDPA: Bands 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; TD-SCDMA: Bands 34/39; CDMA: BC0 (800 MHz), Only for China Telecom (China Mainland + Macao, China); GSM / EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; ;
Secondary SIM card:; UMTS (WCDMA): Bands 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; CDMA: BC0 (800 MHz), Only for China Telecom (China Mainland + Macao, China); GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; ;
Notes: The two SIM card slots can be Main card or secondary card.; ;
http://consumer.huawei.com/en/mobile-phones/compare/index.htm?pro1=P10-PLUS-ENVKY-AL00;
Aarseth said:
I've read that the phone will come in two versions, one without the second SIM card slot (but still the uSD). Is there a way to know which version will ship in Europe?
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I received my pre-order yesterday, it's the VKY-L09 single SIM variant in the Netherlands, so I suppose the same is true for the rest of Europe.
I was speaking with a Huawei 'expert' at Carphone Warehouse yesterday, and asked about the dual/single situation in the UK. He said he has been told by an insider that a ROM flash wil be made available to enable the dual sim mode in single sim phones. He said the actual board and connector inside the phone are already in place, it's just the ROM that disables it and the sim tray that are different. He said his source said the ROM will be available in a month or two and the SIM trays will start popping up on eBay.....
Sounds like either the biggest marketing play ever to sell phones and hope no one really cares it doesn't happen, or Huawei realise the issue, and despite the UK networks not wanting it when they provde the phone to us, Huawei realise the potential of offereing a dual SIM option. I have to say he did not give me the hard sell at all, he said they only have a black phone in stock (and only one) and if I wanted white/gold (which I do) to wait a few days and try again. He had a P10 of his own, and was gushing about the P10 Plus like a schoolboy geek!
So there is hope yet!
Just been speaking to a senior manager at Huawei UK who picked up on this when I asked their Twitter account when the update would be available...
IT IS NOT TRUE the actual hardware is different with the single SIM version only having a single aerial so there's no way it can be flashed to make it duel SIM
WHy h why do sales people feel the need to say things that are not true!
Anyway my (probably single SIM) P10 Plus should be arriving today .....
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I was speaking with a Huawei 'expert' at Carphone Warehouse yesterday, and asked about the dual/single situation in the UK. He said he has been told by an insider that a ROM flash wil be made available to enable the dual sim mode in single sim phones. He said the actual board and connector inside the phone are already in place, it's just the ROM that disables it and the sim tray that are different. He said his source said the ROM will be available in a month or two and the SIM trays will start popping up on eBay.....
Sounds like either the biggest marketing play ever to sell phones and hope no one really cares it doesn't happen, or Huawei realise the issue, and despite the UK networks not wanting it when they provde the phone to us, Huawei realise the potential of offereing a dual SIM option. I have to say he did not give me the hard sell at all, he said they only have a black phone in stock (and only one) and if I wanted white/gold (which I do) to wait a few days and try again. He had a P10 of his own, and was gushing about the P10 Plus like a schoolboy geek!
So there is hope yet!
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Hi this is the reason I came here, the SIM tray for my VKY-L09 capable to put two SIM card, just the software not support. So maybe if Flash the dual SIM ROM can use as VKY-L29.
Phecabooth said:
Hi this is the reason I came here, the SIM tray for my VKY-L09 capable to put two SIM card, just the software not support. So maybe if Flash the dual SIM ROM can use as VKY-L29.
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Read my second post - it is NOT possible aparently!
adamelphick said:
Read my second post - it is NOT possible aparently!
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sry
im so sad reading that.
Phecabooth said:
sry
im so sad reading that.
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Me too! I don't know why some countries get Dual and some Single - so silly!
Phecabooth said:
Hi this is the reason I came here, the SIM tray for my VKY-L09 capable to put two SIM card, just the software not support. So maybe if Flash the dual SIM ROM can use as VKY-L29.
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I have dual SIM software on a single SIM phone, let me know how I'd put 2 SIM cards in and I'll try it.
XtraArrow said:
I have dual SIM software on a single SIM phone, let me know how I'd put 2 SIM cards in and I'll try it.
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My SIM tray is capable to accept two SIM card with no user modification, that is why I though is only the software is different, but I already got answer here as the two model has two different hardware capabilites.
Phecabooth said:
My SIM tray is capable to accept two SIM card with no user modification, that is why I though is only the software is different, but I already got answer here as the two model has two different hardware capabilites.
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What I'm saying is people at any company will tell you anything to stop tampering with it both software and hardware. I have a dual SIM firmware on my l09 edition. If i can get a dual SIM tray or nodded tray I'll give it a go. Until both phones have been disassembled and had a look then all we can do is hope and try
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Just been speaking to a senior manager at Huawei UK who picked up on this when I asked their Twitter account when the update would be available...
IT IS NOT TRUE the actual hardware is different with the single SIM version only having a single aerial so there's no way it can be flashed to make it duel SIM
WHy h why do sales people feel the need to say things that are not true!
Anyway my (probably single SIM) P10 Plus should be arriving today .....
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its possible, Chimeratool .com does that, once you have the hardware hint in form of the second sim slot on most Huawei. Its the first hint possible conversion.
thanks
essojay said:
its possible, Chimeratool .com does that, once you have the hardware hint in form of the second sim slot on most Huawei. Its the first hint possible conversion.
thanks
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So that means Huawei lied to me? I guess possible..... not wanting single SIM to be easily changed to dual SIM.
So ALL we need is the SIM tray? The hardware definitely inside?
Wonder which country have the L29. UK only L09, I am thinking dual sim L29 as it will come in handy to have 2 sim if needed.
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thermalboyz said:
Wonder which country have the L29. UK only L09, I am thinking dual sim L29 as it will come in handy to have 2 sim if needed.
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Malaysia
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Hi all,
I've get my P10 Plus in UK couple of days ago. I was really disappointed that model doesn't support dual sim. Huawei Support also told me that my phone is single SIM only plus SD Card. But when I took a torch and flash inside SIM card slot I can easily see second set of sim card pins right upon empty space in tray. So I think it's highly possible to change ROM only and get Dual Sim Version. We need to wait couple weeks to release files for both devices and than check that
If you rebrand to a dual sim model, you can use both sims. Many people reported success already. Google for rebrand huawei p10 plus -- most success has been reported if you rebrand to VKY-L29C636 version.
Confirmed, i rebranded and flashed the VKY-L29C636 on my single sim and it worked, the only thing that i lost is the theme function. Somebody say how can i fix it?