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
adamelphick said:
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?
How to check if my device support dual sim? I bought it in Israel.
gekster said:
How to check if my device support dual sim? I bought it in Israel.
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Just pop the sim tray open if it is dual-sim, you may put a sim card, parallel to the first one, where your microSD slot is.
And I believe that the mention 'FD' will denote double sim models. For instance in all likelihood, if you go to Settings>About phone, your model number will be 'SM-G950FD' if it is dual sim, SM-G950F (or some other letters, cannot remember all the international variants) if it is single-sim.
If it doesn't support dual sim is there any way to fix it. For example by changing the tray. Or there should be support on a hardware level?
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hardware level
I plan to buy a brand new H870DS, and I have a quetion: since its not the regular model - will it get OTAs as fast and as long as H870? And what about costum ROMS made for H870? are they going to apply to H870DS?
no no and no
What he said. We are still on April. The single Sims are on June / July maybe. Even with my G3 updates were slower than my mates single SIM. But I still love the G6 though.
Single sim updates are faster than dual SIM
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I have dual SIM ;(
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no no and no
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Are you sure? because its a deal breaker for me
itaibarzilai said:
Are you sure? because its a deal breaker for me
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Im afraid he is correct. Dual SIM support and community builds are rare or atleast not as fast and not as versatile as that of Single SIM.
I own a Dual SIm variant and stuck with March Security update, even now.
Here in the middle east all the galaxy s8 are dual sim SM-G950FD, I'd like to know if this will not get updates as fast as the SM-G950F because if so i'l reconsider buying it as i don't really care about the dual sim capabilities.
Thanks in advance.
Anybody?
I have S8 from Dubai as I need dual sim. Firmware is same on single and dual sim models, my phone has OXM firmware and gets updated at the same time with single sim models.
I also have dual sim from Dubai. I flashed with EE UK firmware and get updates as soon as EE release them.
Great, thanks guys.
I'm gonna go for it.
As per the title, are we still without dual sim support? Killin' me!
911joeblow said:
As per the title, are we still without dual sim support? Killin' me!
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Correct, nobody has figured out a way to do it yet. It's possible we never will depending on if the X55 modem will ever play nicely. Nobody has been able to manage to boot the International 7T Pro ROM either, which could be a first step.
I have found people using dual SIMs on the OnePlus 7T. I think you just have to get SIM unlocked from T-Mobile then buy a dual SIM card tray.
https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Rubber-Compatible-OnePlus-Bright/dp/B07SRBSFPP
Dopewaffles said:
I have found people using dual SIMs on the OnePlus 7T. I think you just have to get SIM unlocked from T-Mobile then buy a dual SIM card tray.
https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Rubber-Compatible-OnePlus-Bright/dp/B07SRBSFPP
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Sadly, it's more involved than that. It normally involves switching to the international variant of OxygenOS. The problem: this device is a T-Mobile exclusive, which means there's no variant of the software that'll allow dual SIM without a custom ROM.