Hello guys, my girlfriend has a 2015 P8 Lite ALE-L21. We need to convert it to dual SIM since it's not at the moment. I've read on the forum that it is possible, but since I haven't played with flashing and similar stuff for years now, I can't understand anything, because all of the threads that I can find take too much stuff for granted and I don't even know where to start searching. Also, most threads are old and refer (I guess) to older versions of the firmware, while she has all of the OTA updates installed. The phone is basically stock with no branding. I would be very thankful to someone who can give me and/or link easy instructions on how to do this or at least tell me what I need to know first in order to understand the flashing process.
Thank you for your attention
Everything you need is here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/mega-thread-root-unbricking-updating-t3400994
But keep in mind that converting it to dual sim won't really activate the second sim. You will only have a dual sim firmware but since the device only have a single IMEI it can't make the second sim card work
Ahmedoov said:
Everything you need is here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/mega-thread-root-unbricking-updating-t3400994
But keep in mind that converting it to dual sim won't really activate the second sim. You will only have a dual sim firmware but since the device only have a single IMEI it can't make the second sim card work
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Thank you so much for responding. I didn't know that... so it seems completely pointless what advantages would you get by converting it to dual sim then?
Vincintosh said:
Thank you so much for responding. I didn't know that... so it seems completely pointless what advantages would you get by converting it to dual sim then?
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Dual sim version had a better firmware support. Anyway there's no reason to convert right now because firmware supports is already ended
For more instruction, ALE-L21 [P8 Lite] How to Convert From single SIM to Dual SIM Done by Palash Ahammad
go to www.gsmzambia.com and contact them. They can do it for you
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Hey Guys,
I bought the Moto X Force in India. According to "About Phone", it says it's the EU version.
It has the slot of SIM2 and it even has the contacts. I put a fresh SIM into the SIM2 slot and it came out all scratched up. So, I'm sure it even has the contacts.
By putting these settings in build.prop
ro.gsm.data_retry_config=default_randomization=2000,max_retries=infinite,1000,1000,80000,125000,485000,905000
persist.radio.plmn_name_cmp=1
persist.radio.force_get_pref=1
persist.radio.multisim.config=dsds
It enabled the Dual SIM mode in android but it couldn't detect it. Still says no SIM. My guess is, it might have to do with the modem.
I was thinking if someone can post the modem dump from the Mexican or Brazilian version and if I can flash it, maybe it can work.
Of course, it might be a stupid idea. Let me know what you guys think. Is this worth trying?
Regards,
Suhas
If it has a second SIM slot, it will need a second imei number
lonixlon said:
If it has a second SIM slot, it will need a second imei number
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For older models like X play. You can still use it for data. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68994968&postcount=57
Currently, the IMEI 2 is 0.
@suhas93 Did it work finally ? I was thinking of flashing modem from mexican version or XT1581.
Hello,
I want to unlock the 2nd Sim slot in my P8 Lite (ALE-L21) as it has been disabled for the UK market. Huawei have told me it is not possible as the hardware is not present for the 2nd sim which contradicts what I have seen on here which is a bit strange, maybe it’s a warranty thing?
Anyhow Is there a simple step by step process to get the 2nd sim slot activated?
Current Build number: Ale-L21C432B595
John
activate second sim
Johnboy2017 said:
Hello,
I want to unlock the 2nd Sim slot in my P8 Lite (ALE-L21) as it has been disabled for the UK market. Huawei have told me it is not possible as the hardware is not present for the 2nd sim which contradicts what I have seen on here which is a bit strange, maybe it’s a warranty thing?
Anyhow Is there a simple step by step process to get the 2nd sim slot activated?
Current Build number: Ale-L21C432B595
John
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Go here and read how to convert from single to dual sim
cristi.blidariu said:
Go here and read how to convert from single to dual sim
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This is just a firmware converting ant it won't enable the second Sim slot because you will still have only IMEI 1
You need IMEI 2 to use the second slot and I'm not sure but probably it's possible to add it using some tools like Z3X Box
BTW this process is illegal in many countries so I don't recommend it.
Ahmedoov said:
This is just a firmware converting ant it won't enable the second Sim slot because you will still have only IMEI 1
You need IMEI 2 to use the second slot and I'm not sure but probably it's possible to add it using some tools like Z3X Box
BTW this process is illegal in many countries so I don't recommend it.
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yes it will enable the second sim,just try and you will see(p8 lite came from manufacturer in dual sim,but some brands like vodafone for example they putt a brand firmware with a single sim)
cristi.blidariu said:
yes it will enable the second sim,just try and you will see(p8 lite came from manufacturer in dual sim,but some brands like vodafone for example they putt a brand firmware with a single sim)
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Already tried that. You will have the dual sim management in settings but since you only have one IMEI you will still can't use the second Sim
I boughtta Huawei P10 Lite. It's the WAS LX1 model. It was bought from a vendor who has blocked the use of a single SIM card.
From the specs I've found this model support Dual SIM, has a slot available, but the software does not recognize second SIM.
It is possible to unlock this feature to use the phone in Dual SIM?
I think blocking second SIM was made by the vendor through software.
Best regards,
Hey according to the official huwaei website both WAS-LX1A and WAS-LX1 support dual sim.
It's possible to enable the second sim but I don't know how, maybe custom roms
catalin22185 said:
I boughtta Huawei P10 Lite. It's the WAS LX1 model. It was bought from a vendor who has blocked the use of a single SIM card.
From the specs I've found this model support Dual SIM, has a slot available, but the software does not recognize second SIM.
It is possible to unlock this feature to use the phone in Dual SIM?
I think blocking second SIM was made by the vendor through software.
Best regards,
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The phone is most likely carrier locked, there is no reason to issue special software to block the use of a second SIM card for a phone sold for dual SIM use (and sounds like something you could sue the company for).
Are you trying to insert SIM cards from 2 different carriers? Ask your carrier if your phone is carrier locked and if they are willing to unlock it and report back.
hi,
i am working on it, firstly i rooted the phone with twrp and this is working, but still i dont see the settings for dual sim.
Can anybody help with that ?
thx Karol
karolq said:
hi,
i am working on it, firstly i rooted the phone with twrp and this is working, but still i dont see the settings for dual sim.
Can anybody help with that ?
thx Karol
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try this go to /hw_oem/prop/local.prop
look for ro.dual.sim.phone=false change it to true and reboot
It won't work, you will have to find a OEMInfo TWRP partition from a dual sim P1 0 lite, or use this alternative : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72523572&postcount=4
Orphee said:
It won't work, you will have to find a OEMInfo TWRP partition from a dual sim P1 0 lite, or use this alternative : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72523572&postcount=4
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What does OEM contains?
aburezk said:
What does OEM contains?
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I guess the needed informations, probably the 2 IMEIs from the backuped partition...
I guess it will replace your original single IMEI...
aburezk said:
try this go to /hw_oem/prop/local.prop
look for ro.dual.sim.phone=false change it to true and reboot
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i have problems to save the change in the hw_oem in root folder but i found next .prop in:
product/hw_oem/WASL01A/prop local.prop
persist.sys.dualcards=false
i changed it to:
persist.sys.dualcards=true
after that it has changed also in /hw_oem/prop/local.prop
but after reboot still single sim.
could somebody give me the TWRP OEMinfo Partition backup from P10lite dual sim?
karolq said:
could somebody give me the TWRP OEMinfo Partition backup from P10lite dual sim?
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https://mega.nz/#F!2ksGUJAD!M8k9a86izjGvbuSfZttJxw
Credit stefan
aburezk said:
https://mega.nz/#F!2ksGUJAD!M8k9a86izjGvbuSfZttJxw
Credit stefan
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thank you! i found it before in this long topic about how to root I am downloading and give you reply here. Thanks!
after oem partition restroring phone dont stand up and goes into recovery mode.
after restoring whole partitions from the link - the same.
any sugestions?
k.
karolq said:
after oem partition restroring phone dont stand up and goes into recovery mode.
after restoring whole partitions from the link - the same.
any sugestions?
k.
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i got some backup from TWRP back (restore) and the phone swich on to EMUI with some funcktional and app bugs.
so it is working but something is still messed up.
could somebody give me full TWRP backup with system and so on that i can restore whole phone? will it work like this?
other option is to dowload firmware but the instalation stops on 5% and as always fail.
so if this could be an option plese can somebody make fresh pure copy of all partitions from WAS Lx1A and upload it.
i tryied one from forum but this is not working for me.
br
K.
I read this post some days ago, when i bought the same device with the same kind of sim "lock".
I contacted the huawei support, asking if it was possible to have the complete firmware because it is not fair buying it expecting it to be dual sim.. and it is not.
Their answer, where in a previous mail they told me that p10 lite german version is not dual sim:
Dear Customer,
thank you for your reply.
Sadly your device is a single-SIM device.
All the devices have the same second hybrid slot for 1 memory-card and 1 SIM-card anyway. But the needed hardware parts are missing. So it is not possible to get this DUAL-SIM feature with an other firmware.
Hopefully this inforamtions are what you've been searching for.
For further questions please do not hesitate to contact us again.
Best regards,
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P4p3r1n0 said:
I read this post some days ago, when i bought the same device with the same kind of sim "lock".
I contacted the huawei support, asking if it was possible to have the complete firmware because it is not fair buying it expecting it to be dual sim.. and it is not.
Their answer, where in a previous mail they told me that p10 lite german version is not dual sim:
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Some dual sim phones are not mean't to sold in some countries, if you need a dual sim phone, make sure it has been stated before you buy it, buying a single sim phone and expecting it suport dual sim is not the right way to go. Countries like korea and Japan, although there are more countries, they never sell dual sim phones, as these countries only sells phones through carriers, so phones are normally locked, and does not support dual carrier network.
China has the biggest market for dual sim phones, and Hong Kong has only started selling dual sim phones in the past few years, as many people from Hong Kong are buy dual sim phones from china, probably don't want to lose out on business, so most mid to high end phones and many low end phones now support dual sim.
kms108 said:
Some dual sim phones are not mean't to sold in some countries, if you need a dual sim phone, make sure it has been stated before you buy it, buying a single sim phone and expecting it suport dual sim is not the right way to go.
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On their website, t-mobile, there was nothing about it being single or dual sim. I found the specs both at Huawei website and gsmarena.
This last one, writes:
SIM Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
But the Huawei website's got plenty of p10 lite, each with both single and dual sim for each product code.
Mine is a WAX-LX1 and is both single and dual.
I did read nothing on t-mobile website, about it working on single or dual sim, you know.. like those T&C where you'd read it ..
I supposed it was dual. Because it is nice to have more than less.
It is not. It is single.
But the funny thing is that I'm not really interested at this, because I own a Zenfone too and this is dual sim (now using as an iPod, android version eheheh).
Still.. If someone managed to "hack" it with another firmware, that would be great!
But, Huawei wrote there are hardware part missing.
I don't really believe it.. And I'm not even skilled to try and flash firmware.
If someone, someday, manages to have the second sim working, I'd love to follow the process and having it unlocked as well. Else, nevermind..
P4p3r1n0 said:
On their website, t-mobile, there was nothing about it being single or dual sim. I found the specs both at Huawei website and gsmarena.
This last one, writes:
SIM Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
But the Huawei website's got plenty of p10 lite, each with both single and dual sim for each product code.
Mine is a WAX-LX1 and is both single and dual.
I did read nothing on t-mobile website, about it working on single or dual sim, you know.. like those T&C where you'd read it ..
I supposed it was dual. Because it is nice to have more than less.
It is not. It is single.
But the funny thing is that I'm not really interested at this, because I own a Zenfone too and this is dual sim (now using as an iPod, android version eheheh).
Still.. If someone managed to "hack" it with another firmware, that would be great!
But, Huawei wrote there are hardware part missing.
I don't really believe it.. And I'm not even skilled to try and flash firmware.
If someone, someday, manages to have the second sim working, I'd love to follow the process and having it unlocked as well. Else, nevermind..
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Is this T mobile in the US, I think the US is not know to have many dual sim phones, especial from the main brands like Samsung, Sony, LG and Hauwei, and if they are not stated dual sim, it's usually a single sim version, or refer to the model number.
I think reading somewhere, someone has done it with the P10, but haven't heard about the P10 Lite.
kms108 said:
Is this T mobile in the US
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Germany, or better, Austria. Since there isn't a website for Huawei Austria, and the customer support is the one for Germany.
...At least it is not sim-lock! But I still believe it is firmware-related. I don't think they intentionally removed hardware. It would cost more to produce lots of the same phones with different hardware than flashing them with different firmware.
We're here, simply waiting for the guy with a unlocked P10 Lite dual sim working, who can share its backup..
If the concept is similar as for P9 lite, you guys just need to read oeminfo using Twrp from some dual.sim verzion of device, then make flashable zip file and flesh it throu Twrp. After fleshing the firmware is corupted and just need full stock firmware recovery with compatible version of vendor using dload method. But converting single sim into dual sim in Nougat is more difucult then on MM. On P9 lite we only success to convert it using MM. After upgrading on N its dificilts but not imposible. Just find oeminfo share it and make a try. After unlocking dual sim option the phone still has one Imei but two open sim slots, and its normal. All the best!
All experts,
I would like to 'enable' on my S7 edge the dual SIM function. The 'international' card holder could care 2 Nano SIM card, but the G935F is supporting just one SIM.
It's possible to do this without root? It's possible to install the G935FD firmware or are there radio baseband modifications nesessary?
In addition, I need to run the Blackberry Works app (former Good). This app is not running on a rooted phone.
Thanks for any comment and help.
Schorty
You can't.
Single sim variant have only 1 imei number but dual sim variant have 2 which are for each sim. You can't just add more imei to your phone and even if you can, it is illegal.
Also card holder of single sim variant cannot hold 2 sim cards, only 1 sim card+microsd.
G935fd and G935f firmwares also are identical. So you can flash it on your phone but it's not going to enable dual sim on single sim variant.
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
schorty said:
All experts,
I would like to 'enable' on my S7 edge the dual SIM function. The 'international' card holder could care 2 Nano SIM card, but the G935F is supporting just one SIM.
It's possible to do this without root? It's possible to install the G935FD firmware or are there radio baseband modifications nesessary?
In addition, I need to run the Blackberry Works app (former Good). This app is not running on a rooted phone.
Thanks for any comment and help.
Schorty
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While don't you save yourself the strength and buy the dual sim version, because like the other guy above said, its impossible to use dual sim on a single sim. Backup your data, get the dual sim version and restore back.
Thanks for the first feedback.
- single SIM and dual SIM card holders are available at eBay etc. The HW of the two phone is 100% identical. A friend of mine converted his G935f to G935fd with the support of a Vietnamese service guy over TeamViewer. My problem is the root after this.
BTW: Buying a DUOS is not a problem, it cost just some money
Thanks for expert tips...
NonXtreme said:
You can't.
Single sim variant have only 1 imei number but dual sim variant have 2 which are for each sim. You can't just add more imei to your phone and even if you can, it is illegal.
Also card holder of single sim variant cannot hold 2 sim cards, only 1 sim card+microsd.
G935fd and G935f firmwares also are identical. So you can flash it on your phone but it's not going to enable dual sim on single sim variant.
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
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Can i install indian firmware g935fd on g935f version?
Samsung G935F to G935Fd POSSIBLE tested by me
aytida4 said:
Can i install indian firmware g935fd on g935f version?
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It's possible g935f to g935fd no need flash any firmware
I tested and its works fine
on device been single imei and now two same imei
working fine with 2 sim cards
BUT NO CHANGE THE IMEI ITS HIS FACTORY IMEI !!!
Edit: Nvm worked it how.
benjamen50 said:
Edit: Nvm worked it how.
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? Nvm ?
Отправлено с моего SM-G900FD через Tapatalk
It IS possible to convert G930/5F to G930/5FD. Only you have to do is clone your IMEI as IMEI 2 using Z3x or other software and replace SIM + microSD tray to SIM + SIM/microSD or DIY
That's in theory, but I personally need assist in:
1. Downgrading to Nougat, because Z3x doesn't support (yet) the newest /efs to modify cert to add that IMEI 2 or at least I can't find new enough which supports Oreo
1.1 Need to factory reset!
2. Getting root
3. Adding IMEI 2
3.1. Need to factory reset!
4. Updating back to official Oreo without root, if possible. I'm perfectly fine with normal functions, don't need the root for anything. Only I need is second SIM. I believe that I need to flash official Nougat first over rooted Nougat and update it using FOTA to Oreo? If not, flashing Oreo by Odin.
I will very appreciate any help with confirming these steps (is it correct way?) and helping me to get needed files and stuff to do it.
All experts,
I have replace the motherboard of my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, dual sim variant (SM-G935FD) with that of single sim variant but a frequent prompt of sim card mode shift is happened, saying "the sim card mode is witched from dual sim to single sim mode, which requires a rest to factory setting and restart". Since there is only a restart option, I'm forced to hit it and restart frequently but not working yet. How can I fix this problem?
Thanks for any comment and help!
Yoseph
I also used z3x and it works flawlessly im on Oreo s7 edge exynos.
FULL GUIDE
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/converting-s7-single-sim-to-dual-sim-t3881189
smashmix said:
It IS possible to convert G930/5F to G930/5FD. Only you have to do is clone your IMEI as IMEI 2 using Z3x or other software and replace SIM + microSD tray to SIM + SIM/microSD or DIY
That's in theory, but I personally need assist in:
1. Downgrading to Nougat, because Z3x doesn't support (yet) the newest /efs to modify cert to add that IMEI 2 or at least I can't find new enough which supports Oreo
1.1 Need to factory reset!
2. Getting root
3. Adding IMEI 2
3.1. Need to factory reset!
4. Updating back to official Oreo without root, if possible. I'm perfectly fine with normal functions, don't need the root for anything. Only I need is second SIM. I believe that I need to flash official Nougat first over rooted Nougat and update it using FOTA to Oreo? If not, flashing Oreo by Odin.
I will very appreciate any help with confirming these steps (is it correct way?) and helping me to get needed files and stuff to do it.
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can you tel me how to downrenge to nuuget ?
Good day guys and gals. I recently got the Huawei P smart (FIG-LX1C16) but it does not support dual sim. Now I want to fin out if I flash the (FIG-LX1C33) firmware will it work and does the C33 model support dual sim.
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Maybe you can flash this ROM to allow dual sim
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/kangvip-rom-emui-8-0-p-smart-enjoy-7s-t3775920
UPDATE: this rom doesn't rebrand, so it doesn't allow dual sim....
Did you get this sorted i aint got option for dual sim even though it has slot
Rebranded with exit: highly recommended, nice attention and resolution. The few bucks spent are worthy due to the nice job done. Rebranded from C02 (Votafone mono sim) to C432 (european dual sim) in http://ministryofsolutions.com/2018/...-dual-sim.html
Rebranding is done by remote control with nice and easy instructions
Does anyone know how to do this for free?
I also have single SIM variant of FIG-LX1 (C02?). Is it possible to change it to dual SIM? If yes, from where does it get the second IMEI?
lapist said:
I also have single SIM variant of FIG-LX1 (C02?). Is it possible to change it to dual SIM? If yes, from where does it get the second IMEI?
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It doesn't give a second IMEI, I had a p9 lite and changed it to a dual SIM from a UK single SIM version.
Both sims worked with 1 IMEI somehow.
(2nd sim was 2g only)
mking007 said:
It doesn't give a second IMEI, I had a p9 lite and changed it to a dual SIM from a UK single SIM version.
Both sims worked with 1 IMEI somehow.
(2nd sim was 2g only)
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I see...It seems to provide second IMEI as zeroes, but that can be changed too.
I suppose we can use the same steps as listed here, if we get proper OEMInfo from C432 model and C432 firmware...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10-lite/how-to/huawei-p10-lite-lx1c432-successfully-t3737383
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I found oeminfo here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/how-to-root-huawei-p-smart-fig-lx1-t3752705/page25
Did anybody successfully rebranded the phone already to unlock dual-SIM?
I also have a Huawei PSmart fig-lx1 running oreo 8.0.0. Its only allows for single sim while it has a slot for dual micro sims. how do I get the second sim working. What do I need to do for it to work.
We all in the same situation. I've been trying the whole day to unlock the second sim. And i cant find a solution.
Anyone ?
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Bumping this since I've just got one of these phones (Huawei P Smart 2018) and dual sim option isn't available.
From searching around it seems like you need to change the region (via paid service?) and then re-flash with a suitable firmware, but I'm along way from knowing exactly what all that entails.
Any input appreciated, thanks.
I've been scouring forums and google and here's some vague notes about what I think might need done:
1. Unlock bootloader. Requires code. Huawei used to supply this for free. Apparently they have been known to give it out via contact page. I've requested it, so we'll see. If not, dc-unlocker is a paid service which might be able to do this.
2. Install TWRP
3. Change phone region to C432 by flashing the correct oeminfo. I think this might also have to be a dual sim version.
4. Flash a C432 image.
HuRUpdater might be involved somewhere.
This post is for the P20 Lite but might also be useful for switching oeminfo: [Guide] Switching OEMINFO versions