I recently upgraded to an HTC One, but don't want to sell or give up my beloved Atrix 4G. I know I can use the microSIM from the One with an adapter in the 4G, but I've read horror stories about ruining the contacts, sim card tray, phone, etc., etc.
Does anyone have a link to a known adapter that will work without damaging the Atrix? One person said they use a microSIM without an adapter. Is that possible? I can't just get a new SIM from AT&T as the old SIM was deactivated and they won't issue a new one for the same phone number, even if both phones are not being used at the same time. I want to be able to use the Atrix on the weekends. Any recommendations will be appreciated.
Well the atrix manual says not to use adapters, so maybe get a new sim. just trying to help
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Thanks Uhmier, I decided to use a regular SIM after unlocking it and it's fine.
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I am using the old sim from my backflip since the new one they gave me with the atrix didn't work! Does it matter what sim you are using with 4g?
i don't believe so i'm using the one from a very old lg incite to propel pro to iphone to this phone. it displays H+ on the screen and all.
Not particularly but the reason it won't work is most likely because its parked on your account waiting to be activated. If you still have it, try giving customer care a call and having them activate it. SIM cards do change and can affect your overall service.
P.s. Call from a different phone
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Gutterball said:
I am using the old sim from my backflip since the new one they gave me with the atrix didn't work! Does it matter what sim you are using with 4g?
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I've been using my 3G Sim card when I first got it. It doesn't make a difference in the speeds. AT&T has just been capping them and HSPA+ is in almost no cities.
SIM card DO make a lot more difference than most people think.. as they age they die just like all other technology, and so if you've been given a new SIM I suggest you call AT&T from a separate phone (so you don't get cut out mid conversation) and ask them to activate your new SIM.
Hey guys, First post long time reader. I am using my Atrix on Bell and was wondering if there's an easy way to swith between the iphone and Atrix. I used to swap sim cards with my blackberry, No bis but still worked. Could I just get a micro sim and an adapter and use the micro sim in my Atrix? Also am I able to operate on the same plan?
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Yes the adapter should work fine. A friend of mine did that with his iPhone 4 and his nexus one.
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I read a post hear on XDA where someone said he used an adapter for the i/Atrix, cant remember where or I would point you to it. I dont think you will have a prob w/ the data, it should be the same plan.
yes it'll work. im doing that now. plan will switch from iphone data plan to smartphone data plan. no biggy.
Ok perfect thanks alot guys. I know this shouldn't be in this forum but another question. Im pretty sure the iphone is locked to virgin on ios 4.3.3 with baseband 04.10.01 which is not unlockable at the moment from my understanding. But under Settings > General > About > Carrier it says "Bell 10.0". Will it work on bell since virgin is owned by bell in canada?
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Should do, I know here in Australia TPG Mobile - a company that runs off Optus reception towers - requires you to have an unlocked or optus locked handset.
Just so you know I'm doing it without an adaptator.
The Micro-SIM is held in place in the ATRIX SIM SLOT.
Just bought this phone new from AT&T (no commitment pricing), and it should be here within the next few days. I'm wondering if the phone out of the box includes a compatible SIM card? I'm coming from an iPhone 4, so I can't just stick my micro SIM card in if it doesn't. Even if I get a micro SIM to SIM adapter, would I be able to access the appropriate HSPA+ network with that? Much thanks if you can point me in the right direction.
Once you get the phone go to att and ask to get a new one for the phone they won't charge you anything
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Yes, AT&T always sends out a new SIM card with new phones. You can also ask for one at local AT&T store for free.
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Once you get the phone go to att and ask to get a new one for the phone they won't charge you anything
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Oh, good to hear. I wonder why the sell one then (whoops, can't post links to AT&T's site yet) or why others have to buy adapters?
I came from iphone also, and was bummed to learn micro sim doesn't work in the s2. The phone will ship with a new regular sized sim inside. so if you dont need to use your iphone 4 anymore, or dont want to, call 611 from your iphone before you do anything with the s2 and it will walk you through getting the new sim activated.
I ordered a micro sim adapter and it works great. Kind of annoying that you can't get the adapter free from ATT. The micro sim works fine on hspa+ also. so if you want to swap back and forth you can, just know that ATT wont help you with this.
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Oh, good to hear. I wonder why the sell one then (whoops, can't post links to AT&T's site yet) or why others have to buy adapters?
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I ordered a micro sim adapter and it works great. Kind of annoying that you can't get the adapter free from ATT. The micro sim works fine on hspa+ also. so if you want to swap back and forth you can, just know that ATT wont help you with this.
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Oh, right. People like to switch back and forth between phones, but I thought the data services weren't compatible?
I drop my micro sim into my s2 and I get H+ up top and data speeds and call quality are the same... I could be wrong tho...
in my case I need to be able to use the iphone 4 on network for development.
H+ is defaulted because hspa+ uses the same towers as 3g and by assumption, most, if not all, 3g towers have been upgraded.
Call qualities aren't suppose to be any different.
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Oh, good to hear. I wonder why the sell one then (whoops, can't post links to AT&T's site yet) or why others have to buy adapters?
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Because sims aren't 'free'. They are given free as a courtesy under certain circumstances--eg new acts/upgs/swapping devices/defective sim..
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I was wondering if its possible to switch from my photon to another phone without going through sprint (CDMA, obviously)
I figure since it has a SIM card it might be possible, but its not like switching SIMs on GSM phones (since CDMA phones are locked)
If you have ever had it replaced you can complain to assurion about how crappy it is and theyll replace it if you complain enough
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As in..replace it with a different type of phone?
Sim card is locked in the u. S. Only can be used in other countries. you can't put the sim in another phone, and use it on sprint. The other phone would be gsm, and sprint runs on CDMA. You can use a different sprint phone, just activate it.
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Usually you can buy a new phone, call sprint with the imei, and they will deactivate your old phone and activate the new one without much hassle.
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You can swap between Sprint phones on their website after signing in to your account. I swap between my Photon and ET4G on a regular basis. Sometimes every other day. Just look on the right sidebar to where it says "activate new phone" and follow the instructions.
So long as you didn't turn off the syncing of your Google contacts you'll be able to transfer your contacts from your phone to phone by signing in to the Google account on the new phone.
Here's a link for instructions for Blackberry, IPhone, and Windows Phone.
http://www.google.com/mobile/sync/
I have been on an escapade with Google and have received mixed results, so I will turn to my last resort!
My question is, what does it take to use the HTC Aria with a GoPhone SIM card? I have read it will not work, it will work with no issues, and it will work after a SIM unlock. My cousin currently has an HTC Surround and it works fine with his prepay account. He desperately wanted to move back to Android and seems to adore the Aria so I picked up a broken one for cheap with intentions to replace the digitizer next week. Long story short he popped his SIM card in the phone and it does not work.
Both the Surround and the Aria are smartphones from AT&T, different OS or not they should both work if one does. I know he wanted my old Inspire before the rain took it and we encountered the same problem, his SIM wouldnt work. Could it be as simple as carrier unlocking the device or are all the people just getting lucky and their device works with the GoPhone card?
The Aria is currently running CM7, it is of course rooted but is carrier locked if that could be the culprit.
Any help is appreciated, thanks guys and gals! :good: