Hi!
I ordered Huawei Mate 10 Pro and now I wonder if the second SIM 3G/LTE capable?
For example, on my current dual SIM LG G5 both SIM's can be chosen to use 4G network for data, although not simultaneously.
According to official site and specs it is, but I would like to read experience from real world.
kreso75 said:
Hi!
I ordered Huawei Mate 10 Pro and now I wonder if the second SIM 3G/LTE capable?
For example, on my current dual SIM LG G5 both SIM's can be chosen to use 4G network for data, although not simultaneously.
According to official site and specs it is, but I would like to read experience from real world.
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It even support dual VoLTE, which need a dual 4G capability
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Is 1+X dual sim active?
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According to the official site it's DualStandby.
"Go anywhere and be connected. Your OnePlus X is unlocked and capable of using dual standby SIM cards with 4G speeds right out of the box. You have the freedom to use it all over the globe, no questions asked." https://oneplus.net/in/x
Dr.Weed1 said:
Is 1+X dual sim active?
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Yes, I'm using two simcards. :good:
Also check with your service provider before you buy! I just got OPX and put in my korean and my austrian sim card....and well, surprise! The 3G network here in Korea (and apparently in Japan) does not allow 2 active sim cards in one phone. I'm screwed...
Jep, its working.
knauji said:
Also check with your service provider before you buy! I just got OPX and put in my korean and my austrian sim card....and well, surprise! The 3G network here in Korea (and apparently in Japan) does not allow 2 active sim cards in one phone. I'm screwed...
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I wonder why is that
khandelwalgaurav said:
I wonder why is that
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I asked and got this answer from UNDERkg on youtube: It's not the matter of allowing or not. Dual SIM phones only support one 3G/4G at a time at which the other SIM gets to only pick 2G signals up. Korean networks do not have compatible 2G networks and therefore the secondary SIM has no signal for itself.
I knew that korea had no 2G network but the OPX description says something like 'dual sim 4G standby' or that's what I understood. so I thought it would be working in korea...
There seems to be a bit of confusion here. I'm very curious to know if the Oneplus X is dual sim ACTIVE?
To be clear there are basically two types of dual SIM phones, active and standby. Standby means you can only use one SIM at a time, so you have to switch back and forth. Active means you can use both SIMs at the same time. In other words you can receive a call on either SIM without switching.
I need to know if the Oneplus X is active or standby.....thanks
Question for you guys!
Brief background:
I live in MN, USA and currently have a Nexus 6 on the Verizon network (works great as it's unlocked).
Just got a SIM card on T-Mobile (the $30 a month plan). Also works great on the Nexus 6.
What I am hoping to do is use the T-mobile SIM for Data and the Verizon SIM for voice calls. By looking at the frequency bands, it "looks" like this should work. What do you guys think? I am planning on installing some kinda of custom ROM on the 5X also. Something like CM12/13 if possible.
Not sure but with Verizon, I am assuming that the Honor 5X will only be able to use the WCDMA frequencies on Band 1.
I cannot post external links, so I've taken some screenshots of the frequencies and Bands.
Thanks!
setipollux said:
Question for you guys!
Brief background:
I live in MN, USA and currently have a Nexus 6 on the Verizon network (works great as it's unlocked).
Just got a SIM card on T-Mobile (the $30 a month plan). Also works great on the Nexus 6.
What I am hoping to do is use the T-mobile SIM for Data and the Verizon SIM for voice calls. By looking at the frequency bands, it "looks" like this should work. What do you guys think? I am planning on installing some kinda of custom ROM on the 5X also. Something like CM12/13 if possible.
Not sure but with Verizon, I am assuming that the Honor 5X will only be able to use the WCDMA frequencies on Band 1.
I cannot post external links, so I've taken some screenshots of the frequencies and Bands.
Thanks!
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I don't think the phone supports CDMA at all, I would be surprised if Verizon will work
Verizon wont work, it's CDMA not GSM.
Doesn't work very well on tmobs either. I don't know if I have a bad device, but the signal is horrible compared to other devices (S7e, HTC 10 and Galaxy Prime)
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Is Galaxy S9+ Duos with Exynos SoC Dual Sim Dual VoLTE or 2nd Sim Card is 2G/3G only?
So, you will want to use two different SIMs and speak use VoLTE for both?
I think it's possible. I have never thought of it this way, but it should work (although I do not have any evidence to back it up)
Looks like SIM2 won't do LTE at all according to phonemore http://www.phonemore.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-plus-sm-g965fds/specs/3886
2G network SIM2: GSM 850/900/1800/1900
3G network SIM2: Not supported
4G network SIM2: Not supported
Data network SIM2: GPRS, EDGE
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Sorry, but Phonemore specs are completely unbelievable. It's simply bullsh...
Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S8+ Duos and Note 8 Duos (all with Exynos) have 2nd SIM 2G/3G capable. Why could S9+ have only 2G network on 2nd SIM, if older models have 2G/3G?
Galaxy S9+ Duos with Snapdragon SoC supports 4G and VoLTE on both simcards simultaneously. Is it the same with Exynos version?
jano7878 said:
Sorry, but Phonemore specs are completely unbelievable. It's simply bullsh...
Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S8+ Duos and Note 8 Duos (all with Exynos) have 2nd SIM 2G/3G capable. Why could S9+ have only 2G network on 2nd SIM, if older models have 2G/3G?
Galaxy S9+ Duos with Snapdragon SoC supports 4G and VoLTE on both simcards simultaneously. Is it the same with Exynos version?
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Unfortunately non of this devices you mention supports 3G. You have to switch in settings in order to have suport 3G,4G for sim 2 and vice versa.
S8 Exynos (G950FD) supported VOLTE on both SIM but not simultaneously; the other SIM would no longer remain in VOLTE network mode if you selected that mode for one SIM.
It's a shame that below $100 xiaomi phones now support VOLTE simultaneously on both SIM but Samsung doesn't. I hope S9 series does.
madnav said:
S8 Exynos (G950FD) supported VOLTE on both SIM but not simultaneously; the other SIM would no longer remain in VOLTE network mode if you selected that mode for one SIM.
It's a shame that below $100 xiaomi phones now support VOLTE simultaneously on both SIM but Samsung doesn't. I hope S9 series does.
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If you find out that it does will you let me know please. Currently sitting on the Mate 10 Pro which does Dual VOLTE and Dual SIM 4G, if the S9 can do this too then I'll definitely upgrade!
Crombi said:
If you find out that it does will you let me know please. Currently sitting on the Mate 10 Pro which does Dual VOLTE and Dual SIM 4G, if the S9 can do this too then I'll definitely upgrade!
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Well, my pre-order is expected to be delivered by 17th March; I can test and let you know by then.
Will voLTE be enabled by default on unlocked phones? Or will I have to buy an operator modified ROM to have the option to use the VoLTE or Wifi calling services?
Thanks
Its Hybrid Dual-Standby config so unfortunately only 1 sim can be primary at 4G/VoLTE and other can be only 3G/2G at that time.
Yea, I've just got my S9+ Exynos and I can confirm: when 1st SIM card is connected to LTE/VoLTE service, the second SIM card is connected to 3G network
No Dual Sim Dual VoLTE.
Shame on you, Samsung. Half year old Huawei Mate 10 Pro is better choice.
jano7878 said:
Yea, I've just got my S9+ Exynos and I can confirm: when 1st SIM card is connected to LTE/VoLTE service, the second SIM card is connected to 3G network
No Dual Sim Dual VoLTE.
Shame on you, Samsung. Half year old Huawei Mate 10 Pro is better choice.
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:good: Confirmed in Exynos : Only 1 SIM at a time for VOLTE while the other on 2G/3G . You can use either one of the Slots for VoLTE
jano7878 said:
Yea, I've just got my S9+ Exynos and I can confirm: when 1st SIM card is connected to LTE/VoLTE service, the second SIM card is connected to 3G network
No Dual Sim Dual VoLTE.
Shame on you, Samsung. Half year old Huawei Mate 10 Pro is better choice.
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Now we need to wait and see if the Snapdragon version can do it.
Another question, if you disable LTE on SIM 1, can SIM 2 then connect to LTE. Or do you have to swap the SIM cards over?
Crombi said:
Now we need to wait and see if the Snapdragon version can do it.
Another question, if you disable LTE on SIM 1, can SIM 2 then connect to LTE. Or do you have to swap the SIM cards over?
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US Snapdragon variant is a single SIM model
madnav said:
US Snapdragon variant is a single SIM model
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I thought there was going to be a Dual SIM Snapdragon too?
Just easy though - *#*#4636#*#* For switching your SIM on data to preferred band @esvlc @madnav @overgonas @jano7878 @Fenny @RossTeagan
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1 sim can be primary at 4G/VoLTE and other can be only 3G/2G at that time.
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I second that.
I just received my S9+ (via renewal of my mobile contract) and received a dual sim one (check by inserting two sim cards, it does ask for both pins and let's me choose the sim card to use for calling), although it was never advertised as such.
However, it only shows LTE for the first one.
Considering that the dual-sim version is marketed as specific "Duos" devices, those might differ - but I wouldn't bet on it.
FrozenLord said:
I second that.
I just received my S9+ (via renewal of my mobile contract) and received a dual sim one (check by inserting two sim cards, it does ask for both pins and let's me choose the sim card to use for calling), although it was never advertised as such.
However, it only shows LTE for the first one.
Considering that the dual-sim version is marketed as specific "Duos" devices, those might differ - but I wouldn't bet on it.
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Can you chose which SIM accesses the LTE or is it only the Sim in slot 1 that can?
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Another question, if you disable LTE on SIM 1, can SIM 2 then connect to LTE. Or do you have to swap the SIM cards over?
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S8 already can do this. Don't think it's exception on s9
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Crombi said:
I thought there was going to be a Dual SIM Snapdragon too?
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China and Hong Kong S9 will be dual SIM SD variant.
kartrikpal said:
Just easy though - *#*#4636#*#* For switching your SIM on data to preferred band @esvlc @madnav @overgonas @jano7878 @Fenny @RossTeagan
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You can do that within settings itself.
Problem is not with switching Band of Data SIM; but having both SIM work at LTE simultaneously.
In the Huawei product ranges, do the Lite variants remove/revoke the Dual SIM 4G ability?
The P20 Pro and Mate 10 Pro have dual standby/dual active 4G with VoLTE.
I can't figure out by reading specs, if the P20Lite or Mate 20Lite versions keep the easy project (aka desktop mode) and dual 4G features (dual standby/dual active). Anyone knows?
Thanks
lbarouf said:
In the Huawei product ranges, do the Lite variants remove/revoke the Dual SIM 4G ability?
The P20 Pro and Mate 10 Pro have dual standby/dual active 4G with VoLTE.
I can't figure out by reading specs, if the P20Lite or Mate 20Lite versions keep the easy project (aka desktop mode) and dual 4G features (dual standby/dual active). Anyone knows?
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My P20 lite Has Dual SIM however when both are installed, you must select which SIM is the "Default Mobile Data" SIM. Whichever you select utilizes 3G/4G/LTE (4G+ in US) while the other is limited to 2G only.
That's with an ANE-LX3 8..0.0.144(C605).
Which sucks considering I bought it so I wouldn't have to continue carrying around the work phone, but the work SIM doesn't seem to utilize 2G. (Granted, I probably just don't know enough to get it all to work right).
Pretty crappy either way tho... :crying:
Klamakazi said:
My P20 lite Has Dual SIM however when both are installed, you must select which SIM is the "Default Mobile Data" SIM. Whichever you select utilizes 3G/4G/LTE (4G+ in US) while the other is limited to 2G only.
That's with an ANE-LX3 8..0.0.144(C605).
Which sucks considering I bought it so I wouldn't have to continue carrying around the work phone, but the work SIM doesn't seem to utilize 2G. (Granted, I probably just don't know enough to get it all to work right).
Pretty crappy either way tho... :crying:
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I agree. Seems that one has to choose the premium models to get dual standby dual 4G. Which is really the only real solution. With 2G networks being turned off everywhere, those devices will become as useful as single sim device.
thanks for your reply.
Klamakazi said:
My P20 lite Has Dual SIM however when both are installed, you must select which SIM is the "Default Mobile Data" SIM. Whichever you select utilizes 3G/4G/LTE (4G+ in US) while the other is limited to 2G only.
That's with an ANE-LX3 8..0.0.144(C605).
Which sucks considering I bought it so I wouldn't have to continue carrying around the work phone, but the work SIM doesn't seem to utilize 2G. (Granted, I probably just don't know enough to get it all to work right).
Pretty crappy either way tho... :crying:
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BTW @Klamakazi , does your phone have easy projection to turn it into a desktop?
Klamakazi said:
My P20 lite Has Dual SIM however when both are installed, you must select which SIM is the "Default Mobile Data" SIM. Whichever you select utilizes 3G/4G/LTE (4G+ in US) while the other is limited to 2G only.
That's with an ANE-LX3 8..0.0.144(C605).
Which sucks considering I bought it so I wouldn't have to continue carrying around the work phone, but the work SIM doesn't seem to utilize 2G. (Granted, I probably just don't know enough to get it all to work right).
Pretty crappy either way tho... :crying:
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BTW @Klamakazi , does your phone have easy projection to turn it into a desktop?
I have tried other forums and I am getting conflicting information.
I am looking for an Android smartphone that is capable of dual SIMs. I know that Apple iPhones can
do this, but I want an Android.
Some places I have read that the software on some smartphones designated for the United States
market have that feature disabled.
Anyway, my ideal smartphone would be:
Dual SIM (one physical and one e-SIM is acceptable)
Will work on AT&T and Verizon Wireless MVNO (like Total Wireless)
Has 5G bands for both AT&T and Verizon.
Will do wifi calling and texting, natively, on AT&T.
I think a Google Pixel 6 would do this. What I can't determine, yet, is if I should just buy the
unlocked Google Pixel 6 or the AT&T version. The unlocked version is $599 and the AT&T version
costs $739. What do I get for the additional $140?
pixel 6 is not dual sim, atleast not one the unlock version...
The $740 model has mmWave support. The base version does not. If you want to use Verizon and AT&T's fastest 5G, you want that antenna. Just beware that 5G is in extremely limited areas currently and mostly only works outdoors too because it doesn't have much building penetration capability. I personally would save the $140 since Verizon and AT&T are in the process of rolling out C-band 5G which IS supported by the modem and has much better range and building penetration.
Vio281 said:
pixel 6 is not dual sim, atleast not one the unlock version...
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It has eSIM and physical SIM which IS dual SIM. OP said that would be fine.
Vio281 said:
pixel 6 is not dual sim, atleast not one the unlock version...
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Yes it is. One physical SIM and one eSIM.
https://store.google.com/product/pixel_6_specs?hl=en-US
Am interested if this Pixel dual standby mode (SIM + eSIM) works for foreign sims too? Can I download AT&T as eSIM and use it with Spanish Orange SIM as physical SIM?
Suncatcher16 said:
Am interested if this Pixel dual standby mode (SIM + eSIM) works for foreign sims too? Can I download AT&T as eSIM and use it with Spanish Orange SIM as physical SIM?
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Should work as long as the bands are compatible, I wouldn't see an issue.
EtherealRemnant said:
The $740 model has mmWave support. The base version does not. If you want to use Verizon and AT&T's fastest 5G, you want that antenna. Just beware that 5G is in extremely limited areas currently and mostly only works outdoors too because it doesn't have much building penetration capability. I personally would save the $140 since Verizon and AT&T are in the process of rolling out C-band 5G which IS supported by the modem and has much better range and building penetration.
It has eSIM and physical SIM which IS dual SIM. OP said that would be fine.
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Slight tangent, but do you know if there's a way to check which version I have? I got mine as a refurb off Amazon, but it's unclear whether I got the GB7N6 or G9S9B (to my understanding the G9S9B has mmWave?) - and I swear I saw "G9S9B" in some device-info app but I can't find it again.
Edit: Oop, solved my own question. Termux getprop ro.boot.hardware.sku -> G9S9B. Neato. ...Don't know how that happened because I thought the G9S9B only came from AT&T and Verizon and I got it pre-unlocked, but I'm not complaining.