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How to distinguish between SIM cards in a Dual SIM phone?
The following process for installing and naming SIM cards in a Dual SIM phone helped me to identify SIMs clearly and quickly at all times. This refers to a use case when you want to use one SIM for ...
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HTC U Ultra: Can I use dual SIM on this device?
Enter download mode by powering down the device and then holding both VOL_DOWN and POWER to power it back up. It will boot to a screen saying hTC download mode.
The 3rd line of the displayed info ...
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Can I change which SIM a phone is using for its LTE interface using ADB?
This post didn't get much attention, so I don't know if it's worth posting the answer, but I did find a solution.
I didn't know when posting this that the solution is dependent on the version of ...
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A universal way of changing the PIN code on a mobile SIM card
Is there a universal way to change the pin code on a SIM-card for a mobile/cell phone?
Enter * * 04 * oldPIN * newPIN * newPIN # in the usual way that you dial a phone number (i.e. through the "...
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Dual SIM standby -- data and calls on different SIMs
As far as phone calls are concerned, when you use SIM1 for a phone call, SIM 2 will be unavailable to receive calls or messages. Anybody that tries to call, the call will not go through.
As far as ...
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Dual SIM device : How to configure data usage on per app basis (Rooted device)
Requires Rooted Device, Xposed framework installed, latest version of GravityBox Xposed module and an automation app - I use Macrodroid
Create a macro in Macrodroid
Trigger:
Application Launched &...
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In a dual sim phone, must both sims be used?
You won't have any problems if you insert only one SIM into dual SIM phone, i have dual sim phone myself with only one SIM in it and it work without any problem. Phone will work even you don't have ...
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How to use two whatsapp accounts on one phone
Yes you can use two WhatsApp account in a single phone,and here is an alternate method. There are so many application using them you can use dual WhatsApp,
and Parallel Space,
simply install ...
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Dual active LTE + multipath tcp + VPN
Android's multipath TCP networking layer is only able to use WiFi and Cellular concurrently and can't use multiple of the same connections at once (as far as I know).
However. You can use a mobile ...
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How to use mobile data (hotspot) and calls at the same time?
Going by your problem I suspected that your device is Dual SIM Dual Standby, which was confirmed by GSM Arena.
What this means is that you can use only one SIM at a time be it for data or voice ...
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Make a phone call in one SIM and simultaneously browse with the other
GSM Arena says your phone has SIMs in DSDS mode
To achieve what you want you need a phone with SIMs in DSDA mode
See What is the difference between dual sim active and dual sim stand-by?
So, sorry, ...
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How to disconnect SIM from network on schedule
Here's a community favorite: Tasker! It is very straightforward to set up a profile to exist that is triggered based on a day of the week and time, as you specified.
Disabling the SIM appears to be ...
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Whatsapp on dual sim
I want to use dual sim phone with one number registered with whatsapp and another number with data pack , is it possible?
Yes. In dual sim Android phones, you can only use one sim's mobile data at ...
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Whatsapp on dual sim
Short answer
No, because WhatsApp doesn't officially support multiple accounts.
Longer Answer
It's technically possible, but you'll need two different versions of WhatsApp. Customised ('modded') ...
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How to avoid roaming question on dual-sim calls?
In my Android 4.2.1, I have to set Settings → SIM Management → Roaming → Show roaming reminder → Never.
Alternatively, use adb to disable the notification for a particular SIM.
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Inserting Single SIM Card into a Dual SIM Phone
You can insert only one SIM and work fine . See this In a dual sim phone, must both sims be used?
By just inserting second SIM battery won't drain extra. If at all there is any battery drain, it would ...
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Dual active LTE + multipath tcp + VPN
I would suggest the best solution is speedify for the original poster as this service enables multiple internet connections, including LTE/4G, 3G, Wifi etc to be combined.
The original question ...
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Dual active LTE + multipath tcp + VPN
Google's Project Fi is a carrier tailor-made for traveling so you don't need an additional hotspot. It's basically what you're describing above. Fi is less expensive than almost any other US carrier ...
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How do I change phone number in Viber from SIM1 to SIM2, when I only have data on SIM2?
In Android > Wifi & Internet > SIM & network, Enable both SIM1 and SIM2. Set 'default SIM for mobile data' to SIM2.
Apparently Viber needs to see old SIM1 as well, to verify it ...
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Does Android auto-switch between SIMs for data on dual-SIM phones when one of the SIMs has poor reception?
If you're using the internet on the phone, does Android auto-switch between SIMs on dual-SIM phones when one of the SIMs has poor reception?
No. Android doesn't offer such provisions. Pixel 3a line ...
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How to insert 2 SIM cards on Ulefone Armor 9?
A hybrid dual SIM slot is a technology that offers both features of a SIM card and a MicroSD card.
The hybrid dual SIM slot also means the OEM provided just two spaces instead of the traditional three ...
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Can I install an uncertified eSIM profile provisioned by myself on Android?
In order for your handset to establish secure communications with the SM-DP+ and then download and install a eSIM profile, the SM-DP+ will require 3 certificates signed by the GSMA's certificate ...
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Wrong phone number for contacts are shown and called
This issue is because of WhatsApp. After their latest update (4th Dec) these problems have surged.
Easiest solution is to backup whatsapp and uninstall it. Then reinstall > restore your old chats.
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"Sim Empty" and cannot make calls after upgrade
I am in exactly the same situation, Wileyfox upgrade to Nougat, and have not found a good fix.
However what has worked (to a point) is as below:
Turn off remove sims and battery for at least 5mins
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What's the recommended procedure when you need to stop using the SD Card?
If you didn't used your card as internal storage using adoptable storage feature or apps like link2sd than you shouldn't worry about anything, you just pull out card. But if your photos, and some ...
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Tasker/IFTTT - Dual SIM missed call auto sms respond
Automate has dual SIM support, i.e. Subscription id in the Call incoming and SMS send blocks.
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No Internet using dual sim as mobile hotspot
It's an android problem and there is an easy fix.
Connect to the 2nd sim start the hotspot then you will be connected but without internet.
Now let the hotspot running and switch off data and on again....
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No Internet using dual sim as mobile hotspot
I have the same issue.
My phone is now three years old and the problem remains even after upgrading from kitkat to lolipop.
From allbthe tests I did it's an Android issue.
If I remove the SIM where ...
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No Internet using dual sim as mobile hotspot
Solution 2:
Please Run "ipconfig" command in your Command Prompt. After running command you can find information's like "IPv4 Address", "Default Gateway", Subnet Mask, etc.
Use those values in ...
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Accessing SIM Toolkit in Android settings spawns duplicate SIM card entries?
I haven't figured out exactly what was misbehaving and why, but I accidentally now (years later) found out how to force a refresh: I put the phone in flight mode, opened the sim tray, swapped the sims,...
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