PLEASE READ THIS FIRST: All the info from the 20 first posts have been inserted in this post. So some comments might look off-topic.
EDIT:This thread started as just an info about dual-sim cards adapter. Since then, the thread evolved into a guide. New info was giving to me so I updated again. I don't pretend to know everything and I welcome new infos that can help the community. I simply know a way to use a dual-sim adapter combine with call forwarding to make use of 2 sim cards on the phone simultaniously.
If it's a good idea to use it or not depends on your need, I'm just saying it is possible.
WARNING: Some extra fees might apply depending on your carrier and or monthly plan.
Hi guys, it seems nobody is talking about having dual-Sim card on their S3. Why? Don't you find it useful to have 2 Sim card on one phone? On my part I have to travel a lot and having 2 Sim cards is a big plus. Also I imagine people with business might like to have a business AND a private number on the same phone.
Here are the adaptors that I found.
(I'm not putting any links coz I don't want to look like I'm selling the thing, so you will have to Google it.)
MagicSim for SGS3
This one is made for the S3 and come in cut or uncut version.
Q-Sim for iPhone 4
They are selling it exclusively for the iPhone 4 but works flawlessly (even better coz S3 doesn't need the back cover) on the SGS3.
I'm using Q-Sim because MagicSim was very hard to find here in China.
What you need:
Call forwading available from network.
Phone SGS3
Dual-Sim adapter
2 sim cards
GUIDE
1-)Install your adapter with your 2 Sim cards.
2-)reboot the phone and go to Q-Sim or Sim-Toolkit (depending on what adapter you have)
3-)Switch to SIM2
4-)Go to your phone's DIALER->CALL SETTINGS->FORWARDING->VOICE CALL->FORWARD WHEN UNREACHABLE and enter your Sim1 phone number.
5-)Switch back to Sim1
This way you will receive all the calls from people calling you on your sim2(coz sim2 will be unreachable) on your sim1. So you really have 2 receiving numbers.
You could use 2 sim cards and call forwarding without the dual-sim adapter. What the dual-sim adapter allows you do, is to easily turn on/off the call forwarding without having to insert your sim2 manually and turn off/reboot your phone everytime.
Thanks to:
Kms108
msri3here
kaynpayn
1droid4u
NEVER UNDER-ESTIMATE THE POWER OF ANDROID.
i think there is a thread on this.
1droid4u said:
So you can use the 2 sim cards at the same time?
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Yes
how can it handle two sims at a time,.... it has only one gsm antenna, so you can´t be logged in with two sims.....
is there any pic or vid for this????
bapsack said:
how can it handle two sims at a time,.... it has only one gsm antenna, so you can´t be logged in with two sims.....
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You're right it cannot be logged to 2 sim at the time. But using the call forwarding it redirect the sim2 to the sim1. So when people are calling your sim2 number, the phone forward the call to the sim1 number(the one you are actually using). This is done by the network. When you set a call forwarding on your phone, the phone send a request to the network. then the network redirect the call to the number you chose. So by choosing FORWARD WHEN UNREACHABLE in your DIALER->CALL SETTING-> FORWARDING section, when your sim2 will be unreachable(the sim2 will never be reachable since it cannot be logged to 2 sims at the same time) the call will be forwarded to sim1. Result you can use 2 sims at the same time.
You are all getting mixed up, this dual sim card, allows you to use one sim at a time, once the adapter is inserted, a sim menu pop and icon gets loaded to the phone for setup, you can set the sim to auto switch between the two at a time interval, or you can switch with a boot up or, for fast boot to switch cards is enable flight mode on and off.
it's much faster than switching the phone off and removing the battery and switching cards.
depending on the version, the newest one supports hsdpa+, but i dont think lte is supported yet.
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Kremata said:
Hi guys, it seems nobody is talking about having dual-Sim card on their S3. Why? Don't you find it useful to have 2 Sim card on one phone? On my part I have to travel a lot and having 2 Sim cards is a big plus. Also I imagine people with business might like to have a business AND a private number on the same phone.
Here are the adaptor that I found.
(I'm not putting any link coz I don't want to look like I'm selling the thing, so you will have to Google it.)
MagicSim for SGS3
This one is made for the S3 and come in cut or uncut version.
Q-Sim for iPhone 4
They are selling it exclusively for the iPhone 4 but works flawlessly (even better coz S3 doesn't need the back cover) on the SGS3.
I'm using Q-Sim because MagicSim is not available here in China.
EDIT: Little Tip.
Go to your phone DIALER->SETTINGS->CALL FORWARDING and set your sim2 to forward to your sim1. This way you will receive all the calls from people calling you on your sim2 on your sim1. So you really have 2 receiving numbers.
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magic sim are available in china.
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for dual network and calls on standby, you can use the gmate, works with all android and iphone, even allows you to make calls using ipad and ipod.
there is another unit, not too sure the brand, but allows 3 networks standby at once.
kms108 said:
You are all getting mixed up, this dual sim card, allows you to use one sim at a time, once the adapter is inserted, a sim menu pop and icon gets loaded to the phone for setup, you can set the sim to auto switch between the two at a time interval, or you can switch with a boot up or, for fast boot to switch cards is enable flight mode on and off.
it's much faster than switching the phone off and removing the battery and switching cards.
depending on the version, the newest one supports hsdpa+, but i dont think lte is supported yet.
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magic sim are available in china.
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for dual network and calls on standby, you can use the gmate, works with all android and iphone, even allows you to make calls using ipad and ipod.
there is another unit, not too sure the brand, but allows 3 networks standby at once.
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Read the update guide mate, looks like you are te one who is mixed up.
This guide is to use 2 phone numbers at the same time, it has nothing to do with hsdpa ot LTE or call on standby
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Read the update guide mate, looks like you are te one who is mixed up.
This guide is to use 2 phone numbers at the same time, it has nothing to do with hsdpa ot LTE or call on standby
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the info that i have stated is correct, these adapter only allows easy switching between sims without having to remove the sim cards from the phone. but what happens if you dont have call forwarding, you can't perform what you have stated.
and yes it does relate to hspa+ or lte, these adapter are available in many versions, some does not support 3g etc.
read this
http://www.magicsim.com/
kms108 said:
the info that i have stated is correct, these adapter only allows easy switching between sims without having to remove the sim cards from the phone. but what happens if you dont have call forwarding, you can't perform what you have stated.
and yes it does relate to hspa+ or lte, these adapter are available in many versions, some does not support 3g etc.
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Yes I know they are available in different version but this is not what I explain here. I only put up a simple guide to be able to use 2 sim cards at the same time. And to my knowledge all SGS3(and most smart phones actually) have call forwarding unless you flashed a very very reduced ROM.
Kremata said:
Yes I know they are available in different version but this is not what I explain here. I only put up a simple guide to be able to use 2 sim cards at the same time. And to my knowledge all SGS3(and most smart phones actually) have call forwarding unless you flashed a very very reduced ROM.
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call forwarding is a network feature, all phone has the function to execute it, but if you haven't applied for the feature or it isn't bundled with your plan, you cannot forward any calls.
kms108 said:
call forwarding is a network feature, all phone has the function to execute it, but if you haven't applied for the feature or it isn't bundled with your plan, you cannot forward any calls.
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Humm I forgot how people in western countries are oppressed by network carrier. I been living in China for 10 years now and here it's much more free.
Anyway if it is something you really need or you think it's worth paying extra, now you know how to do it. I will update this info in my guide. Thanks
1droid4u said:
Yes and what happens if you don't have a phone or you if don't have the dual-sim adapter???
What is wrong with you? The guy is giving us a great tip and your answer is, "what happens if you dont have call forwarding??? Well of course you need call forwarding to apply but it doesn't make the guide less interesting. Same thing apply to any guide. Do you hear people say "Oh what happens if my phone is not root, you can't perform this mod."
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If you happen to follow the thread, the title was changed, it was talking about dual sim adapter, and not a guide.
Well I felt people were confused so I updated to a guide.
Anyway case close. Thanks to Kms108 to help me make the info more accurate and ending up in a guide and thanks to 1droid4u to try to "protect" me lol.
Just keep it cool.
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Just want to point out here that call forwarding is chargeable.
meaning, if you are forwarding the call from sim2 to sim1, then the usual outgoing call rates will be applicable on sim2 for the duration of the call.
I don't know how it is in China, but this is how it works here in India.
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Just want to point out here that call forwarding is chargeable.
meaning, if you are forwarding the call from sim2 to sim1, then the usual outgoing call rates will be applicable on sim2 for the duration of the call.
I don't know how it is in China, but this is how it works here in India.
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This is the first time i heard about this, i though the charges or minutes deduction will be sim 1, would sim 1 be charged for calls then.
thanks.
Huh... i used call forwarding a while ago and the process was... different.
For once, you didn't need to have any dual sim adapter of any kind. Pop in you simcard2 on any phone and enable call forward when unavailable to any number you want (your simcard1's number, i'm guessing). It's a setting saved on your operator. Pop out your sim2 and in goes your sim1. You actually never need to have your sim2 on any phone, your network will redirect your calls to your sim1 automatically. This feature existed since i can remember.
Now, the reason why this isn't a very known feature is because it has a down side: all forward calls will be treated as being made from your sim2 to your sim1, so your sim2 will be charged for every forward call. I, for one, can't have that. I'd rather have 2 phones on me than having that extra charge. Well, that's where i live anyway. I guess other operators can behave differently.
Not sure what that magicsim does, but if you're going to use callforward you don't really need an adapter. Would gladly have 2 sims on my S3 though.
I've also seen on that website you posted the unlocking devices you insert in your sim slot between your card and your phone. I used this too a few years back, i'd say it worked about 50% of the times. The times it didn't work it would just hang the phone and the battery had to be removed, regardless of what phone was used. If the magicsim is anywhere the same it's not worth it.
kaynpayn said:
Huh... i used call forwarding a while ago and the process was... different.
For once, you didn't need to have any dual sim adapter of any kind. Pop in you simcard2 on any phone and enable call forward when unavailable to any number you want (your simcard1's number, i'm guessing). It's a setting saved on your operator. Pop out your sim2 and in goes your sim1. You actually never need to have your sim2 on any phone, your network will redirect your calls to your sim1 automatically. This feature existed since i can remember.
Now, the reason why this isn't a very known feature is because it has a down side: all forward calls will be treated as being made from your sim2 to your sim1, so your sim2 will be charged for every forward call. I, for one, can't have that. I'd rather have 2 phones on me than having that extra charge. Well, that's where i live anyway. I guess other operators can behave differently.
Not sure what that magicsim does, but if you're going to use callforward you don't really need an adapter. Would gladly have 2 sims on my S3 though.
I've also seen on that website you posted the unlocking devices you insert in your sim slot between your card and your phone. I used this too a few years back, i'd say it worked about 50% of the times. The times it didn't work it would just hang the phone and the battery had to be removed, regardless of what phone was used. If the magicsim is anywhere the same it's not worth it.
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You are right, you could do this without the dual-sim adapter. What the dual-sim adapter allow you is to quickly switch to your sim2 to make a call that you know came from your sim2(ie: business vs private).
Also with the dual-sim you can easily turn on/off the call forwarding without have to manually insert the sim2 everytime.(ie: someone using business/private sims could just turn off the call forwarding when not in business hours and only use the private number)
I don't know how all carriers are working but I know that a lot of plans include free incoming calls(sometimes limited by hours/weekend etc..) so the active sim doesn't get charge because for this sim it is just a normal incoming calls.
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Hi folks,
I have extensively searched for this topic, and the only one that pops up for me is over on the phandroid S2 forums, and both threads claim it hasn't worked, despite videos on youtube showing that the Simore adapter does work with the S2.
So I am wondering if any of you guys have it working?
Thanks!
Don't know about the Simore, but the MagicSIM 28th cut works like a charm! What is the version/type of your Simore adapter?
I do not have one yet, but according to Simore, their Platinum series will work.
Do you have the MagicSIM 28th? Does it install the Sim App on your phone that allows for the sim switching?
Thank you for your input!
chiefroastbeef said:
I do not have one yet, but according to Simore, their Platinum series will work.
Do you have the MagicSIM 28th? Does it install the Sim App on your phone that allows for the sim switching?
Thank you for your input!
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MagicSIM 28th has built i menue,and allows switching ot sim 1 to 2, 2 to 1 etc
Thanks Nyssa! Have you used it? I am reluctant on this because I haven't found any reviews or people in forums saying any of the dual sim adapters work with the S2, other than the in-house Simore video on youtube. And then I read some posts from Blackberry users saying Simore has the worst customer service, claiming that it would work with the Blackberry 9000, when the adapter doesn't even fit, leading to sim card breakage, etc.
So I just want to be careful, since the adapters are not cheap.
The Magicsim switching works through the standard Sim Tool Kit menu. You can switch from 1 to 2 and from 2 to 1.
Adapter works great, only "problem" is with the auto APN settings (for 3G/HSDPA connection). Android doesn't auto-config the APN settings (or at least it takes a looooong time).
What I do:
1. Turn off mobile data
2. Switch sims through STK menu
3. Turn on airplane mode
4. Turn on mobile data
5. Turn off airplane mode
When I do this, the phone automatically configures the APN settings and the mobile data connection works like a charm!
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any link with a shop where we can order it?
Petros_tigra said:
any link with a shop where we can order it?
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http://www.eurodualsim.com/site/
You may want to try ebay also worth a shot.
Hi,
Has anyone tried the non cut version on a Galaxy S2 ?
Thanks !
sorry but what is the diference between the cut and non cut version?
I'm interested in this too.
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I'll second the magicsim 28th gen for this!
I'd probably avoid the eurosim guy tho as i've have had a bad experience with him and if you search his website on here there's been a lot of bad talk about items not showing up etc
I'd go with ebay. I've bought several of these from the "directdevices" on ebay without any problems
Hope this helps.
R
I assume http://www.magicsim.com/ is what your all referring to?
This would be great for me as i have 2 phones, the GS2 and a Samsung Tocco which is seriously outdated and in bad condition but i have Irish and UK SIM cards but if i could have both in my GS2 id ditch the Toccco.
I previously bought a Simore card for an Omnia and couldn't get it to work. Each cut SIM worked on it's own but the switching adaptor card never did. €40 wasted in my opionion.
Yes thats right www.magicsim.com is the product
How do these things work? I mean does it allow incoming calls on any one of the two SIMs? Or only one SIM is active at one time?
And what happens when both the SIMs receive calls at the same time?
Only 1 sim is active, because the phone only has 1 antenna. When both numbers get a phonecall at the same moment, the active one will make the phone ring, the non-active one will go to voicemail.
If I have one "normal" Sim and second credit data SIM for internet access, it is possible set it that way that first will be not used for connecting to internet?! I am now switching cards but need second phone to get calls what is inconvenient.
Not with the Dualsim app. But I'm sure you could use an APN-manager and "lock" the APN settings, so only the one with a data plan can connect to mobile internet.
S2 with none cut 28th works
Hi
I am using the non cut version of the 28th and it works fine apart from 2 sim online it does not auto switch has anyone got this feature to work with sammy s2 ?
Is there a way to upgrade the sim tools app?
Thanks
Hi everyone!
This is my review of the MAGICSIM DUAL SIMCARD Adaptor for Samsung Galaxy NOTE (my current Phone) and SAMSUNG Galaxy S2 (Previous Phone).
As someone who has used and currently use the MAGICSIM Dual Sim Adaptor for the Samsung Galaxy Note/Galaxy S2, I think I have enough information/experience to help you all make your purchasing decision.
First of all please note that unlike some other Dual Sim Adaptors, both the CUT and NON-CUT versions of MAGICSIM are 3G Sim card standard compliant. Also be aware that only one sim card slot operates on 3G frequencies (SLOT 1 on NON-CUT VERSION and SLOT 2 on CUT VERSION). The adaptor is controlled using a Dual-Sim STK (Sim Toolkit) application that gets automatically installed on your phone.
IMPORTANT: This is a one Sim Card Active At a Time Device so ONLY ONE SIM CARD WILL BE ACTIVE AT A TIME. You will have to use the application to switch sim cards at desired times or using the auto scheduler in the application. THIS IS NOT A DUAL STANDBY ADAPTOR.
Lets go though each one at a time;
-MAGIC SIM 3G DUAL SIM NON-CUT VERSION 28th GENERATION: I used this for about 3 months. At the outset I can state that this is the most fragile/risky version to use especially if you are someone that likes to root/hack you name it with your phone (like me). My reasons are simple. This adaptor's circuitry is very fragile and once it is placed in the simcard slot make sure that it is folded in such a way that you would never have to refold or rearrange the second sim's tray position behind the battery cover. Messing up with this too often will render the device useless and you will have to simply buy a new one. Furthermore, this adaptor's SimCard 1 Slot is a circuity driven plate that goes into your phone's sim slot (Samsung GNOTE/S2) and your 1st Simcard (3G) is inserted on to the top of the plate. Do not attempt to push both the simcard and plate together into the slot, you might damage the adaptor's plate. Also taking simcard in and out too often causes the plate ending to get damaged together with the circuitry on it. So be warned!
-MAGIC SIM 3G DUAL SIM CUT VERSION 28th GENERATION: This is the version I have recently switched to following serious concerns I had with the NON-CUT VERSION. Whilst at first it may sound really risky to use this version because your simcards have to be cut to a size smaller than the current micro-sim standard, the process itself is very easy and the content of the adaptor package has everything you need to resize your simcards to the correct size. You have two templates included with the adaptor too. TIP: If you don't already have the large size sim card (i.e. only have a micro sim like the one used in IPants or Xperia S or some of the new phones then simply place your simcard into a tray that resizes your sim to a normal size sim and stick the template sticker on the metal side and take the tray out. After tha simply cut your sim card by following the cut lines on the template. Once the cutting is done simply place the simcards into the adaptor trays and slide the cover and insert/place into your device's sim tray/slot. Whilst this option is a delicate option, it is nonetheless the best out there in my opinion because you no longer have to risk permanently damaging your adaptor. Don't forget in addition to templates for cutting/resizing your simcards, you also get two conversion trays to convert your cut sim cards to normal size simcards so that you can use your simcards on another phone that is not compatible with the adaptor or in your emergency use phone in case your Samsung GNOTE/S2 needs to be sent for servicing etc...
WHERE AND WHICH ONE TO BUY? Undoubtedly this is the most important question with there being lots of adaptors on Ebay and through retailers. I would strongly advise that you buy the MAGICSIM 28th Generation Version only and either through your established retailer or directly from: magic-sim.com. I bought my one from here and this is a very reputable, quick and professional seller. They are also listed on Ebay I think. SIMORE is another company that offers such an option but I think this version is the best and cheapest option compared to SIMORE offering. There are cheaper adaptors on sale online but make sure you know what you are buying because one of the sim slots included on this adaptor is fully 3G compliant, which means your 3G simcard will fully function if you want to make use of your data package ( I do!). Lastly on to the question of which MAGICSIM adaptor to buy. I have used both and will STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE CUT VERSION. If you are on this forum there is a greater chance that you are all addicted to playing around with your precious Samsung NOTE/S2 devices and the NON-CUT version is not a reliable long term solution for the reasons stated above. Whereas the CUT VERSION, after the initial cutting process will not affect the way use use/abuse your Samsung GNOTE/S2 as the simcard slot is not tampered/used/abused in any way or shape. Finally to ensure better compatibility (it is not the fault of the MAGICSIM) make sure that your simcard is of one of the modern types as very old type simcards with really big metal parts may not work (if you notice that yours is not working don't panic ask your network/cellular provider to replace your simcard as they will most likely send you a modern version considering the times we live in). Hope you all enjoyed this reading. Take care.
does this mean that you can receive call from 2 different networks at the same time? meaning both cards are active?
jeremy.chan said:
does this mean that you can receive call from 2 different networks at the same time? meaning both cards are active?
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In response, as stated in my review only one simcard is active at a time. So if you want to receive calls from one simcard whilst using the other, make sure you have call forwarding/call divert enabled on the other simcard so that when one is not active, call from the non active simcard are diverted/forwarded to active simcard. Once again do note that both simcards don't work simultaneously.
I've looked at the web site for these and have been tempted, but your review is well written and helped me decide on the cut version (I was leaning toward uncut). Thanks!
Thanks fore the review! I went ahead and purchased a 28th Gen cut version and it works works brilliantly. I now have my personal and work SIM in my G-Note!
Cheers
StalkS
Very interesting!
3G on only one of the SIMs is sort of the deal-breaker for me, though. I travel to Sweden a lot and would love to keep both SIMs in my phone at the same time so I don't lose either one between countries, and I always buy phones with 850MHz and 2100MHz 3G radios so I can have 3G data everywhere.
On Amazon I found a "HyperCard 3G" (while looking for a Magic SIM) and a reviewer says that they get 3G on both SIMs for that one.
Thanks fore the nice review! i'm gonna try it !
if I understand you can not receive emails from both at the same time?
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km2783 said:
Very interesting!
3G on only one of the SIMs is sort of the deal-breaker for me, though. I travel to Sweden a lot and would love to keep both SIMs in my phone at the same time so I don't lose either one between countries, and I always buy phones with 850MHz and 2100MHz 3G radios so I can have 3G data everywhere.
On Amazon I found a "HyperCard 3G" (while looking for a Magic SIM) and a reviewer says that they get 3G on both SIMs for that one.
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did you test it ?
jeremy.chan said:
does this mean that you can receive call from 2 different networks at the same time? meaning both cards are active?
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i had a moment of tl;dr there, i must admit
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did you test it ?
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I don't have the HyperCard 3G, yet, but plan to get it. I won't be out of the country again until November, but I suppose I can swap my at&t SIM into either slot and see if it picks up 3G/HSDPA when active. Or borrow a friend's iPhone 4/4S SIM.
I can confirm that 3G data does work on either Sim but only on the current active Sim.
Hope this helps.
Anyone had any joy with this and ICS?
Cheers.
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Interesting..... Video
MagicSIM works perfect on my SGS2 (with GB 2.3.6) but only on the active SIM card. I have put it now also in my SGN (with ICS 4.0.3) - no problem - but you should buy a SGN version, because on the SGN is the SIM slot 90° rotated in comparison to the SGS2 , otherwise you must twist the ribbon cable if you close the battery cover (but it works too)
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I can confirm that 3G data does work on either Sim but only on the current active Sim.
Hope this helps.
Anyone had any joy with this and ICS?
Cheers.
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Did you have to use the thin metal adaptor door or the normal one for the Note? Nice review
JHimmelbauer said:
but you should buy a SGN version, because on the SGN is the SIM slot 90° rotated in comparison to the SGS2
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Since you're living in Austria, like me, may I ask you where you've bought the MagicSIM?
Chest3r said:
Since you're living in Austria, like me, may I ask you where you've bought the MagicSIM?
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directly from www.magic-sim.com - the shipment needs about 10 days.
I'm currently in Florida on vacation, I use here the magicSIM adapter in combination with an A1 SIM and a US prepaid SIM from RedPocket mobile (http://goredpocket.com) - buyed from http://www.prepaidsimcard.org (this place is a little bit expensive - I think to buy at RedPocket directly would be cheeper)
I'm looking forward to that day when both Sim will work at the same time...
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In response, as stated in my review only one simcard is active at a time. So if you want to receive calls from one simcard whilst using the other, make sure you have call forwarding/call divert enabled on the other simcard so that when one is not active, call from the non active simcard are diverted/forwarded to active simcard. Once again do note that both simcards don't work simultaneously.
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You can receive call on both sim when active sim 2.
If active sim 1, only receive call on sim 1.
If active sim 2, receive call on sim 1 and 2.
kentel said:
You can receive call on both sim when active sim 2.
If active sim 1, only receive call on sim 1.
If active sim 2, receive call on sim 1 and 2.
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really? Wonder if I had a data only sim as sim 2 and sim 2 was active, would a call to sim 1 ring the phone and I could answer it? I'm interested in trying this.
Can anyone confirm if by removing a MagicSim adaptor has any chance of causing damage to the sim housing on the Galaxy Note?
no - removing is not a problem for the SIM slot
Note_E said:
Can anyone confirm if by removing a MagicSim adaptor has any chance of causing damage to the sim housing on the Galaxy Note?
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Hello everybody,
I've heard there's a dual sim adapter called MAGIC Sim for Galaxy 2..
My question is, does it work for both SIM Cards to be online at the same time? I don't want just to switch from one to another.
Please advise.
Hi As far as I know, you can't :/
No.
(You must have 2 radios in the mobile to be online with both at the same time.)
Hi, can anyone tell me where i can get this dual SIM adapter for S2 in India, and how much would it cost?
>Facepalm<
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axlslash_gnr said:
Hi, can anyone tell me where i can get this dual SIM adapter for S2 in India, and how much would it cost?
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If you live in Delhi you can get if from Gaffar Market. It will cost you around Rs 100-150.
KHAWaNAWA said:
My question is, does it work for both SIM Cards to be online at the same time? I don't want just to switch from one to another.
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I am using this device Gmate from skyroam.com. It allows both SIMs to be online at the same time, by using a Bluetooth connection to the external Gmate device housing your 2nd SIM card. The configuration is like this:
Phone + 3G SIM: You can surf 3G, make, answer calls and SMS from here
Gmate device + 2nd SIM card: You can make, answer calls and SMS from here
Pros:
- Both SIM cards are active
- Convenient, both numbers are active at the same time
Cons:
- Calls can be very noisy, and sometimes the other party says they cannot hear you clearly
- Uses bluetooth, so it would drain your phone's battery easily
- Pricier compared to MagicSIM, I got mine for USD 100
- On the Android, Gmate's phone application is not that user friendly
For me, I can live with the cons and nothing beats the convenience of having both lines being active.
Christ on a crutch. I wasn't going to bother (already adequately explained that NO NORMAL TELEPHONE can use 2 sims simultaneously) until I read the last post plugging the "GMate". If ever there was a solution looking for a problem, that's it.
Dual sim ADAPTERS are only useful if you (for example) juggle a work and personal line. 6 o'clock, switch to your personal line. 8am, switch back to your work line.
If you NEED two lines active simultaneously and want the convenience of one device, simply buy a dual-sim phone - they've been around for many years!!
Hi I wanted to know is there a bypass or trick or app to make the Internet work via a mobile sim.i wanted to use the t705 as a phone.the text works but data doesn't.
I get a message saying I can't use sim in a tablet.
What network you using chief?
if its Three, then its a bit awkward. you can either use a tablet sim which works but with no voice or texting, or you use a phone sim which uses voice and text but data dosent work.
i believe as the phone sim picks up the tablet as a "tethered device" (i think because the Tab-s identifies it to the sim somehow obviously as a tablet which three dosent seem to allow.)
frustrating as hell really.
i have used an EE sim in my tab -s and seems to work with voice, date and text. but cant speak for any other sims (ill have to try my VM staff sim and will report back)
aikon359 said:
What network you using chief?
if its Three, then its a bit awkward. you can either use a tablet sim which works but with no voice or texting, or you use a phone sim which uses voice and text but data dosent work.
i believe as the phone sim picks up the tablet as a "tethered device" (i think because the Tab-s identifies it to the sim somehow obviously as a tablet which three dosent seem to allow.)
frustrating as hell really.
i have used an EE sim in my tab -s and seems to work with voice, date and text. but cant speak for any other sims (ill have to try my VM staff sim and will report back)
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I'm using three.so with ee it works fine . because with certain networks it works for a while then stops, I'm thinking shall I switch to ee.also is there some file that can be edited so the network recognise the device as a phone not tablet?
adamo86 said:
I'm using three.so with ee it works fine . because with certain networks it works for a while then stops, I'm thinking shall I switch to ee.also is there some file that can be edited so the network recognise the device as a phone not tablet?
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I've just discovered this very same problem, and had a very long conversation with three, who sadly aren't able to offer me anything!
I doubt that there will be anything that can spoof three in to thinking that their sim is being used in a phone, as it will likely mean providing a fake ime number etc, however, if there is a way, I'm all ears... If not, I guess I'm changing to EE
I roughly use 25gb of data so ee is to expensive for me.
Damn, thats a lot of data a month! Yeah, EE will definitely be no good for that. I ended up speaking to EE about the situation, they were of the same opinion as me, in that it seems crazy why you cant put your sim into what ever device you like and use it how you like. Consequently, they specifically told me that should I choose to put my EE phone sim into my tablet, they will be absolutely fine with it.
EE have themselves a new customer, three are a man down. Shame, as I actually really rated three. Hopefully they will see some sense in the near future
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Damn, thats a lot of data a month! Yeah, EE will definitely be no good for that. I ended up speaking to EE about the situation, they were of the same opinion as me, in that it seems crazy why you cant put your sim into what ever device you like and use it how you like. Consequently, they specifically told me that should I choose to put my EE phone sim into my tablet, they will be absolutely fine with it.
EE have themselves a new customer, three are a man down. Shame, as I actually really rated three. Hopefully they will see some sense in the near future
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Giffgaff also allows using phone sim in tablets which can be used as phones only like tab s
adamo86 said:
Giffgaff also allows using phone sim in tablets which can be used as phones only like tab s
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I had to leave O2 prior to joining three.... although most of the time it would show a full 3g signal, I'd get absolutely no data through most of the time... gift gaff just piggyback off their massively overcrowded network
I'm going to get it for a test drive.i left o2 ages ago because when I had a HTC hd 2 it didn't have a toggle to turn off data and my data would get used up eventually bard I explained to them how the phone was they didn't care later some developer made an app to toggle data off.
ive never had a dual sim phone before so how does it all work i know its stand by but i dont even know what that means so where can i find out what does what n when ?
Once you have both SIMs inserted on the phone, the phone will let you decide which SIM is going to be the data/3G/4G sim. Therefore, the other SIM will only stay in 2G (calls and SMS only). You can change whichever SIM is going to be the data/3G/4G sim at anytime, but the other will always stay on 2G only.
Hope I was clear enough.
thanks that was one of the most clear pieces advice ive had just one more thing can i have different ring tones for each sim ?
pandashoe said:
thanks that was one of the most clear pieces advice ive had just one more thing can i have different ring tones for each sim ?
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You are absolutely welcome.
Depending on the phone (actually, on the ROM) yes, you can. On the P7000 you could, so my guess is that on the P8000 you can have different ringtones per sim as well (I still have not received my P8000 )
Best regards.
your thanked again thats what i needed to know again and like you am still waiting for mine too ive waited 4 weeks now and been told from them its goin to be yet another 4 weeks
ive just got me new phone today and still can not workout how to do separate ring tones for the 2 sim cards any help would be very helpful
Can you use 4G on SIM 1 and 3G on SIM 2? I ask because I use two 3/4G Sims, nether work in 2G.
that not what i as asking i wanted to know if and how i can have one ring tone for sim1 and another ring tone for sim2
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that not what i as asking i wanted to know if and how i can have one ring tone for sim1 and another ring tone for sim2
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I know you weren't. I was asking rather than start a new thread, sorry.
hi everyone ive found out how to do this its with an app from the play store so with this in mind i think it sould be made a sticky cos thers going to be lots of people like me that has never had a dual Sim phone before
so look for dual sim ring tone in the play store and you will get a few to pick for in loaded the first one on the list its works a treat