Hi,
I'm wondering if there is any way to copy all the information stored on your SIM card to your phones memory and run it as a kind of "virtual SIM card" where your phone thinks it has a SIM but no actual card is inserted.
The reason I ask is because I have a T-Mobile G2X (LG-P999) and, as some of you may know, the SIM reader can become worn out and stop working on this model after some time. Mine is just starting to fail. Just to be clear, I've researched this particular issue and I know the things I can do to fix it; I'm not looking for advice on how to fix that problem.
It just occurred to me that If I could somehow copy my SIM info to the phone itself and eliminate the need for the physical card, I could bypass the issue altogether. It also might come in handy in the future if I ever had a similar situation. I realize it's probably a long shot, but I figured Id ask if anyone know if this kind of thing is possible? And if so, how I would go about doing it?
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after 3 weeks of trying to get hold of this device, finally got it today (yesterday)
Problems already! URGH
any SIM card I insert, I always get an "invalid or missing simcard" - im sure i placed the sim card in the correct way and reading the manual of course. I've even performed a hard reset just to make sure and I still get the same problem.
Does this mean that already, after 3 weeks of trying to obtain the phone and the whole transfer number to another sim then to another etc... was pretty much a run around and turning out that the phone is faulty?
is there a way to fix it or perhaps some setting that im not aware of to forcefully enable detection of networks or something?
help!
If you are pretty sure that you had your SIM card in correctly, there isn't much you can do. Sound like a faulty phone.
Anyway, my advise is, get another technical savvy person to double confirm your SIM card is in.
And, as for your answer, there isn't any way of getting the phone to see a network if it is not able to get hold of the SIM card.
Hi there,
I just bought a 1GB/8GB/2,100 TrueSmart, which will not detect any MicroSIM though it's been inserted the correct way as shown within the manual. It is mechanically accepted by the slot as mentioned with that soft click. All other positions won't lead to this proper position inside the slot. Though it's obviously seated correctly, the icon on the status bar won't lose its red x-mark. SIM settings are always greyed out, it seems to make no difference whether a SIM is inserted or not. Android is not able to recognize the SIM being inserted. BUT: The SIM works properly on my Xperia.
Software- and baseband-versions as shown on screenshots (png-files). What the hell is wrong with my TS? Without that SIM-functionality the TS has no more possibilities than that worthless Apple watch. I could only throw it away into the trash can...
Maybe anyone else had a similar issue with his TrueSmart? Is there any other solution than throwing it away?
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viewpad.mobile said:
Hi there,
I just bought a 1GB/8GB/2,100 TrueSmart, which will not detect any MicroSIM though it's been inserted the correct way as shown within the manual. It is mechanically accepted by the slot as mentioned with that soft click. All other positions won't lead to this proper position inside the slot. Though it's obviously seated correctly, the icon on the status bar won't lose its red x-mark. SIM settings are always greyed out, it seems to make no difference whether a SIM is inserted or not. Android is not able to recognize the SIM being inserted. BUT: The SIM works properly on my Xperia.
Software- and baseband-versions as shown on screenshots (png-files). What the hell is wrong with my TS? Without that SIM-functionality the TS has no more possibilities than that worthless Apple watch. I could only throw it away into the trash can...
Maybe anyone else had a similar issue with his TrueSmart? Is there any other solution than throwing it away?
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Hi, I have similar problem and trying to find solution...GSM net Vodaphone...but no way to call...it is greyed as you describe...Did you get any solution please?
Thank you for asistance..
Regards
Filik
have you gotten any answers on this issue. I have just purchased a smart mate to get me used to it before i am sent the new kick start sometime in march / april 2016.
My sim is inserted and all greyed out as well. I am willing to pay for help
I recently soft bricked my phone. I cannot get the software running to fix this issue, therefor I am giving up. I have a couple of questions.
1) Could I put my 2 year contract sim card into an unlocked phone and run it?(just reassuring, as I don't want to buy something and not be able to use it)
2) If so, do adapters for micro sim to sim exist, or can I buy a micro sim phone?
**NOTE** I apologize if anything in this question is confusing, or downright obvious, as I am kind of disgruntled for various reasons.
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I recently soft bricked my phone. I cannot get the software running to fix this issue, therefor I am giving up. I have a couple of questions.
1) Could I put my 2 year contract sim card into an unlocked phone and run it?(just reassuring, as I don't want to buy something and not be able to use it)
2) If so, do adapters for micro sim to sim exist, or can I buy a micro sim phone?
**NOTE** I apologize if anything in this question is confusing, or downright obvious, as I am kind of disgruntled for various reasons.
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1) Yes.
2) I don't know, but if you ask to your operator they will change your Micro SIM to a SIM..
Have you tried to find help with restoring the software on your soft bricked phone? As long as the stock firmware is available, and just soft bricked, it should be resolvable. But as far as using your card in another phone - depends on your carrier. If it is a GSM carrier, then there should not be an issue using it in an unlocked phone. It would behoove you to make sure that the unlocked phone has compatible hardware to take advantage of your carrier's network. Not all phones support 3g/4g/LTE on all networks, whether they are unlocked or not. They do also make adapters and SIM card cutters to adapt the SIM to various phones, however, it is recommended to just get the correct SIM from your carrier to avoid issues. Some phones are finicky if the SIM is not cut or adapted exactly right.
I have a Moto E LTE 2nd Gen XT1526 with ResurrectionRemix Mv5.6.5 Marshmello 6.0.1_/22-MHC19J
I need a ROM that supports AT&T SIM cards.
I have an AT&T SIM card but when inserted into the phone it is not recognized.
How do I go about finding and flashing a ROM that will recognize and utilize my AT&T SIM card giving me service?
In other words, can this phone be used as an AT&T phone?
Thank you
I'm not an expert but I think that had nothing to do with a rom you would have to flash the radio or base bands to make it work with at&t.
Okay, how would you do that?
I know how to "flash" for the most part, but I'm not the builder of this phone.
I did try a few other things that gave me a few more questions though.
I recently got the phone to replace mine that had broken. I requested a SIM card from AT&T because the replacement phone (the MotoE) takes a larger SIM card. When placed in the phone, and after restarting the phone, I got "No Service" and in the "Settings/About Phone/Status/SIM Status" no phone number or other information.
I did try a completely different SIM card that I found just laying around and placed it into the phone. Although I got no current service, the phone did recognize the SIM card and it did give me a phone number (even though it was inactive.)
Now I have no idea what carrier the second SIM card is on, but "IT" obviously worked just by inserting the card.
Here's the thing that's got me confused. This ROM looks as though it can do "ANYTHING" I might want it to do to a phone. I'm almost certain that it probably has the ability to use any carrier I want it to, it "IS" rooted for Apps and ADB, and does seem to give pretty good control over the phone's systems, but I just can't seem to figure this whole problem out,
Again, if anyone can help I'd really appreciate it.
Hi all.
I've had my mi8 lite global for a few weeks now.
It's been great, seems to do all I need and more.
But, I've more recently been having an issue with it dropping my Sim card.
I can be using it or sitting standby and it'll suddenly flash to the lock screen and and show no Sim card found in the notification area.
Sometimes it can go a decent length of time with no issue (couple of days) while other times it'll repeatedly do it in one session.
Rebooting the phone brings it back to normal each time.
I've also tried putting my Sim in slot two and it doesn't read it all.
And another issue I have is my alarm failing, twice now.
No notification or anything. Just didn't go off.
Not sure if it's related or not.
Thanks!
I've sorted the alarm issue.
I allowed the clock to auto start.
But any tips or advice on how to sort and solve the SIM card issue?
Maybe it's the simcard itself try to test with another one
Don't have another SIM card. I can order one though.
It's also a new SIM card.
Where it's irregular, makes it difficult to prove where the issue is.
I can put my sim in an old phone but it's a faulty phone.
Does android save these kind of things to a log?
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Don't have another SIM card. I can order one though.
It's also a new SIM card.
Where it's irregular, makes it difficult to prove where the issue is.
I can put my sim in an old phone but it's a faulty phone.
Does android save these kind of things to a log?
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same thing happening here with the SIM card, any solutions or tips?