Does anyone know of a reliable way to to use multiple sims or switch Sim cards easily? I've done a quick search and there appear to be some adaptors on eBay and Amazon and such.Wondering if anyone has actually used one before.
Recommendations for a Reliable Multi-Sim Adaptor
LVeeKTOR on 25/08/2023 - 17:41
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Xperia XZ is what I was intending on, poco F3 is alternative (main phone)
Most reliable is a dual SIM phone.
Got one but still a hassle. I don't switch out my main and my secondary I usually use for data. Have an old Xperia xz I use for sms verification, hoping to use an attachment with that.
My poco F3 has a hard case which is annoying to take off. And in past experience the more frequently I pry off cases the more likely the case is to break. Hard back detaches from soft tpu edge etc
I explored this a few years ago, and found nothing worked reliably.
SIMore has adapters (some up to 16 SIMS!) that may work reliably, but I have never tried and never will at those prices!
The easiest and most practical option is to get an eSIM supported phone and move your plan to eSIM supported provider.
Is there such a thing where you cna have an Esim compatible phone but the provider says it's not compatible with it? I have a Samsung S22, and Kogan insists that Esims will not work with my phone (it didn't, but i think that's their end not mine)
I've read that was the case with some US providers but I believe they won't even provide the QR code in the first place if your phone is not on their list. Are you saying they provided you with a code and it seemed to work at your end? Have you previously tested the phone with eSIMs from another provider?
Nah I only tried with Kogan because it was free, but the registration won't work and they said my phone isn't compatible. I couldn't register the Esim properly even though it 'gave' me a number
@MeesusEff: I guess you need to do some more experimenting though given you have a flagship its probably Kogan. I wonder if the eSIM.me app would find the phone to its liking though there is no substitute for testing with another eSIM.
But how would that work for what I'm trying to do? I churn prepaid cards, because Boost, and occasionally when I sign up to stuff or want to get a freebie and need verification, I use one of these disposable Sims or whatever is currently in my secondary Sim slot. As the Sims approach the 6 months mark and get deactivated I need to move my subscription verifications and it's such a pain switching in and out Sims.
I don't do it often so it's not crucial, wouldn't spend big on this either, but would be nice for a cheap reliable method (adaptor).
Can you switch out esim "cards" on the fly at will?
Yes, I think there may be phone dependent limits as to how many inactive eSIMs you can retain. I believe some providers don't charge to reprovision an eSIM and some do so that is something that you should check before deleting an eSIM that you plan to use in the future.
How many SIMs do your normally have active? If only 2 - your main number and churned SIM for data - then just get a dual sim phone, can be either 2 physical OR eSIM / 1 physical sim phone.
I think I looked at SIMore or a similar provider years ago. They offer two types: flexible circuit board adapters and stand alone units. As for the flexible units they were much cheaper on eBay or Ali Express. I didn't check out the more expensive kind. SIMore claims the flexible adapters work with just about any phone but even in the best case you're going to have some unit hanging off the phone. Maybe you'll be able to wrap the circuit board around the back of the phone and stuff it in a case without it covering anything important such as your camera. Maybe not. There's also a chance you might need to reboot the phone after a SIM switch but I suppose that's no worse than changing than without an adapter. In the case of my old phone, it was pretty clear that the adapter had been designed for another phone and I suspect that SIMore just based compatibility claims on no more than it having a removable back and an internal SIM slot. I see there are some newer units for phones with SIM trays so those might be a better prospect but again that was a generic model for the phone I looked at. For that it looks like the cable would prevent the SIM tray for smoothly sliding and closing fully. As for the external units you're essentially buying another phone without a display and some software you run on your existing phone. How motivated was the vendor to get the hardware and software bugs out? Are there any trustworthy brand names in the area? Unless its cheap enough to risk on or you can get some satisfaction or refund guarantee from the vendor I would stay away. Get another phone if you need too.
One product I rather fancy the looks of is an Android physical SIM to eSIM adapter from eSIM.me. Check compatibility with their app rather than believing the web site but phones already supporting eSIMs should work. That would allow you to expand the number of eSIMs your phone can store. This won't work with providers who require use of their own app to provision eSIMs it will only work with providers that supply a QR code or URI.
As for the flexible units they were much cheaper on eBay or Ali Express.
… you're going to have some unit hanging off the phone. Maybe you'll be able to wrap the circuit board around the back of the phone and stuff it in a case …
This was the one I tried before, bought two off eBay at $1 / $2 each, and you are correct, that's how it is setup, by hiding it inside the case. But they are crazy flimsy! During setup, I managed to damage both before I even got them to work LOL!
As for the external units you're essentially buying another phone without a display and some software you run on your existing phone.
One product I rather fancy the looks of is an Android physical SIM to eSIM adapter from eSIM.me.
Great find for the eSIM.me adapter. But again, with these kind of things, you never know how reliable they are, and at those prices, I am just not interested to try :)
I wish the eSIM.me was cheaper and had flatter pricing but its cheaper than upgrading to a phone with native eSIM capability. When it works it seems to work well judging from the polarisation of the Google app reviews. Support responses look reasonable but have some attitude. They have a satisfaction guarantee but with non-refundable shipping that's going to be a killer ordering from Oz. Although I don't have a current need, I tested my phone with the app. Unfortunately, its not compatible despite their website claiming otherwise. Will test again when I upgrade the ROM.
how many boosts did u buy
for hwhat device