[Q] Can Galaxy S change sim phone #? - Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Went to install an app and noticed my number is wrong. I actually just now remember YouMail would have the wrong phone number for my default login as well.
So somehow when my sim card was setup, they missed a digit. Ive read the iphone is able to write a # to the sim card as can some other phones (though not all write it in a way the galaxy s can use it i guess?).
So my question is is there a hidden dialer code or app or anything im able to use to change the number, or does this have to be done OTA by the carrier or in one of their stores? Im hoping im able to just do this myself and get it done with.
Thanks!

rjr162 said:
Went to install an app and noticed my number is wrong. I actually just now remember YouMail would have the wrong phone number for my default login as well.
So somehow when my sim card was setup, they missed a digit. Ive read the iphone is able to write a # to the sim card as can some other phones (though not all write it in a way the galaxy s can use it i guess?).
So my question is is there a hidden dialer code or app or anything im able to use to change the number, or does this have to be done OTA by the carrier or in one of their stores? Im hoping im able to just do this myself and get it done with.
Thanks!
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The only rom which you have the possibility to change your number is CM7/miui , but somsung roms don't give you that options , with cm7 you can go into setting - calls - advance setting , then you will see your phone number options

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[Q][SOLVED] Update the phone number after porting

I recently had my old phone number ported to my new network, but in the Settings -> About Phone -> Status screen the phone number is still showing as the temporary one assigned by the network while I was waiting for the port, which was different to the SIMs original, and it changed then.
Is there anyway to get this to update? I've tried restarting the phone, with and without the SIM in but it's still showing as the temporary number. The port has definitely taken place as people have phoned me on my old number and I've phoned them and it's shown as me.
Any help greatly appreciated
No-one know then?
It sounds to me like this may be something that is programmed into the simcard and doesn't change when the operator changes the number (or something like that). I doubt you will be able to fix it yourself, seems to me that this is either due to some delay in the operators system (unlikely after 4 days) or its just coded on the simcard and doesnt change. Maybe there is a program to edit that somewhere but I have no clue.
I've had almost the same problem since the beginning. There's no number on the info field.
I had a new contract and a sim card for the phone, but there was no number. I also have no idea how the number is defined in the field.
Try This and see.
Australian Sim Cards do not have any number Details Programmed so you may be able to program the Sim via your Phone.
Go to Contacts -> Menu Key -> More -> Settings -> Own Numbers.
Here you may see your old Number. Just open this and change the Info and Save.
you may have to Reboot to see any effect.
Keep us updated if this change works.
Android Newbe said:
Try This and see.
Australian Sim Cards do not have any number Details Programmed so you may be able to program the Sim via your Phone.
Go to Contacts -> Menu Key -> More -> Settings -> Own Numbers.
Here you may see your old Number. Just open this and change the Info and Save.
you may have to Reboot to see any effect.
Keep us updated if this change works.
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Had the same issue and was watching this thread. Applied your advice, did not need a reboot. Phone is updated now. Thank you kind sir.
The.Opethian said:
Had the same issue and was watching this thread. Applied your advice, did not need a reboot. Phone is updated now. Thank you kind sir.
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Same result as you! Thanks!
Android Newbe said:
Try This and see.
Australian Sim Cards do not have any number Details Programmed so you may be able to program the Sim via your Phone.
Go to Contacts -> Menu Key -> More -> Settings -> Own Numbers.
Here you may see your old Number. Just open this and change the Info and Save.
you may have to Reboot to see any effect.
Keep us updated if this change works.
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Heh, I just so happened to find this myself today whilst fiddling round with the Contacts. It didn't change when I did it but after reading your post and rebooting it's worked, thanks very much
Android Newbe said:
Try This and see.
Australian Sim Cards do not have any number Details Programmed so you may be able to program the Sim via your Phone.
Go to Contacts -> Menu Key -> More -> Settings -> Own Numbers.
Here you may see your old Number. Just open this and change the Info and Save.
you may have to Reboot to see any effect.
Keep us updated if this change works.
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Hi, I have the same exact problem as above when I had my number ported to T-mobile. I was really searching for a way to fix it then I came across this, I tried this but I do not see that option for me, do you know of any other way to update or fix this? I find it a bit annoying haha. Plus I want to root and do not want any possible mishaps. I am on the Galaxy Note 4 by the way. Thank you.
blazingmods said:
Hi, I have the same exact problem as above when I had my number ported to T-mobile. I was really searching for a way to fix it then I came across this, I tried this but I do not see that option for me, do you know of any other way to update or fix this? I find it a bit annoying haha. Plus I want to root and do not want any possible mishaps. I am on the Galaxy Note 4 by the way. Thank you.
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Yes same issue for me on Note 4. Can't find the option to edit my own number.
DunxR said:
Yes same issue for me on Note 4. Can't find the option to edit my own number.
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I rooted and it was fine so I am happy there but I still do want to update the number. Recently I sent my friend a picture message and she got it form my temporary number and it annoyed the heck out of me, a few minutes later I resent one and it was fine so I guess it was a tiny mess up. I wonder if going in and buying a new sim or something would help because if it does and the sim is $10 I'd be willing to do that.

Numerical pass code for lock screen?

Hi everyone...
I have seen some vids on youtube, etc that show what appears to be the standard Galaxy S lockscreen but once swiped or patterned it brings up a numerical password for extra security.
I cant find the option for this in the menu and im wondering id this is an add on or a seperate app altogether?
Does anyone know where I can get this or how I can access this option?
Please advise... Thx.
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Can no one here help me or give me advice on this?
not quite sure but could it be they use swipe or pattern + SIM pin?
this is a setting in settings >location and security> change screen lock : choose pin lock method.
supernova2 said:
this is a setting in settings >location and security> change screen lock : choose pin lock method.
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My options in settings> Loaction and Security does not have an option for a "pin lock" method only the standard "swype the glass" and the "pattern" lock.
Am I missing something here? I am on Bell in Canada and my phone is an i9000M model... Not sure if that should matter though...
Anyone else?
try pattern lock, I think that is what you mean.
Nemesix_ said:
try pattern lock, I think that is what you mean.
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No... Thats not it either. The pattern lock is my lock of choice and I am using it as we speak but once I enter the pattern it just goes directly to the home screen in the phone.
What I am looking for is after I enter the pattern or swype the glass (if that is the lock I am using) for it to take me to a "next screen" that asks me for a password.
I have seen this as mentioned in youtube videos, etc but I have no idea what it is. Is it an app? Is it the SIM Lock screen as someone above mentioned?
Anyone else have any idea?
PS. If it is the SIM Lock thing... I tried to set my SIM lock code and it is asking me for the existing passcode which I do not know. Does anyone know if it is the last 4 digits of your phone number or something?
Please advise...
yiannisthegreek said:
No... Thats not it either. The pattern lock is my lock of choice and I am using it as we speak but once I enter the pattern it just goes directly to the home screen in the phone.
What I am looking for is after I enter the pattern or swype the glass (if that is the lock I am using) for it to take me to a "next screen" that asks me for a password.
I have seen this as mentioned in youtube videos, etc but I have no idea what it is. Is it an app? Is it the SIM Lock screen as someone above mentioned?
Anyone else have any idea?
PS. If it is the SIM Lock thing... I tried to set my SIM lock code and it is asking me for the existing passcode which I do not know. Does anyone know if it is the last 4 digits of your phone number or something?
Please advise...
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I'm also curious about that too. I've tried a couple of times and I now know that it's not 0000 or 1234...I still have 3 tries though. btw, I'm also using the i9000m.
Someone here MUST know what I am talking about and how to do it. If its on YOUTUBE then it must be fairly well known...
Anyone?
yiannisthegreek said:
Someone here MUST know what I am talking about and how to do it. If its on YOUTUBE then it must be fairly well known...
Anyone?
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no idea what you are talking about, only thing that is somewhat similar to what you want, is when you shut the phone of and turn it on and then enter pin code...
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oh and its a good idea to provide the youtube link you are talking about so we know what the h*** you are talking about.
pharaohdk said:
no idea what you are talking about, only thing that is somewhat similar to what you want, is when you shut the phone of and turn it on and then enter pin code...
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oh and its a good idea to provide the youtube link you are talking about so we know what the h*** you are talking about.
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Here is a weblink. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY2AsoVRywk you will see that he has something that comes up as "PIN-Code" right after his lock screen.
I am not sure if this is the SIM lock code or what it is but that is the idea that Id like to have for mine. Kind of like the iphone "slide to unlock" but without the gay "slide to unlock" part.
EDIT> Upon further inspection... It DOES seem to be the SIM lock screen after all but firstly, How do you activate this? Secondly Why does his screen look so much different than mine? And thirdly, I tried to activate my SIM lock code and it asked me to enter it and I tried but it was wrong and I do not know th original code so I can change it.
Does anyone know how?
The Guy in the video is entering the sim pin, nothing more!
Mykron said:
The Guy in the video is entering the sim pin, nothing more!
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Right... But as I asked in my previous post... HOW do you activate this screen? I have tried and my phone asks me to enter the code already but I do NOT know the existing code and I only have 2 tries left or something like that.
Does anyone know what the ORIGINAL code would be so it can be changed? Is it the last 4 digits of your phone number?
Please advise...
yiannisthegreek said:
Right... But as I asked in my previous post... HOW do you activate this screen? I have tried and my phone asks me to enter the code already but I do NOT know the existing code and I only have 2 tries left or something like that.
Does anyone know what the ORIGINAL code would be so it can be changed? Is it the last 4 digits of your phone number?
Please advise...
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the original code if you havnt changed it, should be with the papers you got for your simcard.
no it is not the last 4 numbers of your phone number.
and you activate it at settings> place and security, configure sim-card lock
pharaohdk said:
the original code if you havnt changed it, should be with the papers you got for your simcard.
no it is not the last 4 numbers of your phone number.
and you activate it at settings> place and security, configure sim-card lock
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The default SIM lock pin code on my Bell i9000m was 1111. After speaking to a Bell rep over the phone for an hour, I found this out ... a whole hour!
He said it's either 1111 or 2222 for these phones.
strange! here in germany one gets a letter with the sim card. this has nothing to do with the phone. you decide with provider you want to use and make a contract. with the letter from that provider you get the sim and the PIN and a PUK.
Mykron said:
strange! here in germany one gets a letter with the sim card. this has nothing to do with the phone. you decide with provider you want to use and make a contract. with the letter from that provider you get the sim and the PIN and a PUK.
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When I got my phone from Bell, the SIM was already in the phone and there was no supporting documentation from them with the SIM PIN code. I had to call them up to get it. However it is possible to get the PUK codes from the Bell website once you have an online account.
Hello everyone!
What you saw on youtube is the PIN for the simCard. If you want to go thrugh the hassle of having to key that info everytime, go ahead and do the following:
On your SGS, select Settings
On the Sttings page, select Location and Security
Scroll down to third grey bar! THere you'll see SIM card lock
Select the Set up SIM card lock feature and you are done!
Good luck!

[SOLVED] Where is my MMS icon?

Guys,
My girlfriend has the Nexus S and I noticed on her phone in MMS she has a picture set for herself and its viewable.
On my Nexus One when I text the icon for me is always grey.
Is this only an issue for me and is there a fix for it?
An example of what I mean is attached.
EDIT:
Fixed!! Thanks to andrew2511 and baseballfanz
Instructions for CM7
andrew2511 said:
on CM go to settings>call settings>additional settings and set your number in "my phone number". then create an account in your contacts with your number and your photo. try!
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Instructions for Stock
baseballfanz said:
Put your sim card in an older gsm phone, create a contact with your infos and save it to sim card.
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Put your sim card in an older gsm phone, create a contact with your infos and save it to sim card.
You need to put your SIM in a phone that has the ability edit the 'My Number' entry. Apparently iPhones can do it. I used an oldish Sony Ericsson for mine, think it was a K550i.
Is there a reason no one has written an app to do this yet? Does Android not have the ability to manage the data stored on the sim card for some reason?
on CM go to settings>call settings>additional settings and set your number in "my phone number". then create an account in your contacts with your number and your photo. try!
Do what Andrew said. It works on stock or any rom.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
How can it work on stock when it's a Cyanogen feature? Also it doesn't edit the number on the SIM (as I understand it) so you can't flash CM, make the change and revert to stock.
andrew2511 said:
on CM go to settings>call settings>additional settings and set your number in "my phone number". then create an account in your contacts with your number and your photo. try!
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Thanks Andrew it worked!! Fixed OP with your instructions.
EDIT:
Can anybody confirm that it works on stock?
It worked on CM7 for me.
No it doesn't work on stock, it's a CM enhancement.
Rusty! said:
No it doesn't work on stock, it's a CM enhancement.
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Oh man google needs to get on top of that.
N3xt2N0N3 said:
Can anybody confirm that it works on stock?
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The "Me" contact save to sim card work for stock. At least it did for me
when I was stock Froyo ROM way back when.
baseballfanz said:
The "Me" contact save to sim card work for stock. At least it did for me
when I was stock Froyo ROM way back when.
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Ok thanks I updated OP with your instructions.
baseballfanz said:
The "Me" contact save to sim card work for stock. At least it did for me
when I was stock Froyo ROM way back when.
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That only worked because your SIM had your number correctly set up, if it doesn't (like the OPs) then the contact wont be picked up.
You can tell where the problem is from the icon, if it's a solid grey square, then it's the SIM, if it's an empty contact card, then your solution applies.

[Q] Unable to set voicemail number - 5.1.1

I've tried to set a voicemail number on my phone, but it will not save.
I've tried going to Voicemail > Setup > Voicemail Number, entered the number (1416) and then clicked ok.
The phone closes the dialog without displaying an error, but the voicemail number still reads as <Not Set> and the voicemail notification still says "Voicemail number unknown", though clicking on the option again shows 1416 already filled.
Any suggestions on how to fix this issue?
make a contact as voicemail, enter the number, save. done.
oh, and ignore that setting, its probably not for your provider.
I did that, and I can call from the contact of course.
Issue is I get the voicemail notification, and when I click on it it just takes me to the setup menu.
domesdkg said:
I did that, and I can call from the contact of course.
Issue is I get the voicemail notification, and when I click on it it just takes me to the setup menu.
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That`s an issue with all Nexus`s. Don`t know of a solution
gee2012 said:
That`s an issue with all Nexus`s. Don`t know of a solution
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Seriously? They've left that as an unresolved known issue for this long?
Since the "Phone" app isn't on the play store, am I correct in assuming that it's part of AOSP? or is it Google made?
If it's AOSP I'll go write up a bug report, I did some searching over there earlier, but didn't see anything. Wanted to make sure I wasn't just being dumb before I submitted a bug report.
I don't have this issue
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domesdkg said:
Seriously? They've left that as an unresolved known issue for this long?
Since the "Phone" app isn't on the play store, am I correct in assuming that it's part of AOSP? or is it Google made?
If it's AOSP I'll go write up a bug report, I did some searching over there earlier, but didn't see anything. Wanted to make sure I wasn't just being dumb before I submitted a bug report.
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Wasn`t able to change the voicemailnumber since the Nexus 4 till the N6. Never had an issue on Samsung or LG phones.
The firt time i had the notification i had to set it but now its stored permanently. Im on stock unrooted 5.1.1
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Mr_S said:
The firt time i had the notification i had to set it but now its stored permanently. Im on stock unrooted 5.1.1
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First i thought it was a problem of my ISP but it works on LG, Samsung and WP phones so its a specific Nexus issue i guess. Somehow i always get the message: Unable to change the voicemail number, contact your provider. Have that on the N4/5/6.
From what I'm seeing this seems to be a problem with the dialer on vanilla android, on non-US carriers. Maybe you guys can provide some extra info to validate this theory.
gee2012 said:
First i thought it was a problem of my ISP but it works on LG, Samsung and WP phones so its a specific Nexus issue i guess. Somehow i always get the message: Unable to change the voicemail number, contact your provider. Have that on the N4/5/6.
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gee2012 said:
Wasn`t able to change the voicemailnumber since the Nexus 4 till the N6. Never had an issue on Samsung or LG phones.
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LG/Samsung: That fits my theory - they have their own dialer apps.
Error on N4/5/6: Was this in Europe? I've seen several posts about European users having this error message. Please let me know the carrier/country.
Edit: Netherlands on T-Mobile?
So maybe this problem only occurs on stock phones on certain carriers in certain counties?
Mr_S said:
The firt time i had the notification i had to set it but now its stored permanently. Im on stock unrooted 5.1.1
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I'd guess you're probably in the states on a major carrier - can you verify?
Edit: Looks like you're in the UK. Still curious about the carrier though.
Im in uk on o2
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T-Mobile DIGITS

Anyone activated DIGITS and tried out the app on S8 yet?
If so, what are your impressions and annoyance?
I signed up for the beta back when it started, just put it on my Verizon iPhone 7 (work) and it works flawlessly.
On the S8 there is no additional app needed, it's all integrated into the stock ROM. The dialer and SMS apps let you choose which line you want to call or text from. It also tells you what device made a call. Works flawlessly.
se1000 said:
On the S8 there is no additional app needed, it's all integrated into the stock ROM. The dialer and SMS apps let you choose which line you want to call or text from. It also tells you what device made a call. Works flawlessly.
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Yep, i was on unbranded firmware which was missing the Multilines settings, so flashed back to official TMO firmware and now everything is seamless without a hitch. Enjoying DIGITS although I don't have plan to carry 2 numbers.
Where are you guys finding the multilines setting? I have an S8+.
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Where are you guys finding the multilines setting? I have an S8+.
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Same question here, can anyone elaborate about it?
Thanks
How is this different from Google Voice? And is it any better?
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If Digits is enabled for the line, you'll find multiline settings under Cloud and Accounts.
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Where are you guys finding the multilines setting? I have an S8+.
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Cloud and Accounts. You can enable it in there and then your Dialer & Texts will display their respective icons & number. S8+ as well
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Thanks for those instructions. Unfortunately, I don't have that as an option. Perhaps I should call it a day (waiting and hoping for a root solution) and update this puppy.
Torridred04 said:
Cloud and Accounts. You can enable it in there and then your Dialer & Texts will display their respective icons & number. S8+ as well
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I don't see that option either, and I'm using a T-Mobile Galaxy S8
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I don't see that option either, and I'm using a T-Mobile Galaxy S8
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My apologies. I should have included the fact that there is a known issue with the location of those settings on the S8/S8+. Another manager in my district activated Digits, rebooted his S8+ and the Multi Line settings disappeared. I along with him & others have reported it to the Digits team and apparently there is an OTA update coming to address it. In the mean time they've suggested using the Digits app for those having issues.
I'm on the AQC9 with all updates blocked and it's working flawlessly so I'm not sure where the issue resides
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I have the s8 and the gear s3 and digits works fine without a problem didn't have to set up anything on the phone. I have 2 lines one for me and one for the wife.
I just wish I could put my S3 line into digits.
Ok I work for T-Mobile and I know how to make the digits multi line setting appear. It's a process though so get ready.
First you have to log in to the T-Mobile app. So if yoiu don't have it or deleted it download it again from Play Store. Log in and hit the menu button > usage and plans. You should see a button that says to unlock digits. Click it.
A message will then appear telling you multi line has been added. But you need to restart your phone for it to show up. It will be in clouds and account in settings.
I can't upload any screenshots as mines is activated already and the button goes away. But after thatnjust sign in to your t-mobile account.
Now FYI!!!!
You need to have someone registered as the PRIMARY ACCOUNT HOLDER ON MY.T-MOBILE.COM BECAUSE WHEN YOU ACTIVATE YOUR DIGITS NUMBER AND PUT IT IN. IT SENDS A REQYEST TO THE PRIMARY ACCOUNT HOLDER TO ALLOW THE NUMBER TO BE USED ON THAT DEVICE! IF NOT YOU WILL GET STUVK WITH A "WAITING FOR APPROVAL " MESSAGE FOREVER AND HAVE TO LOG OUT AND STSRT THIS WHOLE PROCESS OVER. ADDED A PAH AFTER WON'T SEND AN APPROVAL TEXT.
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Ok I work for T-Mobile and I know how to make the digits multi line setting appear. It's a process though so get ready.
First you have to log in to the T-Mobile app. So if yoiu don't have it or deleted it download it again from Play Store. Log in and hit the menu button > usage and plans. You should see a button that says to unlock digits. Click it.
A message will then appear telling you multi line has been added. But you need to restart your phone for it to show up. It will be in clouds and account in settings.
I can't upload any screenshots as mines is activated already and the button goes away. But after thatnjust sign in to your t-mobile account.
Now FYI!!!!
You need to have someone registered as the PRIMARY ACCOUNT HOLDER ON MY.T-MOBILE.COM BECAUSE WHEN YOU ACTIVATE YOUR DIGITS NUMBER AND PUT IT IN. IT SENDS A REQYEST TO THE PRIMARY ACCOUNT HOLDER TO ALLOW THE NUMBER TO BE USED ON THAT DEVICE! IF NOT YOU WILL GET STUVK WITH A "WAITING FOR APPROVAL " MESSAGE FOREVER AND HAVE TO LOG OUT AND STSRT THIS WHOLE PROCESS OVER. ADDED A PAH AFTER WON'T SEND AN APPROVAL TEXT.
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Any idea if they're going to raise the data speed from 512kbps for duplicate sims?
Is it possible to enable the multi line settings for a Verizon S8 running the T-Mobile firmware? My is TMB/TMB/VZW, hoping there's a way to force enable it...
FiendFyre said:
Is it possible to enable the multi line settings for a Verizon S8 running the T-Mobile firmware? My is TMB/TMB/VZW, hoping there's a way to force enable it...
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I know, two months late here, but I'm wondering if you ever got that figured out. I've done the same with an AT&T phone (TMB/TMB/ATT) and can't get the multi-line to enable. Using Shortcut Master I can get the Multi-line config to launch, but trying to sign-in to my account just gets me a screen that says "Updating Multi-line settings... Please try again later."
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I know, two months late here, but I'm wondering if you ever got that figured out. I've done the same with an AT&T phone (TMB/TMB/ATT) and can't get the multi-line to enable. Using Shortcut Master I can get the Multi-line config to launch, but trying to sign-in to my account just gets me a screen that says "Updating Multi-line settings... Please try again later."
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Hey, yeah I did manage to get it to work. Had the same issue, using Nova I could get to the multiline settings but no options actually worked. I ended up swapping my sim into an actual T-Mobile phone that has digits integration (S7 edge), then unlocking it on their website for Digits to work, and then swapped it back, and I got the little popup saying that multiline was enabled. Seems like the sim has to be provisioned.
I like the Digits Apps for Windows and MacOS. Its like having iMessage. The only issue I've had is that text sent from the PC don't show up on my phone. Still nice though I can send and receive text on the PC. I can also make and take phone calls.

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