I am using a Nexus 5 right now but have ordered a Moto X and want to try it out before I settle on one of the two.
Is there anyway to clone a micro sim to a nano sim and keep the micro sim as is? Am I going to have to cut the micro down to a nano and get an adapter? Recommendations on adapters?
I'm kind of in the same boat. I ordered a nano to micro adapter but very weary of using it. I've heard horror stories about the adapter getting stuck in the phone. I'm on t-mobile simple choice family plan and I'm contemplating on just opening up another line for 10 bucks a month and activating a nano sim. Since I use google voice I can have both phones activated and just re-direct which number the google voice call gets directed to.
I had to switch to a nano sim and use the adapter with my Nexus 5. As long as you don't put the adapter in without a nano sim inserted you should be fine. One of my friends put it back in the nexus after removing the sim to keep safe and it jammed it up
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Quick question. Could you take a mini SIM from and older Moto X, or LTE banded phone that's compatible with Verizon and do the old SIM switch like back in the GSM days
theoretically i don't see why not but the Moto X uses a Nano SIM and i think the only other phone that uses that is an iPhone 5/s/c .
I'm pretty sure I've seen an adapter that you can slot your nano SIM into, thus making it micro SIM.
Spectus said:
I'm pretty sure I've seen an adapter that you can slot your nano SIM into, thus making it micro SIM.
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yep, good call. forgot. Noosy SIM adapters.
Best adapters I've used are from http://microsim-shop.com/nanosim.html
if you choose to use a SIM adapter NEVER put the adapter in WITHOUT the SIM card in it. otherwise the SIM tray will get stuck and could possibly ruin your SIM tray / SIM slot. YMMV but you've been warned.
Brought my new Nexus 6 from Moto Store to VZW today and the rep said it could not be activated. Said the phone doesn't show up in their system.
So I resorted to cutting down my Note 3's Micro Sim. I have barely any plastic left on the sim now but it doesn't fit in the tray. What am I doing wrong?
Please help.
I'd ask them to activate a Nano SIM for your Note 3, then swap it into the Nexus 6. It shows up in their system as a "Non VZW Device." If they refuse, try calling other stores until you find one that'll do it for you.
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/11/1...ivate-your-new-nexus-6-here-are-your-options/
nbajwill55 said:
I'd ask them to activate a Nano SIM for your Note 3, then swap it into the Nexus 6. It shows up in their system as a "Non VZW Device." If they refuse, try calling other stores until you find one that'll do it for you.
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/11/1...ivate-your-new-nexus-6-here-are-your-options/
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Thanks. I did see that link.
But how would Verizon give me a Nano Sim for my Note 3 when it takes Micro Sim?
It's my understanding that they can activate the Nano SIM through their computers without actually having to place it in the phone.
Tell them to give you a nano Sim and an adapter so it will work in your note3.
Tell them you are wanting yo future proof your Sim card. Should be no charge.
Then do the swap as suggested above.
From what I've been told, verizon won't activate a nano sim for a phone that doesn't take a nano sim. I would keep trying stores or ask if they can activate it on an in store device and then swap it to your phone. They did for me.
epphllps said:
From what I've been told, verizon won't activate a nano sim for a phone that doesn't take a nano sim. I would keep trying stores or ask if they can activate it on an in store device and then swap it to your phone. They did for me.
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I called customer service, gave them the part number posted elsewhere in these threads & they sent my nano sim free of charge. Once in hand, I put it into a micro adapter and put it into my vzw galaxy S4, called customer service and they activated the Sim in my s4. Then I transferred the sim to my Nexus 6. Everything works fine once I reset network from global to LTE.
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I wanted to share my experience activating a nano sim for a LG G2 on Verizon in anticipation of my Nexus 6 arrival (which I bought from Motorola's website). I went to the Verizon store and requested a nano sim but they refused unless I had a device that took one. I tried various stories and stores trying to get a sim with no success. I called customer service and requested a nano sim the rep said, "sure no problem," and three days later I got a micro sim in the mail. I called back and this rep said the problem was their system automatically issues the sim appropriate to the device on the account. She transferred me to technical support and the guy somehow got a nano sim order for my current device (LG G2). I bought a nano to micro adapter and today the nano sim arrived. I put it in the phone went online and activated it. No problems! I now have a nano sim ready for when my Nexus 6 arrives. I can't believe it worked, I thought I was going to have to cut my micro sim. Any way, good luck to other Verizon customers that don't have a nano sim already. I guess you can ask for tech support and hope they are cool like they were for me.
atrain1976 said:
I wanted to share my experience activating a nano sim for a LG G2 on Verizon in anticipation of my Nexus 6 arrival (which I bought from Motorola's website). I went to the Verizon store and requested a nano sim but they refused unless I had a device that took one. I tried various stories and stores trying to get a sim with no success. I called customer service and requested a nano sim the rep said, "sure no problem," and three days later I got a micro sim in the mail. I called back and this rep said the problem was their system automatically issues the sim appropriate to the device on the account. She transferred me to technical support and the guy somehow got a nano sim order for my current device (LG G2). I bought a nano to micro adapter and today the nano sim arrived. I put it in the phone went online and activated it. No problems! I now have a nano sim ready for when my Nexus 6 arrives. I can't believe it worked, I thought I was going to have to cut my micro sim. Any way, good luck to other Verizon customers that don't have a nano sim already. I guess you can ask for tech support and hope they are cool like they were for me.
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Closely parallels my experience.
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It's my understanding that they can activate the Nano SIM through their computers without actually having to place it in the phone.
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Went back to the store to try this. He wasn't able to activate a nano sim for my note 3 because system said incompatible device. While he's standing there scratching his head I ask him for a pair of scissors. I look at the nano he was about to give me and I cut my micro to the same size. Throw it in the Nexus and it worked.
All set.
Ummmm yeaaaahh. I had this problem too. Coming from a Note 4, I had a micro sim so I ordered a nano knowing that is what I would need. I got the nano long before my phone arrived. Upon placing the nano in the N6 and trying to activate, VZW told me they don't support the phone and could not activate. Convinced the dude to activate the nano sim anyway but it still would not work on the VZW network. When I tried to place a call I got patched to an operator to make a global call using a credit card. Not ideal Finally I reverted back to the nano sim that I had saved from the driod turbo I bought (returned a week later) and called support level 2 once again. They guy said the sim was deactivated since it had been a couple weeks since it was active on the network. After a couple attempts, he was able to finaggle the turbos nano sim # to once again become active. I slapped that puppy in the N6 and she started working finally. Phew!
I bought a nano to micro sim adapter that I use to go between the N6 and Note 4 that works without issue. If I didn't have the nano from the turbo I am afraid I would still be without a functional N6. The VZW reps in my town are complete idiots and I am sure they wouldn't even try anything to help me out. I guess I got lucky.
The kicker here is why Google advertised this phone to work on VZW with the Verizon logo and everything! I can't believe the VZW support team are oblivious to this device. He said he "heard of the Nexus 6 but know we (they) don't support it". WTF gives!?!?!?
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I called customer service, gave them the part number posted elsewhere in these threads & they sent my nano sim free of charge. Once in hand, I put it into a micro adapter and put it into my vzw galaxy S4, called customer service and they activated the Sim in my s4. Then I transferred the sim to my Nexus 6. Everything works fine once I reset network from global to LTE.
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Yes you can do that, as well. My reply to the other post still stands. If you say you need a nano for a device that doesn't need one then you won't get it lol. If you call all you have to do is say you want a nano sim for an M8 and if you go in store all you have to do is ask them to activate it on another device in their store and then swap it to your nexus 6. Can't ask for a nano sim for a micro sim device, is my point. Verizon won't go for that, but there happens to be plenty of workarounds.
I spent an hour and a half at verizon trying to get a nano. Coming from the note 3 they wouldn't give me one regardless because of their system showing only micro compatible. I went to best buy. The lady pulled out a nano sim, activated it on my account no questions. Popped it in my nexus and all worked fine. Also gave me nano to micro adapter free of charge
I bought a Moto X from a VZW store last month so already had nano sim. I popped my nano sim in my new 6 today and got service within 30 seconds. Everything works like a champ.
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I called customer service, gave them the part number posted elsewhere in these threads & they sent my nano sim free of charge. Once in hand, I put it into a micro adapter and put it into my vzw galaxy S4, called customer service and they activated the Sim in my s4. Then I transferred the sim to my Nexus 6. Everything works fine once I reset network from global to LTE.
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Just to be clear, was your S4 the phone you were using prior to getting the N6? It was already active on VZW with a micro SIM when you called to activate the nano SIM?
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Just to be clear, was your S4 the phone you were using prior to getting the N6? It was already active on VZW with a micro SIM when you called to activate the nano SIM?
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Yes, exactly
Activation on Verizon
I came from a S3 micro sim. I ordered a nano sim via the phone and had it activated once it arrived. While having it activated, my S3 was turned off and sim removed. I also had an issue with my N6 not being recognized. Once I explained the issue, they activated the sim alone. No issues since. I've been into the store and I've seen one tech guy with an N6.
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Yes, exactly
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Thanks. Ordered my nano SIM today and will try the same approach with my S3 once it arrives so I'm ready to go once my N6 gets here.
So I spent an hour and half in Verizon today. The person I had could not get my N6 on Verizon. I pulled out my old Galaxy Nexus and activated that phone. I came home and called customer service and told them I just purchased an M8. They are sending me a nano sim. What exactly do I do when the nano sim arrives?
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Just adding this in, I bought a Sprint N6 and have been using it all day on VZW LTE and all! WOOT!
I just bought a droid turbo for xmas which uses a nano sim card. I have sgs5 that uses micro sim card. What it the easiest way for me to switch from phone to phone using one sim card. I've watched videos on how to cut down my micro SIM and buy a adapter but I was wondering if there is another way. Please help.
Best way I would do it. Which I have already done. Get a new nano Sim from Verizon. Then use a adaptor to go to the larger size. I go between my turbo and my g2.
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Best way I would do it. Which I have already done. Get a new nano Sim from Verizon. Then use a adaptor to go to the larger size. I go between my turbo and my g2.
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Ok, to just clarify. Go into Verizon and tell them I need a nano sim for my s5 and get a adaptor? Do Verizon sell the adaptors or do I need to get one off of Amazon? I'm wanting to keep the phone number associated with my gs5 which right now has the micro sim.
You can just call them, sometimes online chat will send one as well.
You will need to tell them you need it for your turbo. They won't give you a Sim that won't fit the phone you have.
Tell them you bought a turbo or any phone that uses the nano Sim(iphones use them)
Order the adapter off of amazon or somewhere else. When you have both use the adaptor to activate the Sim in your current phone, then switch as needed.
I have this problem to. I have a S4 and cant let my wife to let me have the my new Droid Turbo phone before Christmas day. So what I figure i will do is use a razor blade Christmas day of and cut it to fit. then on the 26th go in and get a new uncut sim for the turbo and then buy a adapter if for whatever reason i would need to go back the the S4.
Getting a nexus 6 today coming straight from google play store.
Currently have a verizon note 3 needto activate on my currrent number any tips or tricks i need to know ?
Seems some people get the runaround from verizon trying to activate on thier service.
Is it really as simple as trimmimg my sim to nano size and viola it works?
There's actually a whole topic on your question.
Yes, many people have successfully trimmed their larger SIM to the nano form factor, but some (like me) messed up and should have used a stamp-like cutter, instead.
If you have access to a Verizon nano SIM phone, you could temporarily activate the SIM on your account with their phone, then place the SIM into your Nexus 6. That's what I did, in the end.
Apparently, you can also purchase the nano SIM from a reseller and they could activate it for you, possibly using a valid IMEI that they have on hand, it seems.
Checking out that thread is probably your best bet for more depth of response.
- ooofest
I am not on Verizon but I trimmed my sim with a dedicated cutter. You can buy them for a dollar I bet.
@humdrum2009,
You may want to read this > http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...te-one-that-wasnt-purchased-from-the-carrier/