Hi,
I'm quiet new to Android and have a VTR-L29C432 (rebranded from L09C432), so I can use the dual SIM feature.
Is there a way to have two phone and contacts app for seperate both Sims?
The reason is simple: Sim1 is private and Sim2 is from work with many contacts.
My contact app is quiet huge because of the sim2 contacts and this can be quiet annoying when I'm not at work.
So, does somebody know a good solution for that?
Thanks, Jannomag
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It there any way how to disable SIM contacts?
I'm using Google contacts but I have also contacts on my SIM card in case my phone die. Then I can use my SIM card in another "spare" phone to make necessary calls. I don't want to delete my SIM contacts.
I found that I can filter contacts for dialer in 3rd party applications
but haven't found anything for SMS contacts. I'm using GO SMS Pro.
I always got duplicate contacts when I need to add new SMS contact.
Thanks in advance for help
Goto contacts>more>display options here you can disable sim contacts.
Unfortunately this doesn't work for the SMS Contacts. It works in Dialer and Contacts itself but when you access Contacts from SMS app I always have duplicate contacts. :-(
Pavelcz said:
Unfortunately this doesn't work for the SMS Contacts. It works in Dialer and Contacts itself but when you access Contacts from SMS app I always have duplicate contacts. :-(
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this happen when u have some voip apps like nimbuzz and some like that it add contacts in contacts open ur contacts and see is any thing duplicating or it is just one.
hi, my phone doesnt have any voip applications or anything like that, yet it still displays it.
anyone knows how to set it so it doesnt?
yeah, noticed that too long time ago, didn't find solution so I deleted contacts from SIM.Anyway, it's a lot easier to update contacts on google than to make backup every time u change (add,delete...) something in contacts...If telephone dies-buy another Android device...it would be a pity to downgrade...
I need to fully understand how the dual SIM works on the 3T before buying it.
I have 2 Sims: work and personal. Both with 4G.
During working hours I need work SIM to be primary (calls, sms and 4G) while private SIM must only receive calls.
In the evening and weekend it's the other way around.
Is this possible? How do I switch?
Second question is: what about WhatsApp? WhatsApp is number based, so if I register my personal number, I understand that it doesn't matter which SIM I'm working for data. But what if I was want to use both work and private number?
So far as I'm aware all data has to go through one sim. It's a simple setting in the settings menu so could be changed a few times per week without much hassle. As for WhatsApp, the app only supports one number so I use spaceplus (Google it) so I can run a second whatsapp instance. It's a great phone, don't think too much about it...
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I also use dual SIM selector to manage calls. Again, it's super simple.
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When you have 2 SIMs inserted, you can go into the phone's Settings (SIM & network settings) and there you will have the option to set which SIM is the default for (each of the following):
Calls
Messaging
Cellular data
Or you can also choose "Ask every time" you make a call, SMS, etc.
Plus, you have the ability to name each SIM (i.e: "Work", "Personal" or whatever).
Far as I know, the "default" only applies to outgoing calls or messages. You will always receive incoming calls or messages, regardless of which SIM it is associated with, or which is default. And it will be tagged with a small icon, so you know right away which SIM (for instance: a call on SIM 1 or whatever you call it "Work SIM").
You can also easily pick which SIM you use when making a particular (outgoing) call or SMS. There is a pretty good explanation (with screenshots) of how this works on the Oneplus forums: https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/dual-sim-overview.360441/
What you are talking about is a bit more complex. The stock settings don't have an option for scheduling the defaults to change. Not sure if there are any mods or apps that might help with that. Otherwise you may have to resort to manually changing it (probably not practical); or stick with having it configured a certain way, and using the options which SIM to use when making outgoing calls or texts.
Hi,
lost my old account for xda.
new huawei user, need a quick guide regarding SMS setting
i need to set the Default sms to my second SIM card, can't seems to find it anywhere.
(NB: i know from SMS -> there is option to select which sim card i want, but for other needs like mobile banking, i need it to be default @ sim card no 2, can't seems to find the option for it)
thx
I have the same problem... have you found any solution meanwhile?
asuk78 said:
Hi,
lost my old account for xda.
new huawei user, need a quick guide regarding SMS setting
i need to set the Default sms to my second SIM card, can't seems to find it anywhere.
(NB: i know from SMS -> there is option to select which sim card i want, but for other needs like mobile banking, i need it to be default @ sim card no 2, can't seems to find the option for it)
thx
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Swap between SIM cards (in the tray) and set SIM2 as default for data and calls?..
Still no Answer for this problem
Hello, just wondering if its possible to assign contacts to either sim1 or sim2, especially for outgoing calls.....i.e. personal contacts vs. business? Ive checked online and some of the solutions dont exist for oreo.
I know there are 3rd party apps that can do this but was hoping to be able to do it on the stock rom.
Thanks
Not on the stock ROM, no.
The closest thing to that is just remembering to hit the correct dial button from your contact list (i.e. SIM1 or SIM2), since you're presented with both options in the contact details.
Thanks, what about a custom Rom?
Its only a big deal when your in your car connected to bluetooth ....you select to dial a number then it just sits there until you pickup the handset and select which sim to use. Defeats the purpose of hands-free.
Artstar said:
Not on the stock ROM, no.
The closest thing to that is just remembering to hit the correct dial button from your contact list (i.e. SIM1 or SIM2), since you're presented with both options in the contact details.
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I haven't dared to try anything other than the stock ROM and I have no intention to. The phone works extremely well for me as it is. Why not just tap whichever handset symbol with the SIM number you want to call with? There is a setting where it will ask you if you really want to use a SIM card that's not your default upon dialling or messaging but that's a global default, not a contact-specific default.
At any rate, it's just a matter of tapping the correct icon to dial out on the correct SIM and you only have a 50% chance of getting it wrong. Don't become too reliant on automation. Even GM and Tesla wound back the use of auto-robots to build their cars.
Artstar said:
Why not just tap whichever handset symbol with the SIM number you want to call with? There is a setting where it will ask you if you really want to use a SIM card that's not your default upon dialling or messaging but that's a global default, not a contact-specific default.
At any rate, it's just a matter of tapping the correct icon to dial out on the correct SIM and you only have a 50% chance of getting it wrong. Don't become too reliant on automation. Even GM and Tesla wound back the use of auto-robots to build their cars.
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Tapping the symbol is absolutely not an option if you are using e.g. your car's infotainment. You can use your contact list and pick anyone you want, but after that you can call or text, there are no other options. If you don't have a preferred SIM for calls, the call initialization will abort.
Shame on Samsung for not having any option for binding the contacts to any of the SIMs. Most of the users buy dual SIM phones for using office/privat SIM with the same phone, no question that almost everyone needs the possibility of binding most of the contacts to one of the SIMs.
I've recently moved to a Mi A2 from a OnePlus 3. One of the good features of the Oneplus phone app was I could switch between sim cards before making a call then the app would remember that selection for next time. For example if I phoned my wife on my personal number it would remember that, but if I called my boss it would dial from my work provided sim card.
This feature doesn't seem to be in the Google phone app. Instead I get three opeions in the settings - use sim 1, use sim 2 or always ask. The problem with using always ask is that Android Auto refuses to make calls in my car as the software is expecting me to wake the screen and answer the question - sim 1 or 2?
Anyone know a solution to this? At the moment it is to select use sim 1 in the settings (I rarely dial out using my work number) so AA works, then toggle the setting if I need to use the work number. This is not ideal.
While I haven't tried one yet, I'm sure there are third party apps that let you do just that.
A search for 'dual sim dialer' resulted in
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nabinbhandari.dualsimdialer&hl=en_US
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mk.dimitar.dualsimdialer.free&hl=en_US
Google Dialer has that functionality, you have to set the calling sim for individual contacts by opening the said contact and long pressing the number you want a default sim on and then tap on 'set calling sim'
Njaiker said:
Google Dialer has that functionality, you have to set the calling sim for individual contacts by opening the said contact and long pressing the number you want a default sim on and then tap on 'set calling sim'
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Thanks, I wouldn't have found this option without your message. I've set defaults to the handful of people I need to call from my work sim and all word great.
nimdy said:
Thanks, I wouldn't have found this option without your message. I've set defaults to the handful of people I need to call from my work sim and all word great.
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My pleasure