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I have the Normal 64 GB N950F Verison of the Note 8. Does anyone know if the DUOS Dual Sim Mode would work if you flash the DUOS Fimrware or maybe
it will work out of the Box if you have the DUOS Sim Adapter ???
Would be great to know that.
yaesudx said:
Hi
I have the Normal 64 GB N950F Verison of the Note 8. Does anyone know if the DUOS Dual Sim Mode would work if you flash the DUOS Fimrware or maybe
it will work out of the Box if you have the DUOS Sim Adapter ???
Would be great to know that.
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Nope that is not possible coz of firmware specifics and hardware mismatch. You would be bricking your $900 device by doing that
drmodify said:
Nope that is not possible coz of firmware specifics and hardware mismatch. You would be bricking your $900 device by doing that
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Sorry but your totally incorrect.
You can flash F firmware on an FD and vice versa. I did it lots of times on my dual sim note 7 and s8 plus as well as flashing FD firmware on my single sim s7 edge
To put it bluntly the dual sim and single sim firmware are the same thing and can be cross flashed without issue.
That said if you have a single sim device and think flashing dual sim firmware will give you dual sim capability you are very technically challenged lol.
sent from my Note FE
force70 said:
Sorry but your totally incorrect.
You can flash F firmware on an FD and vice versa. I did it lots of times on my dual sim note 7 and s8 plus as well as flashing FD firmware on my single sim s7 edge
To put it bluntly the dual sim and single sim firmware are the same thing and can be cross flashed without issue.
That said if you have a single sim device and think flashing dual sim firmware will give you dual sim capability you are very technically challenged lol.
sent from my Note FE
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They're not 'the same thing' or you wouldn't see any difference from flashing one or the other. However, you are right that you can use either one on either device (including N firmware on the F/FD devices and vice versa as they are all physically the same components).
If you are already rooted, the only thing you would need to do to swap to dual sim is buy the dual sim tray (I think they have some on ebay now), and replace your existing lib-sec-ril files under /system/lib and /system/lib64 with those from the dual sim model, as well as add the dsds RIL file if it is missing (my 950N didn't have it). The lib-sec-ril file seems to ignore your build.prop setting as mine is set to ss (single SIM) and swapping to the 950 FD RIL library automatically switched my phone to dual-SIM mode upon bootup.
Hey Guys
For now i am not rooted on my Note 8 just wanted to know if this would work. To bad no one has tryed before i searched also for some S8 Threads etc. The Problem is there is no SIM Tray from the DUOS
Version available to buy. At least i haven't found one yet. That was my intention to test this out i think that would help many people out there.
UPDATE:
Great thanks for the Tip i searched now in Ebay.com there are some Dual Sim Note 8 Sim slots available from china. I will order some and than i hope there is some more Custom Roms out and maybe some tutorial available
yaesudx said:
Hi
I have the Normal 64 GB N950F Verison of the Note 8. Does anyone know if the DUOS Dual Sim Mode would work if you flash the DUOS Fimrware or maybe
it will work out of the Box if you have the DUOS Sim Adapter ???
Would be great to know that.
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Won't be possible.
Even if you get the SIM tray and pop 2 SIMs into the phone, the board is different, the EFS partition is different and there is only one IMEI on the N950F whereas the DS model has 2 IMEIs.
force70 said:
Sorry but your totally incorrect.
You can flash F firmware on an FD and vice versa. I did it lots of times on my dual sim note 7 and s8 plus as well as flashing FD firmware on my single sim s7 edge
To put it bluntly the dual sim and single sim firmware are the same thing and can be cross flashed without issue.
That said if you have a single sim device and think flashing dual sim firmware will give you dual sim capability you are very technically challenged lol.
sent from my Note FE
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wow that was possible? cool
Well in my experience, I flashed the note 2 duos firmware to the regular note 2 and guess what happened
drmodify said:
wow that was possible? cool
Well in my experience, I flashed the note 2 duos firmware to the regular note 2 and guess what happened
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You cant compare an ancient device (still have my note 2 though) to current state.
Alot has changed, some good...some bad lol
Any news on it?
Someone mentioned he tested with dual sim tray, he changed the sim card to another slot, it's working.
Probably, the hardware is totally same,
I remember there is some dual-sim version, but same model SM-N950F in some country.
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Probably, firmware will check the model and pop up the sim card management
it's not as easy as just popping in a dual tray and 2 sims, I've tried it, with sim in tray 2 it looks like connected to network but does not receive calls, you would need to find out how to either enable second imei if it is already there or apply one, and DON'T just use the same for both sim slots if you like your phone, not in Europe anyway
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it's not as easy as just popping in a dual tray and 2 sims, I've tried it, with sim in tray 2 it looks like connected to network but does not receive calls, you would need to find out how to either enable second imei if it is already there or apply one, and DON'T just use the same for both sim slots if you like your phone, not in Europe anyway
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Europe will block the IMEI if you are using same IMEI for both slots?
I'm going to write the same IMEI to second sim on my N950F..
hinnn said:
Europe will block the IMEI if you are using same IMEI for both slots?
I'm going to write the same IMEI to second sim on my N950F..
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I can't that 100% that it WILL happen but it is definitely a big risk as it could look to the network providers that 2 different numbers are using same IMEI and then automatically get blocked, ALL EU mobile service providers share the information so even if you used sim cards from different providers you could see the imei blocked within a few days
j_hansen said:
I can't that 100% that it WILL happen but it is definitely a big risk as it could look to the network providers that 2 different numbers are using same IMEI and then automatically get blocked, ALL EU mobile service providers share the information so even if you used sim cards from different providers you could see the imei blocked within a few days
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This is not true,
I have mod a P8 lite from single sim to dual with one IMEI and using one UK 3 card and one Greece Cosmote card for a year now which they share the same IMEI without any issue.
Regards
holifo said:
This is not true,
I have mod a P8 lite from single sim to dual with one IMEI and using one UK 3 card and one Greece Cosmote card for a year now which they share the same IMEI without any issue.
Regards
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Thanks for your confirmation.
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j_hansen said:
I can't that 100% that it WILL happen but it is definitely a big risk as it could look to the network providers that 2 different numbers are using same IMEI and then automatically get blocked, ALL EU mobile service providers share the information so even if you used sim cards from different providers you could see the imei blocked within a few days
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Thank you,
I know even in Australia, there is a big database which sharing with multiple providers, but it's being used for stolen phones, and not sure if it's working now or not.
hinnn said:
Europe will block the IMEI if you are using same IMEI for both slots?
I'm going to write the same IMEI to second sim on my N950F..
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holifo said:
This is not true,
I have mod a P8 lite from single sim to dual with one IMEI and using one UK 3 card and one Greece Cosmote card for a year now which they share the same IMEI without any issue.
Regards
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Greece Cosmote might not be included in the partnership between the mobile service providers, there is a reason the dual sim phones have 2 imei numbers, I'm sure you can make it work but why run the risk and use same imei when you can buy an old phone for at tenner and use the imei from that
j_hansen said:
Greece Cosmote might not be included in the partnership between the mobile service providers, there is a reason the dual sim phones have 2 imei numbers, I'm sure you can make it work but why run the risk and use same imei when you can buy an old phone for at tenner and use the imei from that
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The problem is to be able to modify the second imei even if it is the same as the first ... I would be a tester if I know how to do it [emoji848][emoji848][emoji848] ... Sorry for the language
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j_hansen said:
Greece Cosmote might not be included in the partnership between the mobile service providers, there is a reason the dual sim phones have 2 imei numbers, I'm sure you can make it work but why run the risk and use same imei when you can buy an old phone for at tenner and use the imei from that
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Number means IMEI,
I asked same question today, they said it's much easier to copy the number from sim 1 to sim 2, they probably can finish the job in 30 mins.
So far they can NOT assign a different number to sim 2 only, if you need different number for sim 2, they need connect to some box and some server to register the number first, could be 3 days.
The BIG issue is both the number of SIM 1 and SIM 2 will be changed, so you will lose the warranty.
And the second way needs more money, would be five times or more.
hinnn said:
Number means IMEI,
I asked same question today, they said it's much easier to copy the number from sim 1 to sim 2, they probably can finish the job in 30 mins.
So far they can NOT assign a different number to sim 2 only, if you need different number for sim 2, they need connect to some box and some server to register the number first, could be 3 days.
The BIG issue is both the number of SIM 1 and SIM 2 will be changed, so you will lose the warranty.
And the second way needs more money, would be five times or more.
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To copy the imei number of the sim 1 to the sim 2 I always need a box I can do it in another way?.. Thanks!
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Francescorm76 said:
The problem is to be able to modify the second imei even if it is the same as the first ... I would be a tester if I know how to do it [emoji848][emoji848][emoji848] ... Sorry for the language
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Buy some tool box for SAMSUNG like z3x, around USD 200 or more, then you can do that.
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Francescorm76 said:
To copy the imei number of the sim 1 to the sim 2 I always need a box I can do it in another way?.. Thanks!
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Okay...I assumed you can change the efs if you already rooted your phone, but I didn't test, just need keep samsung pay.
It's too technical for me, sorry.
So I have been trying to figure out if there is a way to dual SIM my note 8 AND make it active dual SIM, where both phone numbers are active at the same time. I know there are modiles that can be purchased for $10 which make it dual SIM, but good to make it active dual SIM is my question..?
ekerbuddyeker said:
So I have been trying to figure out if there is a way to dual SIM my note 8 AND make it active dual SIM, where both phone numbers are active at the same time. I know there are modiles that can be purchased for $10 which make it dual SIM, but good to make it active dual SIM is my question..?
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There is already a thread about this topic, search for it
Can you point me to that. I couldn't not find one specific for the Note8
ekerbuddyeker said:
Can you point me to that. I couldn't not find one specific for the Note8
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You may find some helpful information here - https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/galaxy-note-8-n950f-modding-dual-sim-t3685255
ekerbuddyeker said:
So I have been trying to figure out if there is a way to dual SIM my note 8 AND make it active dual SIM, where both phone numbers are active at the same time. I know there are modiles that can be purchased for $10 which make it dual SIM, but good to make it active dual SIM is my question..?
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Nope, would require a 2nd imei, these phones only have 1.
Hello Wonderful People
Is it possible to use an extra sim instead of sd card in my note 8 (sm-n950f)?
If Possible, please advise in details the advantages & disadvantages.
Kind Regards
Note 8 User
No... Not unless you got the dual sim version...
Possible and ppl done it successfully. Google for it.
Note, it is not legal as you need to pirate an imei for second sim. Or u can use both same imei but depending on carrier, they might block it.
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ultramag69 said:
No... Not unless you got the dual sim version...
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..oh that's sad
thank you
This is the unlocked USA 512gb model. I've seen that this model will have possibility for dual sim card. Do we know if this would be active dual sim card? Debating if I should get google voice for work phone number, or if I can stick my current sim card and have dual sim cards.
Also - NOTE 9 HYPE!
Where did you get that information from?
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Limeybastard said:
Where did you get that information from?
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Hm, I did see something about that here - https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note9-9163.php It looks like they changed the page and added more data to it. I'm starting to believe that the USA version does NOT have dual sim capability - only 1 sim and 1 microSD card.
Hello, I tried the new Note9 with Dual sims + Sd card simultaneously, both sims register and i can see the sd card registering in the notification section, but i get a popup which says Some problem with the sim tray please remove try and reinsert. I cant seem to bypass this. can anyone help ?
You cannot use a combination of two Sims and an SD card. You can use a single sim and an SD card or two sims and no SD card.
A bit of a stupid design but this is how I have known it since the note 8.
Unfortunately this dual sim set up is not available in US (at least when i pre-ordered mine). Would you know if it support CDMA?
For my history use, if I get the 512gb then I dont have to have a SD card. 512gb is enough (too much).
Thanks in advance!
torogi said:
Unfortunately this dual sim set up is not available in US (at least when i pre-ordered mine). Would you know if it support CDMA?
For my history use, if I get the 512gb then I dont have to have a SD card. 512gb is enough (too much).
Thanks in advance!
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That's good point. If I was a dual SIM user I'd definitely have bought the 512gb.
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pvinodnayak said:
Hello, I tried the new Note9 with Dual sims + Sd card simultaneously, both sims register and i can see the sd card registering in the notification section, but i get a popup which says Some problem with the sim tray please remove try and reinsert. I cant seem to bypass this. can anyone help ?
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From what I've heard,Samsung has prevented this w/software.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/help/dual-sim-sd-card-problem-s9-t3830637
It worked in the past,but,sometime this year,Samsung put an end to using all three simultaneously.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77369298&postcount=7
I know exactly what you're talking about, I used two SIM Cards & an SD Card in a Honor View 10.
I used a $10 SIM extender,which fit right next to the SD Card in the 2nd slot.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BFXZCCN/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Perhaps there'll be a work-around in the future,but,it's likely gonna be a solution that requires your device to be rooted.
I'm shifting from S7Edge to Note9, really wish there was a work around for this. Anyways for now I'm in 128gb and at the moment I have enough memory. Thanks guys.
It doesn't work for me too.. I was using my sim+sdcard combo on my axon 7 but when I put it in my note 9, it says check sim tray. Hope this gets a workaround.
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It doesn't work for me too.. I was using my sim+sdcard combo on my axon 7 but when I put it in my note 9, it says check sim tray. Hope this gets a workaround.
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Thank you for confirming,although it's not the news we wanted to hear,any doubt has now been removed. :good:
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samsung has done some stuff to prevent this from happening altho if you root you can break the security
It just happened to me as well. I was using both of the sims and SD card with sim extender till my Note 8 and it was working fine but in Note 9 the annoying popup is not going anywhere. Any fix will be helpful to by pass this.
I have the same problem!
Hi friends. I live in Iran & here just note 8 is in the market in its 64gb model. I used 2 sims & sd card simultaneously until it told me there is an update. I did the update, it became Android 9, & brgan giving me the prompt that something's wrong with the tray. I did whatever that I thought might help, but it didn't help. Later ai heard that Android 9 doesn't allow simultaneous 2 sims & an sd card! I hope Samsung changes this. Their phones are becoming worse every day. Glass back which breaks & gets fingerprint marks, low capacity, and every time they ban something on their users! I wish I wasn't in love with Samsung!
Unfortunately Samsung has prevent dual Sim device owners from being able to use both SIMs and a microSDCard at the same time for some strange reason.
Samsung Note 9 in India comes with Dual Sim Dual Standby version & can use 2 - 4G VoLTE SIM cards simultaneously.
I have an Unlocked Samsung Note 9 from SPRINT , USA. This has a Single SIM Slot with a memory card expansion bay. The Exact Model No of the Sprint , USA's Samsung Note 9 is SM-N960U1.
What i want to know is that does this version have e-sim capability ? Does it has a second e-sim modeul & 2nd IMEI built in ?
Anyway to find out , maybe via an app or anything ?
Else, i can stuck with a single sim Note 9 if it does not.
Can anyone help on this... i cant seem to find any details on this specific model.
hypermaster said:
Samsung Note 9 in India comes with Dual Sim Dual Standby version & can use 2 - 4G VoLTE SIM cards simultaneously.
I have an Unlocked Samsung Note 9 from SPRINT , USA. This has a Single SIM Slot with a memory card expansion bay. The Exact Model No of the Sprint , USA's Samsung Note 9 is SM-N960U1.
What i want to know is that does this version have e-sim capability ? Does it has a second e-sim modeul & 2nd IMEI built in ?
Anyway to find out , maybe via an app or anything ?
Else, i can stuck with a single sim Note 9 if it does not.
Can anyone help on this... i cant seem to find any details on this specific model.
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Go to phone pad, type in *#06#. This will bring up ALL your IMEI info. If you have 2 then it will show both...
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Go to phone pad, type in *#06$. This will bring up ALL your IMEI info. If you have 2 then it will show both...
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Simple & Effective answer. Thanks so much. Its a Single SIM with one IMEI no only.
This means the SPRINT (USA) Samsung Note 9 has single sim with single IMEI so no e-sim support also.
thanks so much.
Hi,
Does anyone know if Android 10 will bring back the ability to have Dual Sim plus uSD card active simultaneously?
I really miss having the extra storage capability in my SM9600.
DVSGUY said:
Hi,
Does anyone know if Android 10 will bring back the ability to have Dual Sim plus uSD card active simultaneously?
I really miss having the extra storage capability in my SM9600.
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Very unlikely. Since Samsung has actively blocked it with software, whatever their reason may be, they don't have any real reason to unblock it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77001643&postcount=313 here is a fix.
It's included in Dr. Ketan's ROM.
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OpenMinded said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77001643&postcount=313 here is a fix.
It's included in Dr. Ketan's ROM.
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Do you know how to apply this fix ? I'm a total noob, some help would be much apreciated !
mistickalone said:
Do you know how to apply this fix ? I'm a total noob, some help would be much apreciated !
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Hi,
It is written in the post. Find services.jar, decompile it with a Java decompiler, make the shown changes, and push it back to where it was with like adb push command or file manager on the phone.
That, or find it in the ROM from Dr. Ketan or install that ROM.
That should give you enough pointers I hope.
Start trying and post if you really get stuck.
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