Why does my phone say SIM 1 and SIM 2?

One would choose to have one network for calls and the other for data mainly for financial reasons. The exact support for each SIM slot depends on the phone but in most cases: SIM1 supports all features of the network (2G/3G/4G/data) SIM2 can be used only to make or receive voice calls, in many cases 2G only.
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Why does my phone say I have 2 SIMs?

Dual SIM Dual Standby lets your smartphone have two active SIM cards, and they both use only one radio transceiver. However, they are both active only as long as you are not using them, hence the name of Dual Standby. As long as the SIM cards are both in Standby mode, you can make and receive calls on any of them.
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How do I change from SIM 1 to SIM 2?

Go to Settings > Mobile network > SIM management and set SIM 1 or SIM 2 as the default mobile data or default calling SIM.
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How do I know if my SIM is 1 or SIM 2?

Incoming or outgoing calls

Phone] app, go to the call history and check below the caller/recipient name or number to see if the call is from SIM 1 or 2.
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How do I get rid of the Dual SIM icon on my Samsung?

Settings>display>status bar>icon manager is where you should be able to turn this icon on or off, but afaik this is persistent and can't be turned off unless you remove the second sim.
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Dual SIM Phones - How To Manage SIM Cards



How can you tell if someone has two SIM cards?

Tap on Network and internet. The SIM cards option should be right below Airplane mode. If you see that the option shows you two slots for a SIM card, your phone is Dual-SIM.
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How do I hide the dual-SIM icon?

Yes absolutely [e]1f604[/e] Go into Settings, WiFi & Internet, Sim & Network, and then go to Sim 2, move the slider to deactivate, and that should do it for you !
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How do I activate my SIM 1 and SIM 2?

  1. Make sure you have inserted both SIM cards.
  2. From your Home screen, tap the Application screen icon.
  3. Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM/Dual SIM settings.
  4. Drag the sliders beside SIM1 and SIM2 to the right. Alternatively, mark the SIM1 and SIM2 checkboxes.
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Can I have two SIM cards with the same phone number?

You can use a SIM-card duplicator to make a copy of a V-1 SIM card and have two phones that have the same SIM card and phone number. However, it is not possible to clone or copy V-2 model SIM cards because companies have incorporated anti-cloning and anti-tampering features that will prevent a copy from working.
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How do I choose which SIM to call from?

To set default SIM for calling in Android smartphones, tap on the settings options and navigate to Network & Internet or Wireless & Networks. Under the option, open the dual SIM settings of your smartphone. In the menu, you will get the option to select a specific SIM when you make a call.
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What is the default SIM?

It is simple, default means the primary, in which if you set any SIM (SIM 1 or SIM 2) and the default for calls, SMS, etc., then the android device will automatically make the calls and SMS from the SIM card you set as default. It won't ask you to select any SIM while making the calls and SMS.
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How do I fix a dual SIM problem?

7 ways to fix "sim card not detected" error on Android phone
  1. Check if SIM direction is correct. ...
  2. SIM Tray is properly inserted. ...
  3. Test if the SIM card is Active. ...
  4. Examine the SIM connector. ...
  5. Enable the SIM card (Settings) ...
  6. Clear The Cache Data. ...
  7. Reboot Your Phone.
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What dual SIM means?

A dual SIM phone is a mobile phone, typically a smartphone, with the capacity to use two subscriber identity module (SIM) cards.
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How does a phone with dual SIM work?

A Dual SIM Passive phone can use two different SIM cards, but only one of them can be active at any time. That means that when one SIM card works, the other is unreachable. To use the second SIM card, you need to activate it manually, and the first SIM deactivates when you do that.
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Can dual SIM phones receive calls same time?

Under Dual SIM Dual Active, both SIM cards are active at the same time. This allows you to make and receive phone calls from either SIM, at the same time. Even if you are on a phone call on one of the SIMs, you can receive a call coming in on the second SIM.
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Can someone clone my SIM card?

So, is it possible for someone to hack or clone your SIM card? The short answer to this is yes. It's absolutely possible for someone to clone or even hack your SIM card. However, it's not that common – in fact installing spyware onto a victim's device is a much more common practice used by hackers.
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Can I have 2 SIM cards with the same number three?

Your number can only be assigned to one number at once. If you go into a Three store they can give you a replacement micro sim for free which you can activate and test.
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Can you have 2 mobile numbers one phone?

A dual SIM phone is one that can have two active numbers, plans, or accounts. You get this convenience on one device because it has two separate SIMs. A physical SIM: A plastic card inserted into your phone. An eSIM: A digital SIM you download to compatible devices.
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How do I activate my SIM 2 slot?

Activate dual SIM card feature
  1. 1 Go to Settings, then tap Connections.
  2. 2 Tap SIM card manager.
  3. 3 Tap the SIM card that you would like to enable.
  4. 4 Tap the switch to the right to activate the SIM card.
  5. 5 Enter your preferred SIM card name, then tap Done.
  6. 6 Select your preferred icon then tap OK.
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How do I know which SIM is receiving the message?

Open the Text Message. Tap on the Senders Name and Select Info(i). You can now see which SIM received the message.
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How do I switch between dual SIM cards in Samsung?

The Android Quick Settings on a Samsung Galaxy smartphone offer a fast way to set the default SIM for calls, text messages, or mobile data. If they are enabled, you should see the three options in the middle of the extended Quick Settings panel. If they're not shown, you can easily enable the Dual SIM settings.
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How do I hide dual SIM on Iphone?

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  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap either Cellular or Mobile Data.
  3. Tap the number you want to change.
  4. Tap each option and set it as you normally would.
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How do you activate a Samsung SIM card 2?

How to enable the SIM card in Samsung Galaxy J2(SM-J200G)?
  1. 1 Tap on Apps icon from the Home screen.
  2. 2 Tap on Settings icon.
  3. 3 Select and tap on SIM card manager.
  4. 4 Tap on the SIM you want to enable.
  5. 5 Tap on the Switch to enable it.
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Can someone clone your phone?

There are a number of ways a hacker can clone a phone. Generally, every phone has a unique serial number and phone number. When a cellphone is cloned, it is reprogrammed to transfer these settings from a legitimate phone. The easiest way to clone a phone is to use readily available software.
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Do cheaters use dual SIM cards?

A whole separate phone or SIM card

The most clever cheaters may use a separate phone or SIM card to keep phone communication discreet. A SIM card is especially devious because your partner can use the same device and then switch out the entire volume of data without anyone realizing it.
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