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iPhone Dual Sim cards, Utilizing Physical and eSim Cards

Dual Sim Cards, Physical and eSim Cards

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Running dual sim cards(eSim) on a iPhone

Let’s check in on the latest mobile news, next month look for a new iPhone 12 testing series utilizing dual sims (one phone, two numbers). One onboard (physical) sim card and a new eSim (digital). So far, so good. It’s not as burdensome per se to juggle two numbers on one phone versus, two phones with separate operating systems. Nor is it exhausting to switch between the two mobile signals, wifi etc…

Dual SIMs
Cellular

Cellular

Setup

Setup

QR Code

QR Code

Initiate Transfer

Initiate Transfer

Transfer

Transfer

Plans

Plans

Transfer Complete

Transfer Complete

Dual SIMs

Dual SIMs

Next, I want to try out the automatic switch and manual switches between the two numbers, volume of calls and call clarity had some trouble with the Samsung G series signal moving between cities or town-to-towns. Regardless, here are a few tips on utilizing dual SIM cards – updates required iOS (15+ or higher). It states iOS 16 or + higher, or a combination of newer device and iOS.

Finally, I can confirm the switch from the Samsung to an iPhone 8, updated to iOS 15. The latest updates and patches are now available for the iPhone 8 build. Installation was uneventful. Let’s wrap up the last installation steps: 1. a simple switch of the Bluetooth, 2. agreement of transfer and 3. confirmation. 4. Activation is required, when moving from a physical SIM to an eSIM.

Once you’ve made the choice to convert, the SIM will move accordingly. Don’t quote me on the ‘when’, as a new series will cover the move, tweaks and behavioral changes for the switch. More information on the iPhone 12 can be found here. Or, if you’re interested in the path we took moving from the Samsung Galaxy S20G or S21 5g to the Dual sim iPhone, that can be found here. The Samsung Galaxy was the precursor and foundational experience running dual SIMs. In case you have to reset your Samsung Galaxy, check out this article as well. The same goes for the exploration and research of other smartphones on the market and the experience we were looking for.

Before we continue,  here are a few other articles on Apple iOS, other devices and updates that you might be interested in. For example, the MagSafe Battery Pack, for finding more power on the go, using Dual SIMs and eSIMs. Alternatively,  you may want to explore a more minimalist approach with LightPhone products.

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