Galaxy S20 Dual-SIM - Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Guides, News

So, the pre-order page is very sparse on details about the Galaxy S20 specs. I went ahead and ordered the Galaxy S20 5G, but needed to confirm that it supports dual-SIM, as this is a key requirement for me. I phoned Samsung customer support and they have told me that the only S20 that is Dual-SIM is the Galaxy S20, and the 5G versions are all single-SIM.
So I have cancelled my pre-order for the S20 5G, but am now fighting an uphill battle to get my upgrade programme eligibility re-instated so I can use it to order the S20 4G
Obviously this information is dependant on Samsung Customer support knowing the details on the specs of the various S20 models, but if you're after a dual-sim version, you may want to double check before ordering any of the 5G variants.

A bit confused about the validity of what Samsung Customer support told me, as at least one retailer in UK is showing the S20 5G as having Dual SIM.... Ah well, I don't NEED 5G anyway, so happy to save myself £100

Been checking more online sites, as well as mobile providers, and they all seem to be showing ALL of the 5G models being Dual SIM or 'Hybrid SIM'.
Contacted Samsung Customer Support again, and at first, they confirmed to me that the specific model I ordered (SM-G981BZADEUA) is SINGLE SIM. I asked them which S20 models are Dual SIM, and got the following -
All S20 series |Hybrid SIM + e-sim compatible
You can use:
SIM card in Slot 1, micro SD storage in Slot 2
SIM Card in Slot 1, SIM card in Slot 2
SIM card in Slot 1, micro SD storage in Slot 2 + E-SIM
Devices allow you have up to Dual SIM (you cannot operate 3 SIM functionality)
In fact, here's the whole chat transcrpipt -
ME -
Please can you confirm for me which of the Galaxy S20 models have Dual Sim ? Specifically, does the model SM-G981BZADEUA have Dual SIM, or is it single SIM ?
13:31
SAMSUNG -
Thank you so much for waiting, the SM-G981BZADEUA is a single SIM Roger.
13:34
ME -
Ok that is concerning, because all the online retailers and phone networks I am looking at show that model to be a Dual SIM nano Hybrid
13:36
ME -
Which of the S20 models is Dual SIM ?
13:36
SAMSUNG -
Please bear with me a moment, just double check.
13:38
ME -
Thanks
13:39
SAMSUNG -
You're most welcome Roger.
13:40
SAMSUNG -
Is it okay if you wait for at least 5 minutes as our product support specialist will just send the information to us?
13:41
ME -
I am happy to wait. Thank you.
13:41
SAMSUNG -
You're most welcome, thank you also Roger.
13:43
SAMSUNG -
Thank you so much for waiting.
13:44
SAMSUNG -
All S20 series |Hybrid SIM + e-sim compatible
You can use:
SIM card in Slot 1, micro SD storage in Slot 2
SIM Card in Slot 1, SIM card in Slot 2
SIM card in Slot 1, micro SD storage in Slot 2 + E-SIM
Devices allow you have up to Dual SIM (you cannot operate 3 SIM functionality).
13:44
ME -
OK I am confused then..... You just told me that the SM-G981BZADEUA is NOT Dual SIM. As far as I know, the SM-G981BZADEUA is the black S20 5G. However, the latest you have told me is that ALL S20 models support 2 sims
13:46
SAMSUNG -
Sorry for the confusion, our product support specialist just clarify this to us and that is the exact information Roger.
13:47
ME -
So, If I order the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, using Samsung Upgrade Programme in UK can you confirm that it will DEFINITELY allow me to use 2 SIM cards ?
13:48
SAMSUNG -
Yes Roger based on the device specification.
13:49
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Can anyone confirm if this is indeed correct, and that all of the S20 series ('Global' device, not US device) can take 2 SIMs ?

I have visited Samsung stores in the London and can confirm that they are selling hybrid S20 devices. You're therefore able to use two micro sims or a micro sim and sd card.
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derwill said:
I have visited Samsung stores in the London and can confirm that they are selling hybrid S20 devices. You're therefore able to use two micro sims or a micro sim and sd card.
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Great thanks for the info

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F/FD, Actual hardware differences between dual sim and standard?

Hey everyone.
Since Samsung's decision to unify all the devices sold to vendors into one unique device spread to all providers in the USA (the Snapdragon version) isn't it possible they did the same with the Exynos version and just changed the tray for the dual sim models, the hardware being in fact the same for both? (dual modem, dual sim reader, etc)
It would be nice if someone tried to fit a dual sim tray into a single sim S7/S7E. I've heard there are some S7e phones in the wild that do not have the DUOS name written on the back but are in fact the FD model.
Thoughts?
I'm in middleeast and yesterday i went to samsung store to buy one and store guy offered me the s7 edge 935f but as he said i can use either with two sims or one sim with memory I'm confused so i didn't buy it
Im not sure its the snapdragon or exynos
I think they only sell the Exynos outside of the USA
adrscu said:
I think they only sell the Exynos outside of the USA
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China received the snapdragon variant, SM-G9350
Anyone able to try a dual sim tray in a single sim S7edge?
adrscu said:
Anyone able to try a dual sim tray in a single sim S7edge?
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It would be very interesting.
dual sim tray into a single sim S7/S7E
I have the s7 edge single sim G935F but want the dual sim capability and wondered about whether it was just the tray, so i purchased a dual sim tray using just the one sim, i thought if i put it in the second slim slot it would still register but it didnt, so now i am considering trying to install the G935FD dual sim firmware. i have found threads where folks have done it the other way around, dont understand why but cant seem to find anyone that has tried changing from single to dual.
It will not work...
The G935FD has two IMEIs, one for each SIM slot. Even if you got a G935F to recognize both SIMs, the second SIM slot wouldn't have an IMEI, and you wouldn't be able to register it. There's no difference in G935F firmware and G935FD firmware at all. Its a matter of low level software and processes that recognize the SIM and assign the IMEI.

Can I activate a dual sim functionality in Galaxy S7 edge sold by any UK's providers?

Hi guys,
Can I activate a dual sim functionality in Galaxy S7 edge sold by any UK's providers?
Three, O2 etc say I can't use S7 edge as a dual sim phone.
Is there any workout for this? I need a dual sim phone, but dont want to get S7 edge dual sim off ebay because my upgrade is in a few days......
Thanks
On everything i have already searched and seen on this subject, no you can't
Have you actually tried to put 2 sim cards in s7 edge at any shop selling mobiles in the UK, or you just read, please?
I asked the same thing. 2 reasons why you can't
1) the sim / sd card holder doesn't have this shape to add the 2nd sim. So you'd need to change / mod that
2) whilst the 2nd sim circuits and connectors are in the phone there is no 2nd IMEI assigned to it
Adding an IMEI would be illegal under UK law..
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qwerty1q said:
Hi guys,
Can I activate a dual sim functionality in Galaxy S7 edge sold by any UK's providers?
Three, O2 etc say I can't use S7 edge as a dual sim phone.
Is there any workout for this? I need a dual sim phone, but dont want to get S7 edge dual sim off ebay because my upgrade is in a few days......
Thanks
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see this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/to-convert-935f-dual-sim-t3341121
Here you go.
http://www.noreplied.com/how-to-ins...d-and-microsd-card-in-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge/

Single/Dual SIM versions?

I've read that the phone will come in two versions, one without the second SIM card slot (but still the uSD). Is there a way to know which version will ship in Europe? You can see the versions number on the official website: http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/mobile-phones/huaweip10plus-en-sup.htm
VKY-L09 is single SIM
VKY-L29 is dual SIM
I don't get why they would remove this functionality for some parts of the world.
A lot of companies are backwards having this hybrid slot, giving you the choice of one (dual SIM) or the other (single SIM + expandable storage), although they are stuck in the 2013 bubble...some companies have actually moved on from there, but I'm surprised why this has not developed with major phone manufacturers.
RoOSTA
There is also the VKY-al00
VKY-AL00
Main SIM card:; LTE FDD: Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/9/12/17/18/19/20; TD-LTE: Bands 38/39/40/41 (100M); UMTS (WCDMA) / HSPA+ / DC-HSDPA: Bands 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; TD-SCDMA: Bands 34/39; CDMA: BC0 (800 MHz), Only for China Telecom (China Mainland + Macao, China); GSM / EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; ;
Secondary SIM card:; UMTS (WCDMA): Bands 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; CDMA: BC0 (800 MHz), Only for China Telecom (China Mainland + Macao, China); GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; ;
Notes: The two SIM card slots can be Main card or secondary card.; ;
http://consumer.huawei.com/en/mobile-phones/compare/index.htm?pro1=P10-PLUS-ENVKY-AL00;
Aarseth said:
I've read that the phone will come in two versions, one without the second SIM card slot (but still the uSD). Is there a way to know which version will ship in Europe?
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I received my pre-order yesterday, it's the VKY-L09 single SIM variant in the Netherlands, so I suppose the same is true for the rest of Europe.
I was speaking with a Huawei 'expert' at Carphone Warehouse yesterday, and asked about the dual/single situation in the UK. He said he has been told by an insider that a ROM flash wil be made available to enable the dual sim mode in single sim phones. He said the actual board and connector inside the phone are already in place, it's just the ROM that disables it and the sim tray that are different. He said his source said the ROM will be available in a month or two and the SIM trays will start popping up on eBay.....
Sounds like either the biggest marketing play ever to sell phones and hope no one really cares it doesn't happen, or Huawei realise the issue, and despite the UK networks not wanting it when they provde the phone to us, Huawei realise the potential of offereing a dual SIM option. I have to say he did not give me the hard sell at all, he said they only have a black phone in stock (and only one) and if I wanted white/gold (which I do) to wait a few days and try again. He had a P10 of his own, and was gushing about the P10 Plus like a schoolboy geek!
So there is hope yet!
Just been speaking to a senior manager at Huawei UK who picked up on this when I asked their Twitter account when the update would be available...
IT IS NOT TRUE the actual hardware is different with the single SIM version only having a single aerial so there's no way it can be flashed to make it duel SIM
WHy h why do sales people feel the need to say things that are not true!
Anyway my (probably single SIM) P10 Plus should be arriving today .....
adamelphick said:
I was speaking with a Huawei 'expert' at Carphone Warehouse yesterday, and asked about the dual/single situation in the UK. He said he has been told by an insider that a ROM flash wil be made available to enable the dual sim mode in single sim phones. He said the actual board and connector inside the phone are already in place, it's just the ROM that disables it and the sim tray that are different. He said his source said the ROM will be available in a month or two and the SIM trays will start popping up on eBay.....
Sounds like either the biggest marketing play ever to sell phones and hope no one really cares it doesn't happen, or Huawei realise the issue, and despite the UK networks not wanting it when they provde the phone to us, Huawei realise the potential of offereing a dual SIM option. I have to say he did not give me the hard sell at all, he said they only have a black phone in stock (and only one) and if I wanted white/gold (which I do) to wait a few days and try again. He had a P10 of his own, and was gushing about the P10 Plus like a schoolboy geek!
So there is hope yet!
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Hi this is the reason I came here, the SIM tray for my VKY-L09 capable to put two SIM card, just the software not support. So maybe if Flash the dual SIM ROM can use as VKY-L29.
Phecabooth said:
Hi this is the reason I came here, the SIM tray for my VKY-L09 capable to put two SIM card, just the software not support. So maybe if Flash the dual SIM ROM can use as VKY-L29.
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Read my second post - it is NOT possible aparently!
adamelphick said:
Read my second post - it is NOT possible aparently!
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sry
im so sad reading that.
Phecabooth said:
sry
im so sad reading that.
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Me too! I don't know why some countries get Dual and some Single - so silly!
Phecabooth said:
Hi this is the reason I came here, the SIM tray for my VKY-L09 capable to put two SIM card, just the software not support. So maybe if Flash the dual SIM ROM can use as VKY-L29.
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I have dual SIM software on a single SIM phone, let me know how I'd put 2 SIM cards in and I'll try it.
XtraArrow said:
I have dual SIM software on a single SIM phone, let me know how I'd put 2 SIM cards in and I'll try it.
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My SIM tray is capable to accept two SIM card with no user modification, that is why I though is only the software is different, but I already got answer here as the two model has two different hardware capabilites.
Phecabooth said:
My SIM tray is capable to accept two SIM card with no user modification, that is why I though is only the software is different, but I already got answer here as the two model has two different hardware capabilites.
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What I'm saying is people at any company will tell you anything to stop tampering with it both software and hardware. I have a dual SIM firmware on my l09 edition. If i can get a dual SIM tray or nodded tray I'll give it a go. Until both phones have been disassembled and had a look then all we can do is hope and try
adamelphick said:
Just been speaking to a senior manager at Huawei UK who picked up on this when I asked their Twitter account when the update would be available...
IT IS NOT TRUE the actual hardware is different with the single SIM version only having a single aerial so there's no way it can be flashed to make it duel SIM
WHy h why do sales people feel the need to say things that are not true!
Anyway my (probably single SIM) P10 Plus should be arriving today .....
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its possible, Chimeratool .com does that, once you have the hardware hint in form of the second sim slot on most Huawei. Its the first hint possible conversion.
thanks
essojay said:
its possible, Chimeratool .com does that, once you have the hardware hint in form of the second sim slot on most Huawei. Its the first hint possible conversion.
thanks
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So that means Huawei lied to me? I guess possible..... not wanting single SIM to be easily changed to dual SIM.
So ALL we need is the SIM tray? The hardware definitely inside?
Wonder which country have the L29. UK only L09, I am thinking dual sim L29 as it will come in handy to have 2 sim if needed.
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thermalboyz said:
Wonder which country have the L29. UK only L09, I am thinking dual sim L29 as it will come in handy to have 2 sim if needed.
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Malaysia
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Hi all,
I've get my P10 Plus in UK couple of days ago. I was really disappointed that model doesn't support dual sim. Huawei Support also told me that my phone is single SIM only plus SD Card. But when I took a torch and flash inside SIM card slot I can easily see second set of sim card pins right upon empty space in tray. So I think it's highly possible to change ROM only and get Dual Sim Version. We need to wait couple weeks to release files for both devices and than check that
If you rebrand to a dual sim model, you can use both sims. Many people reported success already. Google for rebrand huawei p10 plus -- most success has been reported if you rebrand to VKY-L29C636 version.
Confirmed, i rebranded and flashed the VKY-L29C636 on my single sim and it worked, the only thing that i lost is the theme function. Somebody say how can i fix it?

Need help with switching Sim card with Axon 7

Hi everyone I need a bit of help, right now I am with Straight Talk using a gsm sim. I have been looking around to buy an unlocked Axon 7 and was wondering if I buy one will I be able to just put my sim card that I have in my current phone in the new phone and will it transfer? I'm confused on how this works. Thank you
It should work providing the phone model has compatible bands and the APN details are set up properly.
According to GSM Arena the ASUS ZenPad Z8s uses a micro SIM-The A7 uses a nano SIM. So carefully cut your SIM card to size-or order a replacement. The A7 covers LTE band 17 the Zenpad doesn't so you may have better coverage with the A7.
You dont need to cut the SIM card to size. There are SIM adapters that you can put a nano SIM in that will convert it to a micro SIM. Normally you can just walk into your carrier store and request one of these, they are usually free. Or you can buy one online for a few $. Right now i have a nano SIM in my Galaxy Note 4 (a spare phone, Axon 7 is primary), it has micro SIM slot.

Galaxy S20 Manuals(All Versions)

Today Samsung has published S20 manuals, not much info on 5G though, I'd like to know if there is an On/Off 5G toggle for places where 5G isn't available, so 5G radios won't waste battery power.
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/
not clear if the US version, which will have an e-sim, will also have a nano-sim slot - and be dual sim (like iphones)
ekerbuddyeker said:
not clear if the US version, which will have an e-sim, will also have a nano-sim slot - and be dual sim (like iphones)
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It will have a sim card slot

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