topic Re: Xperia M Dual SIM card issue in M Series

Xperia M Dual SIM card issue

arunsa — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 07:45:37 GMT

Hi
I recently purchased a Xperia M Dual Sim model. Unfortunately I did not know that it was a micro SIM. Now I already have a Nokia Lumia 520 with Micro SIM. The one in Lumia was cut locally by mobile salesaman. The dimensions of the micro SIM was not exactly as per specifications with it looking more like a Nano SIM with all the plastic edges trimmed out. Now this one works fine in LUMIA but as I insert them in Xperia M , it gives error NO SIM.I have carefully seen that the 6 connector points in SIM matches with the 6 quadrants in the SIM but no avail and tried multiple times in both the SIM slots of this dual SIM model. When I look carefully I see that the SIM slots in xperia may have a switch mechanism in the bottom of their SIM slot which detects SIMs which are not cut properly or are not of the perfect dimensions. Is it true for any of the guys over here. Pls help cos otherwise Id have to thing that there is a defect in the SIM SloT which is doubt as none of the SIM slots seem to recognize the all trimmed SIM card.I have checked in both the slots and they are the same.
Thanks
Saboo

Re: XPERIA M DUAL SIM CARD ISSUE

Rickard — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 07:58:07 GMT

Hi and welcome to the community! Since you're new please be sure that you have checked out our Discussion guidelines.

I'm not sure if there's a switch in the SIM-slot but i recommend that you contact your operator to get a real micro SIM. Using a cut SIM is not recommended.

Re: Xperia M Dual SIM card issue

Arjit — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 21:25:11 GMT

@Rickard: wht kinda help is this??
r u really here for help if u r not sure then who will hav to b sure
next time b sure before answering something coz it really matters for us

@arunsa: yes u r right there is a switch which need to b activated to read the sim card
the switch is on left top corner when u insert the sim if u u wanna use that sim then make sure the switch is on somehow n sim inserted correctly

Re: Xperia M Dual SIM card issue

_alexdon_ — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 21:29:57 GMT

Arjit,I understand it is important to you,but you need to drop this disrespectful attitude,these people are here to help.He cannot know every little thing on every phone.

Re: Xperia M Dual SIM card issue

Arjit — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 21:47:57 GMT

i apologize for my attitude and i like it when he accepted he is not sure but if he doesn't sure about something then he can ask for seniors to b sure
not only he, everyone frm sony side should b sure because we r really depends on u guys

Re: Xperia M Dual SIM card issue

_alexdon_ — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 21:52:01 GMT

Listen to me,they are well prepaired.I am only a mod,just taking care of the forum,but sony support members are quite professionals.

Re: Xperia M Dual SIM card issue

Arjit — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 22:11:30 GMT

i agree with u
we just want ur help in a proper way

Re: Xperia M Dual SIM card issue

_alexdon_ — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 22:16:16 GMT

Understood,you will be given what you want.

Re: Xperia M Dual SIM card issue

Arjit — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 22:17:18 GMT

thanks

Re: Xperia M Dual SIM card issue

Rickard — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 08:41:26 GMT

Sorry to hear that you feel my answer was unhelpful.

What i was trying to point out in my answer was that using a cut SIM-card is not recommended. One should contact the operator to get a real micro SIM. Using a cut SIM card may damage the SIM card reader and/or not work properly. Reading the first post it seems that the SIM was not even cut properly by the dealer so i think it's a bad idea trying to make it work in the phone. That's why i didn't try finding a solution for using this SIM in the phone.

Re: Xperia M Dual SIM card issue

arunsa — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:56:17 GMT

Thanks Ajit ,

Actually I am amused that my query led to so much heat here. Actually Today I got myself a replacement micro SIM. and well my suspision was right.There is a small golden coloured triangular switch which bends and makes contact only when a micro SIM with perfect dimensions is fitted there. Well Xperia M has been a very attractive device so far except with the SIM issue. No offence to my dear Sony Support fellow but why cant all the mobile devices be as simple as Nokia.

Thanks a lot anyways

Arun

Re: Xperia M Dual SIM card issue

RaviDharad — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 09:05:00 GMT

Hi..I have bought a new experia m dual simply model no. C2004. I am unable to connect to Internet using BSNL 3g despite downloading Internet settings and getting help from bsnl customer care. It says check your network settings. I have tried using it in both the sim ports. Although I can connect to Vodafone Internet in any of the ports. please assist.

Re: Xperia M Dual SIM card issue

sunny54_8 — Mon, 05 May 2014 17:46:51 GMT

I also have faced network problems when used bsnl 3G sim. The same bsnl sim gives full 3G network and great internet speed when used in alcatel one touch 919N a very old and cheap mobile of 2011. while other sims work without problems on this xperia m dual. Seems like there is a problem of baseband in xperia m dual which makes this awesome mobile a bad choice at 3G bsnl. But network and 3G speed is good when I go on terrace using bsnl 3G. When used alcatel OT 918N mob with bsnl 3G then no need to go on terrace.

Re: Xperia M Dual SIM card issue

sunny54_8 — Mon, 05 May 2014 17:47:41 GMT

sorry 919N = 918N ***

Re: Xperia M Dual SIM card issue

Vaibhavkulkarni — Sun, 18 May 2014 05:53:02 GMT

I have also same problem.