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Jul 7th, 2021 10:38 pm
Allan in T.Dot [OP]
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Jul 7th, 2021 10:38 pm

Dual SIM cell phones

Looking for Dual SIM cell phones. I'd prefer a Samsung device which limits options. I understand that Samsung phones in Canada with the exception of the latest and greatest S21 units are single SIM. So I am looking for an older model. Whereabouts would be the best place the get such a device?
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Jul 7th, 2021 11:39 pm
coilz
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Jul 7th, 2021 11:39 pm

You'll probably have to get it from place like ebay or some other online store like B&H if you want a dual sim version. B&H does ship to canada. There are also scattered listing of dual sim samsungs on amazon, likely imports from outside canada.
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Jul 8th, 2021 12:19 am
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Jul 8th, 2021 12:19 am

Are you sure s21 models are dual sim in Canada?
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Jul 8th, 2021 1:51 am
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Jul 8th, 2021 1:51 am

osuman wrote: ↑ Are you sure s21 models are dual sim in Canada?
They are not. Carriers have disabled the eSIM on the Canadian S21 phones.

Google, Apple, Oneplus, and (if you can find them in Canada) Asus are the main brands that offer dual SIM compatibility in some way (eSIM or physical).
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Jul 8th, 2021 8:41 am
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Jul 8th, 2021 8:41 am

check kijiji. i bought my brand new A52 dual sim 4G in april for $400 cash via a kijiji listing, when ends up being a store at greektown (danforth), which offered a 7day exchange if there were issues.

been using it as my daily driver since. no issues with the phone, brand new sealed. have had 2 security updates since (latest security patch is july 1, 2021).

i believe it's the mexican/carribean variant model (default language during setup is spanish/portuguese). that being said, no latin american bloatware at all (but you are still stuck with samsung/google/netflix bloatware).
Jul 8th, 2021 9:26 am
Allan in T.Dot [OP]
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Jul 8th, 2021 9:26 am

Wha??? I did not know that carriers disabled the eSim in the S21. But if you purchased it from the Samsung store it should be fine no?

Devhux wrote: ↑ They are not. Carriers have disabled the eSIM on the Canadian S21 phones.

Google, Apple, Oneplus, and (if you can find them in Canada) Asus are the main brands that offer dual SIM compatibility in some way (eSIM or physical).
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Jul 8th, 2021 1:37 pm
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Jul 8th, 2021 1:37 pm

A71 is dual sim but if bought outside Canada. You can try Pmall or an independent cell store that import those from overseas or Amazon see if they sell international dual sim phones
Jul 8th, 2021 4:10 pm
Devhux
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Jul 8th, 2021 4:10 pm

Allan in T.Dot wrote: ↑ Wha??? I did not know that carriers disabled the eSim in the S21. But if you purchased it from the Samsung store it should be fine no?
No. The one sold by Samsung directly is the same model and would thus have the same firmware as the carrier models.
Jul 9th, 2021 11:18 am
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Jul 9th, 2021 11:18 am

Devhux wrote: ↑ No. The one sold by Samsung directly is the same model and would thus have the same firmware as the carrier models.
Why they disabling features on a phone, which you are paying for?

Does an American model have the eSim enabled? Does a eSim slot take a regular sim card, or is an eSim totally differerent?
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Jul 9th, 2021 12:57 pm
Devhux
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Jul 9th, 2021 12:57 pm

eSIM is an electronic SIM card. Not a physical SIM. As for why carriers request it disabled, it’s to make it easier for most people to just use their carrier’s service when roaming. Apple and Google are more strict than Samsung in making sure carriers take a “hands-off” approach to phone customization.

It also appears the US version might not support eSIM either.
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Jul 9th, 2021 1:50 pm
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Jul 9th, 2021 1:50 pm

reggyDeal wrote: ↑ Does an American model have the eSim enabled?
I believe only two Samsung phones sold in the US have eSIM: T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note20 & Note20 Ultra.

T-Mobile eSIM Support
‘Q: What smartphones are compatible with eSIM?

A: Currently, iPhone XS and newer models, Pixel 3 and newer models, Samsung Galaxy Note20 & Note20 Ultra, and Motorola Razr 5G are compatible with the T-Mobile eSIM solution.’
TELUS: Unlimited 25 $37.50/25GB x 2 (50 GB pooled data)
AT&T Prepaid Unlimited MAX: Unlimited talk & text in and between the U.S., Canada, & Mexico, ?? GB data
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