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I hate the microsim...

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accrane

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Jul 6, 2008
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because I cant take my sim out and put it in a cheap backup phone if I don't want to use the iphone for a day. If I'm going to a theme park or concert and don't want to risk losing or damaging my iphone I used to just bust out the nokia razr, pop in the sim, and be one my way. No more :(
 
best way is to get a micro sim adapter, and just store that somewhere for occasions like these.
 
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You can easily make a microsim->sim adapter from an old sim card, just line up the microsim along the connector pads and cut it out with a razor blade. Some scotch tape on the back helps. Tested and works great.
 
I think so. It's a black plastic thing that accepts a microSIM and turns it into a normal sized SIM, I assume that's what we're talking about.

Thinking about it though, I have a feeling it may have come in the paper envelope attached to the box, not in the box itself.

I'm on Orange (UK)
 
dustinl4m3 said:
You can easily make a microsim->sim adapter from an old sim card, just line up the microsim along the connector pads and cut it out with a razor blade. Some scotch tape on the back helps. Tested and works great.
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I tried that a few times and it's much harder than it seems. I wound up just buying a micro sim adapter.
 
Ive used a duo sim, you can only use one at a time but ik I need my backup phone for kayaking or other iPhone endangering stuff, I just take a nokia 6300 and am on my way. I put the iPhone in airplane mode so I do t need to turn it off either.
 
alecgold said:
Ive used a duo sim, you can only use one at a time but ik I need my backup phone for kayaking or other iPhone endangering stuff, I just take a nokia 6300 and am on my way. I put the iPhone in airplane mode so I do t need to turn it off either.
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For those who may not know, it's a good practice to turn your phone off for 15 seconds once a week. That accomplishes two things. It takes you off line which will give you a better connection when reconnecting. And two, it insures your phone receives the latest cell system update that is pushed out by the network. So make it a habit & you'll be glad you did.
 
Anyone else think 8 bucks for that tiny piece of plastic is kinda outrageous? Specially since you probably also need to pay shipping.
 
carrotcloud said:
FFS, GTFO serioulsy.. stop whining.. it's a forum!! people are suppose to ask questions and share experiences.
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I happen to agree with him. Why can't I play my VHS tapes in my bluray player?? I mean, technology has always remained backward compatible forever right? This is an outrage!
 
robbieduncan said:
I've heard Orange were handing them out with their phones. I certainly didn't get one with mine (bought directly from Apple). But then I don't have a backup phone so I'm not too upset :)
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your not missing much it's just a bit of cheap black plastic I found it to be a bit flimsy when I tried it out
 
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