[INFO]The truth about the Galaxy S4 mini duos aka i9192 and the dual sim support

[kms108]

In settings --> More --> About device --> scroll down and screen shot those insfo
if you don't mind

updated my last post

 

[mustafa_1994emad]

Single sim phones behave better than dual sim phones and you won't get any aosp ROM for a dual sim phone in the near future

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Yes some time I wish to go back in the past and get the GT-I9190 model

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[SysAdmNj]

updated my last post

So with both sims in, obviously slot one will be the provider you want your 3g speeds with, but what about texts. Can you receive texts from both sims phone number? And if so, what happens when you reply to either or both? Will it handle the sim's phone number reply to text appropriately? I think this is my main concern before buying a dual sim card phone.

 

[kms108]

So with both sims in, obviously slot one will be the provider you want your 3g speeds with, but what about texts. Can you receive texts from both sims phone number? And if so, what happens when you reply to either or both? Will it handle the sim's phone number reply to text appropriately? I think this is my main concern before buying a dual sim card phone.

with text, you just do the same precedure as you do wit a single sim card phone, but you get the option of two send out icons buttons sim 1 and sim 2, you can also receivee text msg with either sim, these will be labelled with a sim 1 and sim 2 icon.

 

[SysAdmNj]

with text, you just do the same precedure as you do wit a single sim card phone, but you get the option of two send out icons buttons sim 1 and sim 2, you can also receivee text msg with either sim, these will be labelled with a sim 1 and sim 2 icon.

So you can receive texts on both sims at the same time? I'm just wondering if there are two folders? How do you distinguish which text belongs to which sims?

 

[SilviuMik]

So you can receive texts on both sims at the same time? I'm just wondering if there are two folders? How do you distinguish which text belongs to which sims?

When u open a text message u will see icon from what sim it came from
I did answer u in other topic with screens, take a look there

 

[SysAdmNj]

There is no way then to get 3g data speeds on both sims at the same time? Sim slot 1 takes the 3g precedence?

 

[fburgos]

There is no way then to get 3g data speeds on both sims at the same time? Sim slot 1 takes the 3g precedence?

that's because it has only one modem but you get to choose which sim uses data plan on 3G (sim1 or sim2 both can work with 3G)

on the other hand why would you want 3g on both sims at the same time, that would only give less battery life not doble speed

 

[SysAdmNj]

that's because it has only one modem but you get to choose which sim uses data plan on 3G (sim1 or sim2 both can work with 3G)

on the other hand why would you want 3g on both sims at the same time, that would only give less battery life not doble speed

I understand that, but for me when I chose my sim2 to use the data plan it only stays on 'E' which is edge speeds which is equivalent of gprs I believe. Its real slow, instead of taking advantage of sim2's highest possible data speed which I know is faster than my sim1. But if it has one modem and can only use 3g on one sim card why doesnt it use it on the sim card I choose to use the data plan on. Obviously I'd want the faster speeds for data no?

 

[fburgos]

you have to manually change network mode from sim1 to 2g (gsm) and sim2 to 3g (wcdma) is a shame the rom don't do it automatically.

but for me works that way, since y have one big data plan and one small I just change the sim I use for data to toggle 3g/2g depending if I want longer battery life or faster internet

 

[nm1614]

Hi
I needed an urgent help.! Does the performance of a dual sim phone, when used only with a single sim matches the performance of a single sim model?
This is in relation to buying a i9190 vs i9192.
I am not a dual sim user but am unable to get a i9190 online.
Please help..!
Thanks

 

[Wildfear]

Hi
I needed an urgent help.! Does the performance of a dual sim phone, when used only with a single sim matches the performance of a single sim model?
This is in relation to buying a i9190 vs i9192.
I am not a dual sim user but am unable to get a i9190 online.
Please help..!
Thanks

If you don't use dual sim, single sim version is way better for almost everything as network efficiency and custom ROMS.

Beside those points, i9192 is still a good device

 

[fburgos]

Get i9190 they have custom rom

 

[gladson1976]

Hi
I needed an urgent help.! Does the performance of a dual sim phone, when used only with a single sim matches the performance of a single sim model?
This is in relation to buying a i9190 vs i9192.
I am not a dual sim user but am unable to get a i9190 online.
Please help..!
Thanks

I am currently using the I9192 with a single sim and haven't noticed any performance lags. It works just fine.

Get i9190 they have custom rom

If you don't use dual sim, single sim version is way better for almost everything as network efficiency and custom ROMS.

Beside those points, i9192 is still a good device

He said, he is not able to get a I9190 (same as me. not available in my country). That is why he is getting a I9192.

 

[onesolo]

I have a doubt.

If you for example, are using data from sim1, can you be able to receive calls from sim2 ?? And the same on the other way, data on sim2 and a call from sim1 ??

Is there a european rom for this model?? I can only see asian, middle east or african roms..

 

[fburgos]

you can receive calls on any sim while watching youtube, downloads, etc..

the only way you cant receive calls in one sim is while you're on a call on the other one, but there is a work around for that.

 

[Kevinreid1]

Questions I have about 9291

1.OK I can't find anything about using this with T-mobile's wifi Wi-Fi calling here in the USA any help plus Links would be a huge plus and thanks...

2.Does or can it tether data from either of it's sim slots? I only plan on using data from 1 slot and calls and text from the other anyway.

3. I don't mind voiding my warranty but I do want to be able to use the all the features I bought the phone for so why no custom roms and will there never be a Samsung kitkat update on this device?

4. Custom rom wise, I always really Like Paranoid or PacMan roms. Any Link for those Thanks.....

 

[CrashpiG]

I want to know the same things as Kevinreid1

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[polocanada]

Hi
I needed an urgent help.! Does the performance of a dual sim phone, when used only with a single sim matches the performance of a single sim model?
This is in relation to buying a i9190 vs i9192.
I am not a dual sim user but am unable to get a i9190 online.
Please help..!
Thanks

Have you checked this review? It seems like the Dous version is tweaked.

blog.gsmarena.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-mini-duos-battery-tests-are-done-here-are-the-results/

For me choosing the Samsung S4 Mini Duos was a non-brainer. Yes, its not the best option in terms of performance of a Dual SIM phone and the switch btw SIM 1 and 2 for data is horrible omission from Samsung. I guess we sont see any hope for update on this as is is mid-2013 device, now 1 year old and still running 4.2 Jelly Bean and no word on update to 4.3 or 4.4. I don't care about flashing this or Know warranty, but its just most likely stock version will not work with this Dual SIM give how its screwed up everything with the speed limits in 2nd SIM.

Can somebody confirm who did upgrade this phone successfully to 4.3 or to 4.4 KitKat?

Anyways the reason i picked this phone was 1. The built quality (nice hardware), 2. forward looking specs and 3. (This is major) was the weight of this phone - its mere 108 or 109 grams which is featherlight compared to any other Dual SIM phone on the market including the bulky cheap counterparts from subcontract manufacturers in China.

Here is a listing and review. I cant speak for the review, but it is a good list. Its in German unfortunately.

dualsim-handytest.de

As i said, cant speak for the review or whether its biased or not. I just looked at the specs of the phones and Galaxy mini stands out on weight, although overall is listed as being in the middle.

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PS2: If you're an android simple user in my opinion Samsung Android TouchWizz is the most complicated rom you could ever find.
PS3: I used to hate Samsung for there volounteer to become the Android Apple equivalent but though I give it a try, this is the first and last try. They made complicated software Android does not look like Android and everything is complicated and the bloatwares are everywhere.
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I am avid Apple user but for my family i always setup on Linux in the past and now also on ChromeOs and Android, just because its cheaper

Being accustomed to Keep-it-simple-stupid simplicity of an Apple phone, I do appreciate the sheer number of customization options including ability to have DUAL Sim, but most of the settings are convoluted in confusing illogical layout on the Samsung phone and I ended up reading online user manuals. I agree there is a lot of S-bloatware and its annoying there is no way to turn off some stuff unless I root the phone. Hardware-wise, Samsung is really only hardware manufacturer that comes close to Apple quality on phones. Given how Samsung wants to push Tizen, its unlikely they will loosen grip on your phone, in contrary they want to become more like Apple so they can make more money out of you:laugh:

Thanks for putting this review together.. Without this i was lost as there is absolutely no documentation on how this feature works anywhere online and Samsung help online just repeats the same thing I can read on the phone's display.

 

[kumar.gaurav85]

Try cynogenmod 11 kitkat 4.4.4 by sekil

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