Manage dual SIMs

About dual SIMs

When two SIMs are inserted:

  • You see at the top of the Home screen. If you see , troubleshoot the issue.
  • Both SIMs can make and receive calls and text messages.
  • Only the owner of the phone (not additional users or guests) can access dual SIM settings.

Set up SIMs

You can specify which SIM to use for mobile data, calls and text messages:

  1. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Calls & SMS.
  2. Tap Allow calls, then select a SIM or choose Ask every time.
  3. Tap SMS, then select a SIM or choose Ask every time.

Change SIM names and colour

When two SIMs are inserted, you'll see them referenced in apps like Contacts, Messages and Phone. To tell them apart more easily, change the default names (SIM1/SIM2) to more meaningful names. You can also change the SIM icon colour to make them easy to differentiate.

  1. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > SIM cards.
  2. Tap the SIM to change.
  3. Change settings as needed.