How to safely use dual Sim with micro SD card in a hybrid slot [Hands-on Guide]

It's February 2020 and some OEMs are still manufacturing Hybrid slot for 2 sims or Sd card + Sim. In this short video, we shall safely guide you (hands-on) how to convert your Hybrid slot to dedicated 2 sims + Sd card in the same hybrid slot.
The difference between this and other similar videos is SAFETY! We took the time to explain 4 safety measures you must adhere to safely carry out this simple process.
To do this, you will need:
1) A nail file
2) Lighter
3) Light Glue (Evostick)
File off the bump at the back of the sd card gentle
Do not force the sim card micro cheap, just apply little heat to the plastic side
Use a light gum in case you later want to separate them again.
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[@kurison]

thank you so much bredah. totally a lifesaver. i don't have a good sdcard to do this on, but it's good to know that it's actually possible.

[@elerinsmile]

I have always known about this hack since 2016 (or thereabout) when I got my galaxy S7 edge. But my brother, thank you soooooo much for the evostick glue and bump filing tip. Excellent!

[@brad8122]

My Bruddas and sistas!!!!

[@nabilubaidullahmobin2121]

woow that was great . didn't know about it . thanks a lot . 😍

[@SmartDepot]

Life hacks.... 😍😍

[@444keith]

thank you so much bruddah🙏🙏

[@wetindeyshele]

Very useful hack. Thanks you

[@j.etl.h4362]

Amazing inventiveness ! Not sure I will risk it, though.

[@SmartDepot]

Tried it those days phones come with 4/64G as highest storage. Don't even need to try it now on a 128G storage... 😂

[@lukedakoru7280]

Thanks bro got zte phone and hybird sim no of this hack but have not tried it before so give it a try,it easy but sd was to big to let it go in and during shaping of some side of the sd touch some circut buh still manage to make it works....thanks bro 👌👍👍👍👍

[@unmasktherapy8307]

Wow! Super lifehack.... 👍

[@mrobireonomewilliams2998]

wow... there's no any better way to explain this... thanks I'll give it a try on my tecno droid pad 10d. I think the sim can no longer be used on another phone

[@elsizzle2000]

Wow you are high intelligence man thank you! Will this work on a regular, single sim Galaxy Note 10 Plus? It has a slot with one sim and one micro SD. Or do I need to have the dual SIM model?

[@SmartDepot]

This hack is for dual sim model that can allow two Sims or a sim and micro SD card

[@Anch_Gradius]

I will try this and give update once sucessful

[@SmartDepot]

Good luck 🤞

[@suqmaddiqq]

Have you tried this on an A52s 5g, by any chance? I'm wondering if there might be a software limitation

[@fahadsikandermughal6817]

Did you tried it on your A52s? If yes, did it go well? Do let me know bro. Thanks 🫡

[@SmartDepot]

There could be but I have no idea. I only tested this on my Xiaomi redmi Note 5 Ai running custom Android 10 Rom. I can't say for Samsung A52 because i don't own the device

[@SA-2367]

Has anyone tried this with Samsung s10, did it work

[@Macam2macam]

yeah, i have zenfone laser 2 and it has dedicated sd slot and both sims. i wonder why those manufacturers just do it like this, especially on more expensive phone.

[@SmartDepot]

It made me choose Realme X2 over X2pro and saved me extra $120 then. I always use SD cards that's where I store my music library and considering that there is always poor network services in my country, 2 Sim is a must at all times.

[@Macam2macam]

@@SmartDepot thank you sir for this guide. i just bought xperia xz1, it has this kind of hybrid slot. quite disappointing.

[@sagarjadhav6568]

I'm having problem with my SD card since now I bought a new phone and while putting in the SD card the front part (golden lines ) slightly protrudes up so I cant push it inside and shut it and therefore can't use my SD card in my new phone.

[@SmartDepot]

You'll have to take it to a phone shop for checks

[@ariefkst9375]

Apakah cara ini, bsa diterapkan utk HP vivo Iq007zx ?

[@jordantuyi]

If you just add the second nano simcard without the micro sd . Will it work

[@SmartDepot]

Will work in most Android phones but few years ago, Samsung added an update to make it not work in some of their phones

[@mrobireonomewilliams2998]

Please, what's the name of the glue you used?

[@SmartDepot]

Evostick or the normal gum shoe makers use.I don't know if it is called the same thing where you are

[@F3stanMP]

thanks, great guide. will this work on the samsung s10?

[@SmartDepot]

For S10 dual Sim only - works for all hybrid dual Sim slots

[@F3stanMP]

@@SmartDepot yeah i got a dual sim s10 and got the hybrid dual sim slot.. gonna try and let you know thanks

[@F3stanMP]

@@SmartDepot tried it and followed your guide, the sd card is still tight after filing. i think the s10 slot is too tight, going to try something else. my tray s got stock. and need to root to enable the 2sim getting a message "something is in the tray should not be there " something like that. thanks

[@SmartDepot]

@@F3stanMP The caution ⚠ in the video - if the tray feels too tight, do not push it in so it doesn't get stuck. The reason to file down the edge of the SD card. Were you able to get the sim tray out? Maybe you can try with some midrange phones first. You are brave to do that with an s10 but as you know life favors the brave

[@F3stanMP]

@@SmartDepot yeah filed and leveled the sd card. somethings are better learned the hard way,. i got in smooth but when ejecting it got stock, thankful i got i out. goin to try something else. thanks man

[@patelsourabh7291]

Please try on poco m3pro 5g,🙏🙏🙏

[@ONErighteousNESS]

doesn't work on samsung note 10+plus dual sim...it won't go in the slot without force for some reason...sanded down the bump, lined up the sim on the sd card several times :( even tried on another phone i had....i bought the simore dual sim adapter years ago but i don't like how you have to switch phone lines

[@MrRedd713]

Note 20 Ultra?

[@SmartDepot]

Samsung did deactivate this in some of their Flagship phones due to complains of stucked sim cards some years back

[@SmartDepot]

You may have to try as I cannot tell which Samsung Flagship phones it can work with or not

[@MrRedd713]

@SmartDepot ok, I see. Maybe I won't try this. I don't want to deal with a stuck sim card

[@donwealthy]

Hi I want to know if every s8plus supports 2sim

[@SmartDepot]

Not all S8plus models supports dual Sim. And remember, this is only applicable to devices that use 1 sim/sdcard or 2 sims only slots. Won't work on other ports

[@sylvesterwatson314]

If I try this on my Samsung note 20 ultra will both SIM cards be live to receive calls ? Thank you in advance

[@SmartDepot]

In Android dual Sims, only one card can receive call per time. But both are capable of receiving calls at different times. If you phone works with two sims or one sim with SD card, it will likely work

[@zshinko9617]

Does it work with a S9+? I think mine support both but just 1 at a time

[@SmartDepot]

Are you talking ABOUT Samsung S9+?

[@zshinko9617]

@@SmartDepot yes

[@shiyazmohamed596]

Will this work on Xiaomi black shark devices

[@SmartDepot]

If the device have a hybrid slot - 2ims or a sim and SD card then yes, it can work

[@hectoropena6173]

Hi Sir, can i do this to my oneplus nord 10 5g? Thanks and good luck

[@SmartDepot]

If it is a hybrid sim slot (either two Sims or one sim and SD card) it should work.

[@hectoropena6173]

Thank you for ur reply sir

[@TheRealFobican]

Can you do it the other way around and modify the phone instead of the cards that you put in the phone?

[@SmartDepot]

Don't even think about modifying your phone for this. And this method only works for hybrid sim ports

[@TheRealFobican]

@@SmartDepot that because it's a hybrid sim card slot.

[@SkyGamer911]

@@SmartDepot I think what he means is if we can modify the SIM and sd tray. Not the phone itself

[@SkyGamer911]

Luckily my phone, an old crappy A6 Plus 2016 can do 3 cards. 2 sim and one sd

[@TheRealFobican]

@@SkyGamer911 yes that's what I meant.

[@shanthipriyav2203]

It's soo irritating this option in oppo a78

[@rovmel07]

Will this work for samsung galaxy s9 plus?

[@SmartDepot]

Honestly, I have no idea. I don't own the device and can't test if it works

[@izboynyigu265]

Doest work on samsung galaxy s20?

[@SmartDepot]

It should work for every phone that allows one sim/sdcard or 2 Sims only

[@bubblywaters3116]

You should mention that the phone needs to be turned off when putting in or taking out sim and SD cards. Cool hack though.

[@SmartDepot]

You are right. For safety sake and best mobile network performance, always turn off the phone before removal

[@dinhnguyencong769]

Not working on a52s 5g. Because the android 11 on a52s just perfer for the sd card and ignore the sim 2

[@SmartDepot]

I'll have a look at that. Samsung a52s right?

[@dinhnguyencong769]

@@SmartDepot Yes, samsung a52s

[@patelsourabh7291]

Means I have poco m3 pro Android 11 that's face same problem ???

[@suqmaddiqq]

How about Android 12 now?

[@fahadsikandermughal6817]

Did it worked on A52s with android 12?? Please reply, thanks.

[@enjoy8747]

this work only in inde i thinks

[@fila100778]

Hello, is it still working today ( 2022 january) with a galaxy s9 dual sim?

[@PAULME_CH]

I was doing it in note 8 but it stopped working after an update.. I don't remember which version. I think from android 9 to 10. Samsung stopped this to work, but it was working again if you root phone and done some software changes.. Google it.

[@Jahangirkhan-pn9rh]

Huawei P8 Lite

[@menandroinocente9848]

How about a 2 simcard with sd card,,can you make it 3 simcard + sd card?

[@SmartDepot]

Isn't that being greedy? 😂 There's no way to expand the two sim and one SD card. The system only made allocation for 2 Sim and one SD card.

[@co4724]

Not working for Samsung note 9(N960F) Android 10. 😔

[@SmartDepot]

Does the phone have a hybrid slot? This works only on devices with hybrid slots

[@co4724]

Yes. Device had a double sim card slot or 1 sim card 1 sd card option.

[@SmartDepot]

So what exactly is not working? The SD card or sim card attached to it?

[@co4724]

@@SmartDepot Its the external hybrid slot sim card isn't working for android 9 and above i guess

[@muffdriver69]

@@co4724 It's not working because Google has restricted the use of 2 sim cards and 1 memory card. Has nothing to do with how tight it is. Android restricts this hack even on the hybrids for some stupid reason. You can bypass this by rooting your phone. In conclusion, does not work on unrooted phones with Android 9 or 10.

[@Osama-wj5gn]

Looks like someone got the wrong screen protector installed.

[@timkarimi8564]

i tried it did not work

[@SmartDepot]

What phone did you try it on? Is it a hybrid sim slot?

[@patrykfraczek7501]

"Safely"

[@letsgetto1millwithoutvids]

You don't need to file the bump

[@SmartDepot]

I've tried it in several devices, filing the bump makes it easier to insert and remove considering the sim card chip create a little bump. It's a very important safety measure to avoid sim slot getting stock inside the phone or damage to sim ejector

[@roolenwarn911]

is this work on poco x3

[@SmartDepot]

If it is a hybrid sim slot, Yes! It should work

[@setsuna1366]

@@SmartDepot ahh i have a question

[@setsuna1366]

@@SmartDepot poco x3 pro is hybrid but i only want one simcard is it ok if i only put memory card?

[@NikhchansGaming]

@@setsuna1366 yes

[@NikhchansGaming]

Did you try it?

[@SkyGamer911]

Who needs 2 sim cards anyway!? I thought it meant either sim or sd but you have 2 slots. One for a sd and one for the SIM

[@IbraheemMoizoos]

People who have a work phone and a personal phone that don't want to carry two phones with them

[@SmartDepot]

In Nigeria 🇳🇬, we use two Sims out of necessity and inevitability of one network disappointing you when you need them most... 😂 I run data plans in two separate GSM networks. Two sim is a normal life style here

[@giovannir7582]

What in the Zimbabwe is going on

[@SmartDepot]

Z is for Adzventure... 😂

[@abdellahb1398]

Step1 : destroy your SD card Step2 : destroy your SIM card

[@SmartDepot]

This is not for the faint hearted... Viewer discretion is advised

[@NikhchansGaming]

well...i did just that in 2016!

[@kazumakujo6986]

I don't think that's actually "safe"

[@SmartDepot]

😂😂 There's always a safe way to do unsafe things... 😂 Necessity gave birth to that invention but Phone OEMs could have done that. Glad some are doing it now

[@marvsgods382]

because of this video my sd card and simcard damage because of this

[@SmartDepot]

You didn't get the warning or my disclaimer? I did it successfully. I said clearly in the video that this a dangerous adventure... Sad to hear it didn't work out for you

[@regards2601]

It's difficult Is there is place to do this for me

[@SmartDepot]

This is a dangerous unofficial hack. No other place will do it for you.

[@yumatv.]

Is this legit?

[@SmartDepot]

I tried it and it worked in two different Android devices so, yes, it is legit. It applies only to hybrid sim slots.

[@spectreml2209]

@@SmartDepot did the sim will removed easy?

[@SmartDepot]

Not if you apply light glue like evostic and don't apply much force while inserting or removing the sim slot