Duel Sim / 2 different numbers RE configuring Phone and Message apps

[HermanM]

Hello Folks,

I have a different numbers on my physical and eSimm spaces.

Seemed like a good idea at the beginning. In Practice, a few challenges.

Is it possible to configure 2 separate Phone apps with the two different IMEI numbers.
Ex. One phone app takes all 1 IMEI number, and the other Phone app takes only the 2nd IMEI number.
That way, it would be easier to keep the details separate.

Right now, some histories merge based on the last number used. It is too easy to mix things up.

TIA,
Larry

 

[SpookDroid]

Only way to do this is to use a virtual line (i.e. Google Voice), not a separate eSIM.

 

[HermanM]

The two numbers are functioning well together. I am able to set some identifying things such as colors.
I'd like to use it a little differently, as mentioned.

I wonder if Android has been working on this. Would make sense given the two sim slots and the fact that you can configure two numbers.

 

[SpookDroid]

The two numbers are functioning well together. I am able to set some identifying things such as colors.
I'd like to use it a little differently, as mentioned.

I wonder if Android has been working on this. Would make sense given the two sim slots and the fact that you can configure two numbers.

Like I said, the two eSIMs work together on a phone but that means that they share said phone, so whatever information you have in there will be shared. Your specific scenario would only be possible if you have one of those lines set up as a virtual number, with its own calling/texting app.

If all you want is to keep the address book separate, however, and if your phone supports something like Secure Folder, you could add your Contacts account to the 'general' phone section and then just add the second account to the Secure partition (you'd still have to select which eSIM to use every time you initiate a call, however, and Caller ID wouldn't pick up contact names from the Secure Folder section unless you're actively there or it is unlocked).