Verizon Rep missed the SIM tray hole and jamed the removal tool into the hole next to it

[Adam Frix]

Who says that they train them?

"You know about cellphones, right?"
"Of course."
"Good, you're hired."

more like:

(holds up mirror) "Breathe on this. You're hired."

 

[Adam Frix]

Yes, AT&T seems to the Carrier that does not allow the Unlocked variants to hook up to WiFi calling, etc..

word is that if you use a SIM card that was already in an AT&T phone, then the network is happy with whatever unlocked phone that SIM card goes into--and enables all of the AT&T features.

So what some people do is simply put their SIM cards into an AT&T phone long enough to turn it on and get on the network, then swap it over to the unlocked phone. Voila.

 

[Rose4uKY]

Yes, they both work fine.

My unlocked with Verizon doesn't say HD Calling when I am on a phone call.

 

[tgm1024]

My unlocked with Verizon doesn't say HD Calling when I am on a phone call.

Mine doesn't either. I'm not entirely sure how to verify what's actually happening either.

This needs it's own thread.

 

[radgatt]

My unlocked with Verizon doesn't say HD Calling when I am on a phone call.

I asked about this in the Samsung community forums and was told the following:

 

[Rohan Maheria]

It's a microphone hole, and it's safe to insert sim removal tool by accident because almost all new phones has microphone at angle so any sharp object can't damage it. Watch jerryrigeverything's teardown videos. He mentioned it many times. You will be perfectly fine with your new phone.

 

[Mike Dee]

It's a microphone hole, and it's safe to insert sim removal tool by accident because almost all new phones has microphone at angle so any sharp object can't damage it. Watch jerryrigeverything's teardown videos. He mentioned it many times. You will be perfectly fine with your new phone.

Makes perfect sense to reduce potential damage through design.

 

[tgm1024]

It's a microphone hole, and it's safe to insert sim removal tool by accident because almost all new phones has microphone at angle so any sharp object can't damage it. Watch jerryrigeverything's teardown videos. He mentioned it many times. You will be perfectly fine with your new phone.

He doesn't mention that in his S10 teardown (he doesn't have an S10+ teardown). And when you look at the actual tear down, the microphone isn't at an angle.

Is there a different youtuber you were thinking of?

 

[Mike Dee]

He doesn't mention that in his S10 teardown (he doesn't have an S10+ teardown). And when you look at the actual tear down, the microphone isn't at an angle.

Is there a different youtuber you were thinking of?

If you look at the Ifixit teardown for the S10+.... specifically for replacing the Sim card reader they mention not to worry if you insert the tool in the wrong hole. The microphone and ingress gasket are out of them way. Looks like they were smart enough to realize that people might make that mistake.

 

[tgm1024]

If you look at the Ifixit teardown for the S10+.... specifically for replacing the Sim card reader they mention not to worry if you insert the tool in the wrong hole. The microphone and ingress gasket are out of them way. Looks like they were smart enough to realize that people might make that mistake.

I believe it. There are a few videos from them: Do you have a link to the video and section you mean? Thanks.

 

[Mike Dee]

I believe it. There are a few videos from them: Do you have a link to the video and section you mean? Thanks.

I'm driving at the moment, but you can easily search for the S10+ on their site. I didn't watch a video. Its in the beginning of the instructions section of how to remove the SIM card reader. I'm confident that you have nothing to fear.

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

I'm driving at the moment, but you can easily search for the S10+ on their site. I didn't watch a video. Its in the beginning of the instructions section of how to remove the SIM card reader. I'm confident that you have nothing to fear.

If you're driving, how and why are you posting in a forum?

 

[Mike Dee]

If you're driving, how and why are you posting in a forum?

I was getting into the car and about to drive off if you really need to know... but that's not really the topic of this thread and no need for you to be concerned.

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

I was getting into the car and about to drive off if you really need to know... but that's not really the topic of this thread and no need for you to be concerned.

Good good, just making sure. The idea of someone typing and driving is always cause to be concerned.