Dual Sim 5G is Coming!
Feb 2, 2021, 5:16 am
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Dual Sim 5G is Coming!
On Feb. 1st, Apple released iOS 14.5 Developer Beta that enables two 5G services to operate simultaneously on a capable phone. iPhone 12 models have this hardware capability and hopefully the public Beta will be released soon. I have an iPhone 12 Pro Max with T-Mobile on my esim, and Red Pocket/Verizon on the nano sim. Both get decent 5G service at my home, so I am anxious to test this feature. I typically install most Beta programs when they are released. The hype about any new features is just too tempting to me.
Feb 2, 2021, 11:28 am
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On Feb. 1st, Apple released iOS 14.5 Developer Beta that enables two 5G services to operate simultaneously on a capable phone. iPhone 12 models have this hardware capability and hopefully the public Beta will be released soon. I have an iPhone 12 Pro Max with T-Mobile on my esim, and Red Pocket/Verizon on the nano sim. Both get decent 5G service at my home, so I am anxious to test this feature. I typically install most Beta programs when they are released. The hype about any new features is just too tempting to me.
Was testing with T-Mobile physical sim for Calls/SMS + Visible (Verizon) esim for Data. I also tested with an AT&T Prepaid mvno (Wing alpha) eSim.
Feb 3, 2021, 1:32 pm
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I was jealous, so I also downloaded the Developer Profile for iOS 14.5 and the new Apple Watch 7.4. As LordHamster stated, everything works fine and the mask unlock is really great. I use the Apple Reminders App at the market a lot, and having to drop my mask to unlock my phone was a genuine First World Problem. The Watch Reminders App works OK, but keeps closing on me, and the phone is more legibile for older eyes.
Feb 3, 2021, 7:24 pm
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i'm guessing it's dualsim SA 5G (Standalone 5G) or NSA 5G (or both??
Dont think apple would have VoNR yet, so i'm guessing DSDV still works?
not sure how this would work if VoNR isn't released yet, and the iPhone isn't a dual active phone
it's likely the same as DSDV (LTE)?
one active (5G) data connection, voice (via VoLTE EPS fallback) on either SIM will still work
aka you can still receive/make calls on either SIM over data, (LTE/5G) data is actively used only on one SIM
Dont think apple would have VoNR yet, so i'm guessing DSDV still works?
two 5G services to operate simultaneously
it's likely the same as DSDV (LTE)?
one active (5G) data connection, voice (via VoLTE EPS fallback) on either SIM will still work
aka you can still receive/make calls on either SIM over data, (LTE/5G) data is actively used only on one SIM
Feb 4, 2021, 8:08 am
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Feb 4, 2021, 12:48 pm
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Updated first beta of 14.5 is out...
Apple Seeds Updated First Beta of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 to Developers - MacRumors
Apple Seeds Updated First Beta of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 to Developers - MacRumors
Feb 4, 2021, 2:22 pm
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Updated first beta of 14.5 is out...
Apple Seeds Updated First Beta of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 to Developers - MacRumors
Apple Seeds Updated First Beta of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 to Developers - MacRumors
Feb 4, 2021, 6:41 pm
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