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  • Strange SIM card status message in KaiOS: "Locked SIM"?

    From Mr. Chang Man-wai@toylet.toylet@gmail.com to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,alt.comp.software.firefox,alt.comp.software.thunderbird on Thu Aug 13 02:52:38 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.comp.software.firefox


    Still using an old Nokia 2720 Fold phone, running KaiOS.
    I read that KaiOS was based on Mozilla FireOS.

    I noticed that one of the SIM card momentarily was
    labelled "Locked SIM", before the label changed to
    the name of the mobile network operator.

    Could a cell phone know whether a SIM card was
    locked? I supposed the operator would only
    deny a suspicious SIM card of services.

    The Nokia phone doesn't support e-SIM as far
    as I know. It's a really out-dated cellphone.

    Puzzling...
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  • From Carlos E. R.@robin_listas@es.invalid to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,alt.comp.software.firefox,alt.comp.software.thunderbird on Sat Aug 15 12:56:04 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.comp.software.firefox

    On 2026-08-12 20:52, Mr. Chang Man-wai wrote:

    Still using an old Nokia 2720 Fold phone, running KaiOS.
    I read that KaiOS was based on Mozilla FireOS.

    I noticed that one of the SIM card momentarily was
    labelled "Locked SIM", before the label changed to
    the name of the mobile network operator.

    Could a cell phone know whether a SIM card was
    locked? I supposed the operator would only
    deny a suspicious SIM card of services.

    The SIM card also provide software and functions to the phone, I
    understand. ISPs use this.


    The Nokia phone doesn't support e-SIM as far
    as I know. It's a really out-dated cellphone.

    There are "e-SIM cards" that add eSIM functionality to the phone. Read comp.mobile.android group.


    Puzzling...

    --
    Cheers,
    Carlos E.R.
    ESEfc-Efc+, EUEfc-Efc|.
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  • From Daniel70@daniel47@nomail.afraid.org to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,alt.comp.software.firefox,alt.comp.software.thunderbird on Sun Aug 16 20:13:02 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.comp.software.firefox

    On 15/08/2026 8:56 pm, Carlos E. R. wrote:
    On 2026-08-12 20:52, Mr. Chang Man-wai wrote:

    Still using an old Nokia 2720 Fold phone, running KaiOS.
    I read that KaiOS was based on Mozilla FireOS.

    I noticed that one of the SIM card momentarily was
    labelled "Locked SIM", before the label changed to
    the name of the mobile network operator.

    Could a cell phone know whether a SIM card was
    locked? I supposed the operator would only
    deny a suspicious SIM card of services.

    The SIM card also provide software and functions to the phone, I
    understand. ISPs use this.

    The Nokia phone doesn't support e-SIM as far
    as I know. It's a really out-dated cellphone.

    There are "e-SIM cards" that add eSIM functionality to the phone. Read comp.mobile.android group.

    Puzzling...

    Aren't ALL SIM cards 'e' .... so therefore all "e-SIM" cards??

    Seems to me if phones have two SIM cards in them, one should be for
    Phone functionality (with room for increased functionality, maybe, and
    the second be for MY Functionality (Phone numbers, SMS, Photo's, etc.(My STUFF))
    --
    Daniel70
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  • From Carlos E. R.@robin_listas@es.invalid to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,alt.comp.software.firefox,alt.comp.software.thunderbird on Sun Aug 16 13:05:43 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.comp.software.firefox

    On 2026-08-16 12:13, Daniel70 wrote:
    On 15/08/2026 8:56 pm, Carlos E. R. wrote:
    On 2026-08-12 20:52, Mr. Chang Man-wai wrote:

    Still using an old Nokia 2720 Fold phone, running KaiOS.
    I read that KaiOS was based on Mozilla FireOS.

    I noticed that one of the SIM card momentarily was
    labelled "Locked SIM", before the label changed to
    the name of the mobile network operator.

    Could a cell phone know whether a SIM card was
    locked? I supposed the operator would only
    deny a suspicious SIM card of services.

    The SIM card also provide software and functions to the phone, I
    understand. ISPs use this.

    The Nokia phone doesn't support e-SIM as far
    as I know. It's a really out-dated cellphone.

    There are "e-SIM cards" that add eSIM functionality to the phone. Read
    comp.mobile.android group.

    Puzzling...

    Aren't ALL SIM cards 'e' .... so therefore all "e-SIM" cards??

    No.

    e-SIM are not cards, they are files.


    Seems to me if phones have two SIM cards in them, one should be for
    Phone functionality (with room for increased functionality, maybe, and
    the second be for MY Functionality (Phone numbers, SMS, Photo's, etc.(My STUFF))

    No. One card is for the first ISP, the second is for the second ISP.
    Like, one for your personal phone number, and the second for the work
    phone number. Or for a number at your travel destination .

    You are talking of memory cards.
    --
    Cheers,
    Carlos E.R.
    ESEfc-Efc+, EUEfc-Efc|.
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  • From Lawrence =?iso-8859-13?q?D=FFOliveiro?=@ldo@nz.invalid to alt.comp.software.firefox on Sun Aug 16 22:14:27 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.comp.software.firefox

    On Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:13:02 +1000, Daniel70 wrote:

    Aren't ALL SIM cards 'e' .... so therefore all "e-SIM" cards??

    These rCLe-SIMrCY thingies are not physical cards any more. TheyrCOre just data.
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  • From Mr. Chang Man-wai@toylet.toylet@gmail.com to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,alt.comp.software.firefox,alt.comp.software.thunderbird on Mon Aug 17 10:58:21 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.comp.software.firefox

    On 8/16/2026 6:13 PM, Daniel70 wrote:

    Aren't ALL SIM cards 'e' .... so therefore all "e-SIM" cards??

    Seems to me if phones have two SIM cards in them, one should be for
    Phone functionality (with room for increased functionality, maybe, and
    the second be for MY Functionality (Phone numbers, SMS, Photo's, etc.(My STUFF))

    Your Honors/Honours:

    You will need to check the software and hardware that
    use the SIM ID number or maybe just the registered
    cellphone number!

    Like a firewall and any computer storage, the SIM
    ID in a physical SIM will more or less be changed
    into a temporary memory address that can be
    tampered with.

    It's not like sending a physical paper with ink
    sealed with a kiss(?) and wax in a physical
    envelope. Computer networking is virtual, just
    signals and switches.

    Meow... :)
    --

    @~@ Simplicity is Beauty! Remain silent! Drink, Blink, Stretch!
    / v \ May the Force and farces be with you! Live long and prosper!!
    /( _ )\ https://sites.google.com/site/changmw/
    ^ ^ https://github.com/changmw/changmw
    The game is afoot... Meow...
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  • From Daniel70@daniel47@nomail.afraid.org to alt.comp.software.firefox on Mon Aug 17 19:01:15 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.comp.software.firefox

    On 17/08/2026 8:14 am, Lawrence DrCOOliveiro wrote:
    On Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:13:02 +1000, Daniel70 wrote:

    Aren't ALL SIM cards 'e' .... so therefore all "e-SIM" cards??

    These rCLe-SIMrCY thingies are not physical cards any more. TheyrCOre just data.

    Oh! O.K. .... more confusion!!
    --
    Daniel70
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  • From Daniel70@daniel47@nomail.afraid.org to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,alt.comp.software.firefox,alt.comp.software.thunderbird on Mon Aug 17 19:06:49 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.comp.software.firefox

    On 16/08/2026 9:05 pm, Carlos E. R. wrote:
    On 2026-08-16 12:13, Daniel70 wrote:
    On 15/08/2026 8:56 pm, Carlos E. R. wrote:
    On 2026-08-12 20:52, Mr. Chang Man-wai wrote:

    Still using an old Nokia 2720 Fold phone, running KaiOS.
    I read that KaiOS was based on Mozilla FireOS.

    I noticed that one of the SIM card momentarily was
    labelled "Locked SIM", before the label changed to
    the name of the mobile network operator.

    Could a cell phone know whether a SIM card was
    locked? I supposed the operator would only
    deny a suspicious SIM card of services.

    The SIM card also provide software and functions to the phone, I
    understand. ISPs use this.

    The Nokia phone doesn't support e-SIM as far
    as I know. It's a really out-dated cellphone.

    There are "e-SIM cards" that add eSIM functionality to the phone.
    Read comp.mobile.android group.

    Puzzling...

    Aren't ALL SIM cards 'e' .... so therefore all "e-SIM" cards??

    No.

    e-SIM are not cards, they are files.

    Seems to me if phones have two SIM cards in them, one should be for
    Phone functionality (with room for increased functionality, maybe, and
    the second be for MY Functionality (Phone numbers, SMS, Photo's,
    etc.(My STUFF))

    No. One card is for the first ISP, the second is for the second ISP.
    Like, one for your personal phone number, and the second for the work
    phone number. Or for a number at your travel destination .

    You are talking of memory cards.

    Oh!! Alright, so am I wasting/not using the second chip (the one I
    inserted into a vacant slot) at all??

    I suppose if I was really interested I could just open my phone and pull
    the second chip (i.e. the one I physically inserted into the phone) and
    see what I lose!
    --
    Daniel70
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  • From Mr. Chang Man-wai@toylet.toylet@gmail.com to alt.comp.software.firefox on Tue Aug 18 12:58:37 2026
    From Newsgroup: alt.comp.software.firefox

    On 8/17/2026 5:01 PM, Daniel70 wrote:

    Oh! O.K. .... more confusion!!


    Just remember that your own government or
    any other governments can fake a person's
    identity, and even train a person to
    imposter as you... long-acting!! :)
    --

    @~@ Simplicity is Beauty! Remain silent! Drink, Blink, Stretch!
    / v \ May the Force and farces be with you! Live long and prosper!!
    /( _ )\ https://sites.google.com/site/changmw/
    ^ ^ https://github.com/changmw/changmw
    The game is afoot... Meow...
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