As new models of smartphones appear, their dimensions are increasing. This supposes different advantages and in turn some cons. In the particular case in which you must use more than one mobile the size of each of them will be an important factor.
It’s likely to be uncomfortable. We will show you that it is also unnecessary. And it is that thanks to a service that allows you to use two different accounts in a single messaging app, you can forget about having to carry two devices.
It can be used, for example, to manage your personal and work accounts on a single device. You will find in this post, what this tool is about and how to use it like an expert.
What is dual messaging and what is this function for in telecommunications?
As we mentioned in the introduction, it is a tool available on certain smartphones. It comes from natively (installed by the manufacturer, not Android) and allows you to configure two telephone numbers on a single mobile.
It is important to say that Android only allows single installation. In other words, you cannot have Telegram twice, for example. There is no function in the system to be able to do otherwise.
And, although the device has the possibility of inserting two SIM cards, the hardware manufacturer must include their own application to use them simultaneously. However, there are alternative methods to use this service. use the Parallel Space app is one of them. This application allows you to clone some messaging services such as WhatsApp, Messenger and others.
To perform the cloning, the program creates a parallel space where we can add applications, even if we already have them installed.
Uses of dual messaging When can we get the most out of it?
There are multiple uses and advantages of using this technology. And like all things, it also has its drawbacks. The same vary according to the use we give it. To clarify the matter a little more let’s see the following. You may use different data plans. Also, use a SIM from the country you are visiting, without the need to remove the usual one.
separate actions. If for example you are community manager and you don’t want to associate your social media accounts with your work accounts, it would be best to use separate apps. In this way you will also protect yourself from Potential mistakes like posting personal entries on a company profile or brand you work for. This point can be true for anyone who wants to keep a clear division between work and personal life.
Unify support. According to the above, it would also be convenient to use two mobiles or more instead of one. However, handling two phones means checking two batteries, carrying two power cables, carrying more items in your pockets, etc. For this reason, using the dual system is a great benefit.
In this sense, the option can also mean a disadvantage. In the event that the device breaks down, we will not have a spare one on hand. Or even worse, if the mobile falls into the water both SIM cards could be damaged.
Another of the cons of the Dual system is the little knowledge that users have about this utility. There are not many tutorials on the Internet Please help us activate it. For this reason we have prepared the following Step by Step.
List of major mobile phone manufacturers
As we mentioned before, Android does not have a native application for this tool and that is why each manufacturer imposes its particular methodology to activate it. For this reason we will show you how to do it for each brand:
samsung
To activate Dual messaging follow these steps:
- Open the menu “Settings”.
- go to “Advanced Features”.
- Enter to “Dual Messaging”.
- Within this menu you will find the applications available for this systemturn them on or off by sliding the switch.
- Doing so will pop up a confirmation window. press “Install”.
You will find the icon of this application duplicated on the home screen, with the difference that one will have a orange motif in the.
Manzana
Although in devices like iPhone XS and later, they brought dual SIM, virtual SIMs were also added. Anyway, the company does not provide an official tool to use, for example, WhatsApp with two numbers on the same device.
However, there are third party applications that allow it. It is important to say, that the installation and execution of these applications are at your risk.
Follow these steps to install another WhatsApp:
- Download and install TutuApp. You can do it from its official site.
- Remember that you must have activated the option of “Trust” in the general settings.
- Within the app, choose to install WhatsApp++.
- Continue with the steps indicated by the system until finish.
Xiaomi
If your Xiaomi mobile has Dual SIM, you can activate the dual messaging function as follows:
- Choose “Setting” (gear icon).
- Within “Networks and SIM cards” select the desired chip.
- Select if it will be the default for calls and/or messages.
- Choose which one will be used from data plan.
Once this is finished, you will be able to receive calls and messages addressed to both numbers.
Huawei
This phone allows the use of twin applications, that is, cloned. This is for using messaging services with two different phone numbers.
Do this to set it up:
- Long press on the app you want to duplicate. (Try with WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger).
- In the drop-down menu, choose “Twin application”.
- Swipe to activate use.
Once the installation is finished, the new App will appear on the desktop of the phone.
Motorola
Motorola offers a in the most accessible ways to set up a second SIM for dual messaging.
- Turn off the phone.
- Depending on the model You may or may not have to remove the back cover.
- Put the second chip in its place. Make sure they correspond to the size. That is, MicroSIM, NanoSIM, etc.
- Turn the device back on.
- Unlock the screen.
- In an instant a setup wizard Said SIM.
Among the options offered you can choose which one will make calls, messages, from which line the mobile data will be obtained or if the system should ask you each time.
htc
Carrying out the configuration is very simple with mobile phones from this company.
To do it you must:
- enter to “Settings”.
- Enter the menu “SIM management”.
- Activate or deactivate the options that appear according to your needs.
- In the case of wanting to tell the system from which SIM it should obtain mobile data, the following should be done:
- go back to “Settings”.
- Enter to “Mobile networks”.
- Click on “4G Services” enable it.
- Choose from which SIM will connect to the Internet
ZTE
The Chinese company is one of the ones with the most dual SIM devices. In order to configure them properly and thus access the messaging service with two numbers, follow these steps.
- Place both cards in the tray (note that on some models the second will replace external memory in the slot).
- In settings, use the tab “All Settings”.
- There you will find and enter “Dual SIM settings”.
- In this menu you can activate or not each one of them.
- Also choose which one will be used for mobile data, messages and calls.
A recommended option is that you personalize the name of the cards so you won’t get confused.
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