05-18-2020, 10:00 AM | #1 |
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Can I use a T-Mobile SIM card instead of ATT?
In my previous car, I was able to take out the dealer-provided ATT SIM card, and use my own T-Mobile instead. I do not see a SIM card slot in my x7. Has anyone tried to swap their original SIM cards, or perhaps could point me to its location in the vehicle?
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05-25-2020, 11:25 PM | #3 |
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To answer your first question
Yes it could be swap to T-mobile. "Hence you'll only need it to have hotspot internet, otherwise you're covered with the current one unlimited" Second, there's a physical card yet it's deep in the i7 screen and you'll need a service appointment to have it changed, according to the bmw genius and they wouldn't even hint to me where is it located until I saw it on YouTube video for another purpose. Ps. I'm in the same boat, yet waiting to use my 3GB data allowance first and then will do the swap.
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FWIW, assuming there is only one SIM card (as there could be more than one in the X7 to serve different functions, but I don't know for sure) it is apparently located in the Telematic Communication Box (TCB) as seen here:
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/g...box/1VnYkbhHXT This unit is actually located in the roof, and is directly attached to the shark fin antenna. Which means it is a modest PITA to get to as it would most likely require taking down the roof headliner. The TCB is module A231. https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/g...sav/1VndKwRzJe
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Very valid question.
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Just had my unit replaced due to failure. Dealership said water had made it's way past the shark fin and shorted out the module. They replaced and resealed.
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Any luck with WIFI moving away from ATT
Did any one had any luck from moving away from att to tmobile.
My phones are in tmobile and want to check if we can sign with tmobile instead of Att. Any help appreciated. |
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And I personally had an official answer. Yes you can You need to book a service appointment to have them swap the physical SIM cards as they are located somewhere in the shark fin I'm told or somewhere which isn't accessible for users.
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I'm still on the trial one I assume they would as there's re-gluing of the shark fin.
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