encryptSIM provides data-only eSIMs, meaning they do not support voice calls or SMS directly. However, you can still receive calls and messages on your primary number while using encryptSIM for mobile data.

Using Your Primary SIM for Calls & SMS While Staying Connected with encryptSIM

If you need to keep receiving calls and texts (for 2FA, banking, and verification codes), you can set your primary SIM as the default voice and SMS line while keeping encryptSIM as your data provider.

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📌 Note: Some mobile carriers require data roaming to be enabled for your primary SIM to work while traveling. Check with your carrier first to avoid unexpected roaming charges.

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On iPhone (iOS)

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1️⃣ Go to Settings > Cellular

2️⃣ Tap your Primary SIM (your regular phone number)

3️⃣ Turn ON “Turn On This Line”

4️⃣ Go back to Cellular, then tap Default Voice Line

5️⃣ Select your Primary SIM

6️⃣ Return to the Cellular page, select Cellular/Mobile Data

7️⃣ Ensure encryptSIM is selected for mobile data

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On Samsung Devices

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📌 Option 1: Quick Settings Panel

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1️⃣ Swipe down from the top of the screen (swipe twice for the full menu)

2️⃣ Tap on Calls under CALLS | TEXT MESSAGES | MOBILE DATA

3️⃣ Select your Primary SIM

4️⃣ Do the same for Text Messages

5️⃣ Ensure encryptSIM is selected for mobile data

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📌 Option 2: Settings Menu

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1️⃣ Go to Settings > Connections > SIM Card Manager

2️⃣ Scroll to Preferred SIM Card

3️⃣ Tap on Calls > Select your Primary SIM

4️⃣ Repeat for Text Messages

5️⃣ Ensure encryptSIM is selected for mobile data

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On Google Pixel Devices

(📌 Steps may vary slightly by model)

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1️⃣ Go to Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs

2️⃣ Select your Primary SIM

3️⃣ Toggle Use SIM ON (if not already enabled)

4️⃣ Tap Calls Preference and select your Primary SIM

5️⃣ Tap SMS Preference and select your Primary SIM

6️⃣ Ensure encryptSIM is selected for mobile data

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Final Notes

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✅ With these settings, you can receive calls and SMS on your primary number while using encryptSIM for mobile data.

✅ If your carrier requires data roaming, confirm potential charges before enabling it.

If you have any questions or need assistance, contact our support team—we’re here to help.

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