Are you also trying to use other operator of sim like Airtel, Idea, Vodafone, BSNL erc. in your jio phone keypad? If yes then you don`t have to worry as we would tell you that How to use other sim in jio phone?
If you would have tried to insert any other operator of SIM Card from Jio sim in your jio phone then surely would have got an error that SIM is locked.
This error shows in every jio phone if other operator of sim card is put in the jio phone because officially, jio phone allows only to use jio sim in jio phone.
But by using the tricks, you can easily unlock jio phone to use other sim. So, we have mentioned the process step by step on how to unlock jio phone for other SIM?
The process which we have given below that would work of all other operator of SIM in your jio phone such as airtel, vodafone, idea, bsnl etc.
Can we use other sim in jio phone?
Yes, you can use any other sim in jio phone but you can`t insert and use it directly. If you just try to insert any operator of sim card like airtel, idea, Vodafone, bsnl etc, then the error appears SIM Card is locked.
Even you can`t use any kind of services such as call, message, internet etc. from that SIM. There is a Kiaos operating system in jio phone that doesn`t support any other SIM except jio SIM.
So, By making some changes to Kaios operating system, Other sim can be easily used and all the services would work like internet, calls, message etc.
You will be required desktop or laptop system to unlock jio phone to use other sim through the help of Some software.
You don`t have to worry anything about it, Just you have to follow the process that are mentioned below on how to use jio phone sim in smartphone?
What are the requirement before going to unlock jio phone to use other SIM?
Before following the process of how to use other sim in jio phone?, you must know th necessary requirement before doing it which are given below.
- Firstly, you have to backup all your necessary data of jio phone such as contact list and other media data. You can transfer it to other phone or can save in memory card. It is must for the prevention of data loss as all the data would be permanently removed from your jio phone.
- You have to keep somewhere your current imei number of jio phone. When you open the battery of jio phone then IMEI number appears in the back side. So, write somehwere and keep it as it would need.
- You would also require USB Connector to connect your jio phone to desktop or laptop system to unlock jio phone to use other sim.
What are Software & Tools require to unlock jio phone for all SIM?
Note:- you have to download the following software which you can easily do just by searching on the internet or below given youtube video has link in the description.
There are 3 tools and 1 file will be required to unlock jio phone for using other operator of SIM Card in your jio hpone.
All the files and software would have to download in your computer system. So, let`s know that what are those tools that need to be download in your computer to use other sim in jio phone.
- Download Miracle BOX 20.8 Software:- It is most important software that require to perform all the process for unlocking jio phone to use all other sim through the help of the Miracle BOX 20.8 Software. Using these tool only, flashing and other work would be done.
- Qualcomn IMEI tools:- It will work to execute the actual IMEI Number in your jio phone because after flashing the jio phone and doing other procedure, Previous IMEI Number would be removed.
- Flash File For Jio Phone:- You also need to download the flash file for your jio phone as it would be required while flashing your jio phone for unlocking jio phone to use other sim.
- Qualcomn Driver:- The Qualcomn Driver also need to be installed in your computer, so that your jio phone would be able to connect with the Qualcomn Miracle BOX 20.3 Software using the USB Connector.
How to use other sim in jio phone? using 2 Steps
There are Two tools that are Miracle BOX and Qualcomn IMEI Tools in which you need to follow some process for unlocking jio phone to use other SIM.
So, Let`s know that what are the process you would need to unlock jio phone for other sim by using the Miracle BOX and Qualcomm IMEI Tools using the step wise process.
Step 1 – Flash Jio phone using Miracle BOX tools to unlock jio phone for other SIM
Basically, Kaios operating system of your jio phone would be manipulate in such a way that it supports all other SIM like airtel, Idea, Vodafone, BSNL etc.
So, Just follow the step by step process whatever given below or also you can watch the video mentioned above.
- Download and install miracle box software on your PC and open it.
- You have to click on the Qualcomm and then Click on the Read/Format Flash option.
- Click to the programmer option to untick and then click to the programmer button for uploading the flash file.
- Now, you have to select the file which would be named as prog_emmc_firehouse_8909_ddr.mbn under the downloaded flash file.
- Click to the Read partition and Turn off the jio phone by using the red key.
- You have to connect your jio phone to the computer system by using the USB connection and also need to continue pressing the boot button of your jio phone while connecting.
- Click on the port and click on the start for detecting jio phone to computer.
- Now, comes to your jio phone and select the swipe option and then Start button for removing the Kaios OS of jio phone.
- When the process finished, then you have to click to the Flashing option.
- Untick the auto option and Click on the programmer under the file selection for the selection of prog_emmc_firehouse_8909_ddr.mbn file.
- Now, click to the Raw Programs and upload the rawprogram_unsparse file.
- Select the patch0 file by clicking on the patch file option.
- Then, You need to select the EDL (Emergency DownLoad Mode) Mode and new method option.
- Lastly, Click on the Start Button for uploading Manipulated Kaios OS in your jio phone for using other sim.
As you follow the step-by-step above process, the new Custom Kaios OS activated on your jio phone which would support other operators of SIM Card.
But before it, you need to execute the actual IMEI Number of your jio phone which we had told to keep it somewhere before following the process.
Step 2 – Execute IMEI Number to use other sim in Jio phone
As we told you above that your IMEI number which was activated has been removed due to Custom Kaios operating system installed on your jio phone.
So, you would need to activate the IMEI Number of your jio phone using the Qualcomm IMEI tools, So that SIM card can be connect to the network services and to your jio phone.
Follow the below procedure to rewrite the IMEI Number in your jio phone using Qualcomm IMEI Tools:-
- Open the Qualcomm IMEI tools in your System and type the IMEI Number of your jio phone in the IME I1 & IMEI 2 section. (Make sure that your jio phone would have switched on)
- Click on the Write IMEI option for the activation of IMEI Number on your jio phone.
By following the above both procedure, you would have known well that how to use other sim in jio phone?
How to use jio phone sim in smartphone?
FAQ on How to use other SIM in Jio Phone
Can we use airtel sim in jio phone
Yes, you can use airtel sim in your jio phone even all other operator of sim card can be used in the jio phone such as idea, vodafone, bsnl etc. But you cannot use it directly by just inserting the SIM. You need to follow the procedure to unlock the jio phone to use other sim which we have mentioned above and also video is given.
Does JioPhone 2 support Airtel SIM or other?
No, Jio phone 2 also doesn`t support any other operator of SIM officially whether it is Airtel or IDEA, Vodafone, BSNL etc. You can also use other SIM in Jio Phone 2 also, but you need to flash your jio phone by custom Kaios OS. All you need to follow the procedure which we have mentioned step by step on how to unlock jio phone for other sim?
Can We use internet from other SIM after unlocking JIO Phone?
Yes, As you unlocked your jio phone for using other sim by following the process which we have mentioned then you can use all services by your other SIM in jio phone. All services would work like Internet, call and message from any other SIM such as Airtel, Vodafone, IDEA etc. in your jio phone.
Is it safe to unlock jio phone for other SIM?
No, It is not completely safe to unlock jio phone for other SIM and also not recommended by us. Because in this process, Modified version of kaios operating system is installed on your jio phone which may dead your jio phone and may damage it. Also, it is not unofficially by the jio as they don`t support.
Can I unlock all model of Jio Phone to use other SIM?
No, you cannot unlock all model of jio phone for using the other operator of SIM Card. Only we have tested on the F90M model of jio phone to use other sim and also you can watch the video. But you may try if you use other model of jio phone but there would be different boot key for each model which you can get by searching.
Can you use 3G SIM in jio phone after unlocking?
Yes, you can use the 3G SIM in your jio phone after unlocking the jio phone to use other sim card. But now, 3G SIM Card are almost closed. Every operator of sim card provides 4G SIM card.
Does jio phone support other sim?
No, Jio phone doesn`t support other operator of SIM like Airtel, IDEA, Vodafone, BSNL etc. except Jio SIM. But by using the some tricks which is unofficial, other sim card can be used and step wise process are mentioned on how to use other sim in jio phone?
Getting error “Your SIM is locked” after putting other SIM in JIO Phone?
If you insert other operator of SIM in jio phone except jio sim then you get the error as Your SIM is locked when the phone is turned on. Also, you can’t use any type of services from other sim in your jio phone as the jio phone doesn’t support it.
Does jio phone only support jio sim?
Yes, Officially jio phone only support JIO SIM other than it, any other operator of SIM would not work and the error would appear as SIM is locked if you insert other SIM. But by following some of the tricks, you can know that how to unlock jio phone for other SIM?
What is official way to use other operator of sim in Jio phone?
If you want to use other operator of sim card like airtel, bsnl, vodafone, idea etc. then the official way is to port your other operator of sim card to JIO SIM and then you would be able to use in jio phone with the same number.
Conclusion on How to unlock Jio Phone for other SIM
After reading this article, you would have known the process of how to use other sim in jio phone? by following the step-by-step procedure and also watching the videos.
We have inserted the youtube video which would very helpful for you to unlock jio phone for all sim.
All the information shared in this page are correct but it is not guaranteed that the tricks will work on all model of jio phone.
Also, it is an unofficial way to unlock jio phone for other sim and not recommended by us. It is better to port your other sim to jio phone.
If you have any query or problem related to using other sim in jio phone then you can tell your problem in the below comment.