
Quasi double fun? What is to be considered?Android dual SIM phones (c) Android / own
Dual SIM smartphone Android compared
Everybody has individual preferences. And while some swear by Android outright, others reject it outright. Which is the best system for yourself, everyone can freely judge. But here are some general points when it comes to dual SIM.Many generations in circulation
Android continues to develop, but not any new version is available immediately for any mobile phone. The main reason is that manufacturers do not normally use the "pure" OS. Rather, they fit the design, menus and functions of each version more or less on their own ideas on.Therefore, always different Android installed on smartphones generations. When a new phone is obtained although usually one of the latest versions - but on the devices in the inventory of the customers are often even older versions installed. Here is an overview of the global distribution based Google's own statistics . Here in July 2015, all units were counted that have accessed during the previous week on the Play Store.Updates: What you should know
Once a new version is released, you want to use most like to direct all the new features on your own smartphone. However, the situation is not unfortunately. Because most producers are equipping their devices not with the pure operating system (OS). Instead, they also install a specific user interface and modify the Android OS otherwise. This hardware, OS and other software work together smoothly, the manufacturer therefore an individual software update for the individual phone model must initially available for download. For the complete software must first adjusted depending on the device are. The is faceliftboth among producers differ markedly, but also within the range of models from the same vendor. Rule of thumb: The more popular the smartphone, the more likely invested the mobile provider after the sale also in its further development. Simply play the latest Android, but it works in most cases - unfortunately - not.Cell Phone Chooser
Meanwhile, there are models of various manufacturers , equipped with operating system versions to Android 5 . From simple mobile phones under 100 euros up to flagship devices with additional SIM slot is everything. Even the Galaxy S6 (Test) .Learn about Android for phones with 2 SIM cards
Integration SIM card into the operating system
The SIM card in both slots are seamlessly integrated into the operating system - for example, in menus and keypad.
Infographic source and (c) Statista .
- On keypad appear simply usually two green handset instead of just one. Thus one establishes through tapping the respective icons which SIM to use for this call, no extra steps.
- In "Menu Settings " there are additional menu items or more options to match the additional options.
- In the status line is obtained as for both SIM cards separately each current reception quality, the usual icons for received messages etc.
Normal full versions - with special additional functions
Besides being one to 2 SIM cards has access, is "normal" Android smartphones with all the typical features of the operating system. Dual-SIM phones so use with Android not "stripped down" Android.Both Android 4.4 (KitKat), but also the current Lollipop version 5.1 are available at dual SIM phones.
Android dual SIM for the job?
That should not be a problem. Because due to the market position and large app selection has Android and professionally many advantages.- Diverse business apps are available, so you mainly work very productively with the top models, manage appointments, oversee multiple email accounts and much more can be done.
- In the settings to let the two "lines" often manage separately. So you can disable some professional Slot at leisure.
- Certain models also make it possible that you get put through a call on the other line during a conversation.
Android 5.1 - What does the update for Dual-SIM phones?

The Android 5.1 Lollipop update now supports dual SIM. (Image © Android Official Blog.)
When can I use 5.1 Android as an upgrade?
Google has this version from . 9 March 2015 rolled out during the year. Exactly when or whether certain phone models get asked the lollipop version available for downloading,depends, as always, by the manufacturer from.
Thus, Android 5.1 Lollipop is about the interrogation of the operating system in the settings to see
Are Android 5.1 announced dual SIM phones?
Currently we are at least not known. Probably the international bestseller first be equipped with 5.1. Up to the first 2 SIM model, it may take some time. Assumption: the end of the 2nd or beginning of the 3rd quarter 2015 are expected the first multi-SIM come devices with the new operating system on the market.What does the update Lollipop else with it?
Google promises in the official Android blog post that the use of mobile phones with the new version both stable faster is. In addition to new support for two or more SIM cards, an improved device protection and HD voice calls are possible. Always assuming, each phone has installed the required hardware.- The device protection is lost or stolen to the smartphone lock until you log on it with their Google account. That is to function even if someone the smartphone to the factory settings should reset.
- With HD Voice Google promises a crystal clear voice quality - but is the prerequisite for both its mobile phone and the phone of the caller to support this standard. It must both phones with Android 5.1 Lollipop be equipped.

Small surprise: A system-Game in the Android settings
- The Quick Settings that you my (pulling down) achieved status bar should, varied be. In particular, access to a new wireless network and the access to associated Bluetooth to be possible directly from this menu.
Hidden Game: EasterEgg in Settings
As little surprise (EasterEgg) Andorid has a game hidden in Version 5.1. To start it, you often and then quickly tap the line "Android version" in the settings. Then, at first seems the Lollipop logo, see screenshot above. By long does it the finger, starts the game. In it you control a little Android robot. The GamePlay is very simple: If you tap with a finger on the display, the figure jumps up and then falls down again. Targeted tippeln can stop the robot so at the desired height to (Lollipops) avoid obstacles, the side drag across the screen. For each successful maneuver there is a point.Android 6: what's new in "marshmallow"

Google's official visualization of the new Android 6.0 version "marshmallow" (c) Google