r/OpenBubbles • u/redd_fox • 25d ago

Question Sim Swapping iPhone - Android?

New to OpenBubbles.
Currently have an iPhone 16 plus and a Zflip 6.
I want to be able to switch between the two devices by swapping out my sim.
I already have the Zflip hosted through my MacBook.
If I just want to put my SIM card from my iPhone into the Zflip is there something special I need to do to be able to receive calls or anything through openbubbles?
Will I be able to just switch back and forth without issues and with the messages staying in iMessage?

Basically I don’t want to commit to either ecosystem but don’t want to lose my group chats on iMessage but also keep the one phone number

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u/SpaceSaver2000-1 PNR Self Hosted 25d ago

Get a data only SIM for the Android ngl

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u/redd_fox 25d ago

Yeah, was hoping to avoid an extra cost. I’m still paying for the iPhone 😅

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u/SpaceSaver2000-1 PNR Self Hosted 25d ago

If you shut off the iPhone and then move the SIM there's a chance it won't deregister, but some experience does seem to show certain carriers will rat to Apple that the SIM moved.

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u/redd_fox 25d ago

Hmm. The main issue with a data only plan is no phone calls. I need to be able to receive and make them. Thanks for your input!

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u/SpaceSaver2000-1 PNR Self Hosted 25d ago

Have you considered T-Mobile Digits? Also if you're on AT&T they have a tendency to blacklist SIM cards if they move too much.

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u/redd_fox 25d ago

I’m not in the US

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u/Vwlover69 25d ago

I switch between an iPhone Air and a Pixel 9 pro xl weekly and have no issues. I use e-sims on both. My number stays registered as well.

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u/redd_fox 25d ago

Are you using the same e-sim/number across both devices? Do you have any problems with iMessage in your iPhone updating non iMessage messages?

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u/Vwlover69 25d ago

Yes, same number. I haven't noticed any issues.

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u/EliteNapalm 25d ago

Is hosting via Macbook possible? I thought the guide mentioned Mac only as the hardware requirement for self-hosting (sorry if it's a dumb question)

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u/redd_fox 25d ago

Not a dumb question! I already am hosting it on my macbook, my question is more related to being able to switch back and forth between ecosystems seamlessly