If you are looking for a workaround to use Reliance Jio SIM in 3G Phones, this article helps you a lot. Here we share a trick to use Reliance Jio 4g SIM in 3g phones. Reliance is offering 4G Jio Sim Cards, which giving access to unlimited calling, unlimited 4g data and unlimited messages without any hidden charges. But this Reliance Jio SIM was being bundled with Lyf device or limited 4G devices (You can check the complete list of reliance Jio supported devices). But with this trick you can use Reliance Jio in 3g Phones or you can even try this to use Reliance Jio Sim in 2g phones. Check the below steps to Use Reliance Jio Sim in 3G Phones.

This trick to Use Reliance Jio Sim in 3G Phones work for us and probably work for all 3g devices, but I’m not sure, though. Here we share three possible ways to use reliance jio 4g sim in 3g compatible devices. First one is for those who are using Mediatek devices like Coolpad or Micromax, Second one is for Snapdragon devices and the last one is for Moto devices or devices which are using Custom ROMs like CyanogenMod. Check all possible tricks to Use Reliance Jio Sim in 3G Phones.

How to Use Reliance Jio Sim in 3G Phones (All Methods)

Note – 

  • This is an unofficial trick and may not work on every device.
  • It works for me but I’m not sure it work for every device. Try this at your own risk.
  • With this trick, you will be able to use Jio mobile data (in 3G speed) only maybe Voice calling will not be available.
  • Check your device processor (Mediatek or Qualcomm) before proceeding by downloading CPU Z app.

How to Use Reliance Jio Sim in 3G Phones

Method 1 – How to Use Reliance Jio Sim in 3G Phone (MediaTek Devices)

1) First, download & install MTK Engineering Mode on your device.

2) Now open the app and select MTK settings -> select Network Selecting/Preferred Network option.

3) Now Select 4G LTE/WCDMA/GSM or LTE/GSM/CDMA auto (PRL) option as network mode.

4) Now save the setting and Restart your phone.

5) Done! Now you can able to use Jio 4g sim on 3g phone.

Method 2 – How to Use Reliance Jio Sim in 3G device (Snapdragon Devices)

1) First Download & Install Shortcut Master Lite App on your device.

2) Now open the app, and open the Menu (by pressing Three Dots on top right side).

3) In the menu select engineering mode/service menu.

4) Select “System App” if found then open it and access to change LTE Bands if this option is not available then search for Engineering Mode.

5) Open Engineer mode and Select Change LTE Bands.

6) Now dial *#2263# from dialer app then Select Menu And Click Back Again Then Select Menu.

7) Go To the Key Input And Enter 0000 and Wait some times until Popup appears.

8) Choose UE Settings.Then navigate to

9) Navigate to Settings -> Protocol -> NAS -> Network Control -> Band Selection –LTE Band –Band 40.

10) After that restart, your phone and place your jio sim in Sim 1 slot to enjoy reliance jio 4G sim in your 3G phone.

Method 3 – How to Use Reliance Jio 4g Sim in 3G phones (Moto Devices/Device with Custom ROMs)

1) First, Open the phone dialer and type *#*#4636#*#* to open service menu.

2) You will see Testing page, Choose the first option Phone Information option.

3) Click on Set Preferred Network Type and select LTE/GSM auto (PRL) option.

4) Turn off your phone and put Jio Sim in slot 1.

5) Done. Enjoy Reliance Jio 4g sim on your 3g phone.

The trick to Use Reliance Jio Sim in 3G Phones work for us and probably work for all 3g devices, but I’m not sure, though. But you can try it and comment if it work for you or not.

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Sumit is a Tech and Gadget freak and loves writing about Android and iOS, his favourite past time is playing video games.

101 Comments

  1. I had samsung galaxy core 2 my proccessor is cortex my device is 3g how i will use jio sim

  2. Am using moto g2 cm13, I tried but won’t get signal. Its already activated sim, I tried xorware apps too.. Any other way to get signal.. Help me .. Thanx in advance

  3. i have samsung galaxy grand prime Sm-g531h pls help me i dowloaded mtk engerring mode app but can’t able to open mtk setting they want engerring mode first plssss help me…. thanku

  4. I have been using moto g2.None of the tricks mentioned here is not giving signal for jio.Plz help me

      • Sayantan mitra Reply

        Bro I tried the 3rd option & I am using motog2 but as I shut down and restart the prffered network changes back to GSM prl only and how to do I get my jio network plz help

      • I also being using moto g2 3g and not even a single method is working.. Plz help

      • tajuddin sheik Reply

        Bro I tried the 3rd option &and I am using moto g2 but when I was shut down the device and restart the phone preffered network changes back to GSM prl only and how to do I get my jio network

      • Dhyanganesh Reply

        I checked this trick on my Samsung G350E rooted phone running cm13.1 but it shows no data sim when i tried enabling data and the my sim is not registered though i have activated it

  5. Ganesh Jadhav Reply

    can i use jio sim in Samsung S3 Neo phone same phone is not working engineering mode mkt and other aaps what should i do

  6. I had samsung galaxy s duos 7362 ,my proccessor is cortex qualcomm my device is 3g how i will use jio sim

  7. I had samsung galaxy s duos 7562 ,my proccessor is cortex qualcomm my device is 3g how i will use jio sim

  8. I hv huawei honor holly.. Wihich has custom rom miui 8.. .full rooted.. ..by 1st method i got the barcode bt i cant able to change the network mode with mtk enggineering mode.. ..evertime i clicked on network selection its jst come back to secret menu what shoud i do.. .plzz help.. ..

    • Did you got any advise on activating JIO sim in Huawei Honor Holly?? If yes.. Please advise how to take it forward

      Thanks
      Akash
      9964861014

      • Bhai apna honor 4c hai …isme toh engineering mode hi nhn khulta .kya karu Bhai samjh nhn AA ra …phone le k galti karlo kyaaa

  9. i have micromax canvas gold 3g phone and i use first method but network is not selected automatically gsm select

  10. Nasir Husain Reply

    May mobile handset is Samsung Galaxy e7 with snapdragon 410 but I can’t open shortcut lite app engineering mode or service menu how can I?

  11. i try but not selected 4g or lte/gsm when select it autometic gsm comes so what i do pls help

  12. My mobile is Xperia m2 dual d2302,I tried all methods mentioned above but I can’t use jio sim in my mobile , now what can I do

  13. this is extra ordinary appliction it is very useful it is also running on my 2g phone after installing this system

  14. Hi, there is no LTE options in engineering mode, I m using micromax xpress 2 E313. Can you pls help me……?

  15. Haii. UAM using huwai u19 ..how to use Jio sim ….mtk app Not working

  16. Hello sumit sir i am having Xolo 1010i with Mediatek MTK6582 processor i tried to.change GSM to LTE/GSM/CDMA BUT TOWER DOESN’T APPEAR IN MY MOBILE

  17. Hi i tried 3 rd method for moto e generation 1 .but the jio signals are not coming.Please help me

  18. abhishek gupta Reply

    for moto g2 using 3rd option. does rooting app like kingroot is required or not. as i have installed it and while booting it take a lot time.

  19. My mobile is canvas gold a300. I got jio sim by usingvtrick shown in the net but I couldn’t use it in myphone I tried all the three methods!!!? Pls let me know a proper working method for my phone.

  20. Hi. I have moto e 1st gen. M not able to select LTE GSM automatically it takes GSM only.

  21. i have moto e and tried all the methods but still unable to work on my mobile I have also rooted my device also I have activated jio sim plz plz help me

  22. my phone is maicromax canvas axl a 109 my phone show lte network bu I cant selcetded in my phone let network option

  23. Adnan soud Reply

    I’m using MOTO G 2nd generation , and I have rooted my phone, I couldn’t switch on the VOLTE provisioned flag , its not showing in the Engineering mode, so please help me solve my problem. Thank you.

  24. My device is Samsung note 3 n9000 how to use jio 4G sim pls help me

  25. Bhai mere main to engineering mode main LTE ka option ni aa RHA hai

  26. Hari Haran Reply

    Sir I Have Tried In Moto G2 But It Not Displaying Signal Please Help

  27. kaid johar Reply

    I have huawei p7 4g fone .. But not getting internet signals with my jio

  28. I have xolo Q700 club …I tried first method but it is not working what to do do…my phone is having mediatek

  29. srikar nelabotla Reply

    Hi I’m using huweai honor holly but not able to open MKT settings. I tried method 3 also

  30. When i select lte network its not selected . automatecally only gsm nd wcdma showing in the row. Lte is not selectble for my xolo q700s. I tried so many diffrent tricks but not any one working on my device. Help me bro. [email protected]

  31. Rakesh Banjare Reply

    I had samsung galaxy grand duos my proccessor is cortex my device is 3g how i will use jio sim

  32. I have galaxy gt i9082 rooted phone it does not support mtk or not *#4636#*#* method .what to do is there any another kernel or zip file

  33. I have samsung galaxy s3 t mobile and in second method the app is not showing any menu or something……. Plz plz plz help

  34. My device is samsung galaxy grand prime it is possible in my phone

  35. Bhai a San fake gain main a to z trick try kiya kuch nahi hora hain ho saketo aisa trick bato Jo easily selected hojay

  36. I try all method but not get signal in my phone
    samsung GTS7562

  37. chandan kumar Reply

    I tried 3 trick but not working in moto E 1st generation.
    If you any others trick than please share with me. Thanks

  38. I tried 2nd method 4 infocus m2 3g mobile….not working……pls suggest….

  39. jitendra tyagi Reply

    I tried 2nd method infocus m2 3g mobile….not working……pls suggest….

  40. bharathkkbediguttu Reply

    hw to use my samsang galaxy grand gt-i9082 to 4g jio

  41. My phone is samsung and it support cortex a7 cpu how i can use jio sim

  42. DIPULKUMAR Reply

    I have micrmax a106 and it is mediatek but it is not working

  43. Does JIO work in Samsung galaxy core 2 duos with ARM Cortex-A7 processor.

  44. Does jio work in samsung galaxy core 2 duos with ARM Cortex-A7 processor.

    If yes the procedure for the same.

  45. Thirupathi Ranganathan Reply

    Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 mtk engineering mode error device not seem to be mediatek or your rom no have the engineer, mtk engineering mode install

  46. bro i have samsung sm530h and i have a new jio sim so how i can use jio sim this phone

  47. i have tried on my moto G but does not work is there any real trick to use jio sim in 3g let us know

  48. Prem Kumar Reply

    All the methods try, but not working in sony D2302.
    What can I do?

  49. HI sumit… My phone is samsung galaxy S duos.. CAn I use jio in my phone?

  50. My is Samsung galaxy Grande primer 3g phone jio 4g how to work sir

  51. I have moto g2 6.0 marshmallow so I tried 3 method but its not working so please suggest

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