Engadget Logo Ahamo could be used in the Japanese version of SIM Free Xperia.APN setting was also surprisingly easy

New rate plans for NTT DOCOMO's "AHAMO", KDDI (au) "POVO", and SoftBank's "LINEMO" have started.

Do you use 20GB a month for some people?As you may think, not only is the price cheaper, but the content is simple and it is simple without being sold and selling optional services.If there was no two -year tie, no career specification device was required, so I sigheyd a contract with "AHAMO" and verified whether it could be used with the Xperia SIM free model at hand.

The terminals corresponding to "AHAMO" are quite wide, and for docomo terminals, the latest "Xperia 5 II SO-52A" and "Xperia 1 II SO-51A" have been released in 2014.It is supported around "03F", "Xperia Z3 SO-01G", and "Xperia Z3 Compact SO-02G".

The Xperia series, which is handled by other carriers KDDI (au), SoftBank, UQ Mobile, and Y! Mobile, is also published as an Ahamo operating terminal, but even the latest Xperia cannot communicate with the global model (overseas terminal).An example has been reported.

・ Ahamo operation confirmation terminal list (Android)

So, I'm wondering if the Xperia SIM -free model, which is currently on sale in Japan, is compatible with AHAMO.I verified the following four models at hand.

・ Xperia Pro (XQ-AQ52)

・ Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42)

・ Xperia 5 (J9260)

・ Xperia 1 (J9110)

First, "Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42)" and "Xperia Pro (XQ-AQ52)".

The location of the SIM card tray is common to all Xperia models and is on the upper left side of the main unit.The cover and card tray are integrated with the main unit, and the claws can be hooked and pulled out, and there is no SIM pin.You can store two SIM cards in the SIM card tray.

The Xperia SIM free model is a dual SIM model, so it can be used with "SIM card + microSD card" and "SIM card + SIM card".

First of all, I simply inserted ohey AHAMO SIM card.

You heyed to set the APN first.Tap "Settings" → "Network and Interheyt" → "Mobile Network", and then tap "Access Point Name" to open (if you can't see it, tap the detailed settings to see it).

In the case of the Xperia SIM free model, the APN (access point name) that can be used in Japan is set in advance, so in the case of AHAMO, "SP mode (SPMODE).hey.Just choose JP).Then, if you do "Switching (Open) procedure" with the Ahamo app, you will be completed successfully.

"Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42)" and "Xperia Pro (XQ-AQ52)" were able to make mobile data communication and calls.AHAMO can use the same quality 4G/5G heytwork area as DOCOMO."Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42)" and "Xperia Pro (XQ-AQ52)" with AHAMO SIM were inserted.

Then try "Xperia 5 (J9260)" and "Xperia 1 (J9110)".

The same is true until the AHAMO SIM card is inserted, and after tapping "Mobile Network" and tapping the "Access Point name", there are many APN (access point name) that can be used in Japan in advance.Although it is in, "SP mode (spmode).hey.JP) is not on the list.

The APN setting procedure for AHAMO is as follows.From APN, tap [+] to open "Edit Access Points", [Name], your favorite name (eg, SP mode, Ahamo, etc.), [APN], "Spmode]..hey.Enter "JP" and save.Mobile data communication is possible by checking the set APN.

It was going well so far, but when I tried to make a phone call, it was displayed as "Mobile network is not available" and I could not talk.Therefore, after turning off the "4G line call" in the "Network and Internet" → "Mobile Network", you can turn off again and then restart to make calls.

If you have similar symptoms, please try it.

Of course, "Xperia 5 (J9260)" and "Xperia 1 (J9110)" are connected at 4G (LTE) because they are not 5G compatible, but they were used on a stable line of DOCOMO.

The biggest advantage of the Xperia SIM free model is that stable communication is possible on domestic lines.Although it is not listed on the AHAMO compatible terminal list, it is recommended because it can be used stably in the domestic communication area without worrying that it may not be connected.