How to insert and remove SIM card on Galaxy device
SIM cards give you access to your wireless service provider's mobile data network so you can make calls, send messages, and more. Replacing or removing a SIM card in your mobile device or tablet is one of the first things you'll need to do to get your phone or tablet up and running. The location of the slot will change depending on your model but can be easily located by carefully looking at the sides of your device.
To prevent damage to any information stored on the memory card, make sure you unmount it before taking it out.
Types of SIM card
Standard SIM: The largest SIM size, sometimes called Mini-SIM and found in older phones.
Micro SIM: A medium-sized SIM card, popular in previous models.
Nano SIM: The smallest SIM size and used by most new phones.
The main difference between a Nano and a Micro SIM is the size of the plastic around the microchip. Most networks introduced a Trio SIM card which has all SIM types in one card, so whether you need a standard, micro, or nano SIM, you can manually pop out the correct SIM card size you have to insert in your device.
How to insert SIM card correctly on models with a non-removable battery.
For dual SIM models, you can insert two SIM or USIM cards so you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a single device. In some areas, data transfer speeds may be slower if two SIM cards are inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted.
Step 1. Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray. Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, the device may be damaged.
Step 2. Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.
Step 3. Place the SIM card on the tray accordingly. Depending on your Galaxy device, you may be required to insert the SIM card with the gold-colored contacts facing upwards or downwards, please check the device's user manual.
Step 4. Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it.
Step 5. Insert the tray back into the tray slot.
Note:
- Depending on your Galaxy device model, you may be required to insert the SIM card with the gold-colored contacts facing upwards or downwards, please check the device User Manual prior to following the below steps.
- If you insert the tray into the tray slot while the SIM card is not exactly placed on the tray, itmay not be inserted or the SIM card may not be recognized properly.
- If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray, the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray.
- If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet, your device may be damaged. Always make sure the tray is dry.
How to insert SIM card correctly on models with a removable battery.
If your device has a removable cover, please follow the steps below. The images in these steps may not exactly match your phone, but should be similar enough if your device has a removable battery.
Step 1: Remove the back cover.
Step 2: Remove the battery.
Step 3: Insert the SIM card into the SIM slot with the gold contacts facing down.
Step 4: Insert the battery, ensuring the contacts on the battery match the prongs on the inside of the device. Align the back cover with the camera and press down around the edges to replace the back cover.
How to remove the SIM card correctly on models with a non-removable battery.
Step 1. Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray. Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, the device may be damaged.
Step 2. Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.
Step 3. Remove the SIM card.
Step 4. Insert the tray back into the tray slot.
How to remove SIM card on models with a removable battery.
Step 1: Lift the back cover of your device. There is a release latch on the side to make this easier.
Step 2: Remove the battery.
Step 3: Press your finger to the SIM card and slide the SIM card out of the SIM slot. The SIM slot may also be spring-loaded, in which case use your fingernail to gently push the SIM card in to allow it to pop out.
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