How to insert USIM card into Galaxy Z Flip8, Fold8 or Fold8 Ultra

Last Update date : Aug 10. 2026

In cases where the USIM card needs to be installed or removed, such as when configuring a new mobile device, it is important to do so correctly to prevent damaging the SIM card tray. Please refer to the following instructions for how to properly insert a USIM card into your Galaxy Z Flip8, Fold8, or Fold8 Ultra.

Three Galaxy foldable phones facing inward, each with an extended SIM tray and a SIM card.

Note: If the USIM card is inserted into your Galaxy Z series device backwards, or if the SIM card tray is forced into the phone when it is not positioned properly, the tray may bend or break.

Note: The Galaxy Z Flip device should be placed on a flat surface with the cover screen face down and the main camera side facing up.

An illustration of an ejection pin being inserted into the SIM card tray slot on the side of a Galaxy device. An illustration of an ejection pin being inserted into the SIM card tray slot on the side of a Galaxy device.

Step 1. Insert and firmly press the ejector tool into the hole in the SIM card tray.

An illustration of the SIM card tray being ejected from the side of a Galaxy device. An illustration of the SIM card tray being ejected from the side of a Galaxy device.

Step 2. Remove the SIM card tray once it pops out of the phone.

An illustration of a Nano-SIM card being placed onto a SIM card tray. An illustration of a Nano-SIM card being placed onto a SIM card tray.

Step 3. Place the USIM (Nano-SIM) card into the SIM card tray with the metal chip facing up. Ensure that the card is accurately aligned with the shape of the tray and that the card is level with the tray.

An illustration of a SIM card tray being inserted into its slot. An illustration of a SIM card tray being inserted into its slot.

Step 4. Insert and press the SIM card tray completely into the SIM card slot on your device.

An illustration of an ejection pin being inserted into the SIM card tray slot on the top of a Galaxy device. An illustration of an ejection pin being inserted into the SIM card tray slot on the top of a Galaxy device.

Step 1. Insert and firmly press the ejector tool into the hole in the SIM card tray.

An illustration of the SIM card tray being ejected from the top of a Galaxy device. An illustration of the SIM card tray being ejected from the top of a Galaxy device.

Step 2. Remove the SIM card tray once it pops out of the phone.

An illustration of a Nano-SIM card being placed onto a SIM card tray. An illustration of a Nano-SIM card being placed onto a SIM card tray.

Step 3. Place the USIM (Nano-SIM) card into the SIM card tray with the metal chip facing up. Ensure that the card is accurately aligned with the shape of the tray and that the card is level with the tray.

An illustration of the SIM card tray being inserted from the top of a Galaxy device. An illustration of the SIM card tray being inserted from the top of a Galaxy device.

Step 4. Insert and press the SIM card tray completely into the SIM card slot on your device.

An illustration of an ejection pin being inserted into the SIM card tray slot on the top of a Galaxy device. An illustration of an ejection pin being inserted into the SIM card tray slot on the top of a Galaxy device.

Step 1. Insert and firmly press the ejector tool into the hole in the SIM card tray.

An illustration of the SIM card tray being ejected from the top of a Galaxy device. An illustration of the SIM card tray being ejected from the top of a Galaxy device.

Step 2. Remove the SIM card tray once it pops out of the phone.

An illustration of a Nano-SIM card being placed onto a SIM card tray. An illustration of a Nano-SIM card being placed onto a SIM card tray.

Step 3. Place the USIM (Nano-SIM) card into the SIM card tray with the metal chip facing up. Ensure that the card is accurately aligned with the shape of the tray and that the card is level with the tray.

An illustration of a SIM card tray being inserted into its slot. An illustration of a SIM card tray being inserted into its slot.

Step 4. Insert and press the SIM card tray completely into the SIM card slot on your device.

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