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How do I get the IMEI number of my iPhone?

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You can dial *#06# or go to Settings > About > General and scroll until you find the IMEI.

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How do I save my contacts to my SIM card?

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You don't, but you can save your contacts using iCloud. Go to Settings, then iCloud and turn on 'save contacts'.

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Do permanently deleted photos get saved to the SIM card on my iPhone?

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No, a SIM card is only for storing information about your phone number and cellular service. You might be confusing the SIM card with an SD card. Also, permanently deleted photos are by definition gone forever.

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I have the tool that they gave me, but I can't get the tray open. What can I do?

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Keep using the key to get the tray out. Try pushing it into the phone further, but be careful not to do damage to your phone. If you are still not having any luck, go to the Apple store and visit the genius bar. They may be able to help.

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When I try use a paperclip to remove the sim card out of my iPhone, it didn't work. What can I do?

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It's a bit tricky, you have to insert in very carefully to make sure you are not damaging the SIM card. Put the end of an appropriate sized paperclip into the hole, not too deep. Bend the paperclip very slightly until you get enough resistance and leverage for the paperclip to pull out the little tray.

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Should the gold side of the SIM card be up or down when it is inserted?

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Down. As long as as your phone screen is facing up, you should insert the SIM card gold side facing down.

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How do I get the SIM card out if it's on the tray?

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If it’s the correct fitting SIM card, you can turn the tray upside down and the SIM card should fall out.

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Can I put the SIM card in another phone and keep my files?

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That depends on whether you've saved your files to the SIM card or the device. It's likely the device, so probably not.

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Can I use another object to get it out?

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A thumbtack or a needle will work, anything small enough fit into that tiny hole.

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Will I lose my apps if I take the SIM card out of my phone?

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No, you will not. You will only lose any of your apps if you clear your whole phone. If you remove your SIM card, it will not do anything, it will just say no SIM card. When you insert your SIM card back into the your phone, it will go back to normal.

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