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where is the sim card on on iphone SE?

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The SIM card tray is on the right side of the iPhone SE, below the power button.

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Will my phone lose anything saved, like pictures, when I insert a new SIM card?

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No. A new SIM card will just change your phone number. Your phone keeps everything if your iCloud account is still on it.

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How do I put the SIM card in tray?

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Use something like a paperclip or sewing needle and stick it in the small hole to open the tray, and then sit the SIM card into it until it sits flush with the metal.

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What if the SIM falls inside the phone?

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It won't. If you don't know how to put it in correctly, ask your carrier how to do it, but it won't fall inside.

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I can't get my SIM card tray to go right back in. The phone says 'No SIM card'. On the film, the gold side of the card is up, but I can only get the tray to slide in with the gold side down. What do I do?

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Gold side down is the correct way to put it in.

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Can I cut a SIM card to fit an iPhone 4 tray?

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NO. Do not do that. It will destroy the SIM card. Just ask your carrier for one for your iPhone.

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What do I do after I put my SIM card in?

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Push the SIM tray back in, then turn on your phone. It should connect automatically and you should be able to use your phone. If not, if may prompt you to activate the SIM card, which may require contacting your carrier.

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How can I put in a SIM card if the tray is missing?

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You won't be able to put a SIM card into the phone without a tray. Seek help from Apple by either contacting them or visiting the Genius Bar at one of their stores.

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My phone is indicating that my SIM card isn't there. What could be causing this?

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It could be possible that you put it in upside down, or you put in a SIM card that fits but is not meant to be used with your phone.

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How do I find the SIM card tray on my iPhone 4?

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On the right-hand side of the phone you'll see a line with a hole. Press a needle or paperclip end into the hole. The SIM tray will then come out.

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How do I get to the SIM card tray on an iPhone 4?

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Get a pin and push it into the hole on the SIM card tray on the left of the phone.

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What can I do if I forgot my security questions and the number to receive the code?

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Contact your provider and they should give you guidance. They may be able to reset your security questions in order for you to receive your code.

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How do I know if I need a new SIM card?

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If your SIM card is not working properly, you need to change your number or your phone service provider, you will need a new SIM card.

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Do I need to have a tray for the SIM card?

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Yes. Otherwise, the SIM card does not stay in the correct position in the device and would be unable to make contact between the SIM card and phone properly.

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What if I can't find the hole on the top of the phone?

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Make sure that you're using the correct phone as these instructions are specifically for the iPhone. Other phones may not have a hole that you need to use, or it may be located on another part of the phone.

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If a SiM card is upside down, will it still work?

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No. It will only work if it is installed properly.

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Will my contacts on Snapchat be saved if I transfer my SIM card from one phone to another?

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Yes, because Snapchat saves your contacts on their server, so wherever you are, on whatever device, you can access them. There will be no problems with your contacts if you change SIM cards.

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Can I put the SIM card in iPhone 6 while it is on? Took it out due to water damage and powered off. It came back on and I cant turn it off.

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If your phone has that much of a problem due to water damage you have bigger issues. Take your phone to the apple store and paying for the repairs.

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What can I do if I have broken the tray for the SIM card?

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Sadly, you'll have to buy a new one. Visit a Genius bar to purchase a new one.

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How do I open the SIM card tray when the tool that came with the iPhone doesn't work?

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You can buy a new tool online or use something like a paperclip.

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What do I do if my phone still has no service after I put the SIM card in?

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You might have put the SIM in upside down. Try taking it out, flipping it, then putting it back in. The gold side should be facing down.

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My sim card has got stuck inside my phone––how do I get it out?

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Take a pin or a earring insert it in the sim card holder hole. It wold pop the the tray out a little bit. Then you can use a needle, screwdriver or a pry tool to get the tray out.

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