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Learn how to safely and quickly remove a SIM card from an Android
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Very few smartphones have removable back panels anymore, so removing your Android's SIM card can be a bit tricky. Fortunately, we've got you covered! As long as you handle your SIM card with care, you will be safely removing/replacing your SIM card in no time. This wikiHow article will teach you how to remove a SIM card from an Android.
Things You Should Know
- Make sure your phone is off before you take out the SIM card.
- Use a straightened paperclip or pin to press the recessed button to eject the SIM card tray.
- Take the existing card out of the tray.
Steps
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Power off your Android device. When removing a SIM card, it is absolutely essential that your device is powered off, for both your safety and that of your device. [1] X Research source
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Find a small bobby pin or SIM removal tool. You will need to access a small slot on the side of your device to eject the SIM card tray. Some Androids come with a small pin-like tool designed for this very purpose. [2] X Research source If you can't find it or don't have one, a small bobby pin, a straightened paper clip, or a small pin should work. [3] X Expert Source Mobile Kangaroo
Computer & Phone Repair Specialists Expert Interview. 11 September 2019.- At this time, remove any cases or shells you might have on your Android phone.
- You may also want to wash your hands to ensure you do not do any damage to your SIM card while handling it.
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Slide the bobby pin into the SIM tray. The SIM tray is likely located along the side of your phone, often on the top-left in a Google Pixel or Samsung Galaxy. [4] X Research source Scan the sides of your device carefully to find it. [5] X Expert Source Mobile Kangaroo
Computer & Phone Repair Specialists Expert Interview. 11 September 2019. It will be a thin long strip with a small hole in which you can place your bobby pin. -
Remove the SIM card with care. Once you properly plug the bobby pin into the SIM tray's hole, the tray will open and the SIM card will eject. [6] X Expert Source Mobile Kangaroo
Computer & Phone Repair Specialists Expert Interview. 11 September 2019. Carefully remove the SIM. Replace it if needed, or simply close the SIM tray slot. [7] X Research source
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References
- ↑ https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00091302/
- ↑ https://guidebooks.google.com/pixel/explore-your-phone/insert-sim-card
- ↑ Mobile Kangaroo. Computer & Phone Repair Specialists. Expert Interview. 11 September 2019.
- ↑ https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00079039/
- ↑ Mobile Kangaroo. Computer & Phone Repair Specialists. Expert Interview. 11 September 2019.
- ↑ Mobile Kangaroo. Computer & Phone Repair Specialists. Expert Interview. 11 September 2019.
- ↑ https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7086887?hl=en
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