Just removed a new iPhone from the packaging, but no idea how to insert the iPhone SIM card? In this tip, we’ll show you exactly how to do that, so that you can get started with your new device quickly!
Insert iPhone SIM card: you need this
To insert or replace the SIM card, you need a SIM card removal tool. This is always included with a new iPhone and is incorporated on the back of the instruction booklet. If you do not have these at hand, there are also enough kitchen tools to remove the drawer for the SIM card. For example, use the end of a paper clip or a thumbtack.
Which SIM card do I need?
The SIM card you receive from your provider has different sizes. Fortunately, you can use the smallest nano SIM card with the iPhone in almost all cases. Apple has opted for nano-sim from the iPhone 5. Older devices, such as the iPhone 8, up to the latest iPhone 12 (Pro) work with a nano SIM card.
This is how you place an iPhone SIM card in 4 steps
- Grab your iPhone and find the SIM card slot;
It differs per device where you can find it. For most devices, this is on the right side of the device, but with the iPhone 12 you will find it on the left side.
- Press the tip of the SIM card removal tool into the hole in the SIM card slot. Push firmly, but not too hard;
- The SIM card slot pops out of the iPhone. Take it out and insert the new SIM card;
- Push the slot with the SIM card back into your iPhone and push it briefly.
Tip: It is not necessarily necessary to turn off your iPhone to insert or replace the SIM card.
Now that the SIM card has been inserted, you can turn the iPhone back on. If the iPhone is still on, a message will appear on your screen that the SIM card is locked. Then enter the code of your SIM card, then your iPhone will search for a signal and you can make and receive calls within a few seconds.
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