If you need to swap out your iPhone SIM card or remove it for any reason, Apple has designed their iPhones so the process is relatively straightforward. With new iPhone releases, Apple has changed the positioning of the SIM tray. However, the method to remove the SIM remains the same.
The SIM tray and SIM card are pretty delicate, so we’ll go through the steps to remove it safely on the iPhone 7 and later models.
How to Remove a SIM Card From an iPhone 13
Removing the SIM card from your iPhone 13 is quite simple once you have either the ejection tool, a paper clip, or an earring. Something small to eject the tray, but not too sharp as to damage it, then follow these steps.
- Locate the SIM tray card on the lower left-hand side of your phone.
- Insert the tool you’re using into the small hole on the tray.
- Press the tool to eject the tray; you may need to apply light pressure.
- The tray will pop up to allow you to take it out entirely and remove your SIM.
How to Remove a SIM Card From an iPhone 12
You’ll likely find removing your SIM card from your iPhone 12 relatively straightforward. All you need is the ejection tool that usually comes with it; if not, an earring or open paper clip will suffice. You just need something small to fit in the hole on the SIM card tray. Here’s how to remove your SIM card.
- Find the SIM tray card around the middle left-hand side of your phone.
- Insert your tool into the small hole on the tray.
- Press the tool by applying light pressure.
- The tray will pop up, then you can take it out to remove your SIM.
How to Remove a SIM Card From an iPhone X
Removing the SIM card tray from the iPhone X is easy when you know how. You’ll need the ejection tool that usually comes with the phone, but an open paper clip or an earring will do if you don’t have that. Essentially, anything small enough to fit the tray but that is not too sharp. Then follow these steps.
- Locate the SIM tray on the right-hand side of your phone.
- Insert your tool into the small hole on the SIM tray.
- Apply light pressure to press the tray and eject it.
- Once the tray pops up, you can completely remove it and take out your SIM.
How to Remove a SIM Card From an iPhone 8
Removing your SIM card on the iPhone 8 is quick and easy. You just need the ejection tool, an earring, or a paper clip. Any blunt object small enough to fit the SIM tray. Then, follow these steps.
- Find the SIM tray toward the upper right-hand side of your phone.
- Insert your tool in the tray hole.
- Lightly press the tool to eject the tray.
- The tray should pop up, allowing you to completely remove it to take your SIM card out.
How to Remove a SIM Card From an iPhone 7
Removing your SIM card from your iPhone 7 is quite simple once you have an object to pop the SIM tray out. You can use the ejection tool, an open paper clip, or an earring. Something blunt and small enough to fit in the hole on the SIM tray. Then, follow these steps.
- Find the SIM tray toward the upper right-hand side of your iPhone.
- Insert your ejection tool into the small hole on the tray.
- Press the tool to eject the tray. You may need to apply light pressure.
- When the tray pops up, you can pull it out completely to remove your SIM card.
FAQ
How do I import contacts from my SIM card to my new iPhone?
If your SIM card supports it, you can import the contacts saved on your SIM to your iPhone; here’s how.
1. Insert the SIM with your saved contacts into your iPhone.
2. Go to “Settings,” “Contacts,” then “Import SIM Contacts.”
3. If prompted, decide where you want to import your SIM contacts to.
4. Wait as the import process completes.
5. Tap the “Phone,” then “Contacts” to check that your contacts have been successfully imported.
How do I find out which SIM card my device is using?
Here is a list of the different SIM cards and the models that use them.
Nano SIM Card
• iPhone 5, iPhone 13 Pro Max
Micro-SIM Card
• iPhone 4, iPhone 4s
SIM Card
• iPhone, iPhone 3GS
Your iPhone SIM Card Is Now Safely Removed
Apple makes the SIM card removal process easy, and provides the perfect tool to make it even easier. The camouflaged SIM card tray can be identified by its tiny hole on the left or right-hand side of the phone. With gentle pressure, the tray pops up, allowing you to completely take the tray out to remove your SIM card.
Were you able to remove and then reinsert your SIM card with ease? Tell us about it in the comments section below.
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