How to remove sim card from iPhone

Author: Iqbal | Guide: iPhone |

If you've bought a new iPhone and are unfamiliar with its hardware, then you need to know how to remove SIM Card from your iPhone.

To change smartphones or to just change your service provider you need to remove and then insert a new SIM card in your smartphone. Once you insert the new SIM you can get all the information about it. If you are a Jio user then you can check Jio number, balance, and data usage by using the Jio Developed App.

How to Eject SIM Card from iPhone

Remove SIM Card from iPhone in 2 Steps

Step-1 Put the SIM ejector tool in the SIM tray hole: The first step is to get your SIM ejector. The SIM ejector comes in the box when you buy your iPhone.

Now, put the SIM Ejector tool in the SIM tray hole on the left side of the phone. Now press the tool in the hole, and you will hear a click sound.

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Step-2 Pull the SIM tray and remove the SIM: After you hear the click you will notice that the SIM tray will slightly pop out. Pull the SIM tray out. Carefully, remove your SIM card from the tray.

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FAQ

Where is My SIM Ejector Tool?

The SIM ejector tool comes with the iPhone in the box.

When you buy an iPhone. There are a few contents that come in the box with your smartphone. The items in the box are:

  • iPhone
  • Cable
  • SIM ejector tool
  • Documents
  • Apple Sticker

What to do if My SIM Ejector Tool is Lost?

If your SIM Ejector tool is lost then you do need to worry. There are some other household items that can you can use to eject your SIM and pull out your SIM tray.

Items like:

  • Thumb pin, paper clip, push pin
  • Safety pin or Needle
  • Use an earring
  • Staple pins
  • Mechanical pencils

You just need to keep in mind that these objects are thin enough to enter the SIM tray hole.

Why is there No Network on My SIM?

If there is no network on your SIM this might be because of a few reasons.

It might be because your SIM isn't activated or you need to recharge your SIM. Also, sometimes there can be a fault on the part of your service provider as well. But if you find that you need to renew your recharge then you need to know How to Recharge Airtel DTH from Phonpe.

What Should be the size of my SIM for the iPhone?

Over the years there have been multiple sizes of SIMs that have been compatible with iPhones. There are three main sizes:

  • Mini
  • Micro
  • Nano

If you're using the newer models of iPhone you need to have the nano SIM size. The new age Android smartphones also use nano SIMs. To get a new SIM card you need to contact the nearest service center of your SIM card provider.

 

Can the iPhone 6 Fit into an iPhone 13?

Over the year multiple SIM sizes have come up. If you are using a smartphone model from 2014 then it is possible that you need to change your SIM if you buy a new model from 2021/2022.

But as iPhone 6 and iPhone 13 work with nano-SIM cards you don't need to change your SIM. All you need to do is cut the extra plastic portion of the SIM card and insert it into your SIM tray.

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