The globally popular iPhone 5s smartphones and other variations are incredibly easy to use. Each original iPhone is of high quality, a huge number of features and a variety of functions. Despite this, the happy owners of iPhones, who took it in their hands for the first time and are preparing to use it, are already confused by the first question, namely, "How can I correctly insert a SIM card into my new iPhone?" In fact, this operation does not provide anything complicated, you just need to sequentially perform some actions. Which ones? We will talk about this further.
Preparing to use your smartphone for the first time
To insert a SIM card into a new iPhone 5s or some other model, the subscriber must first prepare the phone for the first use:
- First of all, you need to make sure one hundred percent that the iPhone is not blocked due to the change of the mobile operator. A huge number of iPhones are locked to a specific mobile operator. If you want to switch to a different mobile operator, you will need to unlock the SIM slot in your own iPhone.
- There are a significant proportion of iPhones that have absolutely no lock.
- If the iPhone is still blocked on a specific network, it must be unblocked.
We select a SIM card and insert it into the phone
In order to successfully insert his SIM card into a new iPhone 5s or its other configurations, the subscriber must clearly and consistently perform the following steps:
If you follow the described actions very carefully, clearly and consistently, the described operation will end in success, and you will immediately be able to use your brand new smartphone.
What if you have an iPhone and strong strangers ask your phone to insert their SIM card and make a call? Can't you refuse them, because calling your mom is sacred? Or are you changing your mobile operator? Or are you just selling your device from Apple, and you need to get your SIM card? It would seem an elementary operation, however, difficulties may arise with it.
How to insert or remove a SIM card on different models of iPhone, iPad
It is worth mentioning right away that SIM cards are inserted into the iPhone using a special small container. It is securely fixed in the case along with the operator communication chip. This "box" for a SIM card is usually located on the side panel of the device, it can be located at the top and bottom. Only a few Apple devices (iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G) have a SIM card slot built into the top of the phone.
The appearance of the container is practically unchanged. It is a compartment with a hole for a special key.
On the right side we find the SIM card slot with a key hole
So, the key must be inserted into the hole and slightly pressed. You need to use force carefully, since the Apple device is crammed with boards and chips from top to bottom. And they are very easily damaged from any scratch.
The key with which we take out the SIM card slot Most likely, the container will give in almost immediately and "jump out" as soon as you engage the special spring.
Using the key, take out the container with the SIM card The question immediately arises: where to get the key? Often, phone manufacturers, and Apple is no exception, put the SIM card slot openers in the box with the device and fix it so as not to scratch the device during transportation.
Find the key in the box with the device But if you did not find such a gift in the box, do not despair. To open the slot, you can use any object that has similar physical and geometric characteristics. The most popular choice for opening a SIM slot is a paper clip.
Paper clips for opening and pulling out the SIM card tray A special key, like a paper clip, can be replaced with anything. For example, a needle (use only the blunt end), a toothpick, a piece of stiff wire, etc.
And the operation can be successfully carried out without a special key.
Do not use brute force, push too hard, or try to pry the container open with a knife. Most likely, this will lead to disastrous consequences and spoil the integrity of the case.
Video: How to Remove the SIM Card Container from an iPhone
How to remove a SIM card from an iPhone if it's stuck inside
Unfortunately, cases of SIM cards getting stuck in iPhones are not uncommon. This is especially true for the so-called cut and self-cut 3FF and 4FF SIM cards.
SIM-cards of 2FFm 3FF and 4FF formats, which are used when operating smartphones If the SIM card is stuck, you must try to put it back in the tray, and then repeat the operation by pulling out the slot:
- shake your phone: perhaps the SIM card will snap into place right away;
- try to open and close the SIM container a couple of times;
- find a small piece of heavy plastic wrap or very thin plastic. Using scissors, cut it to a strip, slightly narrower than the SIM card slot. Try, pushing this "tool" into the slot between the container and the phone, put the SIM card into place in the tray. When you feel the card snap into place, gently try to open the container again.
Video: how to remove a SIM card if the container is stuck
If the SIM card container does not move at all
If the SIM card slot does not respond at all to your attempts to open it, you will not be able to avoid contacting the service center. Such a problem can be solved only by completely opening the device, and without specialized skills and tools, the probability of damage to the device is extremely high. It is important to remember that service centers, along with support services, are created to help users and collect information on device defects and bugs. So by going to specialist departments, you also help companies make their products better and safer for you.
Removing the SIM card from your Apple device is easy. If you have any problems with this, do not panic and immediately rush to the service center. It is enough to show patience and a little skill, and you will cope with even the most difficult task.
Articles and Life Hacks
If you suddenly want to change the iPhone to another phone, but keep the information on your SIM card, then you can get the SIM card out of the iPhone at home with accuracy and a simple paper clip or a special key that comes with the iPhone.
Standard extraction method
- Turn off your gadget. To do this, press the power button located at the top for a few seconds. “Slide to power off” or “Power off” will appear on the screen.
- Swipe over this label from left to right. Your device is now off.
- Find the sim port at the top or side (it depends on the model). On models 4, 4S, 5, 6 and 6 Plus, it is located on the side of the case. In earlier cases, it is located at the top of the iPhone, next to the power button.
- Usually, the kit comes with a key that opens access to the SIM card. Just insert it into the small hole on the sim port and remove the sim card.
- After removing the SIM, do not forget to replace the slot.
Removing the SIM card without a key
- If such a special key was not included in the kit, then an ordinary paper clip will help you. Straighten it and, acting like a key, insert it into the hole next to the sim port.
- In no case should you use a needle: there is a risk of spoiling the system of fixing the SIM card slot in the iPhone. Some people use a dental probe or a thin awl for the same purposes.
- Be extremely careful when using such popular methods of extracting a SIM card from an iPhone: the slot can get stuck.
- If the SIM card is still stuck, then do not rush to the iPhone service: you can even fix this error at home using a film from folders or a model knife.
- Gently insert them into the hole between the iPhone case and the SIM port on the side of the phone screen and pull the plate, lightly pressing the SIM card slot against the screen.
SIM slots are different for each phone. Somewhere there are auxiliary elements for extracting a SIM card, but somewhere it is quite difficult to do this. However, the owners of complex smartphones have already learned how to manage them with the help of available tools.
In the iphone, you will not find the usual SIM card slot, as in androids. The manufacturer even attaches a special paper clip to the set, a key to open the slot, which is usually located on the side (iphone 5). However, it may happen that the key does not appear in the set. The first generations of Applephones were produced without such an auxiliary tool at all, for example, the iPhone S. Let's look at what a SIM card clip is, and how to remove a SIM card from an iPhone 4 (5,6) and how to insert a SIM card into a phone.
If you use improperly available tools, you can cause serious damage, then the problem will be more serious than just "how to get a SIM card out of an iPhone." Therefore, before you figure out how to open the slot with a paper clip and how to remove the SIM, try to find a special device that should come with your smartphone. Take out the original box, maybe it went unnoticed there when you unpacked the phone.
Once you've found the key, follow the next strategy:
- Turn off the device. To do this, you need to press the power button, which is located at the top of the iPhone, and hold it for a while. On the display you will see the inscription: "Switch off". You need to swipe your finger over the inscription from left to right, and the device will turn off.
- Be sure to turn off your device before removing the SIM. If you do this while it is on, over time the phone will start to glitch and freeze, as you are causing the system to malfunction by doing this.
- After completing the work, find on the side or on top (depending on the generation of the iPhone) the sim card connector.
- The slot has a small hole. You need to insert a special key into this hole, and the SIM card slot can be easily removed. Ready!
What to do if the SIM card is stuck
It often happens that the SIM card is stuck in the iPhone 6 and the slot does not open until the end. If this happens, do not despair and immediately take the device to the service center. This problem can be solved by yourself at home.
So how can a SIM get stuck. You insert the key, open the slot, try to pull out the slot along with the SIM, but it does not work for you, because, for example, it is bent and creates an obstacle. How to remove a SIM card?
Fixing problems
To fix the problem, you need a thin but tough plastic wrap. You can find this right in the box from the iPhone (cords are wrapped in it).
- We take out the device from the box.
- Cut a small piece out of it so that there is an acute angle.
- We push the plate with an acute angle into the open tray for the SIM card until it pushes the card.
- We hold the plate and the socket, pull it towards ourselves and take out the tray, we independently figure out how to install the SIM card.
We take out the SIM with a paper clip
If there was still no key in the kit. Or you accidentally lost it, do not be upset. This tool can be quite effectively and safely replaced by an ordinary paper clip for the phone.
To get a card with this stationery, follow these steps:
- Take a paperclip and straighten one end.
- Find the SIM slot and the hole next to it on the iPhone.
- Gently push the end of the paper clip straight into the hole and apply light pressure. You cannot use brute force, otherwise you can simply break the phone.
- When pressed, the slot opens automatically. Now you can pull it towards you and pull it out, or insert the sim into the iPhone if the slot was empty. If you are wondering how to insert a nano sim correctly, then you can simply cut it out of the usual sim card. In general, almost all sims are now made with threads for micro and nano, that is, there is a frame from which you simply squeeze.
Several items to use if you don't have a paper clip
You don't have a paper clip at home, and you lost your iphone key? It doesn't matter, don't panic and run to the store for paper clips. Other items can be used as an alternative. Here are the most common ones:
- Staple bracket. It can also be found in notebooks or notebooks, as the manufacturers use them to hold the sheets together.
- Needle. An iPhone needle can be dangerous if not careful. Most importantly, do not use needles that are too thin, there is a risk that they will bend inside the phone and break, leaving one end in the hole. It is most convenient to use a safety pin (tipped needles).
- Toothpick. Even though it is made of wood, it can do as much work for you as a paper clip. Just don't break the tip and leave it inside the hole.
Conclusion
This is how you can easily and simply insert a SIM card into an iPhone without a key, if you decide to change the SIM, or simply remove the card tray. Having shown imagination, you can solve any problems with your smartphone, but do not overdo it to the detriment of the device.
Video instruction
Subscribers of a renowned network are offered several tips that allow them to understand how to activate an MTS SIM card. The process is simple, does not require a visit to the official branch of the company or a lot of time. By following a few simple steps suggested by the partner company, you can easily connect to a shared network. The whole process takes minimal time, any subscriber can handle it independently.
You can decide how to activate your MTS SIM card even during the process of acquiring a new number. In order not to go through the whole process on your own, you can ask the operator or store manager, branch to complete the entire procedure. The procedure is carried out quickly, since the employee of the company knows the process exactly.
You can use the help of an employee of a representative office or any store without paying, the connection process is free. Sellers meet buyers halfway, and therefore, when switching to a new tariff plan, connecting a phone, they do everything independently.
How to activate an MTS SIM card on your own on your phone?
Activation of the MTS SIM card can be carried out at home, where you cannot count on the operator's help. It will not be difficult to go through the process on your own. The instructions for registering a new number offer:
- Open the envelope with the plastic card into which the sim is soldered.
- Carefully separate the SIM card from the main plastic along the perforation.
Attention! The operator offers several variations of the SIM card. It can be in standard or reduced sizes. A nano-map has also been proposed. To choose the appropriate option, you should carefully separate from the main part all unnecessary ones - they are perforated, and therefore the process does not require the use of special tools. If you have doubts about the correctness of the task, you can open the envelope, ask to insert the sim in the salon.
- Open the phone cover. Insert the element into a special connector - slot.
- Turn on the smartphone, wait for the system to boot.
- Wait for the network search results. If necessary, enter the password, and then dial the command: * 111 #.
