How to eject sim card iphone 11

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1. Hold the iPhone upright with the screen facing you.
2. Locate the SIM tray on the right edge.
3. Insert a SIM eject tool or paperclip into the hole on the tray.
4. Remove the SIM card from the tray.
5. Slide the tray back in.

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This article explains how to open an iPhone SIM card without an ejector tool. Instructions in this article apply to all iPhone models.

Finding the iPhone SIM Card Ejector Tool

The SIM card tool for ejecting the tray from the side of the iPhone comes in the box as long as your country and network-specific iPhone include it.

In the U.S., iPhones include documentation, such as legal notices and getting-started guides. The SIM ejector tool may be hidden in these papers. It's a small piece of metal attached to a white piece of paper; this makes it easy to throw out accidentally.

If you can't find the tool or bought an iPhone secondhand, there are other ways to open the SIM tray to add or replace a SIM card.

Try These Items to Eject a SIM Tray

The opening used to eject a SIM card tray is tiny. Although plenty of straight objects might work, the SIM hole requires something sturdy with a narrow dimension.

Watch your thumb when pushing any of these tools you may have around the house into your phone. Most of them are sharp and could pierce the skin.

Here are some ideas that have worked:

• Paper clip: Most small and average size paper clips work by bending one side. If you don't have a SIM removal tool, a paper clip works well.
• Safety pin: Not all sizes of safety pins work. Find the smallest safety pin possible to fit inside the hole.
• Earring: An earring works in a pinch. Take off the earring back and insert the post into the SIM tray hole. Be careful because soft materials such as gold bend easily.
• Staple: A standard staple can come through in a pinch, but it may be hard to use because it is thin and flexible. A thicker, industrial staple is a better choice.
• Mechanical pencil: To use a mechanical pencil, give it a few clicks to extend it farther than you would to write. Poke the point in the hole and give it a firm push. It's challenging to use because of how brittle the lead is, but it's a common item found around the house or in a backpack.
• Toothpick: Most toothpicks are a little too wide for the iPhone SIM hole. Whittle away some of the wood to make it fit and break off the tip.
• Fishing hook: Fishing hooks come in various shapes and sizes, so if you're off on a boat and need an emergency SIM swap, try one of these.

Many cellphone carrier stores have extra SIM card ejector tools if you'd prefer to stay with a proven and guaranteed method of extraction.

How to Open iPhone SIM Card Tray With a Paper Clip

A paper clip is one of the easiest and most common objects to use when you don't have an ejector tool.

1. Start with a small or medium-size paper clip.

2. Unfold one straight side, so it's sticking out.

   

3. Stick the straight side of the paper clip into the SIM card ejector hole as far as it will go.

   

4. With the paper clip in the hole, use your thumb to press firmly until the tray protrudes. It should slide out slowly rather than pop out.

iPhone Models and SIM Tray Locations

The SIM tray, a narrow oval with a tiny circle beneath it, is on the phone's right side on most iPhones and sits flush with the side of the phone and isn't visible if you're using a phone case. On the earliest models, it's on the bottom edge of the phone.

The iPhone XS Max was the first iPhone to switch the SIM card's direction rested on the SIM tray. Instead of sitting in the tray facing you, the SIM card sits on the backside of the tray.

Despite the fact that eSIM’s are rising in popularity with carriers, every smartphone still features a traditional SIM card slot. This is so that you can swap a SIM card if something is going on with your network, or if you want to switch between phones or carriers. The Galaxy S22 is Samsung’s latest flagship phone, and these devices are extremely impressive so you’ll want to jump on board with your existing SIM card.

In order to remove the SIM card, you will need to know the location of the SIM tray, along with a SIM ejection tool. In the event that you can’t find the tool that is included in the Galaxy S22’s box, then you can also use a small bent paper clip. Although if you are using a paper clip, you need to be a bit more careful as to not scratch the phone.

Insert and Remove the Samsung Galaxy S22 SIM Card

The SIM card tray is located on the outer frame of the front display. Look at the bottom of the Galaxy S22 or S22+, and the SIM card tray is located to the left of the charging port. Those who own the Galaxy S22 Ultra will find the SIM card tray placed to the right of the USB-C charging port. With the Ultra, you’ll need to be especially careful as there are two similar-sized holes placed right next to each other. One is a microphone for your phone, while the other is the ejection slot for the SIM card tray.

Here’s how you can remove the SIM Card from the Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra.

1. Power the Galaxy S22 off completely.
2. Locate the eject hole on the outer frame of the device.
3. Using the SIM eject tool (or paper clip), insert it, and gently push the button inside.
4. The tray will eject.
5. Carefully remove the tray from the frame.
6. Remove the SIM card from the tray.

It’s important to note that when you remove the SIM card, a message notification pops up on your Samsung Galaxy S22 if it’s still powered on. This just lets you know that the SIM has been removed, and then goes away when the card has been re-installed.

When it’s time to put a new SIM card back into the Galaxy S22, it’s important to have the card lined up properly. If the phone is facing upwards, the gold contacts will be facing up. You can also line up the SIM Card with the outline in the tray.

Once the card is housed in the tray, line up the tray with the open hole on the outer frame. Gently push the tray back into place until it is flush with the remainder of the frame. Once the card is back, just press and hold the Side button to turn your phone back on and you are ready to get back to business.

Conclusion

The Galaxy S22 lineup is already slated to be some of the best smartphones of the year, with the Galaxy S22 Ultra leading the way. These devices are available on every major US carrier, and you can even purchase one unlocked. Going the unlocked route makes it so that you are able to switch between carriers whenever you want.

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