Galaxy S21+ 5GInserting and Removing the Nano SIM Card

Learn how to insert and remove a SIM card from your device. Your cellular service is activated through your SIM card which can be activated through your carriers account portal or through contacting your carrier directly; without it you cannot use cellular features. Note that a SIM card tray removal tool may be needed.

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Current Step: 1 - Locate the combined nano SIM card tray on the bottom of your device.

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Locate the combined nano SIM card tray on the bottom of your device.
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Insert either the SIM card ejection tool or a paperclip straight into the pinhole of the SIM card tray and push until the tray releases.
- Note:
  Make sure you’re inserting your tool straight into the pinhole and not at an angle. Inserting your tool at an angle can prevent the SIM tray from ejecting properly.
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Slide the combined nano SIM card tray out of its slot.
- Note:
  A nano SIM card may already be inserted in your phone.
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Insert or remove the nano SIM card into or from the tray with the gold contacts facing the front of the phone.
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Press the combined nano SIM card tray back into its slot until it clicks, making sure it's secure.
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You've completed the steps!

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Product Image and Indicators - Image of the current step and indicators demonstrating the interactions necessary to complete the step.

Press + or = to zoom in, - to zoom out. When zoomed, use arrow keys to pan around the image.

Locate the combined nano SIM card tray on the bottom of your device.

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