iPhone XInserting 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. Please contact your carrier's customer service directly if you are experiencing any issues.

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. Please contact your carrier's customer service directly if you are experiencing any issues.

Steps List - Interactive list of steps. Select a step to read its corresponding text, and to see its Product Image and the Indicators necessary to complete the step.

Current Step: 1 - Locate the nano SIM card tray on the right side of your device.
  1. 1 - Locate the nano SIM card tray on the right side of your device.
    • Remarque : You must have a nano SIM card inserted in iPhone to place calls, access the internet, download apps, and share pictures over your carrier's network.
  2. 2 - Press the card insertion/removal tool into the nano SIM card tray pinhole and push until the tray releases.
    • Remarque : The card insertion/removal tool is included in iPhone's box.
  3. 3 - Slide the nano SIM card tray out of its slot.
    • Remarque : A nano SIM card may already be inserted in iPhone.
  4. 4 - Insert or remove the nano SIM card into or from the tray with the gold contacts facing the front of iPhone.
  5. 5 - Push the nano SIM card tray back into iPhone.
  6. 6 - You've completed the steps!

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

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