Galaxy J3Inserting and Removing the SIM Card

Learn how to insert and remove a SIM card from your device. Your cellular service is activated through your SIM card; without it you cannot use cellular features. Note that a SIM card tray removal tool may be needed and depending on the device you might need a Micro SIM card.

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 - Remove the phone's back cover by placing a fingernail in the notch on the side of the phone and gently lifting the back.

1 - Remove the phone's back cover by placing a fingernail in the notch on the side of the phone and gently lifting the back.
2 - Gently remove the phone's battery.
3 - Slide the nano SIM card firmly into its slot.
4 - Place the battery back into its slot.
5 - Align the back cover with the phone and gently press down on each corner of the cover until it snaps into place.
6 - Remove the phone's back cover by placing a fingernail in the notch on the side of the phone and gently lifting the back.
7 - To remove the nano SIM card, gently remove the battery.
8 - Slide the nano SIM card out of its slot.
9 - Place the battery back into its slot.
10 - Align the back cover with the phone and gently press down on each corner of the cover until it snaps into place.
11 - You've completed the steps!

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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 - Remove the phone's back cover by placing a fingernail in the notch on the side of the phone and gently lifting the back.

Remove the phone's back cover by placing a fingernail in the notch on the side of the phone and gently lifting the back.

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

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