iPad (6th generation)Inserting 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 iPad.
Don't touch the gold contacts on your nano SIM card. That could damage the card. If you’re using a new SIM card, you can activate it by contacting your carrier.
  1. 1 - Locate the nano SIM card tray on the right side of iPad.
    • Note: You must have a nano SIM card inserted in iPad to 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.
    • Note: The card insertion/removal tool is included in iPad's box.
  3. 3 - Slide the nano SIM card tray out of its slot.
    • Note: A nano SIM card may already be inserted in iPad.
  4. 4 - Insert or remove the nano SIM card into or from the tray with the gold contacts facing the back of iPad.
  5. 5 - Push the nano SIM card tray back into iPad.
  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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