{"id":5266,"date":"2021-04-02T13:53:31","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T13:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/?p=5266"},"modified":"2024-05-23T18:04:38","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T18:04:38","slug":"how-to-remove-iphone-sim-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-iphone-sim-card\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove a SIM Card From Your iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; gap=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716465951181{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to Remove a SIM Card From Your iPhone<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.dt-breadcrumbs-id-fd6abfaeaf3f3fb6c32bc56f25f39ed2 .breadcrumbs {\n  display: inline-block;\n  margin: 0;\n  padding: 2px 10px 10px 0px;\n  border: 0px solid ;\n  border-radius: 0px;\n}\n.dt-breadcrumbs-id-fd6abfaeaf3f3fb6c32bc56f25f39ed2 .breadcrumbs * {\n  color: #a2a5a6;\n}<\/style><div class=\"dt-breadcrumbs-shortcode dt-breadcrumbs-id-fd6abfaeaf3f3fb6c32bc56f25f39ed2 align-left\"><div class=\"assistive-text\">You are here:<\/div><ol class=\"breadcrumbs text-small\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><a itemprop=\"item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/\" title=\"Home\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Home<\/span><\/a><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\" \/><\/li><\/ol><\/div><div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ebebeb;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div>[vc_raw_html]JTVCYXV0aG9yX2luZm8lNUQlMEElNUJzb2NpYWxfd2FyZmFyZSU1RA==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619016578126{margin-right: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.post-summary-list&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Learn how to remove the SIM card with or without the SIM ejector pin key (and where to buy one)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to find your SIM card slot or tray on different iPhone models<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>How to know what type of SIM card different iPhones have<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]When it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/best-places-to-sell-or-trade-in-iphones\/\">time to sell your iPhone<\/a> and switch to a better device, or if you need to switch to a cellular carrier that can better accommodate your needs, you need to know how to change your SIM card on an iPhone.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will teach you how to locate the SIM card tray on different iPhone models and which types of SIM cards various iPhone models can accept. You will also learn how to remove your SIM card with or without the SIM ejector pin and where you can buy one if you\u2019ve lost the original that came in the box.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5582&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tldr&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716487325849{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #ffffe3 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;border-color: #ffd797 !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;<b>Step-By-Step:<\/b> Removing iPhone SIM Cards&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:18px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ffd797;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Removing the SIM card on your device is easy, the port is located in different areas depending on the model, and you can get into it using the SIM ejector tool or various household items.[\/vc_column_text][vc_accordion active_tab=&#8221;1&#8243; collapsible=&#8221;yes&#8221; style=&#8221;2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;.accordion-bmc&#8221;][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;<b>Step 1:<\/b> Use a SIM Ejector Pin (or Alternative)&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1701865593939{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]To remove the SIM card from your iPhone, you need to use the\u00a0<strong>SIM ejector pin<\/strong> that comes in the box or an <strong>alternative tool.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Option 1:<\/strong> Locate your SIM ejector tool in your original box (see image below)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Option 2:<\/strong> Buy a replacement, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Removal-Ejector-iSYFIX-Samsung-Smartphone\/dp\/B06X9CTJ68\/?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bankmycell-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=dc94f8480b5b613b5c752d2f7417f4fc&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">check prices on Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Alternative:<\/strong> Locate a paperclip, safety pin, earrings, staple, or needle etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15759&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15758&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-5afa2b10e544876772fce06ca4a8c2eb.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-5afa2b10e544876772fce06ca4a8c2eb > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"#section-1\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off  vc_custom_1702024882969\" id=\"default-btn-5afa2b10e544876772fce06ca4a8c2eb\"><span>Need Help? Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-8e0338bea1a45458b0b4610143fd47d0.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-8e0338bea1a45458b0b4610143fd47d0 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Removal-Ejector-iSYFIX-Samsung-Smartphone\/dp\/B06X9CTJ68\/?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bankmycell-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=dc94f8480b5b613b5c752d2f7417f4fc&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off  vc_custom_1702024887757\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"default-btn-8e0338bea1a45458b0b4610143fd47d0\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Check Price (Amazon)<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;<b>Step 2:<\/b> Locating the SIM Card Tray&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1701865816182{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]SIM card slots are located differently in various iPhone models:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Older models (up to 3GS)<\/strong>: Have it between the power button and headphone jack.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Newer models (4s and later):<\/strong> Have it on the opposite side of the volume and mute buttons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15764&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15765&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-1148da8603533fd15e667a0d4f600c40.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-1148da8603533fd15e667a0d4f600c40 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"#section-2\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off  vc_custom_1702024894521\" id=\"default-btn-1148da8603533fd15e667a0d4f600c40\"><span>Need Help? 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Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-5beee94a0bd89f969b546b6024298e31.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-5beee94a0bd89f969b546b6024298e31 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off  vc_custom_1702024919503\" id=\"default-btn-5beee94a0bd89f969b546b6024298e31\"><span>Check iPhone Resale Value<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613578775203{border-top-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;border-top-color: #ebebeb !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ebebeb !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;In this article:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"#section-1\">What Do You Need to Remove the SIM Card in Your iPhone?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-2\">SIM Tray: Where to Find Your SIM Card Tray<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-3\">How to Take a SIM Card Out of an iPhone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-4\">How to Change\/Replace SIM Card in an iPhone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-5\">Which iPhone Models Use Which Types of SIM cards?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613571940511{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #fcfcfc !important;border-left-color: #ebebeb !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ebebeb !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ebebeb !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ebebeb !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.widget-shadow&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5796&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-400e722a890c08842a6a7a7a998f3c53.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-400e722a890c08842a6a7a7a998f3c53 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off \" id=\"default-btn-400e722a890c08842a6a7a7a998f3c53\"><span>Compare iPhone Trade-In Prices<\/span><\/a><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;.double-link-box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-or-trade-in-iphone\/\">How to sell an iPhone<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-much-is-my-iphone-worth\/\">What&#8217;s my iPhone worth?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-1&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What Do You Need to Remove the SIM Card in Your iPhone?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-1&#8243;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5805&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1701865011223{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Working on an iPhone is not always as cut and dry as working on an Android device. Unlike Android phones and tablets, you can\u2019t use a sewing needle, drawing pin, or the business end of a tack to access your device\u2019s SIM tray.<\/p>\n<p>To remove the SIM card from your iPhone, you need to use the <strong>SIM ejector pin that comes in the box<\/strong>. Some people who buy second-hand iPhones open the box to find the SIM ejector pin missing, so if you&#8217;re eyeing some pre-loved Apple products, always make sure that it includes all the essential accessories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lost yours? They&#8217;re\u00a0super cheap on Amazon: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Removal-Ejector-iSYFIX-Samsung-Smartphone\/dp\/B06X9CTJ68\/?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=bankmycell-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=dc94f8480b5b613b5c752d2f7417f4fc&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Check SIM Ejector PIN prices<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What can I use to remove the SIM card from an iPhone?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619016906342{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Be careful when looking for an alternative for a missing Apple SIM card pin. If you damage your iPhone\u2019s card tray, the repair cost could be in the hundreds of dollars, which is why hundreds of replacement pins are available for cheap on Amazon. Here are some alternative pins you could use around the house, which many professional phone technicians use as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out these SIM eject tool alternatives.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Uncurl a small paperclip&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619016925571{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Not all iPhones have SIM ejector holes of the same size, but most of the time, the edge of a small, uncurled tool or paperclip is all you would need to do the trick.<\/p>\n<p>Some paper clips have a thicker girth to hold a lot of paper together. Pick a smaller one, so it can fit into the SIM ejection hole without needing a lot of force. Also, use a paperclip that does not have a PVC coating as it can peel off in tight spaces and give you another headache.<\/p>\n<p>Locate the SIM tray. uncurl the paper clip and point the long end into the ejection hole of your iPhone. Your card should come out without much difficulty.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Use a safety pin&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619016945059{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Safety pins, like paper clips, can vary in size and circumference, to get the right fit use the smallest one you can find. They can bend pretty easily, so make sure you\u2019re gently applying force correctly when pushing them down the SIM card ejection hole.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Earrings&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619016963656{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Using the most basic stainless-steel earrings you can find, take off the back and try pushing it down the hole. Avoid earrings with thicker stems of gold and unalloyed silver that can bend when you press them down a SIM ejection slot.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Try Staples and Mechanical Pencils&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619016977468{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]If you don\u2019t have a paper clip, safety pin, or earrings handy, you can try staples and mechanical pencils as a last resort for a SIM eject tool. Staples and mechanical pencil stems bend easily, so you need to find thicker variants that won\u2019t get stuck in the SIM ejection.<\/p>\n<p>Industrial staples are available at any office supply store, and you can find mechanical pencils with thicker lead virtually anywhere.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-2&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;SIM Tray: Where to Find Your SIM Card Tray&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]Older iPhones use SIM card trays, but if you\u2019re using an iPhone 4s or planning to buy an Apple mobile device from 2011 or later, you should expect a more efficient SIM card slot.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>On the first iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPhone 3GS, you will find the SIM tray between the power button and the headphone jack.<\/li>\n<li>For iPhone 4s up to the newest releases, you will find it on the opposite side of the volume and mute buttons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-3&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Take a SIM Card Out of an iPhone&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you want to remove the SIM card in your iPhone, it should be a painless process as Apple engineers make each new generation easier and easier to use and don\u2019t like to use removable backs on their phones.<\/p>\n<p>In this part of the guide, you\u2019ll learn how to remove the SIM card from an iPhone to switch cellular carriers. You will also know how to open an iPhone SIM card port depending on its make and model.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;iPhone 4 and Later&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;.steps-clear&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol class=\"mar-y-5\">\n<li><strong>Find the SIM card port<\/strong> on the<strong> right side of your iPhone.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Put the <strong>SIM ejection tool<\/strong> into the hole, or your preferred alternative, into the pinhole opening.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apply pressure downward<\/strong> so as not to bend your ejection tool.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>SIM tray pops out<\/strong> slightly, allowing you to pull it out.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Install your new card<\/strong> correctly by aligning it with the notches on the SIM tray.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Close the sidebar<\/strong> by Inserting the tray back in again after ensuring it\u2019s facing the right way.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The first iPhone up to the 3GS&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;.steps-clear&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol class=\"mar-y-5\">\n<li>Find the <strong>SIM card tray<\/strong> near the speaker grill on <strong>top of the phone<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insert the SIM ejection pin<\/strong>, or your preferred alternative, into the pinhole opening.<\/li>\n<li>Follow steps three to six of the guide above.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613571940511{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #fcfcfc !important;border-left-color: #ebebeb !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ebebeb !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ebebeb !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ebebeb !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.widget-shadow&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How Much is Your iPhone Worth?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5796&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-400e722a890c08842a6a7a7a998f3c53.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-400e722a890c08842a6a7a7a998f3c53 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off \" id=\"default-btn-400e722a890c08842a6a7a7a998f3c53\"><span>Compare iPhone Trade-In Prices<\/span><\/a><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;.double-link-box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-or-trade-in-iphone\/\">How to sell an iPhone<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-much-is-my-iphone-worth\/\">What&#8217;s my iPhone worth?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-4&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Change\/Replace SIM Card in an iPhone&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-4&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text]Your iPhone might not recognize your new SIM card because you didn\u2019t install it in the correct orientation, or it\u2019s facing the wrong way. 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