How do you get a SIM card out of an iPhone 5 without the tool?

How do you get a SIM card out of an iPhone 5 without the tool?

A paper clip is one of the easiest and most common objects to use when you don’t have an ejector tool.

  1. Start with a small or medium-size paper clip.
  2. Unfold one straight side, so it’s sticking out.
  3. Stick the straight side of the paper clip into the SIM card ejector hole as far as it will go.

Does iPhone need to be off to remove SIM card?

Yes, turning the phone off is best practice. But, leaving it on is not the end of the world. While it’s a best practice to do so, I don’t see any harm. In fact, the Apple article [Remove or switch the SIM card in your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support] doesn’t seem to make that recommendation.

How do I get my SIM card out of my iPhone?

To pop open the SIM tray, insert a paper clip or a SIM-eject tool into the hole beside the tray. Push in, towards the iPhone, but don’t force it. If you’re having difficulty ejecting the SIM tray, take your device to your carrier or an Apple Store for help.

What happens when you put a new SIM card in your iPhone?

If you change it for a SIM from the same carrier, nothing happens, the device continues working as before. If you change it for a SIM from another carrier and the phone is locked to the original, then it will work as a fancy iPod, none of the phone capabilities will be available.

Does taking out the SIM card delete everything?

Smartphones usually have at least two stores of memory: a SIM card, and the phone’s internal memory. Removing the SIM card stops the phone from communicating with the network, but doesn’t erase the email and contact lists already on the phone.

How do I take my SIM card out of my phone?

To eject the SIM card tray, slide the removal tool into the hole and push. The tray might eject easily, or you might have to push with a bit of force. Either way, it should pop out without a ton of pressure. After it pops out a little, pull it out the rest of the way.

Does replacing SIM erase data?

Please be assured that you won’t lose any data stored or apps installed on your device if you change your SIM card. Apps, pictures, and videos are stored on your phone’s memory (internal or memory card) and will not be deleted if the SIM card is removed.

How do you remove a SIM from an iPhone?

How to remove the SIM card in an iPhone or iPad Gently insert the small paperclip you bent earlier into the small pinhole opening in the SIM tray. Apply a small amount of pressure until the SIM tray pops out of the iPhone or iPad. Grab hold of the SIM tray and pull straight out. Swap your SIM card and re-insert the tray.

How do you replace a SIM card on an iPhone?

Insert the paper clip into the slot and the SIM card will pop out. Gently pull the SIM card out of its slot and replace it with your new network’s SIM card. Once done, gently reinsert the panel until you feel that it is locked in. Turn on your phone and you will see the name of the new network at the top of the phone.

How do you change SIM card on iPhone?

Slowly press the SIM tray back into the slot on the side of your iPhone following the same orientation when it slid out. Gently push the tray until you hear a “click” inside and it’s locked into place. After changing the SIM card on your iPhone, the device should automatically detect the new mobile network.

How do you remove an Apple SIM card?

Gently insert a paperclip into the tiny hole in the SIM card tray. Apply a small amount of pressure until the SIM tray ejects. When it pops out, grab hold of the tray and remove the iPhone SIM card. Swap your SIM card. Reinsert the tray so it is securely embedded in the casing.

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