Get a SIM Card out of an iPhone

A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card contains all of the information associated with your iPhone. If you would like to change mobile devices, but you want to keep your existing information, you can remove the SIM card from your iPhone and insert it into another phone. You can get a SIM card out of an iPhone using a special SIM removal tool or, in some cases, a simple paperclip, but the exact process may vary slightly depending on your iPhone model.

Steps

iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 6, and 6 Plus

  1. Obtain the correct SIM card. The iPhone 4 and 4S use a Micro SIM. The iPhone 5 and 6 models use a Nano SIM.
  2. Locate the SIM port. The SIM port is located on the right side of the phone, about halfway down the edge.
  3. Insert a straightened paperclip or SIM eject tool. Insert the straight end into the hole next to the SIM port. Push gently to eject the tray. Remove your SIM card from the tray. Be sure to reinsert the tray if you are sending your phone in for warranty service.

Original iPhone and iPhone 3G/S

  1. Obtain the correct SIM card. The original iPhone and the iPhone 3G/S use a standard sized SIM card.
  2. Locate the SIM port. The original iPhone and the iPhone 3G/S have the SIM port located at the top of the phone, next to the Power button.
  3. Insert a straightened paperclip or SIM eject tool. Insert the straight end into the hole next to the SIM port. Remove your SIM card from the tray. Be sure to reinsert the tray if you are sending your phone in for warranty service.

iPad 2, 3, 4, and Mini

  1. Obtain the correct SIM card. Only iPads that support both Wi-Fi and Cellular signals will have SIM cards. The regular sized iPads use Micro SIM cards, while the iPad Mini uses a Nano SIM.
  2. Locate the SIM port. The iPad 2/3/4 and Mini have the SIM port located on the left side towards the top. The port is slightly recessed and can be accessed by flipping the iPad around so the back is facing you.
  3. Insert a straightened paperclip or SIM eject tool. Insert the straight end into the hole next to the SIM port at a 45° angle. Remove your SIM card from the tray. Be sure to reinsert the tray if you are sending your iPad in for warranty service.

Original iPad

  1. Obtain the correct SIM card. Only iPads that support both Wi-Fi and Cellular signals will have SIM cards. The original iPad uses a Micro SIM card.
  2. Locate the SIM port. The original iPad SIM port is located on the left side, about halfway down.
  3. Insert a straightened paperclip or SIM eject tool. Insert the straight end into the hole next to the SIM port. Remove your SIM card from the tray. Be sure to reinsert the tray if you are sending your iPad in for warranty service.



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