The iPhone is primarily a phone through which users call, send SMS messages, work with social networks via the mobile Internet. If you bought a new iPhone, the first thing you need to do is to insert a SIM card. How to put SIM card in iPhone?
You probably know that SIM cards have different formats. A few years ago, a popular SIM (or mini) card was a popular option. However, in order to reduce the area where it will be placed on the iPhone, over time the format will decrease, and the current day current iPhone models support nano size.
The standard-SIM format was supported by devices such as the first generation iPhone, 3G and 3GS. Popular iPhone 4 and 4S models began to be equipped with micro-SIM slots. And finally, starting with the iPhone 5th generation, Apple finally switched to the smallest version – nano-SIM.
iPhone
To find out where the SIM card pocket is, find your model below. To open the SIM card pocket, insert the end of the SIM card removal tool or a straightened paper clip into the hole next to the pocket. Push the tip of the tool or paper clip toward the iPhone without using excessive force. If you find it difficult to eject the SIM card pocket, take the device to your operator or Apple Store for help.
After removing the SIM card from the pocket, note the notch in the corner of the new SIM card. Place the new SIM card in your pocket – because of the notch, it can only be inserted one way. Then fully insert the pocket into the device in the same orientation it was removed. The pocket can also be inserted only one way.
Location of the SIM card pocket on an iPhone X or newer
On iPhone X or newer, the SIM card pocket is located on the right side of the device.
In mainland China, the SIM card pocket on iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max can hold two nano-SIM cards.
IPhone XR SIM card pocket
On the iPhone XR and newer, the SIM card pocket is located on the right side of the device.
In mainland China, the SIM card pocket on the iPhone XR and iPhone 11 can hold two nano-SIM cards.
SIM card pocket on the right side of the device:
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone 6
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 5s
- iPhone 5c
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 4s
- iPhone 4 (GSM model)
SIM card pocket on the upper edge of the device:
- iPhone 3GS
- iPhone 3G
- Original iPhone
iPad
To find out where the SIM card pocket is, find your model below. To open the SIM card pocket, insert the end of the SIM card removal tool or a straightened paper clip into the hole next to the pocket. Push the tip of the tool or paper clip toward the iPad without using excessive force. If you find it difficult to eject the SIM card pocket, take the device to your operator or Apple Store for help.
After removing the SIM card from the pocket, note the notch in the corner of the new SIM card. Place the new SIM card in your pocket – because of the notch, it can only be inserted one way. Then fully insert the pocket into the device in the same orientation it was removed. The pocket can also be inserted only one way.
SIM card pocket on the right side at the bottom of the device:
- iPad Pro 11 inch
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation)
SIM card pocket on the right side at the bottom of the device:
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation)
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (1st generation)
- 10.5-inch iPad Pro
- 9.7-inch iPad Pro
- iPad (6th generation)
- iPad (5th generation)
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad Air 2
- iPad Air
- iPad mini (5th generation)
- iPad mini 4
- iPad mini 3
- iPad mini 2
- iPad mini
SIM card pocket on the left side at the top of the device:
- iPad (4th generation) *
- iPad (3rd generation) *
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (GSM model) *
* Insert the SIM card removal tool or paper clip at an angle of 45 °.
On the iPad Wi-Fi + 3G the SIM card pocket is located on the left side at the bottom of the device.
