Whether you're selling your old iPhone, trading it in for a new model, or sending it away for repairs, it's important that you remove the phone's SIM card. Show A SIM card — or Subscriber Identity Module card — is like a phone's ignition key. SIM cards store your phone number and account data, and without the card in place, you can't make or receive calls. This means that if you want to set up a new iPhone, or simply protect your personal information from being stolen while the phone is away, you should take out the SIM card. Luckily, doing so is easy. How to remove the SIM card from an iPhoneFirst remove your iPhone's case (if you have one) to expose the phone's chassis. Then get a SIM card ejection tool, which is often included with new phones, but can also be purchased online. If you don't have access to a SIM card ejection tool, a thin paperclip will work just as well. 1. Locate the SIM card tray; it'll be on the right hand side of your phone (as viewed from the front) and is shaped like a long, narrow oval with a small recessed hole. The SIM card tray on the right side of your iPhone. Steven John/Insider2. Gently press the tip of your ejection tool or paperclip into the hole and press into the bottom of the SIM card tray until the tray pops out a bit. Press your paperclip or ejector tool into the hole of the SIM card tray. Steven John/Insider3. After the tray pops open, slide it out and remove the small SIM card laying in it. The SIM card tray and SIM card, removed. Steven John/Insider4. If you have a new SIM card you want to put in the iPhone, place it in the empty tray. Otherwise, just reinsert the empty tray until it clicks into place. 5. Follow the same steps to insert the SIM card into your new iPhone. When should you remove your SIM card?Some people think that removing your SIM card makes your phone untraceable. In truth, your phone can usually be tracked even without a SIM card in place. You should remove your SIM card if you want to move it to a new phone, or need to return it to your service provider. If you've been issued a new SIM card, you'll also need to remove and replace the old one. Additionally, if you're going to be sending in your phone for repairs, take 30 seconds to remove your SIM card. SIM cards aren't expensive, but they do contain personal data that could lead to costly problems if you lose the card or it falls into the hands of a scammer. SIM cards are small, but serve an important role. Tongchai Cherdchew / EyeEm/Getty ImagesIf you've gotten a new SIM card and a new phone, you should still remove your old SIM card. Keeping it inserted means that anyone who calls your old number will still make your old phone ring. Removing the SIM card will disable your ability to make calls, use mobile internet, and send or receive SMS text messages. On an iPhone this isn't always a problem, as you can still connect to Wi-Fi and use it to send iMessages — but at that point, you may as well buy an iPod Touch.
William Antonelli Tech Reporter for Insider Reviews William Antonelli (he/she/they) is a writer, editor, and organizer based in New York City. As a founding member of the Reference team, he helped grow Tech Reference (now part of Insider Reviews) from humble beginnings into a juggernaut that attracts over 20 million visits a month. Outside of Insider, his writing has appeared in publications like Polygon, The Outline, Kotaku, and more. He's also a go-to source for tech analysis on channels like Newsy, Cheddar, and NewsNation. You can find him on Twitter @DubsRewatcher, or reach him by email at . Read more Read less
Steven John Freelance Writer Steven John is a freelance writer living near New York City by way of 12 years in Los Angeles, four in Boston, and the first 18 near DC. When not writing or spending time with his wife and kids, he can occasionally be found climbing mountains. His writing is spread across the web, and his books can be found at www.stevenjohnbooks.com. Read more Read less Do I have to turn off iPhone to remove SIM?It is possible to remove the SIM card without turning the phone off. However, manufacturers, including Apple, warn of a possibility that static electricity could damage the card or the device itself.
Should I turn my phone off before removing SIM card?In the case of phones with a SIM tray on the side or top of the Android handset, a SIM-ejector tool or bent paperclip can be used to pop the tray out. Once again, we recommend you turn the phone off before you begin the process of replacing the SIM with the new chip.
Can I take SIM card out while iPhone is on?Don't attempt to remove the SIM card while the device is powered on. Doing so may harm the SIM card and/or the device. Ensure that the device is powered off.
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