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How to Insert SIM card in iPhone 4 / 4S / 5 / 5S / 6 / 7 / 8 / SE

Mayur Agarwal by Mayur Agarwal
March 4, 2022
in How To's, iPhone

Update: The article has been updated with steps for inserting the SIM in iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5, and iPhone 5S.

Are you confused as to where to insert the SIM in iPhone 4? Apple iPhone 4 uses a Micro SIM which is 15 mm × 12 mm in size while the standard Mini SIM is 25 mm × 15 mm in size. To insert a SIM in iPhone 4, follow the steps below:

paper clip 1. Take a simple paper clip and make it straight. You can also use the SIM eject tool if it’s included in the phone package.

2. Check the right side of your iPhone 4 to locate the SIM tray as shown below:

Photo of top edge of iPhone 4 showing stereo minijack, second microphone, and sleepwake button

3. Insert the pin into the small hole and push it slightly firmly until the tray pops out. Now pull out the Sim card tray with your hands.

Inserting SIM in iPhone 4

Watch the video below (By MyRandomReviews):

4. Place your Micro SIM card into the SIM tray. Make sure it fits perfectly and the golden circuit side of SIM is faced downwards.

5. Push the tray back into the slot, in the same manner, you ejected it out. You’ll hear a click upon successfully placing the tray in its place.

6. Wait for iPhone to recognize the SIM card. That’s it!

Update: SIM insertion method is exactly the same for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S.

How to insert SIM card in iPhone 5

Apple has announced the next-generation iPhone ‘iPhone 5‘ which is just 7.6mm thick, the world’s thinnest smartphone according to Apple. To make this happen, Apple has switched to a nano-SIM card in the new iPhone 5, which is 44% smaller than a micro-SIM. Certainly, you won’t be able to use your normal SIM or Micro SIM card in iPhone 5. And nano-SIM being a new standard introduced by Apple, won’t be available anytime soon with all the carriers.

As stated by ETSI, The fourth form factor (4FF) card aka Nano-SIM will be 40% smaller than the current smallest Micro SIM card design, at 12.3mm wide by 8.8mm high, and 0.67mm thick. It can be packaged and distributed in a way that is backward compatible with existing SIM card designs. The new design will offer the same functionality as all current SIM cards.

Comparing the dimensions, there is a substantial difference in the sizes of Micro-SIM and nano-SIM. Even if you manage to cautiously chop down your current SIM card using a knife or a pair of scissors, then it still won’t work because the nano SIM’s thickness is reportedly reduced by 15%.

Here is a video tutorial that describes ‘How to convert a Micro SIM into a Nano-SIM‘ but it’s not a foolproof way and there are high chances that you might spoil your SIM while doing it. Also, the converted SIM hasn’t been tested yet in iPhone 5.

The nano-SIM tray on iPhone 5 is placed similarly, on the right side of the phone. Simply use the SIM eject tool or a paper clip to remove it and place your SIM card.

New – Convert Mini SIM (2FF) to Nano SIM (4FF) | Convert Micro SIM (3FF) to Nano SIM (4FF) | Convert Mini SIM (2FF) to Micro SIM (3FF) [Printable Guide]

Insert SIM card in iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

Apple has launched the iPhone 6 that supports Nano SIM card, just like the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S. The Nano SIM card slot on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus is located on the right side of the phone. The Power button is now placed on the right-hand side to make it easier to access, as the new iPhones are significantly bigger in size with screen sizes of 4.7″ and 5.5″. The SIM insertion procedure in iPhone 6 is the same as seen in earlier models. Users simply need to use the SIM eject tool or a paper clip to pull out the SIM tray and place their SIM card. You might need to apply some force until the tray pops out.

Insert SIM in iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

Insert SIM in iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus

Inserting SIM card in iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus

Similar to iPhone 5 and iPhone 6, the new iPhone 7 & 7 Plus supports a Nano SIM card. The SIM slot is located on the right-hand side just below the power button. To open the SIM tray, simply insert a paper clip or a SIM-ejector tool into the hole and pop it out. Now place the nano-SIM with its gold side facing downwards and insert back the tray in the same orientation as you removed it. That’s it!

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Mayur Agarwal, the founder and editor of WebTrickz, is a tech enthusiast with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications and over a decade of writing experience. His passion for technology and gadgets inspires him to create insightful How To's and troubleshooting guides.

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Comments 83

  1. Angai says:
    15 years ago

    Super! That was really handy! Thanks!

    Reply
  2. gemma says:
    15 years ago

    i tried the paper clip, didnt work!!! now what?

    Reply
    • sanjay says:
      15 years ago

      us a nappy pin

      Reply
  3. Rajesh Chandan says:
    15 years ago

    where from we get micro sim card in india?????????

    Reply
    • Mayur says:
      15 years ago

      I think currently no carrier in India is providing Micro SIM. You can chop down your normal SIM to micro Sim either manually or buy a SIM cutter from or from ebay.in (http://bit.ly/crXLsd , http://bit.ly/9ZBE6C)

      Reply
    • nishchay gupta says:
      14 years ago

      In delhi u can get it in gafar or cp verry easily

      Reply
  4. Recou says:
    15 years ago

    My local phone shop cut all but the gold pins (basically in half) for free & it works fine.

    Reply
  5. cindy says:
    15 years ago

    thanks. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Rasmus says:
    15 years ago

    Works like a charm!!

    Nice work! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Patrick says:
    15 years ago

    Why do I get a normal simcard with my phone?! Damn phone shop!

    Reply
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  10. Dan says:
    15 years ago

    Thanks for stopping me before I wrecked my new phone!

    Reply
  11. Falun says:
    14 years ago

    Very good instructions which I just used. Thanks!

    Reply
  12. david says:
    14 years ago

    how do i get to do cos am in nigeria our sim here is big, so how do mine

    Reply
  13. anne says:
    14 years ago

    wat your phone number….i need a sim card 4 my iphone4

    thanx you

    Reply
  14. Jijo says:
    14 years ago

    Let me know is it possible to put ordinary sim( Indian make) card in I phone-4?

    Reply
    • pravin says:
      14 years ago

      If you don’t have a micro-sim, you can cut a regular sim card to make one. Search the internet for tutorials on how to do so

      Reply
  15. gemma says:
    14 years ago

    how do i gt sim in my phone arrrrrrrrrrrrgh

    Reply
  16. kerry says:
    14 years ago

    Brilliant, thanks for that but why dont they show how to in any of the instructions it came with ?!!?

    Reply
  17. BazH says:
    14 years ago

    Great ! Really helpful. thanks

    Reply
  18. Molly says:
    14 years ago

    I got the chip in, and the phone still isn’t doing anything. What?

    Reply
  19. Ryan Conway says:
    14 years ago

    They should include the right pin in the box. A paperless solution for the world eh? Why this hell do you need a paper-clip then? The ones that are used for securing more than one piece of PAPER together…the ones that are not digital technology, but common household office supplies.

    And why does it matter what size paper clip…Steve Jobs needs to get a job.

    This phone is great, but the fact that the SIM card requires a “SIM ejecting tool” is just awe-inspiring idiocy.

    Reply
  20. mohamed taibi says:
    14 years ago

    Dear Friend
    Well,Christmas and New Year is coming,so I’m sincerely wish you and your family happily and health on every day
    please We need to solve the code sim card IPHONE 4 IMEI 01246009435242 for use in general sim cards
    We are very worthy of our trust in you and seek for a better future of this and you all comments.
    Best regards!
    Mohamed Taibi

    Reply
  21. Armaan says:
    14 years ago

    just go to any phone shop and ask them to chop the sim in 15mmx12mm
    your normal sim would be of size 25mmx15mm

    Reply
  22. kush says:
    14 years ago

    I got a micro sim from Airtel and just ready to use in my iphone4, contact Airtel Relationship Center (ARC) in your city ..

    Reply
  23. alan martin says:
    14 years ago

    i have just spent 3 HOURS trying to get the sim card draw open on my new iphone 4 , i have read on line that this thing is a problem never thinking it would be this bad , this is a REAL PROBLEM and SHOULD BE FIXED, im shure APPLE know by now this simcard draw is somthing they shoud fix !!!!!!

    Reply
  24. sakshi says:
    14 years ago

    anybody convert normal sim to microsim in jaipur.. plz let me knw.. required for my apple iphone4.. email address – [email protected]

    Reply
  25. Zammy says:
    14 years ago

    So if u were to use a normal sized sim card not the micro one, would it still work? I mean you’d have to chop it down 2 fit..

    Reply
  26. Givantha says:
    14 years ago

    Thanks, very helpful.

    Reply
  27. Lucas T says:
    14 years ago

    i dont have the small sim card, does i follow with the iphone package ? i think thats af problem ? shold i go to the phone shop and tell them i dont got the sim card ? cause i thought that i could use my own normal sim..

    Reply
  28. nicki says:
    14 years ago

    I want a iphone.

    Reply
  29. Electronics says:
    14 years ago

    I’ve surfed the net more than three hours today, however, I haven’t found such useful information like yours. Thanks a lot, it’s really useful for me.

    Reply
  30. walid bourgi says:
    14 years ago

    i have the big sim what should i do thank you

    Reply
  31. JACKY says:
    14 years ago

    i am wondering any hacks for free gprs can be used ?

    Reply
  32. Vinod says:
    14 years ago

    Thanks very handy for me

    Reply
  33. Zaheen says:
    14 years ago

    Nice information………………….
    I think only micro sim can be inserted in iphone 4…..

    Reply
  34. Vance says:
    14 years ago

    Thanks, that’s really helpful.. I have to contact my telco to get a new micro sim card then. Too bad the telcos here require a data plan with the iphone. Anyway, thanks for the info.

    Reply
  35. Dishant Mehta says:
    14 years ago

    Please let me know
    Is there any difference between Normal Sim card and micro sim card.
    Please revert me as soon as possible.
    Thanks
    Dishant

    Reply
  36. Kishan says:
    14 years ago

    i need to install std sim in my iphone 4, but after cutting the sim can i use the same sim in my other phone ???

    Reply
  37. Heather says:
    14 years ago

    What? A paperclip? Retarded. I don’t happen to have a paperclip hanging around. This hi-tech communication device requires a friggin PAPERCLIP?

    Reply
  38. Medha says:
    14 years ago

    how to put sim

    Reply
  39. Innocent Muhereza says:
    14 years ago

    Hi?
    How do I insert my normal simcard into an Iphone 4 phone?
    Mine virgin sim card has refused to enter.
    Thanks
    Innocent

    Reply
  40. nneka says:
    14 years ago

    i need to install std sim in my iphone 4, but after cutting the sim can i use the same sim in my other phone ???

    Reply
  41. Tiago says:
    14 years ago

    Hi~
    ~To all your info u dont really need a paperclip .. what u actually need is something that size.. i just used my wifes earring and i open it. ~

    Good luck!

    Reply
  42. M.K.N.S says:
    14 years ago

    is that small size sim available in SAUDIA ARABIA,MAKKAH ???

    Reply
  43. Ace says:
    14 years ago

    It’s hectic cos my normal sim with all my info is too big. Can I cut it and how.

    Reply
  44. Jawad says:
    14 years ago

    Thanks for video I used a knife to a micro Sim it easy rather than going around searching for micro Sim in Afghanistan we can’t find micro Sim we have to make it using a knife

    Reply
  45. Mike says:
    14 years ago

    Hi all.

    Now, I’m a bit confused.
    That Micro-SIM card in the IPhone 4. Can you save data to it from the IPhone4?
    Can you also upload data from it, to the IPhone 4?
    Thanks.

    Reply
  46. dazr says:
    13 years ago

    nice. thanks

    Reply
  47. nikhil says:
    13 years ago

    plz tell me how can i unlock iphon 4 in india. My eldr brothr brought it frm us

    Reply
  48. Kristine says:
    13 years ago

    Really helpful, thanks alot!

    Reply
  49. Brianna says:
    13 years ago

    For all the people saying the paperclip doesnt work, I just had the same problem. you basically have to push it in so hard it feels like youre going to break something but it will pop out. its supid i didnt have a key inside my box with my new 4s. crappy. and apple is getting on my last nerve with all this.

    Reply
  50. ghufran khan says:
    13 years ago

    dear freinds the iphone 4 is a good handset but his simcard is very bad becoz in india dont get the micro simcard therefore we cut the sim card for our hands therefor this mobile is very bad mobile in india

    Reply
  51. Craigo says:
    13 years ago

    cheers!

    Reply
  52. Aileen Seong says:
    13 years ago

    Oh my god. I’m a technology noob… And I used a toothpick to open the thing, but the toothpick broke and now it’s stuck in there! Please! Anyone know how I can fix this without going to the apple store? Please help me >_<

    Reply
  53. Awwmybees says:
    13 years ago

    FYI a pin for doing this is included in the iphone 4 packaging, it’s under the parcel with your ‘manual’ and essential apple stickers.

    Reply
  54. Helen says:
    13 years ago

    Didn’t work. These instructions are not sufficient. I had to make too many adjustments for it NOT TO WORK. but thanks anyway.

    Reply
  55. María says:
    13 years ago

    How should i put a normal sim card which u can use to call from Other network

    Reply
  56. Kate says:
    13 years ago

    Hey, does anyone know if the iphone 4 will work in another country from the one you bought it in? i really need to know this because i want to buy one from thailand but i live in another country so will the sim and all that still work??? :/

    Reply
  57. Md.Shamim Hossain Biswas says:
    13 years ago

    Thank you very much for giving me chance for watching Sim insert video.It is very much helpful for everyone.

    Reply
  58. Charl says:
    13 years ago

    My 3 sim card isn’t working, can anybody help me…..????

    Reply
  59. Anthony m says:
    13 years ago

    I have an already established sim card – standard size. I have just purchased an iPhone 4 and have discovered that I need a micro sim, how do I transfer my number from the standard sim card over to the micro sim card???

    Any info would be great

    Reply
  60. Jackie James says:
    13 years ago

    I used a safety pin but had to push quite hard to get it open

    Reply
  61. Jackie James says:
    13 years ago

    @Anthony m you have to fill in a form here vodafone.co.uk/microsimsupport
    Hope this helps

    Reply
  62. Infinity991 says:
    13 years ago

    Thnx for helping me do this, we scanned the instructions for ages then we went on the internet and found your website, I read the comments and saw that it was a good site. Thanks again for helping us.

    Reply
  63. Antonia says:
    13 years ago

    Thanks for your help,was struggling somewhat!!!!!

    Reply
  64. sophie says:
    13 years ago

    it was meant to say i got my iphone 4 yesterday and i when i looked in the box i could only find a normal sized sim and mirco sim what should in do

    Reply
  65. pallavi says:
    13 years ago

    please let me know whether the micro sim is available in idea store or not please reply me asp.

    Reply
  66. CK says:
    13 years ago

    Thanks for the help!
    I didn’t have a paper clip handy, so I used the back of an earring, that worked. c:

    Reply
  67. Stacey says:
    13 years ago

    That was exactly what I needed to know. Thanks heaps.

    Reply
  68. Paula says:
    13 years ago

    Hi, just wanted to say thanks for these posts they were really helpful. I have just spent about an hour trying to work out where to put my micro sim and was getting soooo frustrated. I tried 2 different paperclips neither of which worked and i was worried i would break the phone. Then i found a clip with the packaging the phone came with and had to push it in really hard to get it to open. I can’t quite believe you have to go to so much effort just to get the sim card in. Can’t wait NOT to try to work the rest of it!! Good luck everyone!

    Reply
  69. Ian John Walker says:
    13 years ago

    Thanks for the tip, the paperclip worked a treat on the third time of trying. I was afraid of damaging the phone the first two times I tried. I applied a little more pressure the third time and bingo! Thanks again.

    Reply
  70. Nicole says:
    13 years ago

    I was using the paperclip and was terrfied i was pressing to hard so on liek my 3rd or 4th try, i pressed harder and it finally popped out… thanks!

    Reply
  71. joel haile says:
    13 years ago

    yh it realy helps i ahve been tezing for years man cool work

    Reply
  72. Shouib Shairzai says:
    13 years ago

    I purchased and IPhone 4S todayand thried to insert the Afghanistan Etisalat SIM card but it is tick and doesnt fit into the tray of the IPhone.

    What should i do? please give me a suitable instruction in this regard.

    With Regards,

    Shouib Shairzai

    Reply
  73. Gillean says:
    12 years ago

    Just what I needed to help me- very clear instructions and video- thanks

    Reply
  74. TIM says:
    12 years ago

    I had a difficult time opening with a paperclip, but try slightly tilted angles and press pretty solidly in. YOU MAY HAVE TO CATCH IT AT JUST THE precise angle and it pops open by itself. Strong bendable small wire worked for me.

    Reply
  75. kabeer says:
    12 years ago

    very tricky method 🙂 tfs,….

    Reply
  76. Surendra sharma says:
    12 years ago

    Apple I phone 5 . I wish to have a sim card for I phone 5 , I do not under stand why one should cut a normal sim card into a nano one. It may work or may not. Will it provide the required result for 3G also.

    Reply
  77. Anne says:
    12 years ago

    Thanks very much! Of course it seems ironic that a phone which is valued at £400 plus needs the use f a paper clip!

    Reply
  78. Connie says:
    9 years ago

    I have an i phone 4 and was given an I phone 5s. I want to take my SIM card out of my 4 at put into my 5 but don\’t want to loose any data. Can anyone help me w instructions?

    Reply
  79. Susan Joines says:
    3 years ago

    How do you insert a boost SIM card in a iPhone 8?

    Reply

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