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Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ - Insert / Remove SIM Card

2026-10-06 04:00:43.235

Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ - Insert / Remove SIM Card

Here's how to properly insert or remove a SIM card for your Galaxy S8 / S8+
  • Don't attempt to insert/remove the SIM card while the device is powered on. Doing so may harm the SIM card and/or the device.
  • Don't modify or alter your SIM card.
  1. Ensure the device is powered off.
  2. From the top edge of the device, remove the SIM card tray.
    Utilize the SIM removal tool (or small paperclip) to unlock the tray by inserting it into the provided slot.
  3. Do one of the following:
    • Insert SIM card
      Ensure the gold contacts are facing away from the screen and the notch is aligned with the SIM tray.
      Insert SIM card animation
    • Remove SIM card
      Once the tray is removed, lift the SIM card from the tray.
      Remove SIM card animation
  4. Insert the SIM card tray into the device.
    Press in the tray to lock it into place.