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2025-05-15 03:21:08.506

Samsung Galaxy Note8 - Insert / Remove SIM Card

Here's how to properly insert or remove a SIM card for your Galaxy Note8.
Instructions on inserting/removing your SIM can help with activation issues/errors, browser connection problems and a blank/frozen screen.
Don't attempt to insert the SIM card while the device is powered on. Doing so may harm the SIM card and/or the device.
  1. Ensure the device is powered off.
  2. From the top edge of the device (display facing up), remove the card tray.
    Utilize the insertion/removal tool (or a paperclip) to unlock the tray by inserting it into the provided slot (figure 1) then remove the tray (figure 2).
    Remove card tray
  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 card tray.
    Press in on the tray to lock it into place.