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2025-05-16 15:35:57.023

Google Pixel 2 - Insert / Remove SIM Card

Here's how to properly insert or remove a SIM card for your Pixel 2 / 2 XL.
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 your device is powered on. Doing so may harm the SIM card and/or your device.
  1. Ensure the device is powered off.
  2. From the left edge of the device (display facing up), remove the card tray then do one of the following:
    • Insert SIM card
      Ensure the gold contacts are facing down, then press in on the card to lock into place.
      insert sim card
    • Remove SIM card
      Once the tray is removed, lift the SIM card from the tray.
      Remove sim card
  3. Reinsert the SIM / SD card tray then press in to lock into place.