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Apple iPhone XR - Insert / Remove SIM Card

Here's how to properly insert or remove a SIM card for your iPhone XR.
  • Don't attempt to insert/remove the SIM card while your Apple® iPhone® XR is powered on. Doing so may harm the SIM card and / or the device.
  • Don't modify or alter the SIM card.
  1. Ensure the device is powered off.
  2. From the right edge of the device, remove the SIM card tray.
    Use the SIM eject tool (or paperclip) to unlock the tray by inserting it into the slot.
  3. Do one of the following:
    • Insert SIM card
      Ensure the gold contacts are facing 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 phone.
    Press on the tray to lock it into place.