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2025-05-15 07:24:05.038

Google Pixel 3a - Insert / Remove SIM Card

Here's how to properly insert or remove a SIM card for your Pixel 3a / 3a XL.
Instructions on inserting / removing your SIM card can help with activation issues / errors, browser connection problems and a blank or frozen screen.
Don't attempt to insert or remove 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 upper-left edge of the device (display facing up), use the SIM removal tool to remove the SIM tray.
    insert sim removal tool
  3. Do one of the following:
    • Insert SIM card
      Ensure the gold contacts are facing the back of the phone.
      Insert SIM animation
    • Remove SIM card
      Lift card from the tray.
      Remove SIM animation
  4. Carefully reposition the tray into the slot then push it gently back into the phone.