The first task that a user faces after purchasing an iPhone is installing a SIM card. If you have not previously used smartphones with non-separable housings, then this may cause some difficulties. In this article we will talk about how to insert a SIM card into an iPhone 4, 4s, 5, 5c, 5s, SE, 6, 6s or 7. Also in the article you can learn about the supported SIM card sizes and some features of the iPhone 3GS models, iPhone 3G and original iPhone.
How to insert a SIM card into iPhone 4 and newer versions
Turn off your iPhone before inserting the SIM card. To do this, you need to press the power button and hold it until the screen prompts you to turn off your iPhone. Click “Turn off” and
If you have an iPhone 4 or a newer version of iPhone (for example, iPhone 4s, 5, 5c, 5s, SE, 6, 6s or 7), then the SIM card slot is located on the right side of the device. If you look at the right side of the device, you will immediately notice it. This is a small rectangle with a hole for a paperclip.
In order to insert a SIM card, this slot must first be removed from the iPhone. To do this, you will need a regular paper clip or the paper clip that comes with your iPhone. The paperclip must be inserted into the hole in the slot and pressed gently. You need to press gently, gradually increasing the force.
When the pressing force is sufficient, you will hear a small click and the SIM card slot will slide out of the iPhone. Now you need to carefully pry the slot with your fingernail and remove it completely.
After that, carefully insert the SIM card into the slot and insert it into the iPhone. When installing a SIM card, it must be inserted in such a way that the contacts of the SIM card face down, and the cut corner of the SIM card coincides with the cut corner on the slot.
Once the SIM card is installed in the slot, it can be inserted into the iPhone. In this case, you need to make sure that the holes on the SIM card slot and on the iPhone match.
You also need to insert the SIM card into the iPhone carefully and with a little force. Once the SIM card slot is aligned with the side edge of the iPhone, the SIM card is inserted.
How to insert a SIM card into iPhone 3GS and older versions
If you have an iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G or an original first generation iPhone, then the process of installing a SIM card is exactly the same as described above. The only difference is the location of the SIM card slot.
In the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G and the first iPhone, the SIM card slot is inserted from the top edge of the smartphone, and not from the side, as on more modern models.
Which SIM card can be inserted into an iPhone?
Different iPhone models support different SIM cards. Therefore, before you start inserting anything, you need to clarify which SIM card you need. To do this, you can use the table we provide below.
| Smartphone model | SIM card | SIM card sizes |
| iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus | 12.3 mm x 8.8 mm | |
| iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus | Nano SIM | 12.3 mm x 8.8 mm |
| iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus | Nano SIM | 12.3 mm x 8.8 mm |
| iPhone 5 | Nano SIM | 12.3 mm x 8.8 mm |
| iPhone 5s | Nano SIM | 12.3 mm x 8.8 mm |
| iPhone SE | Nano SIM | 12.3 mm x 8.8 mm |
| iPhone 5c | Nano SIM | 12.3 mm x 8.8 mm |
| iPhone 4s | Micro SIM | 15 mm x 12 mm |
| iPhone 4 | Micro SIM | 15 mm x 12 mm |
| iPhone 3GS | Standard SIM | 25 mm x 15 mm |
| iPhone 3G | Standard SIM | 25 mm x 15 mm |
| Original iPhone | Standard SIM | 25 mm x 15 mm |
If your SIM card is more than you need, then you have two options. The first option is to cut the SIM card. You can do this yourself or go to a store with mobile equipment. The second option is to replace the SIM card. To do this, you will need to go to the office of your mobile operator.
If, on the contrary, your SIM card is smaller than the size needed for your iPhone model, then you can use a special adapter that will allow you to insert a smaller SIM card into a larger slot. Typically, such adapters come with new SIM cards.
Every year our smartphones become more functional, resembling computers rather than telephones. And only one common feature remains unchanged - the presence of a SIM card. It consists of a chip surrounded by plastic, and its main purpose is to recognize the subscriber in the mobile communication network. Smartphones have an interesting tendency to change in size, becoming thinner and more practical. Similar processes occur with the SIM card - the amount of plastic invariably decreases, freeing up space for new elements in devices.
Being an integral part of our gadgets, the SIM card changes its appearance along with the development of technology. Before moving directly to cutting the SIM card, let’s look at its types:
Mini-SIM cards have been very popular for quite a long time
Micro-SIM has rid itself of excess plastic
Nano-SIM is the smallest existing SIM card
eSIM chips will not be removableTable: types of SIM cards
Having an idea of existing SIM cards, as well as their appearance and size, we move directly to the use of SIM in Apple products.
Table: SIM card usage in Apple devices
How to cut a SIM card to fit the desired phone model
Having determined the desired type of SIM card, we proceed directly to the process of cutting the card, if necessary. The tools you will need are:
The sequence of actions is as follows:
Marking is a very responsible process; it is important to avoid mistakes when drawing lines
It is necessary to compare the slot size with the intended layout
Use gentle movements to cut off unnecessary plastic
As a result, the SIM should easily fit into the card slotVideo: cutting a SIM card to the desired size
At first glance, the described process may seem complicated. However, following all the instructions, you will definitely get the perfect result and your SIM card will last for a very long time.
Despite the fact that the release is just around the corner, Russians continue to willingly use Apple smartphones of the 4th and even 3rd modifications. The prices of these devices, due to their obsolescence, have dropped significantly - now even an unemployed student can afford to buy an out-of-date device with the coveted “bitten apple”.
However, due to the fact that the windows of Russian stores are full of models and iPads of different generations, confusion arises with SIM cards. It can be difficult for buyers to remember what type of SIM card is installed in a particular Apple device. Our article will once and for all eliminate the uncertainty in this matter.
There are 3 types of SIM cards for iPhone: mini-Sim, micro-Sim, nano-Sim.
Mini-Sim
Surely, a generation of users will soon grow up who have never seen a Mini-Sim (or a “large” SIM card). Smartphones that support SIM cards of this format are still sold in stores - but these are, as a rule, outdated and unpopular models from little-known manufacturers.
Mini-Sim is installed in first generation iPhones, 3G and 3GS. Apple tablets do not support standard SIM.
It seems like it’s high time for Apple fans to forget about “large” SIM cards, but iPhone 3GS devices are still “in use” - despite the fact that they have a primitive set of functions and cannot even be updated to iOS 7.
Mini-Sim is convenient because it can be turned into a micro- or nano-Sim without any additional adapters, using simple scissors. Trimming allows the user to avoid having to replace the card, a procedure that can lead to the loss of contacts and other important information. There are instructions on our website.
Micro-Sim
It was Apple that gave birth to the fashion for using SIM cards of reduced size, placed in special trays - the development of micro-Sim was completed back in 2003. The release of the iPhone 4 caused serious confusion - until 2010, the general public did not know that SIM cards could come in different sizes.
Micro-Sim is used in the iPhone 4 and 4S smartphones, as well as in the iPad, iPad 2, The New iPad (third generation) and iPad Retina (fourth generation) tablets.
Micro-Sim is a favorite among manufacturers because it makes it possible to save space inside the case. From a consumer point of view, Micro-Sim also has a number of advantages over Mini-Sim:
- The Micro-Sim has more storage space for contacts.
- The “small” SIM card has a number of additional security functions - it can be used to create a multi-level PIN code, as well as codes for individual applications.
- Micro-Sim is capable of running multiple applications simultaneously. The user has the ability to transmit streaming data over 2 or more channels.
Micro-Sim can be turned into nano-Sim - if you very carefully “remove” all the plastic around the chip with scissors. You can also modify a Micro card into a regular one - for this it is recommended to use a special adapter.
Nano-Sim
Nano-Sim appeared in 2012 immediately after the release of the iPhone 5. The need to introduce a new type of SIM card was due to the fact that the 5th generation Apple smartphones turned out to be thinner than the iPhone 4 / 4S, and the company's developers were again tasked with saving space inside gadget body.
Nano-Sim is supported by iPhone 5/5S/5C, 6/6 Plus/6S/6S Plus, SE, 7/7 Plus, iPad 5th generation, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad Pro. There is no exact answer yet to the question of which SIM card is in the iPhone 8, which will be released at the end of 2017, but most likely the new generation gadget will also work with nano-Sim.
It is possible to enlarge a nano-Sim to micro- or mini-Sim sizes, again with the help of the adapters mentioned above. Adapters are usually sold in sets (for all replacement options at once) and cost mere pennies.
Now the problem of distributing cards of different sizes is not significant. Cellular providers have found an effective and creative solution to this problem: they began to produce transformable SIM cards.
A large card can be turned into a Micro by breaking off the plastic around the edges. If there is a need to use the mini-Sim again, just insert the Micro into a plastic frame - of course, provided that this frame was not sent to the trash bin, but was prudently saved.
Are there iPhones with dual SIM cards?
As of mid-2017 All Apple mobile devices support only one SIM card. If a user is offered to buy a 2-SIM iPhone, he should refuse such a deal immediately - it is obvious that the device being offered is a cheap Chinese fake.
However, there are prerequisites that the situation will soon change and we will see an official 2-SIM iPhone. On the famous Chinese microblog Weibo, information appeared that Apple patented Dual Sim Dual Active (DSDA) technology back in July 2016.
A document released by the US Patent and Trademark Office claims that the new iPhone will have 2 active lines. Therefore, the user will not have to switch between SIM cards - both will be available at the same time.
However, it is still premature to rejoice over the release of a 2-SIM iPhone - many experts agree that such a device will only be available in China. There are two reasons for this. Firstly, Chinese consumers really value multi-SIM devices. Secondly, the Chinese market is strategically important for Apple, and the Apple company is ready to abandon its own principles in order to strengthen its position in it.
Apple SIM - what is it?
Apple SIM was introduced 3 years ago along with the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3, but then tablets drew all the attention, and the SIM card from the Apple manufacturer undeservedly went unnoticed. Undeservedly, because this innovation is truly revolutionary!
What opportunities does Apple SIM provide? The owner of such a SIM card is able to switch between telecom operators and change the tariff without replacing the plastic itself. It looks like a utopia: I wanted to switch, say, from MTS to Megafon - I opened the menu and chose the appropriate tariff from the “green” provider; and no office visits or statements for you!
As you might guess, in real life everything was not so simple. The appearance of a universal Apple SIM was greeted by cellular operators with obvious disapproval - in particular, the largest provider Verizon refused to work with an Apple SIM card.
The fact is that the sale of SIM cards for providers is also a source of income. For example, domestic users of mobile services are forced to buy SIM cards with a balance of 100 rubles for 150 rubles. It turns out that operators “make” 50 rubles per SIM card “out of thin air,” and Apple deprives them of this opportunity.
There is another reason for providers’ dissatisfaction: they believe that the implementation of Apple SIM will harm sales of “locked” smartphones.
In Russia, Apple SIMs have been officially available since 2015, but Apple does not yet have agreements with any of the domestic operators. Russian users of universal SIM cards can only choose between 2 global telecom operators: AlwaysOnline and GigSky. The internet plans offered by both are outrageously expensive. Here are GigSky tariff plans for Russia:
For 2 GB per month, the user must pay $50 - that’s almost 3 thousand rubles! Domestic providers ask for an amount 10 times less! Given such a monstrous difference in prices, it is not surprising that no one really knows about Apple SIM in Russia.
Conclusion
Apple is known for its passion for radical innovation - it was the company that developed micro-Sim and nano-Sim. At the beginning of the decade, users were “dizzy” from the variety of types of SIM cards - all three formations were in active use.
Now the situation has “settled down”: smartphone manufacturers have practically abandoned mini-Sim due to its large size. Modern gadgets support micro and nano SIM cards, and some support both at once. As for Apple, it has apparently decided on the size of the cards for the years to come - for several generations of Apple gadgets they have been working with nano-Sim.
iPhone 6, a long-awaited new product from Apple. The smartphone is housed in a thin, elegant case with rounded corners and is available for purchase in three color options: silver, gold and space gray. Apple iPhone 6 is equipped with a powerful A8 processor with 64-bit architecture and runs on the latest iOS 8 operating system for multitasking and many new and improved smartphone features. iPhone 6 received a 4.7-inch diagonal widescreen HD Retina Multi-Touch display with LED backlighting and IPS technology, as well as data protection on the smartphone; for this purpose, iPhone 6 introduced a fingerprint identification sensor that is built into the Home button. Among the characteristics of the iPhone 6, we can note a powerful battery that provides the iPhone with up to 14 hours of talk time and up to 250 hours of standby time, a good 8-megapixel camera with a five-lens lens, autofocus and Focus Pixels technology, an additional 1.2-megapixel camera capable of shooting video in 720p HD. The new product supports Nano-SIM format SIM cards and does not support existing Micro-SIM cards; to purchase or replace a SIM card with a nano-SIM, you need to contact the support offices of your telecom operator. Apple iPhone 6 will be sold in three versions, the distinguishing characteristics being the built-in memory of 16 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB, and this will depend on iPhone 6 selling price.
- You can order an iPhone 6 from September 26 at the office. website store.apple.com, price for iPhone 6 16 GB is 31,990 rubles, price for iPhone 6 64 GB is 36,990 rubles, price for iPhone 6 128 GB is 41,990 rubles.
Full specifications of the Apple iPhone 6. Characteristics of the iPhone 6.
- SIM card: Quantity 1/ SIM card type: Nano-SIM
- Software: iOS 8
- Processor: A8 64-bit architecture / M8 motion coprocessor
- Display: widescreen 4.7 inches / 1334 x 750 / 326 pixel inch / Multi-Touch / IPS / special coating, resistant to fingerprints
- Machine. Screen rotation: Supports
- Camera: 8 MP/ Autofocus, Focus Pixels, Touch Focus/ Flash/ Advanced Face Detection/ Five-element lens/ Hybrid IR filter/ Timer mode/ Panorama (up to 43 megapixels)
- Add. camera: 1.2 MP/ Video recording with 720p HD resolution/ Improved face recognition function
- Main video camera: 1080p HD (30 or 60 fps) / 3x zoom / True Tone flash / Slow motion video recording (120 or 240 fps)
- Battery: Non-removable
- 3G network operating time: 14 hours
- Standby time: 250 hours
- Internet browsing time on 3G network: up to 10 hours
- Internet browsing time on LTE network: up to 10 hours
- Internet browsing time on Wi-Fi: up to 11 hours
- Music play time: 50 hours
- Video playback time 11 hours
- Built-in memory: 128 GB/ 64 GB/ 16 GB
- Memory card: -
- Bluetooth: 4.0
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- NFC: Yes
- USB: Yes/Supports charging via USB
- Headphone jack: 3.5 mm.
- Navigation: GPS/GLONASS
- Digital compass: Yes
- 3G: Supports
- LTE: Supports
- Voice dialing: Yes
- Voice control: Yes
- Sensors: Accelerometer/ Touch ID/ distance/ light/ barometer/ gyroscope
- Sensor: Fingerprint user identification
- MMS: Supports
- TV-out: Yes
- Voice recorder: Yes
- Music player: Yes
- Song listening and recognition function: yes
- Speakerphone: yes
- Headphones: Apple EarPods with microphone and remote control
- Dimensions: H.W.T 138.1 x 67.0 x 6.9 mm.
- Weight: 129 grams.
- Contents: iPhone with iOS 8 / Documentation / Lightning USB cable / USB power adapter / Apple EarPods headphones with microphone and remote control
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After you have purchased the long-awaited sixth iPhone, you need to start using it and the first thing we do is figure out how to insert a SIM card into the new product. What kind of SIM card is in the iPhone 6S? The latest iPhone models, including the fifth and sixth versions, do not use a regular phone card, but a nano-sim card, specially released by Apple in 2012. Naturally, its dimensions are much smaller than those of a standard card. In particular, the nano-SIM size is 12.3 x 8.8 x 0.67 millimeters. Both a standard SIM card and a nano-SIM perform the same functions. However, the nano-sim is compact and has improved security features.
Please note that replacing a regular card with a nano-SIM will cost a pretty penny. In this regard, many users resort to cutting the SIM card to the required nano-size. Is it possible to cut a standard phone card at home, turning it into a nano-sim?
It is indeed possible and even necessary. After all, the old card is needed and stores many contact numbers for the iPhone, and sometimes it is impossible to change this number, as this will cause great damage to the work. Therefore, here you can find out how to do it on iPhone 6.
It’s funny to say, but the procedure for cutting a card is carried out using the most ordinary kitchen scissors. If you decide to install a nano-SIM card on your iPhone 6S, converting it from a regular one, then select the correct original size, mark the edges and lines for cutting, carefully adjust so that the edges match and the chip particles are not damaged. Then place the scissors at a right angle and cut off the old SIM card. It’s okay if it turns out a little wider, because the edges can be sanded using sandpaper or sandpaper. Typically, the trimmed chip is placed centrally and cannot be affected by trimming.
Once you've finished straight cutting and sanding the ends, start sanding the back of the SIM card, as the nano-sim is usually a little thinner than a standard card. And the converted card must completely match the original in size, since otherwise it will not fit into the SIM card slot of the iPhone, and if it does fit, then it may get stuck when opening the slot, and then you will have to disassemble the device, which is not at all for you need to. Therefore, when sanding the edges of the card, it is better not to be lazy and periodically try to insert a new SIM card into the tray to make sure that all the edges are perfectly seated and the thickness of the card does not protrude beyond the sides of the slot. When everything is ready, wipe the card, removing any remaining dust and burrs. Do-it-yourself nano-card for iPhone 6 is ready.
How to install a nano SIM card on iPhone
Using a special needle or just a paper clip, find the slot with the SIM card tray on the end of the iPhone. Insert a needle or paperclip into the thin hole at an angle and press down. The slot with the tray should snap open and protrude forward so that you can then completely pull out the SIM card tray with your hand. At the same time, do not use sharp or sewing needles, which not only will not open the tray, but may also break the needle, leaving the tip inside, which will be quite difficult to pull out.
Things to consider
Here we want to warn you against possible mistakes regarding the SIM card. Of course, it is better to use the original SIM card, so resort to cutting the old SIM card for the nano-SIM version as a last resort or in desperate cases.
Take precautions when making your own nano-SIM card from a standard one by cutting, any inaccuracy can damage the port, make communication unavailable and, finally, get stuck in the tray.
Under no circumstances should you cut the metal contacts or rub the SIM card in these places; you can only erase the excess surface of an old and cut SIM card from the plastic side. Do this very carefully, without touching the metal side.
Do not leave nicks or burrs along the edges of the cut card. Still, keep in mind that cards issued a long time ago may stop working after cutting. If you follow all the precautions, you can certainly be proud of the work done and the good quality of the connection.