How do I change a SIM card in an iPhone 4?
From the right edge of the device, remove the SIM card tray. Utilize the SIM eject tool (or paperclip) to unlock the tray by inserting it into the provided slot. Remove the SIM card from the SIM card tray. If applicable, refer to Insert the SIM Card.
Can you just switch SIM cards in iPhone?
After you remove your SIM card from the tray, notice the notch in one corner of the new SIM card. Place the new SIM card into the tray—it will fit only one way, because of the notch. Then insert the tray into the device completely and in the same orientation that you removed it. The tray also fits only one way.
What happens when you switch SIM cards iPhone?
When you remove your SIM card from your phone and replace it with another card, you lose access to any information on the original card. This information is still stored on the old card, so any phone numbers, addresses or text messages that you lose are available if you insert the old card into the device.
How do I activate iPhone after changing SIM?
How to activate your iPhone
- Insert the SIM card you want to use into the tray and push it back into the phone.
- Turn on your iPhone by holding down the Power button until you see the Apple logo appear on the screen.
- Begin the setup process by following the on-screen instructions.
How do you get the SIM card out of an old iPhone?
How to take SIM card out of iPhone
- Turn the iPhone off.
- Find the SIM tray.
- Look for the small hole next to it.
- Insert either a SIM eject tool, or the end of a paper clip, into the hole.
- Press firmly until the tray pops out partway.
- Pull on the tray to remove it completely.
What size SIM card does an iPhone 4S use?
MicroSIM
iPhone SIM Card Size
| iPhone Model | SIM Card Size |
|---|---|
| iPhone 3GS | SIM Card |
| iPhone 4 | MicroSIM |
| iPhone 4S | MicroSIM |
| iPhone 5 | NanoSIM |
What should I do before changing SIM card on iPhone?
To make sure you keep all of your data before swapping SIM cards:
- Transfer all the contacts. Regardless of whether you have an Android device, iPhone, or a feature phone, the most important thing to do before changing SIM cards is to back up your contacts.
- Update your information.
- Make sure your phone is unlocked.
Do you need to backup your iPhone before changing SIM?
Transfer your SIM card from your iPhone, iPad, or eSIM. If your new device needs a different SIM card than what you have, contact your carrier. Make sure that you have a backup of your previous device.