How to take sim card out of samsung s10

Do you know where your SIM card and SD cards go on this new device? Do you know how to remove and put them back in? Let me explain a bit and fill you in on the easy steps!

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Unmounting an SD card
Removing a SIM or memory card
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Where is the SIM card in an s10 galaxy?
How do I remove the SIM card from my Samsung Galaxy?

The Galaxy S10 uses a nano SIM card – which is much smaller than a normal SIM card. Just in case anyone does not know, a SIM card stores important data such as your identity, location, phone number and much more. For your device, the nano SIM card shares a tray with your micro-SD card if you have one. The micro-SD card can be used to store additional photos, music, files and even your contacts if you choose. Taking these cards out – or putting them in – requires a tiny tool (that comes in the box with your new phone) inserted into a hole in the tray. Here… let me show you how!

First, power your device off completely. While you can theoretically do this with it turned on, it is not recommended because you could lose data or corrupt one or both cards by ejecting the tray with the phone powered on.
Find the nano SIM / microSD tray on the top of your phone.
Grab the little metal tool that came in the box and gently push the pointy end into the pinhole on the card tray until the tray pops out.
NOTE: If you have lost the tool that came with your device and need to open up the tray, you can always use a paperclip.
Pull the tray out of the slot.
Insert (or take out) your microSD or nano SIM card/s. Make sure that the gold contact bars are facing down towards the back of your phone.
Gently slide the tray back into the slot it belongs in until you hear a soft click. The click lets you know that the tray is inserted properly and is secured.

Turn your phone back on and you are finished! If you have any questions regarding a nano SIM or microSD card, be sure to let me know!

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Depending on your Galaxy device, it may be able to take SIM cards and memory cards. New smartphones and 4G compatible tablets take nano-SIM cards, while the maximum memory card capacity differs by model. Find out more about what cards your device accepts.

Please note: to prevent damage to any information stored on a memory card, make sure that it is unmounted before taken out

Inserting a SIM or memory card Click to Expand

The steps below explain how to insert a SIM or memory card, no matter what type. Before you insert a SIM or memory card you should make sure you are inserting the right size card to ensure it does not get damaged or get stuck in your device. Find out more about what cards your device accepts.

Devices with a fixed battery

1 You will have received an ejector PIN in the box with your new device. Insert the pin gently into the hole in the SIM tray. It will click open

2 Take a look at the tray. The image below shows a dual SIM tray where you can use either two SIMs, or a single SIM and a memory (SD) card

Your SIM tray may differ depending on your model, but you will be able see where each card goes by looking at the markings and symbols on the tray. Not all devices allow for two SIMs, or a memory card.

3 Place the SIM or memory card with the gold-coloured contacts face down in the tray

Please note: if your SIM card is the wrong size for your SIM tray, please contact your network provider for more assistance

3 Carefully slide your SIM or microSD card into the slot at the top of the device

Please note: the SD card slot is on the bottom and the microSD card slot is directly above it. Make sure you are using the correct slot.

4 Replace the battery by sliding it back into the device before pressing down gently. Make sure that the contacts on the battery and device align

5 Place the back cover back onto your device and gently press down around the edges until it clicks into place

Removing a SIM or memory card Click to Expand

Before removing a memory card, you should first unmount it to prevent any damage and loss of data. This is not required when removing a SIM card.

Unmounting an SD card

1 Open the Settings, then tap Device maintenance or Device care

3 Tap SD Card

If you do not see this option, tap the More options icon, it will appear as three dots. Then tap Storage settings. You should now be able to tap SD card.

4 Tap Unmount

Then, remove the SIM or memory card from the slot. For devices with a removable battery, follow the steps in 'Inserting a SIM or memory card.'

Removing a SIM or memory card

1 You will have received an ejector PIN in the box with your device. Insert the pin gently into the hole in the SIM tray. It should click open

2 Gently pull out the tray from the tray slot

3 Remove the SIM or memory card

4 Carefully insert the tray back into the tray slot

Types of SIM card Click to Expand

Nano SIMs are the most used SIM in newer (2014 and onwards) smartphones. Micro SIMs were most used before that.

The main difference between a Nano and a Micro SIM is the size of the plastic around the microchip. Most mobile networks now provide a single adjustable card that you can snap out of the plastic to the correct size.

Types of memory card Click to Expand

An SD or memory card is a digital storage card you can use to expand storage space on your device. SD is short for Secure Digital.

SD cards come in different sizes. The most common are standard SD cards and micro SD cards.

Most smartphones and tablets with expanded storage capability take micro SD cards. Find out more about how to use an SD card with your device.

Memory cards are available to purchase from most digital retailers, online, or in supermarkets. Be aware that while cheaper memory cards can save you money in the short term, they are more likely to become corrupted and lose your data and images.

You can look online at memory cards available from Samsung.

What is the difference between SDHC and SDXC?SD cards come in a range of storage capacities including SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) and SDXC (Secure Digital Extended Capacity).

Class transfer speed refers to the speed of reading and writing images. The transfer speed will be designated by a class and not whether it is SD, SDHC or SDXC.

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Where is the SIM card in an s10 galaxy?

The SIM & microSD tray is located on the top left side of the device. To insert a SIM or microSD card, insert a SIM tool into the small hole to eject the SIM & microSD tray.