When purchasing a new smartphone, not every buyer asks the seller to demonstrate the main properties of the device and talk about the intricacies of using the selected phone. But in vain.
The very first difficulty that a newly minted owner of a modern and “stuffed” smartphone with functions at the very beginning of use may face is the lack of knowledge of how to insert a SIM card into Samsung, if before that he had, for example, push-button "Nokia".
In order not to create unnecessary problems for yourself, you need to know in advance a few subtleties regarding SIM cards.
Helpful tip: insert before buying
Without a SIM card, it will not be possible to check the microphone and earpiece, and at the same time the quality of communication during a conversation. It is best to check the work of these functions even before paying for a new phone. After all, after the check is broken and the happy buyer left the store,it will not be possible to return the device without an examination or repair.
Inserting a SIM card into a phone is not so difficult, and the vast majority of owners cope with this task without outside help. But some difficulties do happen.
As a rule, there are only two problems - either issues related to the slot, or problems with the size of the SIM card.
Double slot
Found mainly in the latest more powerful models. For example, in the flagships of Lenovo, Huawei and Samsung Galaxy. How to insert a SIM card into a double slot?
- It is imperative to pay attention to the manufacturer's markings. As a rule, it is located on the slot itself. A SIM card in such a slot must strictly correspond to the format and size, otherwise problems are almost inevitable.
- You can see the marking of the slot only by pulling the part out of the case with a special pin that comes with the kit. It is not recommended to try to use improvised means for this small hole - the probability of leaving scratches on the body of the device is too high.
- The desired hole is signed Nano-sim, less often - Micro-sim. Important! Not to be confused with MicroSD! This is the place to install the memory card.
sim size
At the moment there are three formats of sim cards: mini, micro and nano. Almost all smartphone manufacturers have already abandoned the mini format, replacing them with more compact options.
- It is important to make sure that the symbol format iscard matches the format of the slot! Otherwise, you can damage both it and some parts of the smartphone.
- If the SIM card is larger than the slot, then inserting it simply will not work. You will have to contact the operator for a replacement card. It is not recommended to cut it yourself, it is too likely to make a mistake and ruin the SIM card.
- If the situation is reversed, then you can purchase a set of adapters or, again, replace it in the subscriber department of the mobile operator. You can try to insert a SIM, even if it is smaller, if the slot on the device is completely open for viewing and is located on the back of the smartphone. In this case, you need to lift the slot clamp, attach the chip chip to the contacts of the device, and carefully close it with the top clamp, thus inserting the SIM card. As in "Samsung", and in "Lenovo", "Fly" and other devices with a collapsible case, such a trick is quite acceptable.
An unexpected last tip: read the instructions
Yes. Exactly. Banal, right? History shows that this is still one of the most effective ways to avoid trouble with any device.
