Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0) - Insert SIM Card

Instructions on inserting/removing your SIM can help with activation issues/errors, browser connection problems, and a blank/frozen screen.

Note Caution:

  • Don't attempt to insert the SIM card while the device is powered on. Doing so may harm the SIM card and/or the device.
  • Don't modify or alter your SIM card. Refer to these additional 4G SIM card do's and don'ts.

  1. Ensure the device is powered off.
  2. From the right edge of the device (display facing up), remove the card tray.
    Note Utilize the insertion/removal tool (or a paperclip) to unlock the tray by inserting it into the provided slot (figure 1) then remove the tray (figure 2).
    Remove card tray
  3. Insert the SIM card into the tray as shown (gold contacts facing down).
    Note Ensure the card fits into place.
    Insert SIM card
  4. Insert the card tray (gold contacts facing down).
    Note Press in on the tray to lock it into place.
    Insert card tray

Note Check out this interactive demo for more info.

Related Topic: Remove SIM Card

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