How do you open the SIM card slot on a Samsung J5?

Having to open the drawer of your SIM card is not a common operation. This is the reason why, it often happens that when one decides to launch out in the maneuver one does not know well how to go about it. All the more so in the event that the object dedicated to its opening is not found. In this tutorial, we will help you open the SIM card slot on your Samsung Galaxy J5 . To begin with, we will discuss the technique of opening the SIM card compartment using the extraction tool supplied with the phone. Then we will discuss how to open the SIM card drawer on your Samsung Galaxy J5 with everyday items.

Open the SIM card drawer of your Samsung Galaxy J5 using the extraction tool

Since phone manufacturers have chosen to no longer manufacture devices equipped with a removable battery, the location where the SIM card is inserted is on one of the edges of the device and no longer under the battery, as it was a few years. The chip fits into your Samsung Galaxy J5, in a sort of drawer. However, to prevent it from opening by mistake, this compartment has a locking system. Suddenly, when you have inserted the SIM card and closed the drawer, only one extraction object will be able to unlock it and open it again. When you buy your phone, it comes with it. However, its small size and finesse make it difficult to store.

In addition, it is rare to want to access your SIM card and this is the reason why, quite regularly, you misplaces the object dedicated to this maintenance . In case you have managed to find it miraculously, you will not have any difficulty in performing the maneuver to open your SIM card slot on your Samsung Galaxy J5. Despite everything, we are going to discover together the steps to take to avoid damaging the drawer or the SIM card of your phone:

  • Turn off your Samsung Galaxy J5
  • Look for the SIM card drawer which is in most cases on the side of your phone.
  • Insert the SIM card extraction tool in the small hole next to the SIM card slot. This will unlock the hatch closing system. Check that the removal tool is always perpendicular to the hole to avoid damaging your Samsung Galaxy J5.
  • Gently pull the drawer out of the SIM card slot.   Stay delicate throughout the maneuver.
  • Remove or put the SIM card in the slot provided for this purpose. Perform this procedure with precision and delicacy. Be careful to have a SIM card with the right dimensions and to insert it in the right direction.
  • Push the SIM card drawer into the slot until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure it is fully seated.

Be careful during these maneuvers not to force your drawer or your SIM card. You may damage them irreversibly and no longer be able to use your Samsung Galaxy J5.

Open the SIM card slot of your Samsung Galaxy J5 without the official tool

You are on vacation away from home or you need to insert a dual SIM card in your Samsung Galaxy J5? However, you find yourself unable to open the drawer of your SIM card because you cannot find the dedicated object. Who has never known that? Fortunately, the everyday objects can help us with replace official eject tool . Indeed, you will have to find a thin and elongated object capable of pressing on the bottom of a cylinder in order to propel the hatch from the slot. Be careful, however, not to take one which could damage your Android phone. To do this, we are going to discover our selection of the easiest utensils to open your SIM card slot on your Samsung Galaxy J5.

Use an earring on your Samsung Galaxy J5

La earring is one of the most accessible everyday objects to open the SIM card door of your Samsung Galaxy J5. In addition, it is one of the safest for your phone since it has exactly the same characteristics as the extraction object provided for this purpose: metal rod, rounded tip, slender and thin. If you don't wear one yourself, you will find someone in your friends especially who does: neighbor, colleague, friend, family, even a passer-by in the street!

Use a pin or needle

Two objects which also bring together the expected characteristics to open the SIM card slot. Be careful, however, that these are very sharp. Use them with care and delicately so as not to damage your Samsung Galaxy J5.

A paperclip to access the SIM card of your Samsung Galaxy J5

Like a kind of small staple that can attach bundles of paper, the trombone can also help you open your SIM card slot on your Samsung Galaxy J5. In most cases, it has the ideal dimensions to open it. That said, watch out for its size before tucking it in as some, especially plastic ones, are too thick to fit through the slot.

Use a thumbtack to open your SIM card drawer

As a last resort, use a Thumbtack to open the compartment for your SIM card on your Samsung Galaxy J5. At home to hang a poster, or at the office as an essential item, you should easily find one. Despite everything, try to favor a method seen above. Indeed, the tacks being very sharp, you risk damaging the hatch.

The procedure to open the location of your SIM card on your Samsung Galaxy J5 remains the same than that described in the first part.

In final advice: never force to open the drawer of your SIM card, you risk damaging it. Also, never use damaged, rusted or damaged objects to avoid breaking the tip in the trap hole.

If you are looking for a lot of tutorials to become the king of the Samsung Galaxy J5, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Samsung Galaxy J5.

Please Note: The information on this page is for New Zealand products only. Sequences or settings will vary depending on location and/or where the product had been purchased. To be redirected to your local support page please click here.

How do I install the SIM or USIM card on Galaxy single SIM models?

NOTE:

  • Only Nano-SIM cards work with the device.
  • Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider
  • If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet, your device may be damaged. Always make sure the tray is dry.
  • Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device.
  • Make sure to power off the device first when installing or removing the SIM card.

1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray. You will hear a slight click when the tray pops out.

Note: Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, the device may be damaged.

2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.

3 Place the SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. Use only a nano-SIM card

4 Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it. If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray, the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray.

5 Insert the tray back into the tray slot.

Note: Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider. Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.

You can download the user manual from our Manuals & Downloads page. For all other queries or further technical assistance, please call Samsung Customer Care on 0800 726 786 or Live Chat with our Technical Team online, services are open 24 hours, 7 days.

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