How to remove the SIM card from your Samsung Galaxy S10 to replace it or perform troubleshooting

You can remove the SIM card from your Samsung Galaxy S10 using the SIM removal tool that came with your phone. It's shaped like a key, but has a narrow pin instead of teeth.Your Galaxy S10's SIM card holds your phone's identity, including its phone number, network identifiers, and other stored data.Be sure your phone is completely powered down before you remove or replace the SIM card.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.The SIM card is what gives your phone its identity ' it holds your Samsung Galaxy S10's phone number and other identifying information for the cellular network. It might also contain your contacts.Ordinarily, you won't ever need to remove your SIM card, but it's easy to do if you need to replace it with a new SIM card or perform troubleshooting to resolve a problem with your phone.You'll need to find the SIM removal tool that came with your Samsung Galaxy S10. It looks like a key, but has a very narrow, needle-like point instead of teeth. If you discarded the phone's packaging and no longer have the SIM tool, you can use a very thin paperclip, as long as it fits in the SIM tray's small opening.Check out the products mentioned in this article:Samsung Galaxy S10 (From $899.99 at Best Buy)How to remove the SIM card from your Samsung Galaxy S101. Turn off your phone by holding the power button on the right side of the phone until you see the Power Off screen. Tap "Power off" and then confirm you want to turn off the phone. Never remove or replace the SIM card when the phone is turned on.2. Insert the SIM removal tool, or a very thin paperclip, into the hole at the top left of the Galaxy S10, at the edge of the SIM tray. Apply firm force until the tray pops out.3. You can remove the SIM card by popping it out of the tray from below. Carefully note the orientation of the SIM card so you can replace it later.Related coverage fromHow To Do Everything: Tech:How to find the serial number on your Samsung Galaxy S10, which you'll need if you ever have it serviced'Can a Samsung Galaxy S10 get viruses'': Here's what you need to know, and how to troubleshoot an infected deviceHow to turn off AMBER alerts on your Samsung Galaxy S10, along with other public safety alerts (though you should keep them on)How to mirror your Samsung Galaxy S10's screen onto a Roku player for presentations, gaming, and moreSEE ALSO:I tested the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus for 2 months, and it made me question everything about my 'iPhone or nothing' mentalityJoin the conversation about this storyNOW WATCH: Amazon is reportedly seeking a new space in New York City. Here's why the giant canceled its HQ2 plans 5 months ago.
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