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Swap SIM Cards on Your Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge

Switch SIM cards before you travel with your Samsung Galaxy S6 device

By Jason Hidalgo Jason Hidalgo Writer University of Nevada, Reno Jason Hidalgo is an award-winning technology and business journalist whose writing has also appeared in Engadget, USA Today, and the Reno Gazette-Journal. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 23, 2020 Tweet Share Email Andrew Burton / Getty Images Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS Unlike previous devices in the Galaxy S line of smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge lack a removable back cover, which means you can't easily swap the battery or expand the memory with a MicroSD card. Fortunately, you can still swap SIM cards on Galaxy S6 devices, which is especially important if you travel internationally. Instructions in this article apply to Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge smartphones, but these steps may also work with phones made by other manufacturers including Google, Huawei, Xiaomi, etc. Andrew Burton /Getty Images

How to Swap the SIM Card in a Samsung Galaxy S6

The SIM card tray is located under the power button on the right side of the S6. Make sure your phone is turned off before you open it:

Use the Samsung Galaxy S6 Ejection Pin

New Samsung Galaxy S6 devices come packaged with an ejection pin for the SIM card tray. Insert the ejection pin into the tiny hole beside the SIM tray slot to make it pop open. If you don't have the ejection pin, you can use a straightened paper clip instead.

Remove the SIM Card Tray

Gently pull on the edges of the tray to remove the SIM card from your Galaxy S6.

Remove the Old SIM Card and Place the New One on the Tray

Note the shape of the tray to figure out how to position your new card. One of the corners should have a diagonal pattern that matches the slant on your card. The name and brand on the card should be facing up, and the gold contact points should be facing downward.

Replace the SIM Card Tray

Gently push the tray back inside the phone until it is secure. Samsung Unlike the Galaxy S5, Galaxy S6 devices are not waterproof, so the SIM card can be damaged if your phone gets wet.

How to Swap the SIM Card in a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

Changing the SIM card on the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is essentially the same process. The only difference is the location of the SIM card tray, which is on the top-left side of the phone (when viewed from the front). Make sure your phone is powered off before you begin. Samsung Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Replace the SIM & Memory Card in a Samsung Galaxy S7/Edge How to Insert a SIM Card Into a Smartphone How to Remove the SIM Card From Your iPhone 8 Solutions for When Your iPhone Says No SIM How to Check if an iPhone Is Unlocked How to Factory Reset Your Galaxy S6 Smartphone How to Open an iPhone SIM Card Without an Ejector Tool How to Set an SD Card as Default Storage in Android Samsung Galaxy Edge Series: What You Need to Know Everything You Need to Know About iPhone SIM Cards Samsung Galaxy A Phones: What You Need to Know What to Consider Before You Buy an Unlocked Smartphone What is a SIM Card? How to Fix a 'Not Registered on Network' Error on Samsung Galaxy Samsung Galaxy S Phones: What You Need to Know How to Set up Your Samsung Gear VR Controller Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies