How to get it. SIM-Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: 3 proven ways + fixing

Why extraction SIM-Redmi Note 7 cards are difficult to find?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (codename lavender) has become one of the most popular in the line of budget smartphones brand, but its design has one feature: tray for the market. SIM-The cards are hidden deeper than many of the competitors, and users often find that the standard key from the kit doesn't work the first time, and when you put too much effort, the tray jams:

First, the manufacturer used a metal case with tight fitting of parts, which increases friction when extracted. Secondly, the Redmi Note 7 tray is combined with a slot for microSD - this lengthens it by 3 mm compared to models where the slots are separate (for example, Redmi). 6A). If you never took it out. SIM-card from this smartphone, there is a high risk of damaging the sealing gum or even bend the contacts of the tray.

In this article, we will discuss three officially approved extraction methods (including the keyless method), and also tell you what to do if the tray is stuck or the smartphone does not see the SIM after reinstalling. All instructions are tested on the Redmi Note 7 modifications with 3/32GB and 4/64GB of memory - there is no difference in the design of the trays.

Method 1: Standard key from the kit - the correct technique

In the Redmi Note 7 box, there's a metal key-clip with a curved end, and many users insert it crookedly or not completely, which causes the tray to not extend. Here's how to do it correctly:

1. Turn off your smartphone (optional, but recommended to avoid accidentally tapping the screen).
2. Find a tray extraction hole on the left end of the case (near the volume buttons) slightly larger than the Redmi Note 8, ~1.2 mm in diameter.
3. Put the key in the hole perpendicular to the body to the end, and you'll feel a little resistance -- that's normal.
4. Press with a force of ~1.5-2 kg (as when pressing the keyboard). The tray should jump 2-3 mm.
5. Carefully pull the tray with your fingers until fully removed.

⚠️ Warning: If the key bends or slips, don't try to push harder! This means you're not in the groove of the tray, but in the case.

Check that the smartphone is off (optional)|Find the key hole on the left end |Use only the original key or a paper clip with a diameter of 0.8-1 mm |Do not apply force at an angle

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Method 2: Alternative tools (if there is no key)

Forgot the key in another city or lost it? No problem!

• 📎 The sleeve is a straight and straight end).
• 🖊️ The rod from the gel pen (remove the writing knot, leave only the plastic tube).
• 🔧 Needle or pin (only if there are no other options - risk of damage to the seal).
• 📏 Toothpick (sharpen the tip at an angle of 45)°).

The technique is the same, but there are nuances:

• Insert the clip or needle with a sharp end forward, but not deeper than 3-4 mm.
• If the tool is too thin (such as a needle), wrap its tip with tape to increase the diameter to 1 mm.
• Plug the toothpick or plastic at an angle of 10-15 ° - they are less rigid and may not reach the fixator.

Critical error: Using a knife, scissors or other cutting objects is almost guaranteed to damage the antenna module, which is located next to the tray in the Redmi Note 7.

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If you only have a coineta on hand, wrap it in a thin cloth and try to grab a tray by the slot, which works 60 percent of the time, but requires care.

Method 3: Software extraction (for power users)

Few people know, but Redmi Note 7 can force the tray through the engineering menu, which is suitable if mechanical extraction is impossible (for example, jammed the lock).

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version and tap it 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC and execute the command in ADB: adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.SimSettings
4. In the menu that opens, select Eject SIM (if the option is active).

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 12.5+) This method may not work because of Xiaomi's limitations, and after forced retrieval, the trays may not fall out until the end - pull it by hand.

Table: Comparison of extraction methods SIM-map

What to do if the tray is stuck or not pushed?

If you press the key, the tray doesn't pop out or it only moves out halfway, don't panic.

1. Check the force: Press the key harder (but without fanaticism!). In the Redmi Note 7, the tray lock sometimes "sticks" due to oxidation.
2. Change the angle: Try to tilt the key 5-10° towards the screen or back cover.
3. Use duct tape: Stick the scotch to the sticking edge of the tray. Pull gently, swaying from side to side.
4. Heat the case: Exposure to warm air (dryer at minimum power) will expand the metal and weaken the lock.

⚠️ Attention: If the tray is crooked and not removed to the end, do not pull it by force! This can tear off the contacts for microSD.

Unique life hack for Redmi Note 7: If the tray is stuck after the fall of the smartphone, try knocking on the end of the case (from the tray side) with a wooden stick. Vibration often helps to move the lock from the dead point.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced users sometimes make mistakes when retrieving SIM-Here's the top.-5 problems and solutions:

• 🔄 The smartphone can't see. SIM after reinstallation: Check if the card is inserted correctly (chip down, beveled corner to body). Clean the contacts of the tray with alcohol (use cotton swab). Reboot the phone - sometimes the communication module "hangs".
• 🚫 The tray does not lock after extraction: Make sure the sealing gum is in place (it may pop off.
• 🔋 The smartphone is turned off when removed SIM: That's OK -- Redmi Note 7 reboots the communication module. Wait 10 seconds.

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If, after extraction, SIM-Smartphone has stopped catching the network, check the settings APN. They are often reset when the card is physically retrieved.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions