Removal of the tray for SIM-Xiaomi smartphones are a procedure that every user faces when they first set up a device or change the operator. Despite the apparent simplicity, careless actions can lead to failure of the fixing mechanism, damage to contacts or even dust entering the case. This article will help you avoid typical errors and perform the operation as safely as possible.
The manufacturer does not recommend using improvised tools (clips, needles, toothpicks) to extract the tray, as they often bend or break inside the hole. We will tell you which tools really fit, how to insert the key correctly, and what to do if the slot is jammed. Special attention is paid to the features of different Xiaomi series - from the budget Redmi to the flagship Mi and POCO.
If you've never taken out SIM-Start with preparation: make sure the device is turned off (this will prevent accidental taps on the screen), and work on a flat surface so as not to lose small details. At the end of the article, you will find answers to common questions, including problems with tray tray tray tray tray and nano-SIM compatibility.
What tools will be needed to extract SIM-tray
The main tool is the key to extract SIM-The card that comes with every Xiaomi smartphone is a thin metal clip with a curved end. If the original key is lost, alternatives can be used, but with caution.
Permissible substitutions:
- 📎 Paperclip (unbended, with a wire diameter of no more than 0.7 mm) is suitable for most models, but can bend when pressed hard.
- 🔧 A special tool made of remixes (sold in electronics stores), often with a rubber handle for convenience.
- 🖊️ Sewing machine needle (only if it is perfectly straight and not rusty) is not suitable for models with a deep hole (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra).
Never use toothpicks, spokes or knives - they can scratch the case or break inside, blocking the mechanism. If there is no suitable tool at hand, it is better to wait for the original key (it costs a penny) or contact the service center.
Step-by-step: how to remove the tray SIM-map
The extraction process is the same for most Xiaomi models, but there are nuances for devices with hybrid slots (for example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, where one slot is combined with a memory card).
- Turn off your smartphone (optional, but recommended for safety).
- Find the opening to extract the tray: 📱 On the right end (most models: Redmi) 9/10/11, POCO X3/X4). 📱 On the upper end (Xiaomi Mi) 11, Mi 10T). 📱 On the bottom end (rarely, for example, Black Shark) 4).
Put the key in the hole at 90° angle to the end. Press with moderate force, you should hear a click.
The tray will extend 1-2 mm - carefully pull it with your fingers until completely removed.
If the tray doesn't come out the first time, don't put too much effort into it. Maybe the key isn't inserted at the end or at the wrong angle. Try again with a little twist on the tool.
☑️ Preparation for extraction SIM-tray
⚠️ Note: Some models (Xiaomi) 12S Ultra, Mix Fold 2) have a double lock tray. If the tray does not extend after pressing the key, try to slightly press it on the back side (for example, with your finger through a napkin), while pressing the key.
Features of extraction in different models Xiaomi
Construction SIM-The tray may vary depending on the series and year of release of the device:
| Series/Model | Slot type | Location of the hole | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmi Note 8/9/10/11 | Hybrid (nano-SIM + microSD) | Right end | The tray is easily retracted, but often gets stuck when the SIM is installed incorrectly. |
| POCO F3/GT/X3 | Double nano-SIM | Right end | The hole is deeper than the standard one – a long key is required. |
| Xiaomi Mi 11/12/13 | Double nano-SIM | Upper end | A spring-powered tray – don’t push too hard. |
| Black Shark 4/5 | Double nano-SIM | Lower end | The hole is covered with a rubber plug (for moisture protection). |
In moisture-proof models (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the key hole can be covered with a rubber membrane. Don't remove it, it prevents moisture from entering. Just prick the membrane with a key (it is elastic and will not break).
What to do if the tray is stuck?
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Even experienced users sometimes make mistakes when extracting. SIM-Here are the most common ones:
- 🔨 Using inappropriate tools (knives, forks, toothpicks) that cause scratches on the body or breakage of the machinery.
- 💥 Excessive pressure when pressed. If the key is not easily inserted, then you have hit the wrong hole (for example, in the microphone).
- 🔄 Incorrect installation SIM-If the card is inserted on the wrong side, the tray will not stand in place, and the mechanism may jam.
- 🚫 Removing the tray when the phone is on, will not damage the device, but can cause the network to crash (for example, loss of signal).
⚠️ Note: In Xiaomi models with an aluminum body (such as the Mi 11 Lite), the key hole is often located next to the antenna lines!
If after removing the tray you notice that:
- 📶 Network signal goes missing - check if inserted correctly SIM-map (the chip must be turned downwards).
- 🔋 The phone won't turn on -- you may have hit the power button when you press the key. Wait 10 seconds and try to turn it on again.
- 🔊 The sound in the dynamics has changed - probably dust has fallen into the hole!).
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If you change often SIM-If you have a card, you buy a magnetic key, it doesn't bend or lose, and it's also good to have tweezers to carefully extract the tray in tight-moving models, POCO F4 GT).
What to do if the slot is jammed or it is not pushed out
If the tray doesn't respond to the key, don't panic. In 90% of cases, the problem can be solved without disassembling the phone.
- Check if you've got any debris or dust in the hole, and light it with a flashlight, and if you see any foreign particles, carefully remove them with a needle.
- Try to swing the key in the hole left-right, while pressing. Sometimes the mechanism will sour from moisture.
- If the tray is halfway out and stuck, don't pull it by force. Take a flat screwdriver, pull the tray on the side, and gently pull it out.
- In extreme cases, use adhesive tape: glue it to the protruding part of the tray and pull.
If nothing's working, there's probably a broken spring mechanism inside the phone.
- 🛠️ Contact Xiaomi Service Center (the warranty covers such repairs if the phone is not dropped).
- 💰 Cost of replacing the mechanism in informal workshops: 500-1500 ₽.
- ⚠️ Don’t try to disassemble the phone yourself – Xiaomi often uses glue joints that are difficult to repair.
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If the tray is jammed after the phone falls, don't try to remove it - it could be a sign of damage to the motherboard.
How to insert it correctly SIM-map
Installation of the tray requires no less care than the extraction.
- Check what's on. SIM-There are no scratches or chips (especially on the chip) if there are any, the card may not read.
- Make sure the card is trimmed to nano-SIM size (12.3 × 8.8 In hybrid slots (Redmi Note) 12) You can use microSD instead of the second one. SIM, not simultaneously!
- Put the tray in before you click. If it doesn't lock, it's, SIM-map set curved.
Common errors in installation:
- 🔄 The parties are confused. SIM-cards (chip should be at the bottom, beveled corner - as in the picture in the tray).
- 📏 The card is not fully inserted into the slots of the tray (because of this, it is not fixed in the phone).
- 🚫 In the hybrid slot, 2 are installed simultaneously SIM + MicroSD (only 1 is working) SIM + microSD or 2 SIM).
After installing the tray, turn on the phone and check:
- 📶 The appearance of the network icon (if it is not, restart the device).
- 📞 The ability to make a call (sometimes you need to manually configure the operator in Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks).