How to open a place for SIM-maps in Xiaomi Redmi: instructions with photos and tips

You just bought a new Xiaomi Redmi, but you can’t find where the slot is hidden. SIM-Or is the tray stubbornly reluctant to push despite its best efforts? This problem is familiar to many smartphone owners of the brand — especially those who are first encountering hybrid slots or custom connector layouts. Unlike older push-button phones, where the SIM was inserted from behind under the lid, modern Redmi require accuracy and knowledge of nuances.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to open the tray for SIM-cards in Xiaomi Redmi smartphones – from classic models like Redmi Note 10 to the latest flagships of the Redmi series K60. You will learn where to look for a slot in your model, how to use the paper clip correctly (and how to replace it if there is nothing at hand), as well as what to do if the tray is jammed or it is not fixed after installing the SIM. We will focus on the typical errors, because of which users break the slot mechanism, and give tips on prevention.

If you're afraid of damaging your phone, don't worry: with the right approach, it takes less than a minute and is completely safe, and for those of you who have already encountered a problem, we've developed unique solutions for emergencies where the tray doesn't extend in the standard way. Let’s start with the most important thing – where to look for a slot for a slot. SIM-cards in your Redmi.

Where is the slot for SIM-maps in Xiaomi Redmi?

In most models Xiaomi Redmi tray for the SIM-The card is located on the left end of the case (if you look at the phone screen), but there are exceptions, for example, in some budget models (like Redmi). 9A or Redmi 10A) The slot can be on the right or the top end. So, if you don't want to guess, use this table:

If your model is not in the table, check the phone case for a small circular hole with a diameter of ~1 mm, which is the socket for extracting the tray. In some cases (for example, in the Redmi 9T), the hole can be hidden under a decorative lining - carefully tuck it with a nail or a plastic card.

Important: on some models (for example, Redmi Note 8 Pro) slot for SIM-The card is located next to the power button. Don't confuse them - the clip hole is always smaller and has no tactile return when pressed.

What will it take to open the slot?

To extract the tray for SIM-You will need a special tool - a clip for the SIM (it is often included with the phone). If it is not at hand, alternatives will be suitable:

• 📎 Regular paper clip (uncurved)
• 🔧 needle or thin sewing pin
• 🖊️ gel pen rod (without paste)
• 📱 Toothpick (sharpened under a cone)
• 🔑 The key to opening trays from other phones

The main rule: the tool must be thin (no thicker than 0.8 mm), durable and barbed. Do not use nails, knives or metal objects with threads - they can damage the locking mechanism of the tray.

⚠️ Warning: If you use a needle or pin, wrap the tip with thin tape or tape to avoid scratching the phone body.

Also prepare:

• 🔦 Good lighting (or flashlight on your phone)
• 🧲 Magnet (in case the cog from the tray falls)
• 📦 Phone box (there may be a spare paper clip)

Find a hole for a paper clip on the end of the phone

Prepare a thin and durable tool

Make sure the phone is turned off (recommended)

Put your phone on a soft surface (so as not to scratch the screen)

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Step-by-step: how to open the tray for SIM-map

Now, let's get to the process. Follow this instruction to avoid mistakes.

1. Turn off the phone (optional but recommended) This will prevent accidental taps on the screen and resets if the tray gets stuck.
2. Take a paper clip and insert it into the hole on the end of the phone. Press ~1 to 1.5 kg (like pressing a keyboard key) and you should feel a slight click, which means that the tray locker has worked.
3. Once you click, the tray will extend 1-2 mm. Carefully pull it with your fingers to the end. Don't put too much effort into it -- if it doesn't go, check if the lock is fully out.
4. Place the tray on a flat surface and set it up SIM-The map(s) in the appropriate slots. Notice the notch at the corner of the SIM, which must match the shape of the nest.
5. Put the tray back into the slot to the point. It should lock with a characteristic click. If that doesn't happen, repeat the procedure.

Video instructions for clarity (relevant to most Redmi models):

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⚠️ Attention: If the tray does not extend after pressing the paper clip, do not try to pull it out with pliers or other tools! this can break the spring mechanism. Try to press 2-3 times from different angles or use a thinner tool.

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If the paperclip does not enter the hole, try to slightly twist it clockwise - sometimes dust or factory lubricant interfere with the exact hit.

What if the tray is jammed?

One of the most common problems is the tray for SIM-The card is not put forward after you press the paper clip:

• 🔧 Infection of dust or dirt into the fixation mechanism
• 💧 Corrosion after contact with moisture
• 🔨 Deformation of the tray due to the fall of the phone
• 🔄 Incomplete pressing of the lock (clip too short)

Here is what can be done in each case:

1.The tray is not responding to the paper clip

Try it:

• 🔦 Light a flashlight into the hole - perhaps the fixator is shifted.
• 📍 Press the paper clip at different angles (30)°, 45°, 90°).
• 🔧 Use a longer and thinner tool (for example, an unburdened stapler brace).

2.The tray moved out halfway and got stuck

Carefully tuck it in with a plastic card or a mediator, swaying left-right. Don't use metal objects!

3. The tray is not fixed after the SIM is installed

Check it out.

• 🔄 Is it properly installed? SIM-map (recession must coincide with the groove).
• 🧲 Are there any foreign objects in the slot (dust, trimmings of the simka).
• 🔧 Do you have a slack on your table and check the levelness).

If nothing works, the spring mechanism may have broken, and you'll need to disassemble the phone or go to a service center. SIM-Xiaomi Redmi cards usually do not exceed 500-1000 rubles.

Features of hybrid slots in Xiaomi Redmi

Many Xiaomi Redmi models feature hybrid slots that support either 2 nanoSIMs or 1 nanoSIM+microSD. This means you won’t be able to use two SIMs and a memory card at the same time.

• 📱 If you look at a tray, if you have three slots (two for sims and one for microSD), but you can only insert two elements at a time, it’s a hybrid slot.
• 🔍 Look at the characteristics of the phone on the Xiaomi website – in the “Memory” section, the “Hybrid slot” will be indicated".
• 📦 Check the box from the phone: there is usually a pictogram with slot use cases.

If you need to use two SIMs and a memory card at the same time, consider these options:

• 🔄 Use it. OTG-adapter to connect the flash drive through USB-C.
• 🖥️ Transfer files to the cloud (Mi Cloud, Google Drive).
• 📱 Buy a phone with a separate microSD slot (like Redmi). 9A or Redmi 10C).

Important: When using a hybrid slot, do not insert a microSD into the slot for SIM-cards, it can damage your contacts. Always follow the labels on the tray.

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A hybrid slot is a trade-off between the number of SIMs and the ability to expand memory. If both SIMs are critical to you, choose models with a separate microSD slot or use cloud storage.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even a simple process like getting a tray out of the SIM-The problem may not go according to plan if one of these mistakes is made:

1. Using a tool that is too thick (nail, spoke, toothpick) will deform the hold and the tray will stop extending.
2. Pressing the paperclip at the wrong angle, the locker may not work, and the tray itself may jam.
3. Installation SIM-If the SIM contacts don't match the contacts in the slot, the phone won't see the card, and the tray may not be locked.
4. Excessive force when you remove the tray, it can break the plastic guides.
5. Ignore the snap of the lock. If the tray is not out to the end, do not pull it by force - first make sure that the lock is triggered.

To avoid problems, remember:

• ✅ Always use a thin and smooth instrument.
• ✅ Press the paper clip perpendicular to the phone body.
• ✅ Check to see if SIM-The map is tightly in the groove without backlash.
• ✅ If the tray is tight, do not pull it - it is better to repeat the procedure from the beginning.

If you've already made a mistake and the tray is broken, don't panic. In most cases, it can be replaced - the part costs ~200-500 rubles, and the replacement takes 10-15 minutes in service.

Xiaomi Redmi models with non-standard slots

Some Xiaomi Redmi models have unique slot designs that can cause difficulties.

1. Xiaomi Redmi 9T / Redmi Note 9T

In these models, the slot for SIM-The card is located next to the headphone jack (on the top end), the clip hole is covered with a rubber plug, which must be carefully removed so as not to break.

2. Xiaomi Redmi A1 / A2

Here, the tray doesn't have a spring-loaded hold -- it just sticks into the groove and is held by friction. To pull it out, pull the protruding part (usually marked in red or orange).

3. Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro / POCO F2 Pro

In these models, the clip hole is deeper than usual. If the standard clip does not reach the retainer, use a longer tool (for example, an unbended stationery bracket).

4. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (and some other 2019 models)

The tray here has a double lock -- you have to press it twice to fully push it out. The first click unlocks the mechanism, the second click pushes the tray out.

If you have one of these models, be especially careful when removing the tray, and if you make a mistake, you can damage not only the tray itself, but also the contacts on the motherboard.

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