How to take it out properly SIM-Map from Xiaomi phone: instructions for all models

Extraction SIM-Xiaomi smartphone cards seem like a simple procedure, but in practice users face typical problems: from jammed tray to damage contacts. In this article, we will look at all the methods of safe extraction, from the standard method with a key to emergency solutions if the tray is not pushed out. POCO F5) Common mistakes that lead to failures.

It is important to understand that the design SIM-Xiaomi's tray has evolved: older models (before 2018) often used latched retractable trays, and new ones used magnetic latchers, and we'll detail how to determine the type of tray you have and what tools you'll need. SIM-The card is stuck inside the slot – a situation that requires special care not to damage the motherboard.

Preparation: What will be needed to extract SIM-map

Before you start extracting, make sure you have everything you need, and most problems arise from using the wrong tools, such as when users try to open the tray with a pin or a toothpick, and here's a full list of things that might come in handy:

• 🔑 Standard key for SIM-If you lose a paper clip or a stationery button, but with reservations (see the section "What to replace the key").
• 📱 Spare. SIM-Make sure that it is the size of the slot (nano-SIM for most modern Xiaomi).
• 🔦 Flashlight - useful if the tray is stuck and you need to inspect the slot for foreign objects.
• 🧲 Magnet (optional) In some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Pro), the tray is fixed by a magnetic mechanism, so the magnet will help you to carefully remove it.
• 🧴 Alcohol wipes - for cleaning contacts SIM-card and slot if the phone does not see the network after retrieval.

If you've never taken out SIM-This will prevent accidental closure of contacts and reset of network settings, except for models with eSIM (for example, Xiaomi 14 Ultra), where the physical SIM may be secondary.

Wherever SIM-tray in Xiaomi smartphones

The slot location depends on the model and year of release. In most Xiaomi, the tray is on the right end (if you look at the screen), but there are exceptions:

• 📱 Redmi 9/10/Note 11 And the like, the tray on the left end next to the volume button.
• 📱 POCO X3/X4 — The tray on the top end (rare for Xiaomi).
• 📱 Xiaomi Mi 11/12/13 Series - standard location on the right end, but with a double slot (SIM + microSD or two SIM).
• 📱 Xiaomi Black Shark (Gaming Smartphones) – the tray can be hidden under a decorative cover.

To determine the location accurately, inspect the phone case: the tray is usually marked with a small key hole and/or pictogram. SIM-If you are not sure, check the model instructions or use the table below.

If your model is not in the table, look at the series: for example, all Redmi Notes of recent years have the same tray location. In dubious cases, do not force - it is better to find official documentation.

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Before extraction SIM-Take a photo of the tray’s location and orientation – this will help you insert the card back correctly, especially if you have a hybrid slot (SIM + microSD).

Step-by-step instructions: how to remove SIM-standard-map

This method is suitable for 90% of Xiaomi models, and follow the instructions carefully to avoid common errors:

1. Turn off the phone (required!) This will prevent the modem from crashing when you retrieve the card.
2. Take the key for SIM-tray (or replacement - see next section) and insert it into the hole on the end of the phone. press perpendicular to the case until you click.
3. The tray should extend 2 to 3 mm. Carefully pull it with your fingers until it is fully removed. Do not use tweezers or pliers - this deforms the tray.
4. Extract. SIM-If the card is "stiffened", do not try to pick it out with your nail - it is better to shake the tray slightly or to put the card with a plastic card (for example, a bank card).
5. Check the tray for dust, moisture or oxidation, and clean the contacts with an alcohol napkin if necessary.

If the tray is not extended after pressing the key:

• 🔄 Check if you have inserted the key correctly (the hole should be strictly perpendicular to the body).
• 🔊 Listen: if you hear a click, but the tray is not moving, it may be clogged mechanism (see section "What to do if the tray is stuck").
• 📵 Make sure the phone is turned off – in some models, the tray is blocked programmatically when the power is turned on.

After extraction SIM-Don't turn your phone on immediately if you plan to insert another card. Give contacts 10-15 seconds to "rest" - this will prevent modem malfunctions.

How to replace the key SIM-The tray: safe alternatives

Lost the key from the kit? No problem — many tools will work, but it is important to choose the right material and diameter. Inappropriate tool can damage the locking mechanism of the tray or scratch the body of the phone.

Here is what you can use instead of the key:

• 📎 Paperclip (the most reliable option) Untighten it so that the end is straight and thin (no more than 0.5 mm in diameter!
• 🖊️ The gel handle rod, if the diameter of the hole allows (check visually) trim the rod to 2-3 cm long.
• 📍 A needle or a pin, only if it's blunt and not thicker than 0.6 mm. The sharp end can pierce a tray sealer.
• 🖇️ Stationery button, suitable for wide-hole models (e.g, POCO M4 Wrap the tip of the button with tape beforehand so as not to scratch the body.

What can't be used:

• 🚫 Toothpicks are too thick and brittle.
• 🚫 Knives or scissors – risk of damage to the body or mechanism.
• 🚫 Metal objects with threads (screws, screws) - can jam in the hole.

If you don’t have anything on hand, you can try the magnet method (works for magnetically fixed models like the Xiaomi 13T):

1. Hold a strong magnet (such as from a speaker or hard drive) to the end of the phone in the tray area.
2. Slowly drive the magnet along the body - the tray should move under the influence of a magnetic field.
3. As soon as the tray is pushed out 1-2 mm, carefully pull it with your fingers.

What to do if the tray is stuck and not pushed out

The tray is not responding to a keystroke, and it's more common than it seems, and there are many causes, from dust to mechanical damage, and we'll look at all the solutions, from the simplest to the most radical.

First steps (without disassembling the phone):

• 🔍 Look through the key hole with a flashlight, maybe there's a piece of debris, a hair, or a grain of sand stuck there, try blowing it out or gently removing it with a needle.
• 💨 Blow into the key hole (for example, through a straw). Sometimes this is enough to move the jammed mechanism.
• 🔊 Put the phone to your ear and press the key, and if you hear a crunch or a grinding, it means that there's a foreign object inside the tray.
• 🧲 For models with magnetic fixation (Xiaomi) 12S Ultra, 13 Pro) try the magnet method (described above).

If the tray doesn't respond:

• 🔧 Gently heat the tray area with a hairdryer (temperature not higher than 50)°C. Heat can expand plastic and release the jammed mechanism.
• 🛠️ If the phone is not warranty-worthy, you can try disassembling it (you'll need a plastic blade and a screwdriver), and 80 percent of the time, the tray gets jammed because of dust in the guides, which are cleaned.
• 📱 For models with removable back cover (for example, Redmi) 7A) You can remove the lid and remove the tray from the inside.

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If the tray is stuck after the phone falls, do not try to pull it out by force - most likely, the metal frame will be bent.

⚠️ Warning: If the tray does not extend after all the manipulations, do not use pliers or other tools to pull it out "forcefully", this will damage the contact group and require the replacement of the entire module. SIM-tray (cost of repair - from 1500 rubles).

How to extract SIM-card if it is stuck in the slot

The more serious problem is when the tray moved out, but the SIM-This can happen if the card was inserted incorrectly (for example, by contacts upwards) or deformed from time to time. Don't panic - in most cases, the card can be removed without disassembling the phone.

Ways to get stuck SIM-map:

• 📇 Take a plastic card (bank, discount) and gently tuck the edge SIM-The movements must be smooth, without jerking.
• 🧲 If the card is visible but not amenable, use silicone-tipped tweezers (metal tweezers can scratch the contacts).
• 💨 Blow into the slot with a spray of compressed air (for example, to clean the keyboard.
• 🔄 Turn the phone down and shake it a little bit. Sometimes the card falls out under gravity.

If SIM-The card is stuck deep inside the slot and not visible:

1. Turn off the phone and remove the battery (if the model allows, for example, Redmi 4X).
2. With a flashlight, examine the slot. If you see the card, try to pick it up with a needle wrapped in scotch (to avoid closing contacts).
3. If you can't see the card, you'll need to disassemble the phone, and the service center will take it out in 10 to 15 minutes.

⚠️ Note: If after removing the stuck SIM-The card phone stopped seeing the network, check the slot contacts for contamination or deformation. Clean them with alcohol and bend them carefully (if bent) with a toothpick. Do not use metal objects!

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced users sometimes make mistakes when extracting. SIM-These are the most common mistakes and how to prevent them:

• 🔌 Extraction SIM-This can cause the modem to malfunction (the phone will stop catching the network even after restarting!
• 🔧 Use a tool that is too thick or sharp, it deforms the locking tray, check the diameter of the key change - it should not exceed 0.6 mm.
• 📱 Excessive force application with a jammed tray.If the tray does not extend after 2-3 attempts, stop and try another method (for example, with a magnet or heating).
• 🔄 Incorrect installation SIM-The card should be in the tray with the contacts down, and the cut corner should match the shape of the tray (SIM + microSD) insert first SIM-card, then microSD.
• 🚫 Ignoring dust in the slot. SIM-The cards or slots are contaminated, the phone may not see the network.

Another common mistake is using a tray from another phone, and even if the trays look similar, their fixtures may differ, such as a tray from Samsung that won't work for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11, because it has a different directional pitch.

How to check if the tray is inserted correctly:

1. The tray should enter the slot smoothly, without resistance.
2. After pressing, it should be fixed with a slight click.
3. If the tray "wanders" or falls out, then the lock is broken.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions