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TCL TAB 8 NXTPAPER 5G
Insert / Remove SIM Card

2026-10-15 12:28:03.789

TCL TAB 8 NXTPAPER 5G
Insert / Remove SIM Card

Switching to a new device, traveling or troubleshooting a connectivity issue? Learn how to quickly and easily insert or remove the SIM card for your TAB 8 NXTPAPER 5G.

Before you begin

Ensure your TAB 8 NXTPAPER 5G is powered off. Inserting or removing the SIM card while the device is powered on may harm the SIM card and/or the device.

Steps

  1. From the left side of the device (display facing up), remove the SIM / SD card tray.
    Use the insertion / removal tool (or a paperclip) to unlock the tray by inserting it into the provided slot then remove the tray.
    Remove tray
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Insert SIM card
      Ensure the gold contacts are facing down and the notch is aligned with the SIM tray.
      Insert SIM card
    • Remove SIM card
      Once the tray is removed, lift the SIM card from the tray.
      Remove SIM
  3. Push the tray back into the device.