If you have just acquired a Samsung Galaxy J6 you will have to go through two essential steps before you can use it, you will first have to find how to put the SIM card in your Samsung Galaxy J6, in order to be able to use the telephone functions of your smartphone, then log in to your Gmail account to activate your Android profile. We are going through this guide to help you execute the first of these two steps. We will begin by seeing the steps prior to installing a SIM card, then how to insert the SIM card of your Samsung Galaxy J6.
Preparation for inserting the SIM card of my Samsung Galaxy J6
So we start our little file by showing you the Steps to perform before changing the SIM card on your Samsung Galaxy J6. Whether it's because you were loaned a phone, or just got a new one, the process will not be exactly the same. That said, you will need to check in advance that you have certain elements to ensure that you put the new SIM card correctly in your Samsung Galaxy J6 and that it is operational following this operation, here they are:
- Know the SIM card format of your Samsung Galaxy J6, in practice, there are 3 different formats, the classic, fairly large format, the Micro SIM format and, the Nano SIM format. In principle the most common formats on Samsung Galaxy J6 are Nano and Micro. So remember, when you get your new SIM card, make sure it is compatible with the different formats. Note that it is now quite simple to acquire a card that cuts and adapts to the three formats.
- Get your new SIM card, you also need to know the PIN code which is linked to the latter, otherwise you will not be able to switch on your Samsung Galaxy J6. In the event that you are not in possession of the PIN code, you need at least the PUK code which is the code which allows you to unlock a phone whose PIN code is not known
- Have in your possession the tool to remove the SIM card drawer from your Samsung Galaxy J6. This tool is generally either supplied with the phone or with the SIM card. If you do not have one, you can always buy or get one for free in the store of your telephone operator. It will not cost you more than 5 euros on Amazon.
- Finally, you will only have turn off your Samsung Galaxy J6 to carry out the methodology without risk.
How to put or change the SIM card on my Samsung Galaxy J6
We are now going to the practical step of our guide. We will now tell you how to insert a SIM card into your Samsung Galaxy J6. You should know that this manipulation is relatively simple. You will not need the help of a specialist or an adviser from your shop in the event that you have validated all the steps seen in the previous section. Follow the information below to activate your new card.
How to insert a SIM card in a new Samsung Galaxy J6
We start with the first case. You have just purchased a Samsung Galaxy J6, new or used, but which does not have a SIM card. In this case, handling is the simplest. Here are the steps to follow below:
- As we told you above, make sure your Samsung Galaxy J6 is turned off
- Find the location of the SIM cache, it will often be located at the top left or top right
- Using your SIM card tool, open the drawer by pressing in the space provided to receive the tool
- Once open, check the SIM card format accepted by your Samsung Galaxy J6 and insert your new card
- Close the drawer
- Turn on your phone and type in your PIN code
- You can now use the phone function of your Samsung Galaxy J6
How to change the SIM card on my Samsung Galaxy J6
Finally, there are very few differences with the manipulation we have just seen. That said, if you want Know how to change the SIM card on your Samsung Galaxy J6, after opening the SIM location, you will need to remove the old card and replace it with the new one. If you've ever gotten a used phone, or a friend's, you may want to format your Samsung Galaxy J6 to reset it and enjoy it as if it were new, do not hesitate to consult our article on this topic.
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