We didn't have a chance to test how well a self-cut nano-SIM would work. There is no guarantee that the card will eventually be fully functional. In addition, all measurements were made manually and only based on mathematical knowledge.
And so we will present you a video of one of the users who managed to cut a nano SIM from a micro SIM. The required dimensions were taken from the nano SIM description. The result is a 100% match in terms of “dimensions”, so theoretically the card has every chance to prove its suitability for working in the iPhone 5. But, of course, it is still better to purchase a SIM card from an official mobile service provider.
Watch the video tutorial below:
Warning: Before starting, please read additional information. And first of all, take your time, be careful.
It is clear that it would be much more correct to purchase the original nano SIM, but if for some reason this is not possible, then this video instruction will come in handy.
First of all, from the nano SIM specification, we have the following overall dimensions: width: 12.3 mm, length: 8.8 mm, thickness: 0.67 mm. For measurements, it is best to have an electronic caliper on hand, because a regular ruler will not work in this case.
The ETSI website reports that nano SIMs can be made different ways, but they will all be compatible with current SIM standards. In addition, it is confirmed that new design offers the same functionality as all SIM cards.
First, measure the dimensions (width, length, thickness) of the card you have. This is necessary in order to have an idea where and how much it will be necessary to cut off in order to make a homemade nano-Sim out of it.
It is clear that the sizes of some micro SIMs may differ, but in general they are approximately the same.
In the prototype, the dimensions of the micro SIM are as follows: width - 14.99 mm, length - 12.03 mm, thickness - 0.81 mm. I had to cut it 2.69 mm wide and 3.28 mm long. The most difficult thing was to reduce the card by 0.14 mm in thickness.
For "surgical manipulation" in length and width, ordinary scissors were used. Sandpaper came up to reduce the thickness of the card.
When adjusting the overall parameters, it is necessary to periodically check the dimensions with a caliper. Everything is done carefully and carefully, because any mistake in fitting can lead to the destruction of the chip itself.
The result is a card very reminiscent of a real nano SIM. Of course, you should not rush, because the performance of such a “home-made product” has not been tested, so we do not recommend immediately sitting down and cutting the existing SIM card before you get the legendary iPhone 5. Otherwise, it will no longer be possible to restore it. Recall that the performance of the card was tested only on Nokia. As a result, the device detected a “new” SIM card, which in principle guarantees a high chance of a successful completion of the operation.
And finally - a friendly tip, first try to make a nano SIM from an old or unnecessary SIM card.
Modern gadgets use SIM cards of different sizes. The change first came with the advent of smartphones, where the slot was designed for micro sim, but today the most advanced models of tablets and phones use an even more cropped version. You can cut a SIM card for a new phone yourself, although some mobile operators Initially, they sell SIM cards for special gadgets, or the package comes with plastic with divisions, from which you can easily squeeze out a micro or nano version of the card without additional devices.
Cut the sim card with a special device in the cabin
The easiest and most convenient way to cut and apply from any format is to contact the salon cellular communication. Employees can replace the standard plastic with a smaller copy or even make it smaller themselves. Replacement of a SIM card is free of charge, but if you need to cut a SIM card for micro or nano, then most likely you will have to pay extra. At the office, they can show you how to cut a SIM card to a micro or nano size.
Employees of communication salons do not need instructions on how to make a small SIM card out of a large one, as they use a special device that looks like a stapler. The advantage of how to make a mini from a regular model is that you do not need to use a cutting template.
Trimmer SIM cards As a result, the client receives not only the application from the microsim, but also the adapter for the microsim card from which it was squeezed out.
Thanks to the presence of such an adapter, the card can later be inserted into other models of phones or tablets, because some still use the usual SIM card format. If desired, the user mobile communications can purchase a similar unit for cutting plastic in a mobile phone store. It is worth noting only one shortcoming. If the initial thickness of the sim was more than the standard, you will have to cut off the layer additionally.
How to cut a sim card yourself
You can learn how to make a nano SIM card from a microsim or a regular one with your own hands. But on the first samples, it is advisable to use a few unnecessary old ones so as not to spoil the working SIM. It is easy to convert a microsim to an application, since you need to cut out virtually the entire part, except for the chip. However, if you use only this setting, you can cut too much, so it's better to use the instructions on how to make an application from microsims:
Sizes of SIM card formats - Print out a template to cut out a smaller version from a regular SIM card. In fact, in the photo it looks like a rectangle with sides of 12.3x8.8 mm. If it is not possible to print a full-scale model, use a ruler with small divisions and mark up directly on the plastic. Ultimately, nano-sim should have 0.5 and 1 mm on both sides around the chip, the remaining two sides will be back to back. Don't forget to trim the corner.
- Use a sharp cutter or scissors to cut. Cutting plastic is very easy: it is slightly more difficult to cut than cardboard.
- Try to insert the cut out SIM card into the gadget. For some devices, this version will be enough.
- If the nanocard is too thick and does not fit into the slot (usually this happens if you make a nanosim from a regular SIM card), use a nail file or sandpaper and cut off some plastic from the back side of the chip. The chip must not be touched! The thickness of the SIM card should be 0.67 mm. If you get carried away with cutting and there is too little thickness left, attach a piece of paper to the back for a more secure fit in the slot.
After cutting the nano SIM card, make sure that the SIM card is valid and has not been damaged during the cut. If you know how to cut yourself from nano-sim micro-sim, and use a cutter, you can save the adapter for the transition.
Video review: how to cut a SIM card yourself
iPhone 4 brought in addition a large number technical innovations and physical - microSIM cards mobile operators. Despite the fact that most operators can already change your old SIM card for a new microSIM, many, not wanting to go to the nearest salon, dare to cut the card themselves.
I propose to consider and evaluate all possible solutions transformation of a regular SIM card into a microSIM.
There are three options for solving this little problem:
1. Take your regular SIM to any Apple store and ask for a paid cut of the extra parts of the old card.
- the card will be made very carefully;
- minimum time spent on production;
- extra waste of money.
- the card does not require additional processing;
- the procedure will take 30 seconds of your time;
- you have to run hard to find this device;
- additional expenses.
- Take your regular SIM card.
- Standard dimensions in Europe are 25x15 mm. We need to reduce them to 15x12mm. First, carefully measure with a ruler and draw contours on a regular map.
- Using sharp scissors, cut off the "extra" parts of the SIM card, leaving the "working" chip.
- At the end, you need to step back 2.5 mm in the right corner of the microsim card and cut the edge at an angle of 45 °. Congratulations, that's all. You saved money and had a unique experience free time. The micro SIM card is ready for use.
- saving money;
- interesting spending free time;
- handmade.
P.S.: There are times when the need to use microSIM disappears. Do not rush to get upset. Today, there are already devices like an adapter from MicroSD to SDHC. Also, you can always update the Sim-card in the operator's salon, saving the number.
WITH iPhone appearances 5 there was a need for nanoSIM. In fact, this is the same microSIM, only smaller sizes. 12x9mm is the exact dimensions of the smallest version of the SIM - the iPhone 5 only uses the "working" part of the SIM. In other words, to get a nanoSIM, you need to cut a regular or "micro-SIM" to 12x9mm, without damaging the chip if possible. There should not be any particular difficulties with this procedure, so stop reading this text and feel free to get to work.
Although no, take your time and carefully watch the video below. Everything is shown clearly and in detail. Good luck to you!
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Experienced consultants of communication salons still remember the time when customers were perplexed by the fact that there are non-standard size SIM cards. Now the presence of several types of SIM cards is a common thing. Manufacturers prefer ever smaller cards, because this saves space inside the device case. Sims of standard size, bulky by today's standards, are about to "sink into oblivion".
In this article, we will talk about all types of SIM and teach you how to make a small card out of a large one.
Nano SIM
Nano SIM- the newest and smallest card for the phone. Its dimensions are only 12 × 5 millimeters. Visually, the card is a chip with a minimum of plastic edging.
Once again an innovator Apple company. Exactly Nano SIM users had to insert into the iPhone 5th modification. Later, other well-known manufacturers began to produce devices with Nano-SIM slots - for example, Samsung And .
The following illustration will help you understand the differences between the three types of SIM cards from each other:
How to change the size of a SIM card for a phone?
The most obvious way to change the size of a sim is to replace it in the operator's cabin. This procedure is completely free, it takes only a couple of minutes, the phone number does not change afterwards. However, this method still has a number of disadvantages:
- The new SIM card will not contain the numbers stored in the memory of the old one. Of course, such a problem easy to solve: in the article "" we talk about several ways to export at once phone numbers. But, alas, many users consider their time too valuable to spend it on mastering third-party software and backup methods.
- Change the SIM card in the office has the right only its designer and only by passport. If the card was presented to the user, for example, by parents, he himself will not be able to replace it. Sometimes this becomes a real problem.
If a consultant changes a SIM card to a person who is not its issuer, this is a scam! For such an operation, a consultant will at least be deprived of a bonus, and at a maximum - dismissed in disgrace. So the requirement to "make an exception" is meaningless; no one wants to be unemployed with an unflattering wording in the work book.
There are several ways to change the dimensions of a SIM card without resorting to replacement. For example, a user can purchase adapter(he - adapter). The adapters look like this:
Order adapters for SIM is better on Chinese sites - there they cost a mere trifle. For example, a set of adapters from Noosy, along with a needle for the iPhone, will cost only 17 rubles. When buying in a salon, up to 250 rubles can be demanded from the user - the difference is more than noticeable!
The set, as a rule, includes adapters of 3 types: Nano-SIM to SIM, Micro-SIM to SIM And Nano-SIM to Micro-SIM. Since smaller SIM cards are still associated with Apple, manufacturers do not forget to put needles in the kits to remove the SIM card slot. Easy to use adapters: a small SIM card is inserted into a suitable adapter, then the adapter itself with the card inside is placed in the slot of the mobile device.
Adapters help when you need to increase the size of the SIM card, but what about the user if, on the contrary, the card needs to be reduced? The fact that such a need may arise, the owner of the gadget should think about even at the stage of buying a SIM card - and insist on issuing him the so-called Combi SIM. Combi SIM- This is a standard-sized card, from which you can make a micro-SIM card in a fraction of a second.
Inside a SIM card, standard in size, micro sim already cut along the contour, so it is easy enough for the user to press with a finger and break out a piece of plastic.
There is no need to rush to throw away the frame She is still capable of doing a good job. If it becomes necessary to reinsert the card into the slot under mini sim, the frame can be used as an adapter.
Usage Combi SIM- one of the ways to change the size of the SIM card in the direction of reduction. Cards combi provided to mobile users for free- of course, if they are available at the operator's office.
If the user is already the owner of a standard SIM card and wants to turn it into Micro, without losing contacts, he has no other choice but to go for cutting the SIM card. Pruning is usually done using special device, which is called stapler for sim(it is - cutter for sim, it is - Sim Cutter).
Make from standard card Micro SIM in the presence of such a stapler - a second procedure. However, expect the sales office or workshop to carry out this procedure. for free, not worth it. Salon employees will demand 149 rubles for trimming and even knock out a check for the provision of a paid service. Repair shops will also ask for money - or even send the user to deal with the operator.
Cutting a SIM card is associated with some risk - if the person performing the procedure is in a hurry or is inattentive, he will damage the chip, and, as a result, the SIM card will not function. Hence the high cost of the trimming service - no one wants to take risks “for no reason”.
How to cut a SIM card with your own hands?
Not all mobile phone stores have SIM staplers - some consultants continue to cut cards with their own hands and ordinary scissors. Perhaps the reader will be surprised by the fact that no one teaches consultants this. They hone this skill on their own, and many successfully cut the SIM card the first time.
No wonder - in fact, the procedure is extremely primitive! Usually the main difficulty lies in finding a template. At consultants, the entire table, as a rule, is littered with SIM cards of various sizes, working and having served their time - they use them as samples. An ordinary user can only dream of such an abundance - however, if he still managed to borrow a SIM card of the right size for the role of a template, he can safely try trimming with his own hands. If not, he should resort to using a printer and template print(here's a relevant link).
To cut a SIM card, you don’t need felt-tip pens, rulers and pencils - if you follow these instructions:
- Take the large SIM in your hand with the chip facing up.
- Place the sample card on top so that it completely covers the chip, press it firmly with your thumb and do not let go. If desired, a template big sim can be attached using double-sided tape, but experts do not recommend doing this - you can damage the chip.
- Carefully trim the plastic along the sides. Try not to have too much, otherwise the SIM card in the slot will “hang out”, and the signal will be lost.
- Cut the card according to the template across. Here you can act less scrupulously; the main thing is not to touch the chip.
- Remove the corner and round off the edges a little - otherwise the SIM will not fit into the slot.
Next, put the template aside and try to install the cut card into the phone to check its performance. If the SIM doesn't fit in the slot, carefully trim the plastic and try again. If the card to the slot is just the right size and is readable by the phone, triumph - you just cut the SIM card with your own hands!
note that not any card can be "cut" to the desired size. Easiest to change Mini-SIM V Micro SIM - such trimming should not cause any difficulties for the user at all. cut under Nano SIM always harder; plastic around the chip on the card Nano almost none, so the risk of snagging the chip with scissor blades is quite high.
In everyday life, there are still old-style SIM cards - with large chips:
Cutting such SIMs is a real nightmare! With some luck, from such a card you can make Micro SIM, but turn it into Nano definitely won't work.
Conclusion
On the fact that smartphone manufacturers began to produce gadgets that support different types of SIM cards, salon sellers were decently enriched. Of course, not all paid services pass through the checkout - in many cases, the money for trimming is sent to consultants in the pockets. Trimming sim cards for sellers is a “bread business”, which means that free the help of consultants is nothing to count on.
Therefore, a user who does not want to “feed” the employees of the salons is better to master the trimming skills himself. This procedure is quite simple and does not require "surgical precision".
This article will show you how to adapt Micro-SIM to iPhone 5. Official representatives the largest cellular operators announced the purchase of Nano-SIM-cards, but it is not at all a fact that the first happy owners of the iPhone 5 will immediately be able to use their phones. The problem can be solved by cutting the standard Micro-SIM to the required Nano-SIM size yourself.
This is not too easy to do, so carefully read the explanations and watch the training videos before starting work.
The table shows the difference in the size of the cards
As you can see, we are talking about a very small difference in values. Therefore, for work you will need:
- caliper (device for accurate measurement values);
- sandpaper;
- very sharp scissors.
Your main goal is to prevent damage to the card chip and to achieve its maximum fit to the contacts of the phone. The chip and the contact surface indicated on the map are not the same thing at all. Therefore, do not be afraid to cut the contact surface.
1. Start by accurately measuring the card with the instrument and locating the slices. Mark them with a marker. Don't forget to transfer the beveled corner to the intended surface of the new card.
2. Take scissors and carefully cut the card.
3. Minor differences in card thickness can be removed with sandpaper. It is necessary to carry out work on the reverse side of the card that does not contain an open chip.
4. If the card is too thin, place a piece of paper under it.
You need to be prepared for the fact that after the "transformation" the card can be hopelessly damaged. Therefore, it is better to train on an old or unwanted SIM card. Especially for the daredevils, there is a video demonstrating this operation without the use of any measuring instruments and sandpaper! Therefore, nothing is impossible. With a little practice and a bold approach, you can adapt your SIM card to the new iPhone model.
