Here's how to properly insert or remove a SIM card for your Galaxy Tab E (8.0).
Instructions on inserting/removing your SIM can help with activation issues/errors, browser connection problems and a blank/frozen screen.
Don't attempt to insert/remove the SIM card while the device is powered on. Doing so may harm the SIM card and/or the device.
- Ensure that the device is powered off.
- From the upper-left edge of the device (display facing up), open the SIM card cover.Carefully lift then rotate the cover away from the card slot.
- Do one of the following:
- Insert SIM cardWith the gold contacts facing down and the notch (located in the upper-left), insert the SIM card as shown and press in on the card to lock into place.
- Remove SIM cardUsing a fingernail (or similar tool) press in to unlock the SIM card then remove it from the slot.
- Replace the SIM card cover.