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Does cutting the standard sized sim card works?
Hi,
I have a question.
Is it possible to cut the standard size simcard / micro sim down to the nano sized sim?
I heard that it is slightly thinner, but I have no idea how significant that is.
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Mansoor
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jimenezser
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Eddo
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It seems to be possible, at least a lot of customers of my provider congstar(german
PS: Many providers anounced that they will make nano sims available very soon, so you might want to contact your provider and wait a few weeks :-)
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it's is cuttable, I've successfully cut mine, and it wasn't hard at all, just print this out and follow the guide. Trust me, it's really simple.
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David
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Jon
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In Australia I have cut down several regular sims down to nano size to fit in the iPhone 5 with no issues and have them working in the iPhone 5 (I do it as a free service)
It is important however to note the following:
1. There are 2 types of sim cards, only the newer smaller one is compatible AFAIK, although I have not been willing to risk cutting down the old one (there is a significant difference in contact area size if you wish to tell the difference). If you would like me to identify them for you then email me the pic.
2. If you cut down a sim card and don't do it properly, and on the very unlikely chance that it gets stuck, then apple will not cover it under warranty (its classed as user damage)
If anyone wants a sim card cut, I do it as a free service.
Jon
itaffinity.com
Edit: Don't waste your time with sandpaper, it only makes a mess. Using you fingernail or a razor blade to clean off any burrs is more than enough. YOU DO NOT NEED TO MAKE IT THINNER TO WORK!
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GiffGaff have posted info on how to do it.
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Greg
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I had a regular SIM which I cut down to mini size for my iPhone 4, and now I cut it down even more for my new iPhone 5, and it works great.
I did have to shake the phone a bit after putting it in to get it to detect it, but it worked after that. Also make sure you're putting it in the right way (cutting the correct corner, not the opposite one).
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