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Set up your Pixel phone

Insert a SIM card

You can connect your Pixel to a mobile network with an active nano SIM card.

Step 1 of 5

Important: These steps work for Pixel 6a and later. The SIM tray for other devices may be in a different place.

  1. On the left edge of your Pixel phone, near the bottom, look for a small hole.
  2. Insert the SIM ejection tool that came with your Pixel phone into the hole.

Insert a SIM card Step 1

Step 2 of 5

Firmly but gently, push the tool until the tray pops out.

Insert a SIM card Step 2

Step 3 of 5

Remove the tray.

Insert a SIM card Step 3

Step 4 of 5

Put the nano SIM card in the tray with the contacts facing up.
Tip: If you need a new nano SIM card for your phone, contact your carrier.

Insert a SIM card Step 4

Step 5 of 5

Gently push the tray back into its slot. Your phone automatically reads the SIM card.

Learn how to use dual SIMs on your Google Pixel phone.

Insert a SIM card Step 5

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