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Convert A Normal SIM to MicroSIM For Free [Step By Step How To Guide]

Apple first make us use MicroSIm on their iPad, now they made its essential on iPhone 4 too. MicroSIm is a very new thing, most of US citizen dont have it yet, and none of entire planet have it. So here we have gather a how to guide to help you convert your normal SIM to MicroSIM.

This whole guide is by Vinay, he posted it on iHackingTosh.com. All credit goes to him.

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Let us clear the confusions of Sim, Mini Sim and Micro Sim. Sim cards we are using currently are called Mini Sim or second generation of Sim and Sim card we are talking about is micro SIM or third generation Sim. First generation Sim card was as big as credit cards that’s why second generation Sim are called Mini Sim.

Note / Warning :

1. Do it at your own risk and carefully because the chip is very delicate. It will be a bit  harder to use the SIM so file the sim very delicately and try again and again.

2. The SIM you are using may differ in shape of the circuit from that used by us. Don’t worry about that and mind the circuitry gap.

3. Try with a useless SIM first.

Requirements :

A Mini SIM, Marker pen, Scale, Sharp cutter, File tool (Nail File) and some patience.IMG_0237

Instructions

  1. The first step is to get a card that allows access to the UMTS network. IMG_0228
  2. With a ruler / scale take measures to cut the SIM and mark with a pen.  (12mm x 15mm)IMG_0232 IMG_0233 IMG_0234
  3. Mark the cutting line with a cutter and then bend off from same line, the plastic SIM is soft enough that it can be cut with scissors. IMG_0235
  4. Proceed to sharpen the edges of your new micro-SIM with File tool (Nail File). That’s it.

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Your SIM should now fit in your iPad/iPhone 4 MicroSIM tray.

Credit: iHackingTosh.com
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This Post Has 9 Comments

  2. Vijay2pvk December 19, 2010

    If anyone in bangalore wants to convert your normal sim to microsim for iphone 4 or ipad within 5 minutes then You can call me at 9916404237 … sim conversion Rs.50

  3. vijay December 20, 2010

    If anyone in bangalore wants to convert your normal sim to microsim for iphone 4 or ipad within 5 minutes then You can call me at 9916404237 … sim conversion Rs.50

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  5. Liangwei99 November 1, 2011

    It looks easy to convert Normal Sim card to Micro Sim card.You can try but most likely you will spoil the sim card unless you have the right tool to do so. To save all the trouble you can spend $10 for the converting service.

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  6. Kennethbdavid December 10, 2011

    you can reach me on +2348122274172

  7. Fln14_superman December 12, 2011

    Will the self-made micro-sim card also works on a Motorola Droid Razor which also supports the mini-sim version?
    Thanks alot!

  8. Guest March 31, 2012

    This is ridiculous and wrong. esp instruction 2 is faulty. You will end up in over cutting your SIM.

  9. Tegr April 29, 2012

    just don’t buy iphones

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