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How to make a nanoSIM card from a SIM or a microSIM

1. Iden0fy your SIM card from the descrip0on below:

25.0mm 25.0mm 15.0mm 12.3mm

cv

8.8mm
12.0mm
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15.0mm
15.0mm

NanoSIM 4FF

SIM rst Actual SIM 2FF[non Actual microSIM 3FF
genera0on[1989] micro] resizable to resizable to nanoSIM
NOT Compa*ble nanoSIM
for 4FF nanoSIM

2. Tools Required:

Marker Marker pen, [CD Labeling type]

CuVer for plas0c, ne cut

1 2 3 17 18 19 20 Ruler

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2. Cutting Mask for resize SIM and MicroSIM to NanoSIM

25.0mm 15.0mm

1
Select your SIM and align it
12.0mm
15.0mm

with the related SIM mask

below

2
Actual microSIM 3FF Align the ruler above the red
Actual SIM 2FF[non resizable to nanoSIM lines and mark your SIM with
micro] resizable to the Marker pen
nanoSIM
3
Repeat point 2 for all lines

2FF 4FF
3FF

8.8mm
4FF

12.3mm

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3. Step by Step procedure.

1 3
Identify your SIM. Only those with the smaller chip are compatible for resizing Print the Cutting Mask page

2 4
Select your SIM type , 2FF or 3FF, and align it with relevant colored mask
Tools: Marker, Cutter and Ruler. You may also need some tape and scissors in the center of the page.

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4. Step by Step procedure.

5 7
Placed and taped precisely your SIM card Carve along the drawn lines by paying attention to do not damage the chip

WARNING: Do not attempt to use the cutter if you arent enough

expert or not confident to manage the cutting tool. You may ask
for an expertise support.

WARNING: The use of an unofficial or manipulated SIM card may

invalidates your device warranty. This procedure is for
demonstration purpose only, therefore we are not responsible for
any damage to your device, SIM cards and data loss.
Official nano-SIM card is recommended.

6
Align the ruler with the red reference lines and draw a straight line using the
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3c. Step by Step procedure.

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8 Your new nanoSIM 8.8mm x 12.3mm is ready.

Gently bend along the carves in order to remove the margins

NOTE: Some 2FF Sim cards in market, are

not perfectly 25mm x 15mm.
Verify that 1mm max gap, between the
chip left side and the left vertical reference line.

9
Refine the cut with scissors
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