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Where can I insert the Sim on iPad 5th generation

So I have a Sim card and I can’t manage the slot

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Mar 25, 2023 2:27 AM

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Posted on Mar 25, 2023 5:31 AM

If your iPad does not have a SIM slot, then you have a WiFi Only model of iPad. WiFi Only models do not have any Cellular capabilities - and hardware cannot be retrofitted. WiFi+Cellular models of iPad do have a SIM slot - and recent models also support eSIM.

Remove or switch the SIM card in your iPad - Apple Support

Set up cellular data service on your Wi-Fi + Cellular model iPad - Apple Support


It is not possible to change or modify the internal hardware components of an iPad.  Whilst a WiFi Only iPad cannot be transformed into a WiFi+Cellular model, you can use the hotspot feature of a mobile phone - or a Cellular Broadband Router (often known as a MiFi Router) - to access Cellular networks.


How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support

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Mar 25, 2023 5:31 AM in response to Kualago

If your iPad does not have a SIM slot, then you have a WiFi Only model of iPad. WiFi Only models do not have any Cellular capabilities - and hardware cannot be retrofitted. WiFi+Cellular models of iPad do have a SIM slot - and recent models also support eSIM.

Remove or switch the SIM card in your iPad - Apple Support

Set up cellular data service on your Wi-Fi + Cellular model iPad - Apple Support


It is not possible to change or modify the internal hardware components of an iPad.  Whilst a WiFi Only iPad cannot be transformed into a WiFi+Cellular model, you can use the hotspot feature of a mobile phone - or a Cellular Broadband Router (often known as a MiFi Router) - to access Cellular networks.


How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support

Where can I insert the Sim on iPad 5th generation

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