User manual
T-Mobile G1 User Manual 17 May 27, 2009
1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Battery, and Storage Card
Always turn off your phone before installing or replacing the SIM card, battery, and storage card. You
also need to remove the back cover before you can install the SIM card and battery.
To remove the back cover
1 Make sure the phone is turned off.
2 Hold the phone sideways with the control buttons on the right, then slide the display panel up to
reveal the keyboard.
3 Locate the back cover release tab to the left of the keyboard, then push the tab up with your
thumb until the back cover disengages from the device.
4 Gently push down the release tab with your finger until the back cover disengages from the device.
5 Pull back cover out then set it aside.
SIM card
The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and phone book/message memory. Your
phone supports both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards.
Note Some legacy SIM cards may not function with your phone. You should consult your wireless
service provider for a replacement SIM card. There may be fees for this service.
To install the SIM card
1 Make sure the phone is turned off.
2 Locate the SIM card slot, then insert the
SIM card with its gold contacts facing
down and its cut-off corner facing out the
card slot.
3 Slide the SIM card completely into the slot.
Back cover release tab
Cut off corner










