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When shipped the battery is isolated from the device using a protective plastic tab, which is required to be removed before using the phone. The battery '''will not''' charge until this is removed and the modem, WiFi and Bluetooth will not work until the battery is connected.
When shipped the battery is isolated from the device using a protective plastic tab, which is required to be removed before using the phone. The battery '''will not''' charge until this is removed and the modem, WiFi and Bluetooth will not work until the battery is connected.


The PinePhone's SIM slot only accepts a micro SIM, please do not insert a nano SIM without an adapter. An adapter from a nano to a micro SIM might be included under tape in the camera notch of the phone's packaging.  However, some nano SIMs (at least those with T-Mobile in the USA) will not fit well into that adapter that comes with the PinePhone, and if you use the included adapter without a well-fitting nano SIM,
The PinePhone's SIM slot only accepts a micro SIM, please do not insert a nano SIM without an adapter. The SIM card has to be placed in the lower slot, while the microSD has to be placed in the upper slot. Notice: Do not insert an empty micro SIM adapter into the phone, as it will get stuck on the contact pins.
you may still damage the pins!  Get an adapter where the nano sim fits very solidly and will not fall out.


The SIM card has to be placed in the lower slot, while the microSD has to be placed in the upper slot. Notice: Do not insert an empty micro SIM adapter into the phone, as it will get stuck on the contact pins.
An adapter from a nano to a micro SIM might be included under tape in the camera notch of the phone's packaging. Some nano SIMs will not fit firmly into that adapter that comes with the PinePhone and if an the included adapter is used without a well-fitting nano SIM, the contact pins might get damaged. In that case it is highly recommended to acquire a better fitting adapter.


To remove the sticker after unboxing the phone:
To remove the sticker after unboxing the phone:
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