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Transfer an eSIM

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An eSIM carries your carrier line, not the phone's photos or app data. Activation methods vary by carrier and phone.

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Quick checks

  • Check the old line still works.
  • Connect the new phone to Wi-Fi.
  • Confirm carrier account access and device compatibility.
02

Move and verify

  • Use the phone's supported transfer flow or carrier instructions.
  • Wait for activation and restart if directed.
  • Test outgoing and incoming calls, SMS and mobile data.
03

Do not erase your old phone yet

  • Do not delete the only working old eSIM until the new line passes all three service tests.

Sources & verification

Last checked: . Official guidance is the primary source. Steps can differ by model, carrier and software version.

  1. Transfer a SIM to a new phone ↗Google Pixel Help · 2026-09-26 · PH2-PIXEL-ESIM
  2. Transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad ↗Apple Support · 2026-09-26 · PH2-APPLE-TRANSFER

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