How to move eSIM from one phone to another phone
If you already have eSIM activated on your phone or plan to activate eSIM, in this tutorial you will learn how to move eSIM from a broken or lost phone to another phone.
Many mobile phone owners don't even think about using eSIM, even though their devices support this feature. The main hold back comes from not knowing this technology, and they fear that once the phone is broken, they will also lose the phone number. Without knowing how you can move the eSIM from a faulty phone to another phone.
I actually had a recent discussion with someone who said that on the iPhone 14 Pro, even though I have a physical SIM slot, I prefer the eSIM. How so? And if something happens to the phone, how do you move the SIM card to another?". Then I understood best, that those who have the opportunity to use eSIM, do not do it because they do not know how this technology works.
Before seeing how you can move the eSIM from a broken or lost phone to another phone, let's see what eSIM means and what are the advantages of this technology.
What does eSIM mean?
eSIM (embedded SIM) is a telecommunications technology that allows users to activate and manage network subscriptions without the need for a physical SIM card. Instead of inserting a SIM card into the phone, the user can activate and manage network subscriptions through a software process.
eSIM was developed by GSMA, the organization representing the interests of mobile network operators globally. The eSIM was first introduced in 2016, when the GSMA published the first specifications for the technology. In 2018, the first phones to include eSIM support were released by Apple (iPhone XS, XS Max and XR) and Google (Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL).
Although it was not the first company to implement the eSIM on a mobile phone, Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), had a significant impact on the adoption of this technology. The launch of the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR brought eSIM into the spotlight and encouraged network operators to support the technology and implement easy solutions to move eSIM from one phone to another.
Currently, many other phone companies such as Samsung, Huawei, and Motorola offer eSIM support in certain phone models. Network operators around the world are also expanding their services to include eSIM support, making this technology increasingly popular.
How do you move an eSIM from one phone to another?
To move your eSIM from one phone to another, first make sure the new phone supports eSIM. Not all mobile phones are equipped with this technology.
If the phone you had an eSIM with is broken or you've lost it, all you have to do to activate the eSIM on another phone is to access your online account with your mobile operator. Most operators offer online or mobile app support to enable or disable eSIM on phones.
In most cases, deactivation and activation is done online. Deactivation is done by removing the eSIM profile from the account, and for activation a new eSIM profile is requested online. Many operators generate in a QR code in the account, which you will need to scan with the new phone that you install the eSIM. All it takes is for the phone to be connected to a Wi-Fi network (or a friend's hotspot) to be able to download the eSIM profile provided by the operator.
This operation can be done from wherever you are, including if you are outside the country.
The advantages of using an eSIM, compared to a physical SIM
It may sound a little strange, but the first advantage is that using eSIM can reduce the resource consumption and carbon emissions associated with the production and transport of physical SIM cards. In a world with more and more pollution, I consider this aspect to be the most important.
The eSIM gives you more flexibility in the choice of mobile phone operators. Instead of being tied to a specific operator, you can switch operators easily by simply updating your eSIM profile.
As we said above, users no longer have to deal with physically changing the SIM card when changing phones or traveling abroad. They can activate an international roaming profile on their eSIM without having to visit a local operator to purchase a physical SIM.
In case of theft of the phone, the physical SIM card can be easily used if it is put in another phone. The eSIM can be protected by a PIN code or other security measures, making it harder for someone to access your personal information or use the SIM card without the owner's permission.
In conclusion, if your mobile phone has eSIM support, now is the time to activate its eSIM profile and ditch the physical SIM card.
