How to Transfer eSIM from Old iPhone to New iPhone (Step-by-Step), by RVM-TECH on YouTube. 1 min 39 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 39 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Update both iPhones to the latest iOS version and connect them to Wi-Fi. Keep them close together during the whole process.
Turn on the new iPhone and go through the setup screens until you reach the Cellular Plan or eSIM section.
Choose the option to transfer your number or cellular plan from another iPhone when it appears.
Bring the old iPhone near the new one. A prompt appears on the old phone asking to transfer the eSIM. Tap Continue.
Confirm the phone number shown on both screens. Enter the passcode of the old iPhone if asked.
Wait while the carrier activates the eSIM on the new iPhone. Keep both phones on and nearby.
When you see the Transfer Complete message, tap Done. The cellular setup is now finished.
Check the new iPhone under Settings, then Cellular, to confirm the plan is active. Make a test call.
Tips and common mistakes
If the transfer prompt does not appear, contact your carrier, since some plans need a QR code or manual activation.
Do not erase the old iPhone until the eSIM works on the new one, or you may lose access to your number.
Keep both phones unlocked and charged during the transfer so it does not fail halfway.
Questions
Do I need a physical SIM card?
No. The eSIM transfer moves your plan digitally between iPhones. You only need a carrier that supports eSIM.
What if my carrier does not support eSIM transfer?
Ask your carrier for an eSIM activation QR code or a manual setup, then add the plan in Settings under Cellular.
Will the old iPhone keep the plan after the transfer?
No. The eSIM moves to the new iPhone, so the old phone loses that cellular plan once the transfer completes.
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