How to check if your phone supports eSIM

How to quickly check if your phone supports eSIM?

Want to know if your phone is compatible with the convenient eSIM service? You can quickly check using the following two simple methods.

Method 1: Use dial code to check (most accurate method)

This method works on most smartphones, whether they are iPhones or Android phones.

  1. Open your phone's Phone app and access the dialer.

  2. Enter code *#06# .

  3. The phone will immediately display the device's identification code information. Please carefully check whether the " EID " number is displayed on the screen.

If you see the If you have an EID (Embedded Identity Document) number, it means your phone's hardware supports eSIM . The EID is the unique identification code of the eSIM chip, like its ID card.

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Method 2: Find it in the phone settings menu

You can also add an eSIM directly in your phone's settings menu.

If you are an Apple iPhone user:

  1. Open Settings .

  2. Tap " Mobile Services " (or "Mobile Networks").

  3. On this page, look for an option to " Add eSIM " or " Add a mobile plan ." If you see this option, your iPhone supports eSIM.

If you are an Android phone user:

Although the settings interfaces of different brands (such as Samsung, Google Pixel, Sony, etc.) are slightly different, the paths are generally similar.

  1. Open Settings .

  2. Go to " Network & Internet " or " Connections ."

  3. Tap " SIM Card " or " Mobile Network " management.

  4. Look for " Add eSIM ," " Download SIM ," or an option with a QR code scan icon. If you can find it, your phone supports eSIM.

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