Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

rhemy123

macrumors regular
Original poster
Oct 12, 2021
233
175
I currently have a physical SIM card that I got from my employer in my iPhone 13 pro and an esim in my phone for personal use. I’m guessing many other people do too, so I’m starting this thread for feedback on how to convert a work sim to an esim when the iPhone 14 pro drops later this week. I don’t currently have the option to convert it on my phone so I’m wondering if I will be able to convert it to my new I-phone later this week.
 
Apple has a bunch of instructions for various scenarios. Have you seen them?

For most people, it will involve just powering on the new phone and following the instructions on screen. For you, these seem pertinent:

Transfer a physical SIM or eSIM on your previous iPhone to an eSIM on your new iPhone after setup​

  1. On your new iPhone, go to Settings > Cellular > Add Cellular Plan.
  2. Choose a cellular plan to transfer from another device. If you don't see a list of numbers, tap Transfer From Another Device. This requires both devices to have iOS 16 or later.
  3. Check for instructions on your previous iPhone to confirm the transfer. To confirm, tap Transfer or, if asked for a verification code, enter the code that's displayed on your new iPhone.
  4. Wait for the cellular plan to activate on your new iPhone. Your previous SIM is deactivated when the cellular plan on your new iPhone activates.
  5. If a banner appears on your new iPhone that says Finish Setting Up Your Carrier's Cellular Plan, tap it. You will be redirected to your carrier's webpage to transfer your eSIM. If you need help, contact your carrier.
Worst case scenario you'll have to visit your carrier to ask for an activation code in some form.
 
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.