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Verizon App Now Allows eSIM Activation on iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR

Has anyone had success using an eSim for their primary account and a physical sim for a different provider?
 
I’ve spoke to two Verizon CS reps who told me it is impossible for Verizon to move my existing line to my esim. They said I can only have another carrier to activate my esim. I’m on my 3rd rep now...
 
BasicGreatGuy said:
I have Verizon eSIM as my primary and T-Mobile physical SIM as secondary. No problems.
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Can you expand on this please? Did you begin with a Verizon physical SIM, move that service to the eSIM, and then plunk In the t-mobile SIM? This is what many Verizon customers would hope to do, I believe.

Still curious how apps tied to phone numbers work with a dual line phone setup.
 
riverfreak said:
Still curious how apps tied to phone numbers work with a dual line phone setup.
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You mean apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber, etc? Those ask for your number during initial setup. You can only add one number and they will text you like they always did. Having eSIM or Dual SIM changes nothing.
 
M.Rizk said:
You mean apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber, etc? Those ask for your number during initial setup. You can only add one number and they will text you like they always did. Having eSIM or Dual SIM changes nothing.
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If you have two phones with two numbers, what happens when you are running both on the same phone? Do chats from both numbers end up in the same interface?
 
riverfreak said:
Can you expand on this please? Did you begin with a Verizon physical SIM, move that service to the eSIM, and then plunk In the t-mobile SIM? This is what many Verizon customers would hope to do, I believe.

Still curious how apps tied to phone numbers work with a dual line phone setup.
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I moved the Verizon SIM from physical to eSIM, and then put my T-Mobile physical SIM in the slot were Verizon had been.
 
riverfreak said:
If you have two phones with two numbers, what happens when you are running both on the same phone? Do chats from both numbers end up in the same interface?
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Chats on apps won't be affected. Apps won't even notice you have another SIM in. Apps will only receive and send from the number you used initially during the setup.

Same applies for iMessage and FaceTime too. Apple will only use one number to send/receive.

The other SIM can only offer you normal calls, normal texting (SMS, and MMS) and data.
 
Fred910 said:
Iphone needs to be unlocked right?
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Correct.
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cmaier said:
How?
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Called Verizon. Told them I wanted to move the SIM to eSIM. Gave the rep my digital SIM IMEI number. Once my number was entered into the system, I turned on WiFi, removed the physical Verizon SIM, and then scanned the QR code that Verizon emailed me.
 
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BasicGreatGuy said:
Called Verizon. Told them I wanted to move the SIM to eSIM. Gave the rep my digital SIM IMEI number. Once my number was entered into the system, I turned on WiFi, removed the physical Verizon SIM, and then scanned the QR code that Verizon emailed me.
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This is what I did. I'm not very technical, I called Verizon and was originally told I couldn't transfer my existing number to eSIM and I didn't want a new number so I kinda gave up, then I came across the 9to5Mac article, if it wasn't for the kid I would've been stuck with multiple devices.
 
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Thatbradswag said:
Am I the only one who feels like we’re going back in time to the CDMA days of using a MEID/ESN to activate? Personally, I would have preferred a duel physical slot like the Chinese model but I guess not having to go to an actual store is beneficial to most.
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Yes, you are. Apple Watch uses eSIM.
 
Currently on a chat session with a Verizon rep. They can do it via chat so you don't have to try telling a phone person what esim is. :/
 
Just want to say all you in a rush to move your verizon number to ESIM, remember this when you go to get your phone next year and the heartache you will endure when you can't easily swap phones anymore. Good luck with that!
 
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AbSoluTc said:
Just want to say all you in a rush to move your verizon number to ESIM, remember this when you go to get your phone next year and the heartache you will endure when you can't easily swap phones anymore. Good luck with that!
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“Waiting for activation. ERROR 12ABF12.”
 
Sucks that this doesn’t seem to be compatible with data-only prepaid plans. I’d jump on that in a heartbeat as a backup for AT&T.
 
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