When you get a new device, you’ll need to transfer your existing phone number to keep using it without interruption. Follow these instructions to move your previous eSIM or physical SIM card info to your BYOD Apple®<\/span> iPhone®<\/span>.<\/div><\/div>

Before you begin<\/div><\/h2>

Verify you have the following iPhones:

Source device: iPhone 11 and newer (Source device is the previous iPhone with an active line.)<\/div><\/li>

Target device: iPhone 12 and newer (Target device is the BYOD iPhone that you want to transfer the eSIM or physical SIM to.)<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/div>

The BYOD device must be unlocked<\/a>. For iPhones purchased from another carrier, refer to the lock policies for AT\x26T<\/a> or T\u002DMobile<\/a>.<\/div><\/div>

Before completing the steps below, verify both devices:

are updated to iOS15.6 or higher<\/a>.<\/div><\/li>

signed into the same iCloud account with two\u002Dfactor authentication enabled<\/a>.<\/div><\/li>

have the screen passcode enabled<\/a>.<\/div><\/li>

connected to Wi\u002DFi, charged and kept close together while the SIM \/ eSIM transfers.<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Transfer eSIM to eSIM<\/div><\/h2>

On your BYOD (target) iPhone, open the

Settings app<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>

Navigate:

Cellular<\/div><\/span>

Add eSIM<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span>

If unavailable, tap

Set Up Cellular<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>

Tap the desired line you want to transfer.<\/div><\/span>

If the desired line isn\x27t supported, it\x27s grayed out and shows Transfer Not Supported.<\/div><\/div>

You may also select

Other Options<\/div><\/span> then select from the available options. Continue to follow the prompts to complete activation.<\/div><\/div>

Currently, only the Pixel 10 device is compatible with the

Transfer From Android<\/div><\/span> option.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>

When the Transfer your phone number prompt appears tap

Transfer Number<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>

When the Confirm Transfer on Your Other iPhone prompt appears, on the previous (source) iPhone review the prompt then tap

Transfer SIM<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>

To confirm transfer, double click the side button on the previous (source) iPhone.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>

From the Add Cellular Plan screen on the BYOD (target) iPhone, tap

Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>

If necessary, do the following:<\/div><\/span>

Choose a label for each of your cellular plans then tap

Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/li>

Select a default line then tap

Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/li>

From the iMessage \x26 FaceTime screen, select the desired line then tap

Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/li>

Select the default line for cellular data then tap

Done<\/div><\/span>.

Tap the

Allow Cellular Data Switching switch<\/div><\/span> to turn on or off.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>

From the Cellular Setup Complete screen tap

Done<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>

After your BYOD (target) iPhone displays the iPhone is activated prompt, restart your iPhone<\/a>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Transfer Physical SIM to eSIM<\/div><\/h2>

On your BYOD (target) iPhone, open the
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Navigate:
Cellular<\/div><\/span>
Add eSIM<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span>
If unavailable, tap
Set Up Cellular<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
From the Set Up eSIM screen, tap
Transfer from iPhone<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span>
If the desired line isn\x27t supported, it\x27s grayed out and shows Transfer Not Supported.<\/div><\/div>
You may also select
Other Options<\/div><\/span> then select from the available options. Continue to follow the prompts to complete activation.<\/div><\/div>
Currently, only the Pixel 10 device is compatible with the
Transfer From Android<\/div><\/span> option.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
When the Transfer your SIM to this iPhone prompt appears tap
Transfer Number<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
To confirm transfer, double click the side button on the previous (source) iPhone.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
From the Cellular Setup Complete screen tap
Done<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
After your BYOD (target) iPhone displays the iPhone is activated prompt, restart your iPhone<\/a>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Remove Cellular Plan<\/div><\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div>