Apple iPad \u002D Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) \u002D Transfer SIM \/ eSIM<\/div><\/h1>

Here\x27s how to transfer an eSIM or physical SIM from your previous iPad to an eSIM on your BYOD (bring your own device) iPad.<\/div><\/div>

Verify you have the following Apple®<\/span> iPads®<\/span>:
iPad Pro (2022 and newer)<\/div><\/li>
iPad Mini (6th Gen and newer)<\/div><\/li>
iPad Air (5th Gen and newer)<\/div><\/li>
iPad (10th Gen and newer)<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/li>
The BYOD device must be unlocked<\/a>:
Only unlocked devices are eligible for the dual SIM functionality.<\/div><\/div>
iPads purchased directly from ɧ»¢ÊÓƵ are unlocked 60 days after purchase.<\/div><\/li>
iPads purchased directly from Apple are always unlocked.<\/div><\/li>
For iPads purchased from another carrier, refer to the lock policies for AT\x26T<\/a> or T\u002DMobile<\/a>.<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/li>
Before completing the steps below, verify both devices:
are updated<\/a> to iPadOS17 or higher.<\/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.<\/div><\/li>
must be charged and kept close together while the SIM \/ eSIM transfers.<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/section>
On your BYOD (target) iPad, open the
Settings app<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span>
Target device is the BYOD iPad that you want to transfer the eSIM or physical SIM to.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
Navigate:
Cellular Data<\/div><\/span>
Add a New Plan<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Choose from one of the following options:<\/div><\/span>
Transfer iPad Plan<\/div><\/li>
Use QR Code<\/div><\/li>
Transfer Android Plan
This option is currently only available for the Pixel 10 device.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/li>
Follow the prompts to complete the transfer.<\/div><\/span>
Remaining steps will vary based on the option selected.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
From the \x27Choose a SIM\x27 screen, tap the desired line you want to transfer then tap
Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span>
If the preferred line isn\x27t supported it\x27s grayed out and shows \x27Transfer Not Supported\x27.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div> <\/article> <\/body>\n<\/html>'; var parsedkb = $($.parseHTML(htmlString)); $('#kbArticleNew').html(parsedkb);