How to Check if Your Phone is eSIM Compatible: Step-by-Step Guide

Before choosing an eSIM, the first step is to check your device eSIM compatibility. While most modern smartphones support eSIM technology, it’s still important to confirm this to ensure your phone can install and use it properly. There are several simple ways to do this, and we’ve gathered them all in this guide to make the process quick and hassle-free.

1. Check in your phone settings

For iPhone users

  • Go to Settings → Cellular (or Mobile Data).
  • Tap Add eSIM or Add Cellular Plan.
    • If you see the option to Add eSIM, your iPhone supports eSIM.
  • Alternatively, go to Settings → General → About and look for an EID number — this confirms eSIM capability.

For Android users (might vary by brand)

  • Go to Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs or Mobile Network.
  • Look for an option like Download a SIM, Add eSIM, or Add mobile plan.
    • If it appears, your phone supports eSIM.
  • You can also check under About phone → Status information for an EID number.

2. Check your phone model online

For iPhone users

  • Settings → General → About → Model Name.

For Android users

  • Settings → About phone → Model number.

Search on the manufacturer’s official website (e.g., Apple, Samsung, Google) or GSMArena for your phone model eSIM support.

3.  Dial code method

This option works on most phones (both Android and iPhone)

  • Open your Phone app (dialer) > Dial: *#06#
    • This will bring up a screen showing various device identifiers.
  • What to look for: 
    • After dialing *#06#, you’ll usually see:
      • IMEI 1 (for the physical SIM)
      • IMEI 2 (for a second SIM or eSIM)
      • EID (Embedded Identity Document)

✅ If you see an “EID” number, that confirms your phone supports eSIM.

❌ If you don’t see an EID, your device likely does not support eSIM (or the feature is disabled by your carrier or manufacturer).

4. Check with your carrier

Some phones are eSIM-capable but carrier-locked and may not have eSIM enabled. This means that even if your device supports eSIMs, you’ll need to have it unlocked by your carrier in order to use one. In this case, contacting your mobile carrier and asking them to unlock your phone for eSIM use is very important.

eSIMs can completely transform the way you stay connected while traveling. By choosing an eSIM, you can avoid expensive roaming fees and enjoy easy, reliable Internet access wherever you go, just make sure to check your device eSIM compatibility before your trip.

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Happy travels! 

Author: Bianca from MobileSIM