With the removal of the SIM tray from the iPhone 14 series, it is not so hard to expect that the same will be followed by rival companies sooner or later. But as of now, if you are an iPhone 14 or 14 Pro user then there is a strict need to set up your eSIM on the device as the device is almost useless without a cellular connection.
Here in this guide, I am going to show you the detailed steps on how to set up an eSIM on the new iPhone 14 series devices from the previous one.
How to Setup eSIM on iPhone 14 and 14 Pro
While setting up an eSIM can be a hassle for some users, it is more secure and also offers better flexibility to switch or activate b/w different cellular plans. And even if it is a bit of a hassle, it is a one-time process for a device anyways. So, no big deal I guess.
Step 1: The process begins with the settings app. So open the Settings app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Here, tap on the Cellular option.
Step 3: On the Cellular settings page, tap on the Add Cellular Plan option.
Step 4: now, enter the mobile number of the SIM that you want to set up as an eSIM on your device.
Step 5: You will now be greeted with an alert asking for the confirmation if you want to transfer your number to your new iPhone 14. This confirmation will popup on your older phone where you were using the eSIM previously.
Step 6: Once the confirmation is done, the eSIM transfer process will initiate and once its done, tap on the Finish Setting Up Your Carrier’s Cellular Plan option.
It is worth nothing that the above process is applicable if you are already using an eSIM on your older iPhone. If you don’t have an eSIM, then you’ll first have to convert your physical SIM into an eSIM. The process for this may varry from carrier to carrier and I would advice you to contact the customer care of your respective carrier in this regard.
Transfer eSIM from older iPhones to the iPhone 14
If you are an existing iPhone user and were already using using eSIM on your older iPhone then the process of transferring that eSIM to your new iPhone 14 series is even easier. here’s how you can seamlessly and effortlessly transfer the eSIM to iPhone 14 from older iPhones.
Step 1: Make sure to get ready by meeting the following pre-requisites:
- Your iPhones must be on iOS 16.
- Enable Bluetooth on both the iPhones.
- make sure both the iPhones are secured with screen lock. To do so, go to Settings > Face ID/Touch ID & Passcode and setup a screen lock.
- Make sure both the iPhones are near to each other.
Step 2: Once you are set with the pre-requisites, head over to your iPhone 14 and open the Settings app.
Step 3: Now, go to Cellular > Set Up eSIM/Add eSIM.
Step 4: On the next screen, tap on the Transfer from Nearby iPhone option and proceed further by following the on-screen instructions.
Bottom Line
With that said, here comes the end of this guide and I am hoping that this would have helped you in resolving your issue. The eSIM is seeming to be the new big acceptance in the smartphone industry as one of the leading giant, Apple, has took a too futurestic step of removing the SIM tray. And the sad part is the same would most probabbly be followed by the rivals too. Anyways, be it any new big change in the tech, we are here for you to make that new piece of tect easy to use.
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