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Does my phone support eSIM? 4 ways to check
Four ways to find out if your phone supports eSIM: the option in settings, the EID on the service screen, the model’s specs from the manufacturer, and the automatic check in our bot.
There are four ways to check whether your phone supports eSIM: look for an “Add eSIM” option in your cellular settings, dial *#06# to see if there’s an EID line, compare your exact model with the manufacturer’s specs, or send the model name to the automatic check in the bot @moresim_bot. The most reliable sign is the EID: it shows the phone has an eSIM chip. Better to find out at home than at the airport an hour before your flight.
How to check for eSIM in your phone settings
The quickest way to check for eSIM in settings is your mobile network section: on iPhone that’s Settings → Cellular (Mobile Data or Mobile Service in some regions); on Android it’s usually Settings → Network & internet or “SIM cards and mobile networks,” and the name varies by skin and OS version. Look for something like “Add eSIM,” “Add Cellular Plan,” “SIM manager” or “Download SIM profile.”
If you find the option, your phone almost certainly supports eSIM. If you don’t, it’s too early to draw conclusions: on some Android skins it’s tucked away inside a specific SIM’s card or under a “More” menu. Before giving up, use the search bar in Settings and type “eSIM” or “SIM.”
A heads-up for Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO owners: in MIUI and HyperOS the option sits in the SIM cards section, but some firmware builds for certain markets don’t have it at all — even when the model itself has an eSIM chip. So checking the menu alone isn’t a final answer; back it up with the second method.
How to check for eSIM with the *#06# code (EID)
To check for eSIM with a service code, dial *#06# in your phone app: if there’s an eSIM chip, an EID line appears next to the IMEI — a 32-digit number. Sometimes you need to scroll down or switch tabs to see it. An EID means the eSIM chip is there; whether the software lets you install a profile depends on the firmware and on any carrier lock.
You’ll find the same number in settings: on iPhone under General → About, on Android usually under About phone → SIM status or IMEI information. If the list only shows IMEI and IMEI2, with no EID anywhere, the phone most likely doesn’t support eSIM, and no setting will change that.
What is an EID, and why does it matter?
An EID is the identifier of the eSIM chip soldered into your phone. There’s one per device, it doesn’t change when you swap profiles, and it doesn’t belong to any carrier: think of it as the serial number of the phone’s electronic SIM holder. The IMEI answers “which phone is this?”; the EID answers “which chip do we load the profile onto?”
In everyday use you rarely need your EID: installing from a QR code doesn’t ask for it. Sometimes a carrier’s support team requests it when issuing a profile manually or troubleshooting an error. As an indicator, though, the EID is spot on — its presence is the clearest confirmation that your phone has eSIM hardware.
How to check eSIM support in the manufacturer’s specs
Checking the manufacturer’s specs works when you don’t have the phone in hand: you’re choosing a new one or checking someone else’s by name. First, find the exact model — it’s in settings under About or About phone, and on the box. You need the specific model number, not “the latest Galaxy.” Then open the model’s page on the manufacturer’s website and find the connectivity or network section.
The big trap here is regional versions. The same model is made in several variants for different markets, and in some of them eSIM is either missing or disabled in the firmware. The best-known example is phones made for mainland China. So check the specs for the exact version you’re holding, not the general page for the product line.
A new phone doesn’t necessarily support eSIM: support depends not on the release year but on the specific model and its market version. A brand-new budget phone may ship without the chip, while a flagship that’s a few years old supports it. A phone’s age only tells you the odds.
How to check your phone in the MoreSim bot
To check your phone without digging through menus, use the Telegram bot @moresim_bot: it has a built-in compatibility check. Choose the check, enter your model, and the bot compares it against its list and tells you whether the phone works with eSIM. The bot speaks 40 languages, so it also works when you’re checking a phone for a travel companion who uses a different language.
| Method | What to do | What the result means |
|---|---|---|
| Option in settings | Open cellular settings and look for “Add eSIM” | Option present — support is almost certain; option missing — double-check |
| Service screen | Dial *#06# and look for the EID line | EID shown — the phone has an eSIM chip; only IMEI — no support |
| Model specs | Look up your exact model number on the manufacturer’s website | Confirms support for your specific market version |
| Automatic check in the bot | Send your model to @moresim_bot | A ready answer for your model, no menu digging needed |
How to check if your phone supports eSIM in five minutes
The surest confirmation of eSIM support is two checks together: the add-eSIM option in settings and the EID line on the *#06# screen.
- Open Settings and type “eSIM” into the search bar.
- If you find “Add eSIM” or “Add Cellular Plan,” that’s the first sign.
- Dial *#06# and check whether a 32-digit EID is shown.
- Find your exact model under About and compare it with the manufacturer’s specs.
- To be sure, send the model to the automatic check in @moresim_bot.
- If the menu option and the EID both check out, you can buy a plan and install the profile from the QR code at home over Wi-Fi.
What if the eSIM option is there, but the profile won’t install?
If the eSIM option is in the menu and the EID shows up, but installation fails with an error, the problem usually isn’t the plan or the QR code but the phone itself. It’s either carrier-locked or a regional version with limited support.
- The phone was bought from a carrier on contract or an installment plan — such phones often only accept that carrier’s profiles.
- The phone was brought from mainland China, where eSIM support is often disabled in the firmware.
- The phone was bought second-hand abroad, and its history is unknown.
- The add-eSIM option opens, but after you scan the QR code the system says the profile can’t be added.
While you’re at it, check the obvious: your connection must be stable during installation, and the QR code must not have been used before. A MoreSim eSIM goes on as a second line, so your home number and physical SIM stay in the phone. If your phone definitely supports eSIM but installation still fails, contact support via /support in the bot, a ticket in your account and email.
If the profile won’t install, send us your exact phone model and the EID from the *#06# screen. With those two details we can usually tell right away whether it’s the phone or the installation.
FAQ
What’s the most reliable way to check for eSIM?
The most reliable way is to dial *#06# and see whether a 32-digit EID line appears: it shows your phone has an eSIM chip. For full confidence, add a second check — an “Add eSIM” or “Add Cellular Plan” option in your cellular settings. If neither shows up, the phone most likely doesn’t support eSIM.
How do I check if my iPhone supports eSIM?
Go to Settings → Cellular (Mobile Data or Mobile Service, depending on your region and iOS version) and look for “Add eSIM” or “Add Cellular Plan.” Another way: Settings → General → About, then scroll down to the EID line. Menu names depend on the iOS version, so the search bar in Settings is your friend.
How do I check if a Xiaomi phone supports eSIM?
In MIUI and HyperOS the option usually lives in the SIM cards section: look for “Add eSIM” or a similar option to download a SIM profile. The catch is that some firmware builds for certain markets don’t show the option at all, even on models with the eSIM chip. So also check for an EID via *#06#, and compare your exact model number with the manufacturer’s specs.
What is an EID?
An EID is the identifier of the eSIM chip built into your phone — a 32-digit number. There’s one per device, it doesn’t change when you swap profiles, and it isn’t tied to any carrier. The IMEI identifies the phone itself; the EID identifies the chip that profiles are loaded onto. You don’t need it for a normal QR-code install, but it’s a reliable sign of eSIM support.
My phone has the eSIM option, so why won’t the profile install?
Most often it’s the phone itself: it’s carrier-locked, or it’s a regional version with limited eSIM support. Less often the cause is simpler — an unstable connection during installation or a QR code that’s already been used. Check your connection, and if that doesn’t help, contact support via /support in the bot, a ticket in your account and email.