On September 16, sales of the new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro began. Our channel already has a first look at the new product:
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For the US market, the company has released smartphones without a physical SIM card slot. Since there are no official deliveries from Apple to Russia, such devices will certainly appear. And what to do with them?
ESIM support in the iPhone appeared with the release of the iPhone XS. Each new model supported eSIM but also offered a physical card slot. eSIM is a SIM card built into the iPhone that is configured on the smartphone.
Each iPhone 14 model can store up to eight different eSIMs, two of which can be used at the same time.
How to set up an iPhone 14 without a SIM card slot
iOS 16 has a new feature that is particularly relevant for new models: eSIM transfer. When you first set up your smartphone, you will be asked to transfer your current number. Please note that it only works between devices with iOS 16. Also, the feature may be limited by the carrier if it does not allow you to transfer the eSIM to another device.
If the method didn’t work, the eSIM on the new iPhone will need to be set up manually. And here it all depends on the profile already activated: if the QR code for setting was one-off, contact the operator, describe the problem and wait for an answer with the options. If the QR code is reusable and requires use on different devices, the order is as follows:
- In the settings of your old smartphone, go to “Cellular” and click on “Remove cellular plan”.
- On a new smartphone, go to “Mobile” and click “Add Mobile Plan”, scan the QR code and wait for confirmation.
If nothing works, contact the operator. It is possible that eSIM number portability is not possible in your case and you will need to change it.
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