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4d ago

iOS 19 May Let iPhone Users Wirelessly Transfer eSIMs to Android

Uncovered Android 16 beta code suggests the tool will reside in Settings to streamline eSIM moves without carrier intervention.

Apple currently only allows users to transfer eSIM from one iPhone to another easily
iOS 19 might address a big flaw with eSIM transfers.
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Apple and Google may bring a new way to seamlessly transfer eSIM, here’s what we know.

Overview

  • References to a “Transfer to Android” option were found in Android 16 QPR1 beta’s SIM Manager, indicating cross-platform support in Apple’s next update.
  • The new feature is expected under Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone, enabling direct eSIM handoffs without calling a carrier.
  • Users may scan a QR code on the Android device and enter a session ID and passcode generated by the iPhone as a fallback method.
  • Only iPhones running iOS 19 or later and Android phones on the corresponding Android 16 update would support the transfer tool.
  • Apple and Google are collaborating on the functionality, which is slated for an announcement at WWDC 2025 and a public release with iOS 19 in September.