what is e-SIM
what is e-SIM card- If you are a mobile phone user, then there is no doubt that you will be know about the SIM card. Due to this SIM card, you can call your phone or send the message or use the Internet on the phone, but have you heard about esim? what is esim card? e sim is the future of Telecom industry and now it gradually making its place in India.
Still a large number of people do not know about it. But through this article we are going to give you all the information related to e sim. what is esim, how does esim work, how to get esim and how to activate esim … All information related to esim has been acquired.
what is e-SIM
Here is the first question that what is esim? Actually esim is a virtual SIM and the SIM slot does not need it. In e-SIM, they get all the services, which is present in the SIM card e-SIM means embedded SIM. That is, Embedded Subscriber Identity Module. This is actually a Virtual SIM card, which is embedded inside the phone as a chip. That is, that installed in advance in your smartphone.
If you take e-SIM, you do not have to put any type of card in your phone. This telecom services provider activated it over-the-air, but you get features like normal SIM card. But you can not remove it from a phone and put it in another phone. In such a case, if you are going to sell your phone, then you can deactivate the number of e-SIM present in it and activate it in another phone. Let us tell you that e-SIM Card can be configured with any network operator.
Benefits of e-SIM
The good thing is with e-SIM that you do not need to change the SIM card on changing the operator. At the same time, there is no effect on e-SIM unlike the SIM card, on overheet of the phone or ongoing water. Many users complain to not work with their SIM card right after a while, but it is not so with e-SIM. This is a virtual SIM, so the scope of getting worse is over.
e-SIM Supported Mobile Phones in India (e-SIM Supportd Phone)
There are many smartphones available at this time in India, which support e-SIM. Among them include smartphones of Apple, Samsung, Google and Motorola.
Available e-SIM supported mobile phones in India are as follows: –
Samsung Smartphones with e-SIM Support
Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung Galaxy Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
Apple smartphones with e-SIM support
iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2020), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Google Smartphones with e-SIM Support
Google Pixel 3A, Google Pixel 3A XL, Google Pixel 3, Google Pixel 3 XL and Google Pixel 4a.
Motorola smartphones with e-SIM support
Motorola Razr and Motorola Razr 5G
How to get e-SIM
The buying process for eSIM like a common SIM card, you have to give any legitimate identity card (ID card) and photos. You can also turn your existing SIM card into e-SIM. You have to send a SMS for it. This process is different according to the mobile device. You can see ways in the “How to Activate e-SIM” section below.
How to get Airtel e-SIM
Airtel users can also buy e-SIM via SMS. Users have to write their registered email ID by giving a space after e-SIM and send it to 121. For example “e-SIM abc××@xyz.com” (without coat) now you will get SMS from 121.
To confirm your replication, this SMS will have to send 1 in reply. After this you will get another SMS from 121 and you will be asked for calls. Now a QR code will be sent by the company on your e-mail ID. Here you have to scan the QR code from your mobile phone, which is different for each mobile. You can see ways in the “How to Activate e-SIM” section below.
How to get VI (VODAFONE-Idea) eSIM
VODAFONE-Idea is now known as VI, only postpaid customers are facilitating e-SIM. If you are present or new postpaid clients, then you have to send SMS to 199 by writing your registered email id by spacing after eSIM. Now you will get an SMS from the company. To confirm it reply ESIMY to the SMS. Now you will get another SMS, in which the consent will be asked for calls. After this the QR code will come to your e-mail ID. Here you have to scan the QR code from your mobile phone, which is different for each mobile. You can see ways in the “How to Activate e-SIM” section below.
How to Activate e-SIM
Activate JIO e-SIM for Apple iPhone Models
- Step 1 : First of all, make sure your iOS version should be 12.1 or more.
- Step 2 : Now go to the phone’s settings and click on About Phone for EID and IMEI.
- Step 3 : After this Type GETESIM <32 digit EID> <15 Digit IMEI> and Send it to 199 from your iPhone.
- Step 4 : Now you will receive a 19 digit e-SIM number and e-SIM profile configuration details.
- Step 5 : Now SMS SIMCHG <19 Digits e-SIM Number> on 199.
- Step 6 : Two hours later you will receive updates of e-SIM processing.
- Step 7 : After receiving the message, send it to 183 and confirm it.
- Step 8 : Now you will receive an automate call on your live number, in which you will be asked for 19 Digits e-SIM Number.
- Step 9 : Confirmation of new e-SIM activation will be done by SMS.
- Step 10 : Now you have to configure the e-SIM in the iPhone, for which go to the settings and click on Mobile Data.
- Step 11 : After this, tap on the Add Data Plan and enter the Activation code here in the e-SIM Profile Configuration Details.
- Step 12 : After inserting the activation code click on the next.
- Step 13 : now tap on the Add Data Plan again.
- Step 14 : After this, select Data Plan labels and select your country.
- Step 15 : Now your e-SIM has been successfully activated.
Activate JIO e-SIM For Samsung Phones
First of all, follow the steps 1 to Step 9 to follow the same process. After this
- Step 1 : Go to the settings and tap on Connections.
- Step 2 : Now tap on Sim Card Manager.
- Step 3 : Now tap on the Add Mobile Plan.
- Step 4 : Select Scan Carrier QR Code.
- Step 5 : After this tap on the ENTER Code.
- Step 6 : enter the Activation code “LPA:1$smdprd.jio.com$” Format, after which you will receive a 32 digit activation code via SMS. Now you have to tap on Connect.
- Step 7 : Jio e-SIM has now been activated, which will look in SIM Card Manager.
Activate JIO e-SIM For Google Phones
First of all, follow the STEP 1 to STEP 9, follow the same process. After that
- Step 1. Go to Settings and tap on Network & Internet.
- Step 2. Now select Mobile Network and tap on SIM Card.
- Step 3. Then click on Next and insert the Manual Activation Code.
- Step 4. Now click on ENTER IT Manually.
- Step 5. Enter the LPA:1$smdprd.jio.com$ for the Activation Code, after which you will receive 32 digit activation code via SMS.
- Step 6. Now select Activate and tap on Done.
- Step 7. Your Jio e-SIM has now been activated.
Activate JIO e-SIM For Motorola Phones
First of all, follow the STEP 1 to STEP 9 to follow the same process. After that
- Step 10 : Go to Settings for Motorola RAZR 5G and select Network & Internet.
- Step 11 : Now select Mobile Network and click on Next (for MOTOROLA RAZR click on MOBILE Network and then tap on Advanced and then tap on Carrier. After that click on Add Carrier and then select Next.
- Step 12 : Now follow the steps 3 to 7 mentioned above for Google Pixel phone.
How to Activate VI e-SIM for iPhone Models
- Step 1. First Ensure your Wi-Fi or mobile data connect to device.
- Step 2. Now go to Settings and tap on Mobile Data.
- Step 3. Now tap on the Add Mobile Plan.
- Step 4. After this, scan the QR Code on the mail and follow the prompts.
How to Activate VI e-SIM For Samsung Models:
- Step 1. First go to Settings and tap on Connections.
- Step 2. Now tap on SIM Card Manager and click on the add mobile plan.
- Step 3. Then click on the ADD using the QR Code.
- Step 4. Now scan the received QR code on the mail and follow the prompts.
How to Activate VI e-SIM For Google Pixel Models
- Step 1. Go to Settings and tap on Network & Internet.
- Step 2. Now select MOBILE Network and tap on Next.
- Step 3. After clicking on Next and scan the QR code on the mail.
- Step 4. Now follow the prompts visible on the screen.
How to Activate VI e-SIM For Motorola Razr Models
- Step 1. Go to Settings and select Network & Internet.
- Step 2. Now click on Mobile Network and tap on Next.
- Step 3. Now follow the QR code on the mail follow the prompts.
How to Activate Airtel e-SIM for iPhone, Samsung Models
iPhone Users can follow the Process for VI.
after the scanning process Tap on eSIM Label.
Similarly Samsung users can also follow VI steps.
After scanning, tap on the ADD New Mobile Plan option.
How to Activate Airtel e-SIM For Pixel Models
- Step 1 : First of all go to Settings and tap on Network & Internet.
- Step 2 : Now select MOBILE Network and tap on Advance.
- Step 3 : After this, click on Carrier and then add carrier.
- Step 4 : Now scan the QR code on the mail.
- Step 5 : After scanning, click on the download and Done.
How to Activate Airtel e-SIM For Motorola RAZR
- Step 1 : Go to Settings and select Network & Internet.
- Step 2 : Now go to Mobile Network, tap on Carrier and then on add carrier.
- Step 3 : Now scan the QR code on the mail and tap on the download after the process is completed.
- Step 4 : Click on Done and activate eSIM.
How to Activate Airtel e-SIM For Motorola RAZR 5G:
- Step 1 : Go to Settings and select Network & Internet.
- Step 2 : Now click on the Network next to Mobile Network.
- Step 3 : Now click on Next (Download Your SIM) and scan the QR code on the mail.
- Step 4 : Click Activate after scanning.
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