Isim support in iPhone gives you 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 models will get.
Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Airtel are the three largest telecom companies in India, which now also provide their customers with eSIM support in their devices. It can be directly embedded into your smartphone, as the name makes sense, such as eSIM or Embedded Subscriber Identity Module. This not only saves the space of your device, but due to this feature, smartphone manufacturers do not need to make special trays or slots for physical sim, this space can be used for any other purpose. It enables remote SIM provisioning of any mobile device. So whenever the need to change and remove the SIM by going to another circle, telecom needs to be changed, it can be changed by the mobile operator itself.
How to activate Jio eSIM
For Apple iPhone models:
Go to Jio website and enter the PIN code of your area so that you can easily search for your nearest Jio store. While visiting the store, do not forget to carry the identity proof and photograph with you and apply for the SIM. Isim in iPhone works on 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 .
1. First of all make sure that your iOS version should be 12.1 or more.
2. Now go to the phone’s settings and click on About phone for EID and IMEI.
3. Next write GETESIM <32 Digit EID> send <15 Digit IMEI> to 199 from your iPhone model.
4. Now you will receive a 19 digit eSIM number and eSIM profile configuration details.
5. Now SMS SIMCHG <19 digits eSIM number> to 199.
6. You will receive an eSIM processing update after two hours.
7. After receiving the message, confirm it by sending ‘1’ to 183.
8. Now you will get an automated call on your Jio number, in which you will be asked for a 19 digit ISIM number.
9. New e-SIM activation will be confirmed to you via SMS.
10. Now you have to configure the eSim profile in iPhone, for which go to Settings and click Mobile Data.
11. Then tap on Add Data plan and enter the activation code in the ISIM profile configuration details here.
12. After entering the activation code, click on Next on the top right.
13. Now tap on Add Data plan again.
14. After this, select the data plan labels according to yourself and select your country.
15. Now your e-SIM has been activated successfully.
For Samsung phones:
Samsung phones that support E-SIM are Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung Galaxy Fold, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 + 5G and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.
Follow Step 1 through Step 9 as mentioned above, then:
1. Go to Settings and tap on Connections.
2. Now tap on SIM card manager.
3. Now tap on Add mobile plan.
4. Select Scan Carrier QR code.
5. Then tap on Enter code.
6. Enter the Activation code in LPA: 1 $ smdprd.jio.com $ format, after which you will receive 32 digit activation code via SMS. Now you have to tap on Connect.
7. Jio eSIM is now activated, which you will see in the SIM card manager.
For Google phones:
Google Pixel which supports e-SIM include Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 4a.
Steps 1 through Step 9 are the same as above (for iPhone), then:
1. Go to Settings and tap on Network & Internet.
2. Now select Mobile network and tap on Download a SIM.
3. Then click on Next and enter the activation code manually.
4. Now click on Enter it manually.
5. Enter the Activation code in LPA: 1 $ smdprd.jio.com $ format, after which you will receive 32 digit activation code via SMS.
6. Now select Activate and tap on Done.
7. Your Jio eSIM is now activated.
For Motorola phones:
Motorola Razr and Motorola Razr 5G are the only two phones of the company, on which you will get E-SIM support.
Follow Steps 1 through 9 as mentioned above, then
1. Go to Settings for Motorola Razr 5G and select Network & Internet.
2. Now select Mobile network and click Next (Tap on Mobile network for Motorola Razr, click on Select Advanced and then tap on Carrier. After that click on Add Carrier and then select Next.)
3. Now follow the 3 to 7 steps mentioned above for Google Pixel phone.
How to activate Vi eSIM
All new and existing Vi Postpage customers are able to get e-SIM.
1. Give space by writing eSIM and SMS your register email ID 199.
2. Now you will receive the confirmation SMS on your e-mail ID.
3. Please reply to this SMS by writing ESIMY and confirm the process.
4. Now you will receive SMS from 199, in which permission will be sought from you through a call.
5. After giving permission, you will receive the final SMS with QR Code on your ID.
For iPhone users:
1. Make sure your Wi-Fi or mobile data is connected to the device.
2. Now go to Settings and tap on Mobile Data.
3. Now tap on Add mobile plan.
4. Then scan the QR code that came on the mail and follow the prompts.
For Samsung users:
1. First go to Settings and tap on Connections.
2. Now tap on SIM card manager and click on Add mobile plan.
3. After this, click on Add Using QR Code.
4. Now scan the QR code received on the mail and follow the prompts.
For Google Pixel users:
1. Go to Settings and tap on Network & Internet.
2. Now select Mobile network and tap on Download a SIM.
3. After that click on Next and scan the QR code that came on the mail.
4. Now follow the prompts shown on the screen.
For Motorola Razr users:
1. Go to Settings and select Network & Internet.
2. Now click on the mobile network and tap on Next.
3. Now scan the QR code on the mail, follow the prompts.
How to activate Airtel eSIM
1. To start the process, give space by writing eSIM and SMS your register email ID 121.
2. Now you will receive the confirmation SMS on your e-mail ID.
3. Confirm the process ‘1’ on this SMS.
4. Now you will get another SMS from 121, wherein you will be asked for permission through a call.
5. After granting the final SMS with QR Code, you will receive it on your ID.
IPhone users can follow the steps mentioned above (Vi eSIM Activation Steps). Tap on Label eSIM after the scanning process. Similarly, Samsung users can follow the steps mentioned above. After scanning, tap Add in the Add new mobile plan option.
For Pixel users:
1. First go to Settings and tap on Network & Internet.
2. Now select Mobile network and tap on Advanced.
3. Then click on Carrier and then on Add Carrier.
4. Now scan the QR code on the mail.
5. After scanning, click on Download and Done.
For Motorola Razr users:
1. Go to Settings and select Network & Internet.
2. Now go to Mobile network, tap on Carrier and then on Add Carrier.
3. Now scan the QR code on the mail and after the process is complete, tap on Download.
4. Click Done and activate eSIM.
For Motorola Razr 5G users:
1. Go to Settings and select Network & Internet.
2. Now click on the + next to the mobile network.
3. Now click on Next (Download your Sim) and scan the mail QR code.
4. Click Activate after scanning.
