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Apple iPhone
Dual SIM with eSIM - Remove eSIM Profile

2026-10-15 02:19:34.429

Apple iPhone
Dual SIM with eSIM - Remove eSIM Profile

If you use two phone numbers on the same Apple® iPhone®, there may be a need to remove one or both eSIM profiles. Follow these instructions to remove an unneeded profile or delete one to make room for a new eSIM.

Before you begin

The steps below apply to the iPhone XS / XS Max and newer models.
Removing an eSim profile doesn't cancel your service. To cancel your service, contact your carrier.
If using an iPhone 13 or older remove inactive pSIM from device.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Tap
    Cellular
    .
  3. From the SIMs section, tap the applicable number.
  4. Tap
    Delete eSIM
    .
  5. To confirm, tap
    Delete eSIM
    .
  6. Review the prompt, then tap
    Delete eSIM
    .
  7. From the SIMs section, tap
    No SIM
     then tap
    Update Contacts
    .
Download and Activate an eSIM
Apple Support: Using Dual SIM