Apple iPad Transfer SIM / eSIM for Bring Your Own Device
Apple iPad
Transfer SIM / eSIM for Bring Your Own DeviceWhen you get a new device, you’ll need to transfer your existing number to keep using it without interruption. Follow these instructions to move your previous eSIM or physical SIM card info to your BYOD Apple® iPads®.
Before you begin
Verify you have the following iPads:
- iPad Pro (2022 and newer)
- iPad Mini (6th Gen and newer)
- iPad Air (5th Gen and newer)
- iPad (10th Gen and newer)
Before completing the steps below, verify both devices:
- signed into the same iCloud account with two-factor authentication enabled.
- have the screen passcode enabled.
- connected to Wi-Fi charged and kept close together while the SIM / eSIM transfers.
Steps
- On your BYOD (target) iPad, open theSettings app.
- Navigate: .
- Choose from one of the following options:
- Transfer iPad Plan
- Use QR Code
- Transfer Android PlanThis option is currently only available for the Pixel 10 device.
- Follow the prompts to complete the transfer.Remaining steps will vary based on the option selected.
- From the Choose a SIM screen, tap the desired line you want to transfer then tapContinue.