> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.2chip.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Does my phone support eSIM?

> Check two things before buying: eSIM support and carrier lock status.

Before buying, verify the **exact device you will use**:

1. it can add eSIM profiles;
2. it is not locked to a single carrier.

Capabilities can vary between regional versions of the same phone model, so checking the device itself is more reliable than relying only on a model list.

## Can the phone add an eSIM?

> [tab] iPhone
>
> Open **Settings → Cellular** or **Mobile Data**.
>
> If you see **Add eSIM**, the phone can add eSIM profiles.

> [tab] Samsung
>
> Open **Settings → Connections → SIM manager** and look for **Add eSIM**.

> [tab] Google Pixel
>
> Open **Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add SIM** and look for the eSIM setup option.

> [tab] Other Android
>
> Open SIM or mobile-network settings and look for an option such as **Add eSIM**, **Add SIM**, or **Download SIM**.

> [!NOTE]
>
> Menu names vary by manufacturer and OS version. If you cannot find an eSIM option, check the exact model and sales region with the device manufacturer.

## Is the phone carrier-locked?

A phone can support eSIM but still reject SIMs from other carriers.

> [tab] iPhone
>
> Open **Settings → General → About** and find **Carrier Lock**.
>
> If it says **No SIM restrictions**, the phone is not carrier-locked.

> [tab] Android
>
> There is no universal status screen across Android devices.
>
> If the phone was bought from a mobile carrier, check with that carrier whether other SIM/eSIM profiles are allowed.

> [!WARNING]
>
> 2Chip cannot remove a carrier lock from your device.

## What next?

| Result | Next step |
| - | - |
| eSIM supported, no carrier lock | You can choose a plan |
| eSIM supported, carrier-locked | Ask the carrier about unlocking first |
| No eSIM option | Do not buy until support for this exact device is confirmed |
| Still unsure | Check the exact device version with its manufacturer or carrier |

> [card] [Choose a plan](https://help.2chip.app/en/getting-started/choosing-a-plan.md)
>
> Check route, coverage, data, validity, and activation rule.


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