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Esim
Switching to an
eSIM
with giffgaff
How to get an
eSIM
on giffgaff and set up an
eSIM
on an
eSIM
-only phone. Also, how to check if
eSIM
is activated, how to diagnose an issue with an
eSIM
activation and how to change from
eSIM
to a physical SIM… set up an
eSIM
on an
eSIM
-only phone… Note: To check whether your
eSIM
has been activated, read How do I check if my
eSIM
is activated?
What’s an
eSIM
and its benefits
For information on how to switch to an
eSIM
, read Switching to an
eSIM
with giffgaff For a full… list of
eSIM
‑compatible phones, read Can I use an
eSIM
in my current device?… Advantages to using an
eSIM
Continuing to use your
eSIM
if you switch to a different phone
How to move your
eSIM
to a new phone… Yes, you can continue to use your
eSIM
as long as your new phone is compatible with
eSIM
… Check your phone is
eSIM
compatible:
How to check if you can use an
eSIM
in your current device
How to check if your phone supports an
eSIM
: Learn about compatibility, device requirements, and
eSIM
compatibility for non-phone devices such as iPads and smartwatches… Most modern smartphones with built-in
eSIM
support are compatible with giffgaff
eSIM
… To be able to use a giffgaff
eSIM
, your device must: support
eSIM
, be network unlocked,
How to check if your
eSIM
is activated
How to check if
eSIM
is activated and get it up and running on your device… If you’re setting up your
eSIM
on your mobile or through the web, just follow the steps below on your… Your
eSIM
should still work as expected
What to do if you delete your
eSIM
How to handle deleting your
eSIM
: Learn what happens, how it affects your service, and steps to reactivate or replace it if needed… Once an
eSIM
has been deleted, it cannot be restored or recovered by simply switching to a new
eSIM
… Deleting your
eSIM
removes it permanently from your device
Using a physical SIM card and an
eSIM
on the same phone
Phones that work with multiple SIMs (a physical SIM card or an
eSIM
) are called dual SIM phones… Sony Xperia 10 IV, Xiaomi Mi 12T Pro Note: a giffgaff account can only have one physical SIM or
eSIM
Where to find your SIM serial number
How to find your physical SIM or
eSIM
serial number on your mobile phone… Scroll down to find 'ICCID' - that’s your SIM serial number Got more than one SIM or using an
eSIM
How to choose your default SIM
How to choose your default SIM: Learn how to set your primary SIM for calls, texts, and data when using dual SIM or
eSIM
options… This same applies when switching from a physical SIM to an
eSIM
, as the old physical SIM will no longer… So, we recommend removing the old SIM once the new
eSIM
gets signal
Joining us? Keep your existing number
then choose Mobile Data Here, you’ll see your
eSIM
listed under SIMs Tap on your
eSIM
and… that your
eSIM
is active: iOS Android First things first, head over to Settings… Here, you’ll find your activated
eSIM