How to Transfer Your Number to iPhone 14 With eSIM
The iPhone 14 series has no physical SIM slot, so move your number with eSIM Quick Transfer during setup (Transfer From Another iPhone > Transfer Number > Transfer SIM) or with a QR code.
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In brief
AI summaryThe iPhone 14 series has no room for a physical SIM card and uses an eSIM instead, according to this September 2022 guide.
To transfer a number with eSIM Quick Transfer, keep both iPhones close, choose Transfer From Another iPhone during setup, tap Transfer Number, choose Transfer SIM and double-click the old side button.
Alternatively, select Use QR Code on the Set Up Cellular screen and scan the code from a print or a second screen; only one line can be transferred during initial setup.
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Apple's iPhone 14 series brings a very significant change for the first time. You will not find room for a physical SIM card in your new iPhone. Instead, you will need to provision your line using an eSIM. Still, do not let that scare you. When done properly, eSIM technology is much easier than dealing with physical SIM cards. So how do you use an eSIM? How do you transfer numbers to the iPhone 14? Let's see!
How Do You Transfer Your SIM From Your Old iPhone With eSIM Quick Transfer?
During setup, you can transfer your phone number directly from your old iPhone to your new iPhone 14 in a few seconds and without needing anything else.
- Make sure your current iPhone is near your new iPhone 14.
- Swipe up from the welcome screen to start setting up your new iPhone 14.
- Follow the setup process until you reach the Set Up eSIM screen.
- Tap Transfer From Another iPhone.
- If you have more than one line configured, choose the line you want to transfer to your new iPhone. During initial setup you can only transfer a single line. You can transfer the second line later from the Settings app.
- When prompted, tap Transfer Number on the iPhone 14.
- From the message that appears on your old iPhone, choose Transfer SIM. Depending on your carrier's settings, your new iPhone 14 may also show a six-digit verification code that you need to enter on your old iPhone.
- Double-click the side button on your old iPhone to confirm the transfer.
- Your new iPhone 14 should show a status message saying it has activated your eSIM, and then it should connect to the cellular network.
- When this is complete, tap Continue on the iPhone 14 to proceed with the rest of the new iPhone setup process.
How Do You Transfer Numbers to the iPhone 14?
- Swipe up from the welcome screen to start setting up your new iPhone 14.
- Follow the setup process until you reach the Set Up Cellular screen.
- Select Use QR Code.
- Follow the instructions to point your iPhone camera at the QR code. You can do this using a printed code or directly from a second screen, such as your old iPhone, tablet or computer.
- Wait for the iPhone 14 eSIM activation to complete.
- When the "Cellular Setup Complete" message appears, select Continue.
The steps above will help you move your primary line from a physical SIM or eSIM on your old iPhone to an eSIM on your new iPhone 14.
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How Do You Transfer Your SIM From Your Old iPhone With eSIM Quick Transfer?
During setup, you can transfer your phone number directly from your old iPhone to your new iPhone 14 in a few seconds and without needing anything else.
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The steps above will help you move your primary line from a physical SIM or eSIM on your old iPhone to an eSIM on your new iPhone 14.
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