Apple officially made the switch to eSIM-only iPhones in the U.S. back in 2022, but now with the iPhone Air, the change has gone global. No more SIM card slots anywhere. In this video, I show you just how easy it is to transfer your eSIM from one iPhone to another. The whole process takes about a minute, and once you see it in action, you’ll realize it’s not that big of a deal.
Whether you’re upgrading to a new iPhone or just switching between devices, this step-by-step walkthrough will show you how seamless the eSIM experience is compared to dealing with physical SIM cards.
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⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 – Why Apple ditched SIM cards
00:21 – iPhone Air goes fully eSIM globally
00:38 – Concerns about losing physical SIMs
01:00 – Why eSIM is easier than you think
01:17 – Setting up eSIM transfer
02:11 – Step-by-step walkthrough
03:11 – Activation in under 1:15
04:02 – Confirmation & T-Mobile text
04:30 – Final thoughts on eSIM vs physical SIM
