How to use Dual sim in iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro- Setup eSIM

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Apple introduced dual sim capabilities to iPhones last year. This provides the option to use two sim cards in one phone. We have seen many android phones with dual sim capabilities. But iPhones lacked dual sim functionality. Now we have the dual sim support on the latest iPhones. So in this post, we will learn how to use the dual sim in iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 pro. In this post we will also cover, how to setup eSIM on iPhone 11.

iPhone 11 uses one nano sim card and another one is eSIM. If you want to use two sim cards, you need to setup eSIM.

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How to use Dual sim in iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro- Setup eSIM

In India, iPhone 11 comes with eSIM support along with nano sim card. This means, you can use one nano sim card and for the second sim you need to configure eSIM. Currently, Reliance Jio and Airtel support eSIM. Here is the guide on how to configure eSIM on iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro.

First, you need to get the QR code from Airtel or Reliance Jio. You can find info on how to get QR Code from Airtel here and for getting the QR code from Reliance Jio refer here.
Go to Settings>Cellular.
Tap add a cellular plan.
Scan QR code which you have received from your carrier.
Enter an activation code if prompted.
Label your plan to identify the network.

How to change eSIM label information for eSIM on iPhone 11

Go to Settings>Cellular.
Tap the number whose label you want to change.
Select the Cellular plan label and choose one of the default labels or create your own label.
Tap Done, once done.

Video Guide on how to enable eSIM on iPhone 11

Here is the quick detailed step by step demo video on how to enable eSIM on iPhone 11.

Dual sim in iPhone 11

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8 responses to “How to use Dual sim in iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro- Setup eSIM”

October 24, 2019

Riya Patel

All the Steps are given very nicely and in a descriptive way. Thanks for sharing this wonderful article.

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October 28, 2019

Marciano gatmaitan iii

I just bought the iphone 11 recently and prior to my purchase the Apple guy confirmed that i can use my existing nano sim from iphone 8 from my carrier in the Philippines and can get the prepaid esim from any carrier, T Mobile, Verizon, AT &T. This way i dont spend so much on roaming charges since i will be in the USA only for 6 eeeks. However, when went to these carriers, they said it cant be done unless a relative who has a postpaid account can make me as an extension. How about when i go to other countries? Can someone explain this to me? Thanks.

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November 7, 2019

Ravi

Thanks for sharing article.. It really helps a lot..

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November 28, 2019

Rohit Tandon

Hi, What happens if I have an activated eSIM in India but visit a country where none of the service providers support eSIM. Will my India activated eSIM pick up a roaming network in a non-eSIM supported network?

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December 16, 2019

Upen

Very crisply written and at the same time very helpful

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December 22, 2019

Saurabh kanojia

Iphone 11 Supports prepaid E-sim or not?

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1. January 4, 2020
  
  Dr M Venu Gopal
  
  Yes, It supports
  
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August 20, 2024

Don M

I’m going to install dual SIM cards in my iPhone 11pro and have a couple of questions:
1. How do I port my “home phone” number to this phone? It is our third line in the cell phone account already so compatibility is not an issue. It would be primary if possible, and existing number secondary.
2. What programming is needed for a blank SIM card (with our provider’s name on it already, but supposedly blank).

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