How to Remove eSIM from Your Device

Decided you no longer need an eSIM card for whatever reason? Here’s how to remove eSIM from your device in just a few simple steps. 

The Steps to Remove eSIM from your iPhone 

Here’s how to remove eSIM from iPhone: 

1. Open the settings on your iPhone 
2. Select ‘cellular’
3. Select the specific eSIM you want to remove
4. Select ‘remove eSIM’
5. To confirm, select ‘remove again’

The Steps to Remove eSIM from Android 

The process of removing an eSIM card doesn’t vary too much between device. To avoid any confusion, however, here’s how to remove eSIM from Android: 

1. Open the settings on your Android 
2. Select ‘network & internet’
3. Select ‘mobile network’ 
4. Select ‘manage SIM cards’
5. Select the specific eSIM you want to remove 
6. Select remove 
7. To confirm, select ‘remove again’

What happens if I delete an eSIM?

If you delete an eSIM, you won’t be able to use the cellular plan that it was connected to. You’ll also need to cancel the plan through your carrier. And if your device doesn’t have another cellular plan activated on it, you’ll need to get a new eSIM card or physical SIM. 

You’ll need to get a new one if your device does not have another cellular plan activated on it, and will then complete the activation process again. 

The advantages of using an eSIM

There are several undeniable benefits to using an eSIM, including:

• More compact than physical SIM cards
• Easier to switch between carriers 
• Can be used to activate multiple plans on one device 

The disadvantages of using an eSIM 

There are also a few downsides to keep in mind before switching to eSIM, including:

• Not supported by all devices
• Not available from all carriers
• Can be more difficult to troubleshoot 

Conclusion 

eSIMS over some significant benefits that aren’t found with traditional, physical SIM cards. If you’re in the market for a more flexible and easy way to manage your cellular plan, an eSIM can make for a great option. And if you decide at any point to remove it, it can be easily done. 

FAQ

How do I remove eSIM from my iPhone remotely? 

The process is the exact same as specified above – it can be done from anywhere. 

Does wiping an iPhone remove eSIM?

If you want to keep your eSIM card data when performing a factory reset on your iPhone, you’ll need to select ‘erase data’ and ‘keep eSIM’. If you don’t select these options, the eSIM will be returned. 

Can you go back to normal SIM from eSIM? 

Yes! You can switch back to your physical SIM card in just a few seconds. If you’d like, you can even use both SIMs at the same time for different purposes. For example, the eSIM for internet data and the physical SIM card for calls and messages.