- New evidence in an Android 16 beta suggests Apple’s upcoming iOS 19 may allow transferring an eSIM from an iPhone directly to an Android phone.
- The process might involve a new “Transfer to Android” option in iPhone settings, possibly using a QR code, session ID, and passcode for manual initiation.
- This feature, hinted at by strings in Google’s SIM Manager app, could be unveiled by Apple at WWDC 2025, simplifying cross-platform device switching.
Changing phones can be a hassle, especially when switching from an iPhone to an Android phone. While transferring your files and data between these platforms has become considerably easier, your eSIM typically can’t be moved over directly. Instead, you often need to contact your carrier for a new QR code to scan, which activates your service on the new phone. Fortunately, the next version of iOS might simplify transferring an eSIM from an iPhone to an Android phone.
While digging through the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 update Google released last week, I discovered some interesting new strings in Google’s SIM Manager app. This app, available on various Android devices, can provision and transfer eSIMs between Android phones. Its latest version contains strings suggesting Apple’s upcoming iOS 19 release will add support for wirelessly transferring an eSIM to Android phones.