How to Start Using eSIM on Your Eligible Huawei Phone

The technologies in smartphones are revamping rapidly as new changes are coming to the software and hardware part. Talking about the SIM part, the most significant adaptation we have seen is eSIM card or digital SIM. eSIM can be integrated and used into your device without using the physical SIM.

eSIMs have been around for a while now; still, many of us don’t know how to use them. So today, in this guide, we will share all the steps to use eSIM on your eligible Huawei phone easily.

What is an eSIM Card?

An eSIM is an embedded SIM card that works similarly to the traditional SIM, but no physical card and swapping is required.

eSIM card is a chip that integrates inside your phone and works similar to the NFCs chip used for payment. The eSIM chip is rewritable so that you can decide to change your operator with a single phone call.

However, not all network operators and phones offer eSIM support yet, but maybe things will change in the future.

How eSIM works?

On an eSIM compatible device, you can install the eSIM profile provided by your network provider, and after that, you can buy the data plans when you need them.

The best part about an eSIM card is that you can subscribe to multiple data plans from different network providers and switch between them according to your suitable needs.

As we know, every coin has two sides; similarly, the eSIM has two sides. It has many advantages but some disadvantages.

Advantages and Disadvantages of an eSIM card

Advantages	Disadvantages
It works seamlessly across the world as it stores multiple cellular profiles.	When your phone breaks or is damaged, it’s easy to transfer data to a new phone with a traditional SIM. But in eSIM cards, data is stored on the cloud, so users need to rely on the cloud to retrieve the data.
It does not require any specific slot for a SIM card.	It is problematic for the users who don’t wish to be tracked as they cannot remove the SIM for the device.
No chance of losing the card as it is integrated inside the device.	There are higher chances of getting hacked from cloud hosting.
eSIM provides the same level of security as a traditional SIM card.	For users who like to use different mobile phones, it is easy for them with traditional SIM cards. But it is not possible with eSIM as it is embedded in the motherboard of the phone.
It also supports the integrity of the billing process during roaming.	It is a challenge for the network operator to provide seamless operations worldwide.

How to Use eSIM on Your Huawei Phone

The new eSIM card technology is supported on some models, and to check if your device has the chip, go to Settings > About > Show EID where you can see the eSIM id information.

If you have one of the supported devices and your mobile carrier also offers this service, ask them to provide the QR code with instructions for activation in printed form. You don’t need to install any third-party application as this feature is a part of the operating system.

1. Go to Settings > Mobile Network > SIM Management. The SIM 1 and SIM 2 options are there even if your device only supports one SIM card. The eSIM will be installed in the SIM 2 slot by default.
2. Go to SIM 2 > Add the eSIM to scan the QR code provided by the network provider. Place the QR code correctly in the frame, or you can select the QR code from your phone gallery or enter the code manually.
3. Select Add this eSIM to start the downloading of the eSIM card.
4. After completing the downloading, you will see the name of the enabled eSIM of the network carrier.

List of all the Huawei Phone Eligible for eSIM

• The Huawei P40
• The Huawei P40 Pro
• Huawei P50 Pro
• The Huawei Mate 40 Pro

Huawei P40 Pro+ is not compatible with eSIM.

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