Does the iPhone 11 support eSIM?

Short answer

The iPhone 11 supports eSIM, but there are exceptions depending on where it was bought.

Brand: Apple
Released: 2019
Minimum OS: iOS 13
eSIMs active at once: 1

Careful: same model, different country, different answer

eSIM support depends on which market the device was built for, not on the model name. Check this before you buy.

Çin anakarasında satılan modellerde eSIM YOKTUR; onlarda iki fiziksel SIM yuvası bulunur. Hong Kong ve Makao sürümleri değişkendir.

How to check eSIM support on your iPhone 11

The surest way is to ask the device itself. Follow this path:

Ayarlar → Genel → Hakkında → sayfanın altında EID satırı

If an EID number appears, your device has eSIM hardware. If it does not, the device has none and a software update will not change that.

How to install an eSIM on the iPhone 11

If you bought from Cellesim you do not need to scan a QR code: after checkout one button opens your phone's setup screen and the profile installs itself.

To install it manually, the path is:

Ayarlar → Hücresel → Hücresel Plan Ekle

Known situations with the iPhone 11

These come from our own support records, not from a theoretical list.

Bir fiziksel SIM ve bir eSIM aynı anda etkin olabilir; iki eSIM aynı anda etkin OLAMAZ (bu iPhone 13 ve iOS 16 ile geldi).
iOS 13'ten eski bir sürümde eSIM ekleme ekranı hiç görünmez. Kurulumdan önce güncelleyin.

iPhone 11 and eSIM: frequently asked questions

Can I use a physical SIM and an eSIM at the same time on the iPhone 11?

iPhone 11: 1 eSIM + 1 SIM.

Should I install the eSIM before I fly?

Yes, we recommend it. Install the profile at home over Wi-Fi; the plan only starts when you connect to a network at your destination, so you do not burn days early.

Will my phone number change when I install an eSIM?

No. Cellesim plans are data-only and carry no number of their own. Your existing SIM keeps your number, and WhatsApp, Telegram and iMessage keep working on it.

Can I move the eSIM to another phone?

No. An eSIM profile locks to the first device it is installed on and cannot be moved. Install it on the phone you plan to travel with.

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