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Apple iPad - Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) - Transfer SIM / eSIM

2026-10-22 14:59:11.72

Apple iPad - Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) - Transfer SIM / eSIM

Here's how to transfer an eSIM or physical SIM from your previous iPad to an eSIM on your BYOD (bring your own device) iPad.
If you need to transfer the eSIM or phsyical SIM card from your Apple® iPad® to an eSIM on your BYOD iPad, follow these step-by-step instructions.
  • Verify you have the following Apple iPads:
    • iPad Pro (2022 and newer)
    • iPad Mini (6th Gen and newer)
    • iPad Air (5th Gen and newer)
    • iPad (10th Gen and newer)
  • The BYOD device must be unlocked:
    Only unlocked devices are eligible for the dual SIM functionality.
    • iPads purchased directly from Verizon are unlocked 60 days after purchase.
    • iPads purchased directly from Apple are always unlocked.
    • For iPads purchased from another carrier, refer to the lock policies for AT&T, Sprint or T-Mobile.
  • Before completing the steps below, verify both devices:
    • are updated to iPadOS17 or higher.
    • signed into the same iCloud account with two-factor authentication enabled.
    • have the screen passcode enabled.
    • connected to Wi-Fi.
    • must be charged and kept close together while the SIM / eSIM transfers.
  • Source device
    : Source device is the previous iPad with an active line.
  • Target device
    : Target device is the BYOD iPad that you want to transfer the eSIM or physical SIM to.
  1. On your BYOD (target) iPad, navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Cellular
    .
    If an app isn't available on your Home screen, swipe left to access the App Library.
  2. Tap
    Add a New Plan
     then tap
    Other...
    .
  3. From the 'Choose a SIM' screen, tap the desired line you want to transfer then tap
    Continue
    .
    If the desired line isn't supported it's grayed out and shows 'Transfer Not Supported'.
  4. When the ‘Transfer your SIM’ prompt appears tap
    Transfer SIM
    .
  5. When the ‘Confirm Transfer’ prompt appears, on the previous (source) iPad review the prompt.
  6. To confirm transfer, double click the side button on the previous (source) iPad.
  7. From the ‘Cellular Setup Complete’ screen tap
    Done
    .
  8. After your BYOD (target) iPad displays the 'Data Plan Activated' prompt, Restart your iPad.