iPhone 11 and eSIM: yes, next to your SIM card

iPhone 11 at a glance

eSIM

Yes

SIM tray

Right side, nano-SIM

Active lines

One SIM card and one eSIM

5G

No, 4G LTE only

Bought in mainland China

eSIM not supported

Newest iOS

iOS 27

Install an eSIM on the iPhone 11

1. 1Get ready

   Update iOS, join a Wi-Fi network and keep the QR code or install link from your provider at hand.

2. 2Open the eSIM menu

   Go to Settings → Cellular (Mobile Service in some regions) → Add eSIM.

3. 3Install the plan

   Scan the QR code, or touch and hold a code in an email and tap Add eSIM. Enter the confirmation code if asked.

4. 4Name the line

   Label the new line Travel and choose it for mobile data. Your home number stays on the other line.

Full walkthrough with screens: install an eSIM on iPhone.

Check the carrier lock first

1. Open Settings → General → About.
2. Find Carrier Lock. “No SIM restrictions” means the iPhone 11 is unlocked.
3. Anything else: ask your carrier to unlock it. Only the carrier can.
4. Step by step: is my phone unlocked?

Use the iPhone 11 abroad

Install at home, then turn on data roaming for the travel line when you land: data roaming on iPhone.

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