Transfer a SIM to a new phone

You can transfer your physical SIM or eSIM to an eSIM in a new phone while you transfer your data from another device. Depending on your operator, this may be automatic during the onboarding process. You can also transfer later from your settings menu.

If your device didn't automatically detect an eSIM transfer, contact your operator to activate your eSIM. Your existing device or eSIM can still work even if your eSIM transfer isn't successful. Learn how to set up a new eSIM.

Tip: Depending on your operator, there may be slight differences in the process.

How to transfer an eSIM to a new Pixel

Your iPhone to Pixel eSIM transfer experience can vary based on your operator and where you purchased the device.

You can seamlessly transfer your eSIM if you use:

• 1&1
• AT&T
• AT&T Mexico
• A1 Telekom Austria
• au (KDDI)
• Bell
• Comcast
• Congstar
• Cricket
• Deutsche Telekom
• DT(T-Mobile) CZ
• EE UK
• Firstnet
• Google Fi
• KPN
• Koodo
• Lucky Mobile
• Magenta Telekom AT
• Orange France
• SFR France
• Swisscom
• T-Mobile
• Telus
• UQ mobile
• Verizon
• Virgin Plus
• Xfinity Mobile

Important: For details about supported models and minimum software versions, please contact your operator.

1. Open your Pixel phone's Settings app.
2. Tap Network and Internet SIMs Add SIM Transfer a SIM from another phone iPhone.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
4. Turn on your iPhone.
5. Pair your Pixel with your iPhone through a QR scan.

To learn more about eSIM transfer from US-based operators, find your operator below.

Transfer SIM with Verizon

If you purchase your device directly from Verizon: Your operator assigns an eSIM to your Pixel when you purchase the device. During the onboarding process, your device detects the eSIM and prompts you to connect to the operator network to download and activate the eSIM.

If you skip eSIM setup during device onboarding, you can set up your eSIM in Settings:

1. Open your Pixel phone's Settings app.
2. Tap Network and Internet SIMs Add SIM.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
   • Your iPhone may need to be on and connected to receive verification codes.

If you don't purchase directly from Verizon: You can transfer your SIM in Settings after device onboarding is complete. To complete the eSIM transfer, pair your new device to your iPhone via a QR scan.

Important: Your iPhone must have iOS 26 or above.

1. Open your Pixel phone's Settings app.
2. Tap Network and Internet SIMs Add SIM Transfer a SIM from another phone iPhone.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
4. Turn on your iPhone.
5. Pair your Pixel with your iPhone through a QR scan.

Use Verizon's app: You can also transfer your SIM using the Verizon app, My Verizon.

1. Download the app.
2. Sign in with your account credentials.
3. Navigate to the section that manages devices.
4. Follow instructions to go through the SIM transfer process.
   • Your iPhone might need to be turned on and connected for verification purposes.

Tip: If you have trouble with your eSIM setup, you can call Verizon customer care: [phone].

Transfer SIM with AT&T

If you purchase your device directly from AT&T: Your operator assigns an eSIM to your Pixel when you purchase the device. During the onboarding process, your device detects the eSIM and prompts you to connect to the operator network to download and activate the eSIM.

If you skip eSIM setup during device onboarding, you can set up your eSIM in Settings:

1. Open your Pixel phone's Settings app.
2. Tap Network and Internet SIMs Add SIM.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

If you don't purchase directly from AT&T: You can transfer your SIM in Settings after device onboarding is complete. To complete the eSIM transfer, pair your device to your iPhone via a QR scan.

Important: Your iPhone must have iOS 26 or above.

1. Open your Pixel phone's Settings app.
2. Tap Network and Internet SIMs Add SIM Transfer a SIM from another phone iPhone.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
4. Turn on your iPhone.
5. Pair your Pixel with your iPhone through a QR scan.

Use AT&T app: You can also transfer your SIM using the AT&T app, myAT&T.

1. Download the app.
2. Sign in with your account credentials.
3. Navigate to the section that manages devices.
4. Follow instructions to go through the SIM transfer process.
   • Your iPhone might need to be turned on and connected for verification purposes.

Tip: If you have trouble with your eSIM setup, you can call AT&T customer care: [phone].

Transfer SIM with T-Mobile

You can transfer your SIM in Settings after device onboarding is complete. To complete the eSIM transfer, pair your device to your iPhone via QR scan.

Important: Your iPhone must have iOS 26 or above.

1. Open your Pixel phone's Settings app.
2. Tap Network and Internet SIMs Add SIM Transfer a SIM from another phone iPhone.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
4. Turn on your iPhone.
5. Pair your Pixel with your iPhone through a QR scan.

Tip: If you have trouble with your eSIM setup, you can call T-Mobile customer care: [phone].

Transfer SIM with Google Fi

If you purchase your device from Google Fi: You can seamlessly transfer your SIM to your new Pixel. During the onboarding process, once you confirm Google Fi as your operator, your device detects the eSIM and prompts you to connect to the operator network to download and activate the eSIM.

Important: You need to be signed in to your Google Account.

If you skip eSIM setup during device onboarding, you can set up your eSIM in Settings:

1. Open your Pixel phone's Settings app.
2. Tap Network and Internet SIMs Add SIM Set up an eSIM.
3. From the operator list, choose Google Fi.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Use the Google Fi app: You can also transfer your SIM using the Google Fi app, Google Fi Wireless.

1. Download the app.
2. Sign in with your account credentials.
3. Navigate to the section that manages devices.
4. Follow instructions to go through the SIM transfer process.

Tip: If you have trouble with your eSIM setup, you can call Google Fi customer care: [phone].

Transfer SIM with Xfinity

Use the Xfinity app: You can transfer your SIM using the Xfinity app, Xfinity.

1. Download the app.
2. Sign in with your account credentials.
3. Navigate to the section that manages devices.
4. Follow instructions to go through the SIM transfer process.
   • Your iPhone might need to be turned on and connected for verification purposes.

Tip: If you have trouble with your eSIM setup, you can call Xfinity customer care: [phone].

Transfer SIM with Spectrum, Cricket or FirstNet

Tip: If you have trouble with your eSIM setup, you can call your operator's customer care.

• Spectrum: [phone]
• Cricket: [phone]
• FirstNet: [phone]

Transfer a SIM with Visible or Mint

You can transfer your SIM using the operator's app.

1. Download the app.
2. Sign in with your account credentials.
3. Navigate to the section that manages devices.
4. Follow instructions to go through the SIM transfer process.
   • Your iPhone might need to be turned on and connected for verification purposes.

Tips:

• If you have trouble with your eSIM setup, you can call Mint customer care: [phone].
• Visible doesn't offer phone-based support. For further assistance, go to their online Help Centre.

To transfer or set up your eSIM from another operator, like USCC or Cox, contact your operator directly.

For more information, learn how to find worldwide wireless operators and service providers of eSIMs.

Related resources

• Learn more about eSIMs
• Set up a new eSIM