iOS 19 may finally let you transfer your iPhone’s eSIM to an Android phone

Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR New evidence in an Android 16 beta suggests Apple’s upcoming iOS 19 may allow transferring an eSIM from an iPhone directly to an Android phone. The process might involve a new “Transfer to Android” option in iPhone settings, possibly using a QR code, session ID, and passcode for manual initiation. This feature, hinted at by strings in Google’s SIM Manager app, could be unveiled by Apple at WWDC 2025, simplifying cross-platform device switching. Changing phones can be a hassle, especially when switching from an iPhone to an Android phone. While transferring your files and data between these platforms has become considerably easier, your eSIM typically can’t be moved over directly. Instead, you often need to contact your carrier for a new QR code to scan, which activates your service on the new phone. Fortunately, the next version of iOS might simplify transferring an eSIM from an iPhone to an Android phone. You’re reading an Authority Insights s ... Read full article.