**Apple’s iOS 19 May Facilitate eSIM Transfers to Android Devices**
Transitioning from an iPhone to an Android device can be quite challenging, especially regarding the eSIM transfer. Typically, users must reach out to their carrier to obtain a new QR code to activate their service on a new phone. Nonetheless, forthcoming updates in iOS 19 may streamline this process.
Recent discoveries in an Android 16 beta indicate that Apple’s iOS 19 could enable users to transfer an eSIM from an iPhone directly to an Android device. This capability may be found through a new “Transfer to Android” feature in the iPhone settings, likely using a QR code, session ID, and passcode for manual setup.
This advancement was suggested by strings identified in Google’s SIM Manager app, utilized for provisioning and moving eSIMs among Android devices. The strings imply that iOS 19 will introduce a new section under “Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone” to facilitate eSIM transfer to Android.
The procedure might involve scanning a QR code displayed on the new Android device, akin to the existing eSIM transfers between Android phones. The strings also imply that a session ID and passcode, created by the iPhone, will be necessary on the Android device. Should the devices be unable to connect wirelessly, it might be due to the iPhone not operating on iOS 19 or a later version.
With WWDC 2025 on the horizon, where Apple is anticipated to unveil iOS 19, this feature may be revealed shortly. This development would represent a notable advancement in easing cross-platform device transitions, likely decreasing the necessity for carrier involvement during eSIM transfers.
As eSIM transfers between devices become more efficient, it’s probable that carriers have advocated for this feature to lessen user dependency on them for device changes. While this addition is certainly a positive development, users are optimistic about a reciprocal option that would permit eSIM transfers from Android to iPhone in the future.
