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iphone se 2nd gen (2020) dual sim?

I currently have an esim card in my iphone se 2nd gen. I want to switch it to a physical sim (from my old phone - also iphone se 2nd gen with the same phone number). Can I have both an esim and physical sim? Or do I need to delete the esim? If I delete the esim, will it erase anything (new contacts, photos, anything that has not been backed up) since I got new phone?

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 7, 2023 9:50 PM

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Aug 7, 2023 9:59 PM in response to otto2

Yes, you can have both an eSIM and a physical SIM card in your iPhone SE (2nd generation). The iPhone SE (2nd generation) supports dual SIM functionality, allowing you to use both an eSIM and a physical SIM card simultaneously. This is particularly useful for people who want to use two different phone numbers or carriers on the same device.

If you want to switch from your eSIM to a physical SIM card while retaining your phone number, you don't necessarily need to delete the eSIM profile. Here's what you can do:

  1. Insert the Physical SIM Card:
  2. Insert the physical SIM card from your old phone into the SIM card slot of your iPhone SE (2nd generation).
  3. Activate the Physical SIM:
  4. When you insert the physical SIM card, your iPhone should prompt you to activate it. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation process for the physical SIM.
  5. Choose Line for Calls and Data:
  6. Once both the eSIM and physical SIM are active, you can choose which line you want to use for calls, texts, and cellular data. You can set your preferred line as the default for calls and cellular data, and you can also set the other line for calls and texts.
  7. Keep or Delete eSIM:
  8. You have the option to keep the eSIM profile on your device even if you're using the physical SIM as your primary line. The eSIM won't be active, but you can keep it as a backup or for future use. Deleting the eSIM won't affect the data on your device, including contacts, photos, or anything that hasn't been backed up.
  9. Backup Important Data:
  10. It's always a good practice to regularly back up your device using iCloud or iTunes to ensure that your data is safe. If you have any new contacts, photos, or other important data on your new phone, make sure to back it up before making any changes to your SIM configuration.


iphone se 2nd gen (2020) dual sim?

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