If you are upgrading your phone or changing devices, you may wonder whether your Figabytes eSIM can be transferred to the new device.
In most cases, travel eSIMs are designed for one-time installation and cannot be moved after activation. However, replacement options may be available depending on your situation.
This guide explains how Figabytes eSIM transfers work and what to do if you switch phones.
In most cases, no.
Travel eSIMs are usually issued as single-use profiles. Once the eSIM is installed and activated on a device, it becomes linked to that specific phone.
This means:
This applies to many iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, and other Android devices using travel eSIMs.
Travel eSIMs work differently from traditional carrier eSIMs.
Most travel eSIMs use:
Once activated, the installation credentials usually become invalid to help protect the service from unauthorized duplication or multiple-device use.
Yes.
If you changed your phone, lost your device, or accidentally removed the eSIM, a replacement may be possible depending on your order and eligibility.
Support may request:
Recent iPhones include Apple eSIM transfer features such as:
However, these features mainly apply to carrier-issued eSIMs.
Travel eSIMs, including many Figabytes plans, typically do not support direct Apple eSIM transfer tools.
Some recent Android versions introduced eSIM transfer features.
However, these tools generally work only with supported carrier eSIMs and may not support prepaid travel eSIM profiles.
Compatibility depends on:
Deleting your Figabytes eSIM usually removes the profile permanently from the device.
After deletion:
For this reason, avoid deleting the eSIM unless instructed by support.
Yes.
If the eSIM has not been installed yet, you can usually activate it on any compatible and unlocked device.
Once installation is completed, the eSIM becomes linked to that specific phone.
Support can help review available replacement options.
If you need assistance transferring, replacing, or reinstalling your eSIM, visit Figabytes for additional support and guidance.