eSIM + DFU Mode Restore ?

[JSBRG]

I'm the type who does a dfu restore (restore with new ipsw file in iTunes), and fresh installation when major updates come. 14.1, 14.2 etc. Know well it is not necessary but thought it works well. I never restore from a backup.

I was considering getting an eSIM for my iPhone 12. I can see my telecom provider charging $ 15 for an eSIM, but I'm a little in doubt if I should pay for a new eSIM when I restore. Is actually in doubt about how it goes. However, I will not pay $ 15 every three months.

Does anyone know how it works?

 

[mariusignorello]

I have a T Mobile prepaid eSIM and they don’t charge for re-issuance. It’s $15 a month for unlimited talk/text and 2gb data but it’s a biz line so I don’t need data.

 

[DeanL]

DFU restore doesn‘t erase the eSIM.

 

[one more]

Check out this Apple’s page, specifically the Transfer your eSIM from your previous iPhone to your new iPhone bit at the end:

Using Dual SIM with an eSIM - Apple Support

Set up and use Dual SIM.

support.apple.com

 

[drunkmouth]

Check out this Apple’s page, specifically the Transfer your eSIM from your previous iPhone to your new iPhone bit at the end:

Using Dual SIM with an eSIM - Apple Support

Set up and use Dual SIM.

support.apple.com

Not every carrier supports the transfer unfortunately.

 

[max2]

Not every carrier supports the transfer unfortunately.

Seriously ?

What about AT&T ?

 

[one more]

Not every carrier supports the transfer unfortunately.

You should probably still be able to scan the QR code in?

 

[DeanL]

I repeat: doing a DFU restore doesn’t erase the eSIM.
The eSIM can only be erased in the settings on the phone.
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You should probably still be able to scan the QR code in?

some carriers’ QR codes expire after a while

 

[JSBRG]

I repeat: doing a DFU restore doesn’t erase the eSIM.
The eSIM can only be erased in the settings on the phone.
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some carriers’ QR codes expire after a while

It's absolutely perfect. Then I will get an eSIM for my new iPhone. Many thanks for the answers, and thanks to you others as well.

 

[max2]

Thank you perfect.

Thank you everyone!

 

[jinshah5]

DFU restore doesn‘t erase the eSIM.

Are you sure? Confident?