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Pixel 9a transferring SIM not supported?

  • October 15, 2025
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My new Pixel 9a is telling me that iD don't support transferring my SIM. Please advise

Best answer by Michael Z

Hi ​@PeeGeeR 

 

Thank you for your message.

Could you kindly confirm whether you're using an eSIM? If so, please note that eSIMs cannot be transferred from one phone to another. You would need to request a new eSIM for your new device. This issue doesn’t occur with physical SIM cards, but if you're experiencing problems with one, please try the steps below:

Manual Network Selection (Android):

Slide two fingers down from the top of the screen to open the quick settings panel

Tap the Settings icon

Go to Network & Internet

Tap SIMs

Select the SIM you’re using

Turn off Automatically select network

Wait for your phone to search for available networks

Select iD Mobile from the list

 

Michael Z

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  • iD Mobile Employee
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  • October 15, 2025

Hi ​@PeeGeeR 

 

Thank you for your message.

Could you kindly confirm whether you're using an eSIM? If so, please note that eSIMs cannot be transferred from one phone to another. You would need to request a new eSIM for your new device. This issue doesn’t occur with physical SIM cards, but if you're experiencing problems with one, please try the steps below:

Manual Network Selection (Android):

Slide two fingers down from the top of the screen to open the quick settings panel

Tap the Settings icon

Go to Network & Internet

Tap SIMs

Select the SIM you’re using

Turn off Automatically select network

Wait for your phone to search for available networks

Select iD Mobile from the list

 

Michael Z


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  • October 15, 2025

I am not using an eSIM. 

Do i take it that it is OK to move my physical SIM to my new ‘phone?

 


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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • October 15, 2025

Hi ​@PeeGeeR ,

Yes, you may move your physical sim card to a new phone.

-Isa🎀