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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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    Michael ZAnswer
    iD Mobile Employee
    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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    PeeGeeRAuthor
    New Contributor
    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?

     

    iD Mobile Employee
    October 15, 2025

    Hi ​@PeeGeeR ,

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

    -Isa🎀

    Did my comment help answer your question? If so, don't forget to mark the response as the Most Helpful Answer.