Android's Upcoming eSIM Transfer Tool To Embrace QR Codes, Report

eSIM integration in smartphones is steadily on the rise, with OEMs embracing the trend. As iPhones in the US bid farewell to physical SIM slots and pivot to native eSIM support, Android devices are following suit. Google , it seems, is stepping up to refine the eSIM experience.

According to recent findings by 9to5Google, Google is quietly working on a groundbreaking eSIM transfer feature for Android. Unlike iOS, which employs its own method, Google's approach involves QR codes. This innovation is primed to enhance the out-of-the-box eSIM experience for Android users.

Inside sources reveal that Google Play Services now holds tantalising clues about the upcoming feature. When launched, it will prompt users to initiate eSIM transfers by scanning QR codes. Although the QR transfer process remains in its developmental phase, the buzz around its potential impact is undeniable.

While specifics about the release date of this native functionality remain elusive, it's clear that Android is poised to streamline the process of transferring eSIMs. Currently, eSIM transfers are contingent upon carrier cooperation, but Google's move could change that landscape.

Apple , a trendsetter in this arena, already offers seamless eSIM transfers between iPhones. The limelight on eSIMs has grown significantly, particularly as US iPhones have shifted exclusively to eSIM support. Apple first introduced eSIMs with the iPhone XS and XR models in 2018, revolutionising the concept of adding a second SIM card.