How to Check If Your Phone Supports eSIM (Fast EID Check) | *#06# Guide + Compatibility List
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How to Check If Your Phone Supports eSIM (Look for EID)
Before you buy an eSIM, the most important thing is to confirm your phone actually supports it. The fastest check is simple: open your dial pad, enter *#06#, and see whether EID appears. This guide walks you through the check with screenshots, then shows how to confirm with the compatibility list to avoid buying the wrong plan.
1) Fastest method: enter *#06# and look for EID
The best first step is to confirm whether your phone supports eSIM. Open your phone dial pad and enter *#06#.
Case A: IMEI only, no EID (often not eSIM compatible)
Case B: EID appears (often eSIM compatible)
2) Most reliable confirmation: use the eSIM compatible devices list
Brand and region variants can differ, so *#06# is a fast indicator — but your final confirmation should be the compatibility list (and whether you can add an eSIM in Settings).
① Check EID via *#06# → ② Verify your model on the compatibility list → ③ Then choose your destination and plan
👉 eSIM compatible devices list: https://esimkitstore.com/pages/esim-compatible-devices
3) After you confirm compatibility: what to do next (plan → QR code → install → connect)
Once your phone supports eSIM, the setup flow is straightforward. Follow this order to avoid mistakes.
STEP 1 — Choose your destination and plan on eSIMKitStore
Select your destination first, then choose a plan based on trip duration and data needs (maps, messaging, browsing, ride-hailing, etc.). Start here: https://esimkitstore.com/
STEP 2 — Wait for the QR code email after checkout
- Enter your email correctly: your QR code and setup instructions will be sent there.
- Typical flow: QR code delivery depends on fulfillment timing (follow your order email).
STEP 3 — When should you scan the QR code?
Best practice: install 1 day before departure on stable Wi-Fi.
👉 Activation guide (with video): https://esimkitstore.com/pages/activate
STEP 4 — After arrival: switch to the eSIM line + enable Data Roaming
- Set Cellular Data to your eSIM line
- Enable Data Roaming if required by your plan
- In many cases, it connects automatically within 30 minutes
• Toggle Airplane Mode on/off once
• Restart your phone
• Re-check: data is on the eSIM line + Data Roaming is enabled
One-line summary: confirm eSIM support first, then buy (avoid buying the wrong plan)
Check *#06# for MEID, confirm your exact model via the compatibility list, then choose your destination and plan on eSIMKitStore. Install before departure, and enable Data Roaming after arrival.
Ready to choose a destination? Browse eSIM plans on eSIMKitStore.
FAQ｜eSIM compatibility (EID / IMEI)
Q1: How do I know if my phone supports eSIM?
The fastest check is to enter *#06# and see whether EID appears. Then verify your exact model on the eSIM compatible devices list. Final confirmation should also consider whether your Settings allow “Add eSIM”.
Q2: If I see IMEI only (no EID), can I still use eSIM?
Often, IMEI only (no MEID) indicates the device is not eSIM compatible. To be safe, confirm via the compatibility list and check whether your phone can add an eSIM in Settings.
Q3: I don’t see EID on *#06#, but my Settings show “Add eSIM” — what now?
Fields can vary by brand/model. If your phone can add an eSIM and your model is listed as compatible, you may still be able to use eSIM. Use the compatibility list + device settings as the final decision.
Q4: When should I scan the QR code?
Best practice is to scan and install 1 day before departure on stable Wi-Fi. You can follow the activation guide.
Q5: My eSIM won’t connect after arrival — what should I do?
Confirm Cellular Data is set to the eSIM line and Data Roaming is enabled (as required by your plan). Then toggle Airplane Mode or restart your phone and follow the plan’s instructions.