Pixel 8 finally gets a beloved iPhone feature: eSIM conversion and transfer!

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  • eSIM transfers are finally here, letting you easily migrate your eSIM from an old Android phone to the new Pixel 8 series.
  • You will also be able to convert a physical SIM to an eSIM, which will be required for dual-SIM functionality.
  • However, these features will not work on all phones across all carriers, so discretion is advised.

The new Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are here, and they are pretty exciting. In addition to some significant hardware upgrades, we are also being treated to several new software features thanks to the accompanying Android 14 update. In addition to the announced changes, there are many unannounced new features. As users are finding out, the Pixel 8 comes with an eSIM transfer tool and the ability to convert your physical SIM into an eSIM.

Google announced back in February 2023 that Android would be getting the capability to transfer eSIM profiles from an old Android phone to a new Android phone. This feature is finally here! As mentioned by Mishaal Rahman, a user nicknamed “winner00” was able to transfer their T-Mobile eSIM from the Pixel 7 Pro to the Pixel 8 Pro during device setup.

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