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# eSIM #1

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This is the main eSIM method. It's the same as the [Physical SIM #1](/guide/new-methods/getting-your-phone-number-registered/physical-sim-1.md), but with a small change!
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This method is still ***NEW and EXPERIMENTAL***. There is no guarantee that this will work for you.
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## Steps:

1. Take your active SIM card and put it into your iPhone **(Please wait about 10-20 minutes to make sure that Apple has your number registered to iMessage.)**
2. Turn on **Airplane Mode**, but keep the **Wi-Fi** on
3. Go to your Carrier, or your Carrier's app (**EXAMPLE:** Google Fi, Visible), and enable the eSIM on your Android device
   * *This will deactivate your physical SIM card*
4. Keep your iPhone always powered on, plugged in and connected to Wi-Fi
   * *Keeping the iPhone always on may not be necessary, I'm currently testing it and I haven't been deregistered yet!*
5. On your Mac, make sure to accept the "**new number**" being added to your Apple ID

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<summary>What should I do if my number gets deregistered?</summary>

If your number gets deregistered, here are some options:

* Try out the experimental [eSIM only method](/guide/new-methods/getting-your-phone-number-registered/esim-2.md)
* Switch back to a physical SIM card and use your active and inactive SIM with the [Physical SIM methods](/guide/new-methods/getting-your-phone-number-registered.md#physical-sim-methods)

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***

### Credits: [DoctorB0NG](https://www.reddit.com/user/DoctorB0NG/)

#### Thank you for testing this and confirming that eSIM swapping can be done!