The list of eSIM-compatible devices changes frequently as new models are released and regional support varies. To see if your specific device supports eSIM, please consult one of these ORA articles, which we maintain and update:
iOS (iPhone & iPad): ORA iOS eSIM Compatibility List
Android (Generic & Brand-Specific): ORA Android eSIM Compatibility List
Windows & Surface (Microsoft): ORA Windows eSIM Compatibility List
🔒Checking for Carrier Lock
Even if your device model appears on one of the lists above, you’ll need to confirm it isn’t locked to a single carrier. Follow these steps based on your operating system:
Go to your phone settings:
Select general:
Press about and scroll down:
If the SIM lock appears next to the carrier lock, your iPhone is locked. If there are no SIM restrictions, then you can use ORA eSIM on your iOS device.
Manual eSIM availability check on iOS
Alternatively, check if your iOS device is eSIM compatible by following the steps below:
Go to settings:
Press on the mobile service (It might be called cellular on some iPhone devices):
Select the mobile data:
If the add eSIM option is visible, then your iOS device is not carrier-locked, and you use ORA eSIM.
How to check if your Android device is carrier-locked
NOTE: Android devices that are not Samsung may have different setting names.
You can check if your Android device is eSIM compatible by following the steps below:
Go to settings:
Press on connections:
Select mobile networks:
Select network operators:
If your Android displays other networks and you can choose them, then it is not locked, and you can use ORA eSIM on it. If you can't see any other networks, your device is carrier-locked.
Manual eSIM availability check on Android
Alternatively, check if your Android device is eSIM compatible by following the steps below:
Go to settings:
Click on connections:
Select the SIM manager:
If the add eSIM option appears, then it means that your device is not locked by your carrier, and you can use ORA eSIM on it.
