How do I check if my KDDI Xperia 1 IV supports eSIM?

Dial *#06# on your KDDI Xperia 1 IV. If an EID appears alongside the IMEI, the phone has eSIM hardware. You can also look for an Add eSIM option in your SIM settings.

Do I need to unlock my KDDI Xperia 1 IV to use a travel eSIM?

Yes. A carrier-restricted KDDI Xperia 1 IV cannot use eSIMs from other providers. Contact the carrier to confirm the phone can use another provider before purchasing a travel eSIM.

eSIM compatibility

Does the KDDI Xperia 1 IV support eSIM?

Q: Does the KDDI Xperia 1 IV support eSIM?

Yes, the KDDI Xperia 1 IV supports eSIM. The phone must be unrestricted by another carrier, and some region-specific variants may differ, so verify that an EID and Add eSIM option are present.

Yes. The KDDI Xperia 1 IV is eSIM-compatible, so you can install a Pelesim travel eSIM without swapping your physical SIM card.

The KDDI Xperia 1 IV works with eSIM

Your phone must be carrier-unlocked to install a travel eSIM.
Some region-specific variants ship without eSIM support. If your KDDI Xperia 1 IV was bought outside official retail channels, verify support with the quick check below.

Verify eSIM support on your KDDI Xperia 1 IV in 30 seconds

1
Dial *#06# from the phone app
If your KDDI Xperia 1 IV shows an EID number alongside the IMEI, it has eSIM hardware.
2
Check Settings
Open Settings, then Network & internet (or Connections), then SIM manager. If you see an option to add an eSIM or download a SIM, your phone supports eSIM.
3
Confirm your phone is unlocked
If your phone was bought on a carrier contract, ask the carrier to confirm it is unlocked for other networks.

Ready to set up an eSIM on your KDDI Xperia 1 IV?

Installation takes a few minutes with an internet connection, and your plan only starts when you connect at your destination - so install before you fly.

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