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Using eSIM with your iPhone in China mainland


Learn which iPhone models support eSIM in China mainland and how to set up cellular service on your device.

To activate eSIM on your iPhone Air, visit a China Unicom store. Store staff will help you with a required ID check and activating your eSIM. If you can't transfer your data before going to the China Unicom store, back up your current iPhone with iCloud as follows:

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