Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) eSIM compatible?

Check if your Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) eSIM compatible. Ensure a smooth transition to digital SIM cards with our step-by-step guide.

Your Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) should support eSIM

Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) eSIM Compatibility

Seamlessly Compatible: Unlock the Power of eSIM with Your Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)

Let's ensure it's not restricted to any specific carrier or network.

Open the Settings app on your Apple device.
Tap on "General".
Tap on "About".
Look for the "Carrier Lock" or "Network Provider Lock" section.

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If it says "No SIM restrictions," your device is unlocked.
If it shows other information or the section is missing, your device may be carrier locked.

Please note, certain carriers may have policies preventing unlocking within the initial six months of use.

*The following Apple devices DO NOT have eSIM capability:

iPhone devices from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao (except iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone SE 2020, and iPhone XS).
Apple Watch are currently NOT compatible.

*For iPhone and iPad purchased in TURKEY:

If you set up your device for the first time after June 23, 2020, your eSIM activates after setup. Contact your carrier if eSIM is not activated.
For devices set up before this date, follow instructions on this link to activate eSIM. The procedure may require erasing your device data – make sure to backup beforehand.

*Only iPad devices with Wi-Fi + Cellular capability are supported (except devices purchased in mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macao).

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and eSIM: what to know

The iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) supports eSIM, but only on the Wi-Fi + Cellular models. The Wi-Fi-only version has no cellular hardware at all. Cellular models combine a nano-SIM with eSIM, and the iPad can store several eSIM profiles, with one active at a time for mobile data.

Add an eSIM: go to Settings > Cellular Data (or Mobile Data) > Add eSIM, then scan the QR code or follow the on-screen steps.
Find your EID: open Settings > General > About and scroll down to the EID entry. You can tap and hold to copy it.
Data only: the iPad uses the eSIM for mobile data, so it suits maps, streaming and hotspot use rather than a new phone number.
Travel tip: label the plan (for example "Travel") and turn on Data Roaming for that plan only when you arrive.

Install your eSIM Prime travel eSIM on this iPad before you leave while you still have Wi-Fi, then switch it on when you land. Your home SIM stays in place, so your main number and WhatsApp on your phone keep working as usual.