Huawei Watch 2 eSIM compatible?

Check if your Huawei Watch 2 eSIM compatible. Ensure a smooth transition to digital SIM cards with our step-by-step guide.

Your Huawei Watch 2 should support eSIM

Huawei Watch 2 eSIM Compatibility

Seamlessly Compatible: Unlock the Power of eSIM with Your Huawei Watch 2

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

Open the Settings on your Huawei Watch 2 device.
Navigate to "About Phone" or "SIM & Network" (depending on your model).
Look for an option mentioning "eSIM" or "eSIM Information".

If these options are present, your device is likely eSIM compatible.

Alternative method:

Dial *#06# and press call.

If your device displays an EID number, it's eSIM compatible.

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

*Devices originating from China, Hong Kong, and Macao do not support eSIM functionality.

Huawei Watch 2 and eSIM: what to know

The Huawei Watch 2 (2017) came in several versions, and only the 4G model has cellular features. On that model, the connection is handled by an embedded eSIM, not a removable SIM card. The Bluetooth/Wi-Fi-only version has no cellular connectivity at all, so no eSIM can be used on it.

Where to look: on the watch, open Settings and check the Connectivity or Cellular section. If you don't see it, your version is probably not the 4G one.
Activation: eSIM on this watch was designed to be set up through a mobile carrier's own service, so installing a separate travel eSIM profile directly on the watch may not be possible.
EID: if your model has one, check the box, the original documentation or the watch's About/Status info. Don't guess it.
Travel tip: the watch stays connected through Bluetooth to your phone, so a data eSIM on your phone is usually the simplest way to keep your watch online abroad.

Install your eSIM Prime travel eSIM on your compatible phone before the trip and activate it on arrival. You keep your main number and WhatsApp, and the paired watch can use the phone's connection.