Lenovo Yoga 520 eSIM compatible?

Check if your Lenovo Yoga 520 eSIM compatible. Ensure a smooth transition to digital SIM cards with our step-by-step guide.

Your Lenovo Yoga 520 should support eSIM

Lenovo Yoga 520 eSIM Compatibility

Seamlessly Compatible: Unlock the Power of eSIM with Your Lenovo Yoga 520

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

Open Windows Settings: Click the Start button and then select "Settings".
Navigate to Network & Internet: Within Settings, choose "Network & Internet".
Look for Cellular Option: Check if a "Cellular" option exists. If not, your device likely doesn't support eSIM.
Verify eSIM Presence (Optional): If a "Cellular" option is present, click on it. If you see an eSIM profile listed or the ability to add one, your device is unlocked for eSIM.

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

*For Windows 10: Your PC needs to have Windows 10 version 1703 or later for you to use an eSIM. The device also needs to be LTE-ready.

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

Lenovo Yoga 520 and eSIM: what to know

The Lenovo Yoga 520 is a 2017 convertible laptop and it was not designed with eSIM support. It cannot store or use eSIM profiles on its own, and it is not an eSIM-only or physical SIM + eSIM device. To use an eSIM while travelling, pair the laptop with an eSIM-compatible phone instead.

Check in Windows: open Settings > Network & Internet. If there is no "Cellular" entry, your laptop has no cellular modem and no eSIM function.
EID: an EID is only shown on eSIM-capable hardware, so the Yoga 520 has none to display. Look for it on your phone instead (Settings, in the SIM or About section).
Use a hotspot: install the eSIM on your phone, turn on its personal hotspot, then connect the Yoga 520 under Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
Travel tip: a hotspot drains the phone battery quickly, so carry a charger or power bank on long working days.

With an eSIM Prime travel eSIM, install the profile on your phone before the trip and activate it on arrival. Your main number and WhatsApp stay on your regular SIM while the laptop goes online through the hotspot.