ThinkPad X1 Fold eSIM compatible?

Check if your ThinkPad X1 Fold eSIM compatible. Ensure a smooth transition to digital SIM cards with our step-by-step guide.

Your ThinkPad X1 Fold should support eSIM

ThinkPad X1 Fold eSIM Compatibility

Seamlessly Compatible: Unlock the Power of eSIM with Your ThinkPad X1 Fold

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.

ThinkPad X1 Fold and eSIM: what to know

The ThinkPad X1 Fold is a foldable Windows PC, and eSIM is only relevant on versions configured with a cellular (WWAN/5G) module. Models without that module have no mobile data at all, so check your exact configuration first. The number of profiles you can store, and whether a physical SIM is also fitted, depends on that configuration, so confirm it with Lenovo's specifications for your unit.

Add the eSIM: open Settings > Network & internet > Cellular, then choose the eSIM profiles option and add a new profile with the activation code or QR code.
Find the EID: on cellular-capable models it is shown in the eSIM profiles area of the Cellular settings. Copy it exactly if a provider asks for it.
Travel tip: Windows treats the eSIM as a mobile broadband connection. Turn on "Let Windows manage cellular roaming" only if you need it, and keep Wi-Fi as a backup.
Keep the device updated through Windows Update and Lenovo Vantage so the modem drivers are current.

Install your eSIM Prime travel eSIM on the X1 Fold before you leave, then activate it when you land to get data on your laptop. Your main number and WhatsApp stay on your phone, untouched.