Can we use eSIM to check where my iPhone is?

eSIM is a telecommunication technology that gained popularity due to its convenience while traveling and enhanced security features. Users asked, “Can we use eSIM to check where my iPhone is?” embedded SIM don’t directly help to find your device. However, it is embedded into your devices and helps you track your device with the Find My iPhone feature. 

This article is a detailed guide about how eSIM indirectly helps to track your missing iPhone. 

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What is eSIM?

eSIM or virtual SIM is a tiny chip embedded into the devices. Unlike the physical SIM electronic SIM can’t be removed from the devices. If your iPhone is lost with an embedded SIM it enhances your device security and helps to track your device. 

Can eSIM be used to Find my iPhone?

Embedded SIM is not directly used to check where your iPhone is. However, enabling Apple’s Find My iPhone feature can help to locate your device. Here is how eSIM helps you to track your device.

eSIM Can’t Be Removed 

eSIM is integrated into the device’s hardware and can’t be detached. By any chance, if your iPhone device is stolen, anyone can't remove an eSIM from your device like a physical SIM. this feature of eSIM guides the trackers to locate your device if it is connected to the network.  

Enabling “Find My iPhone” Feature

Most of the Apple devices have the Find My iPhone feature. It helps to check where your iPhone is. If this feature is enabled, with eSIM it helps to locate whether it is powered off or not connected to the network. 

How to enable Find My iPhone with eSIM?

If your eSIM is activated and the Find My iPhone feature is enabled, you can check where your iPhone is. Follow the steps to activate your eSIM correctly and to enable your iPhone tracker.

How to activate eSIM?

Make sure eSIM is correctly activated on your iPhone. To confirm it you can follow the steps.

• Go to your iPhone Settings. 
• Then move to Cellular. 
• Now scroll to Add Cellular Plan. 
• Open your device camera, scan the activation code, or manually add the details. 
• Make sure to add the correct information.

Enable "Find My iPhone"

To track your Phone ensure to enable the Find My iPhone feature. Follow the steps to activate:

• Open your iPhone Settings and find your Apple ID.
• Now select Find My and move to Find My iPhone.
• Activate the option for Find My iPhone, 
• Find My Network, and Send Last Location.

Limitation of “Find My iPhone” Feature

Activation of Find My iPhone helps you track your iPhone and makes a sound if your device is nearby. However, it has some limitations. This feature requires a complete setup and a smooth internet connection to work. If the device is not connected to the internet it can’t help you to locate your iPhone. 

Conclusion

You can use eSIM indirectly to locate your phone if it is stolen. eSIM is a built-in technology that cannot be removed from devices. If your device is connected to a stable network and the Apple’e feature “Find My iPhone” is enabled you can locate your eSIM.  

FAQs

Can you track an iPhone with eSIM?

If you lost your iPhone, embedded SIM helps to locate your device. The network provider can access eSIM remotely and improve security. 

Can I track my iPhone if it is off?

Yes, you can locate your iPhone if it is off. Turn on Find My iPhone, then scroll to Find My Network and Send Last Location. Switch on both these settings. Now you can locate your device if it's offline or turned off.