Google I would work a system which will allow users who have technological devices eSIM Transfer your data to someone else mobile phone without the need for company support It’s a phone Whoever hired him to start process.

A new feature that is currently in phase beta testing Can reach devices running the operating system Android 13 and will only be available on compatible devices. Also, with this Update People will also be able to convert the data on their cards SIM physical that eSIM Without the need for an internal process with operators managing it service.

Android expert Mishaal Rahman posted the data transfer feature on his official Twitter account eSIM from the phone Android The second is developed through an application called “SIM Manager“This is GoogleBut it has not yet been released to the public, and neither will the upcoming arrival of the level customers.

According to Rahman, there is a possibility that, in principle, the characteristic of transmission data It is limited to devices only among mobile phones pixel from Google who receive Updates from Android 13 First and even before mobile phones Samsung.

However, in the case of card data conversion function SIM Physics to one eSIM This will be even more limited because not only does the process need to be started on the device, but it needs to be approved by the operator, which undermines the value of the feature by asking for approval, but which also provides more assurance. safety during the procedure.

Officially, the list of devices that can perform these tasks or that are compatible with the applications SIM Manager from GoogleOne might think, though, that the phones would be the first pixelWhat followed Samsung in its high and mid range. However, it is also not known if this feature might come in a series of updates Android 13 Or if it can be included in the following Android 14.

How eSIM works on iPhones

however eSIM It’s not a new technology, at least in the United States, its arrival on devices iPhone 14 Its regular, Plus, Pro and Pro Max models have generated interest in the Latin American market, especially in countries with mobile operators that have not yet enabled it. service for users.

As for its functionality, it technology It is not much different from a physical SIM card that facilitates a series of services such as telephone line and mobile data. But a fundamental difference is found at the moment of its activation.

To activate a eSIM The operator The service helps QR code which is activated by the user personally or remotely and automatically activates the service. This unique code cannot be used by another person and if you decide to change your plan It’s a phone or data, this can only be done by scanning the new code.

Devices that have a eSIM They can also activate more than one virtual card at the same time and they don’t have to be compatible with similar plans with the same amount telephone or even at the same time Mobile operatorSo you could switch from one service to another just by configuring the device.

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