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What will happen to my esim if I unlock and root my android device ? (lemmings.world)

submitted 9 months ago by gunpachi@lemmings.world to c/askandroid@lemdro.id

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I have never used esim, but I'm considering trying it out on my Samsung galaxy s23.

The thing is - I will probably unlock my device when the warranty period is over. So If I unlock the device while esim is enabled, what will happen to the esim(s) ?

Will I have to register for a new esim or use my physical SIM card again to get back my esim ?

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[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 15 points 9 months ago (2 children)

You still get to use it as normal, so long as you have service. That said, I personal stick to physical SIM just to minimize any problems, but you do you.

[–] ladfrombrad@lemdro.id 4 points 9 months ago

I've never used an eSIM but have used and liked having dual physical SIM's.

But I've also lost a phone now (first time for everything 😡) and can kinda see the bonus of eSIM's in that regard instead of having to wait a couple of days for a replacement.

[–] gunpachi@lemmings.world 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

So even flashing a new ROM on the device won't erase the eSIM right ?

[–] RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml 4 points 9 months ago

Even if it does, you just set it back up again the same way you did the first time.