2026.02.27

Setting Up Your eSIM Made Easy – New iPhone Guide Video Now Available

Thank you for choosing Sophia eSIM.

To ensure a smoother setup experience for our users, we are pleased to announce the release of our "iPhone Initial Setup Guide" on our official YouTube channel.

We’ve heard your feedback! For those who find paper manuals a bit daunting or prefer to follow along with a visual walkthrough, this video provides a step-by-step guide using actual device screens.

What’s Covered in the Video:

Pre-setup preparation (Wi-Fi requirements)
Generating your activation code
Installing the eSIM on your iPhone
APN Settings (Essential for data connection)

By pausing the video at each step, you can proceed at your own pace. Whether you are a first-time user or found yourself stuck mid-way through the process, we encourage you to check it out.

Quick Links

▼ Initial Setup Guide Video (YouTube) [Click here to watch]

▼ Setup Manuals

[Android Version]
[iPhone Version]

We remain committed to expanding our content and improving our services to support your mobile lifestyle. Thank you for your continued support of Sophia eSIM.

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Attention

eSIM-Compatible Devices

Please check in advance whether the device you will be using is compatible with eSIM.

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compatible devices
SIM Lock Release

You can use eSIM if your device is SIM-free. If it is not SIM-free, a SIM lock release is required.
For instructions on how to release the lock, please check the website of your current mobile carrier.
Internet Environment

Downloading the eSIM is done by connecting to a network such as Wi-Fi.
Customers traveling to Japan can download the eSIM before leaving their country to be able to use the internet immediately upon arrival in Japan.

*This product is for use exclusively within Japan. Also, as it is for data communication only, it cannot be used for calls or SMS.

About Recharging

You can easily recharge your Sophia eSIM’s data from the site below and continue using it as is!

Recharge prepaid SIM card. Prepaid SIM Recharge.com

*Important Note: This applies to SIMs with remaining usage periods and data.
For plans that slow down after exceeding the data limit, you can recharge as long as there are remaining days. However, for the 180-day and 365-day plans, recharging is not possible once the data runs out.

Setting Up Your eSIM Made Easy – New iPhone Guide Video Now Available

What’s Covered in the Video:

Quick Links

Attention

eSIM-Compatible Devices

SIM Lock Release

Internet Environment

Compatible Devices List

iPhone Models Compatible with eSIM

Android Devices Compatible with eSIM

PC & Tablet Devices

About Recharging