# Remove An eSIM on iPhone: How It Works URL: https://byshahid.com/blog/remove-an-esim-iphone/ App: Secret Codes: IMEI & Carrier (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/secret-codes-imei-carrier/id6807154322) Author: Muhammad Shahid Updated: 2026-11-04 > Delete a cellular plan from your iPhone. Removing an eSIM deletes the profile from your iPhone. It does not cancel your account — the line still exists with your carrier, but you will need a new activation to use it again. - **What it does:** Delete a cellular plan from your iPhone. - **Published for:** any iPhone - **Type:** iOS setting Delete a cellular plan from your iPhone. This page explains what it does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to. I build **Secret Codes: IMEI & Carrier**, a free iPhone app with 317 checked codes and guides, including this one. If you would rather tap than memorise, [get Secret Codes on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/secret-codes-imei-carrier/id6807154322). ## What is Remove An eSIM? Removing an eSIM deletes the profile from your iPhone. It does not cancel your account — the line still exists with your carrier, but you will need a new activation to use it again. **Important:** Deleted eSIM profiles cannot be restored from your iPhone. Most carriers have to issue a fresh QR code, and some charge for it. Only remove a line you are certain you no longer need. ## How do I do it? - Open the Settings app. - Tap Cellular. - Tap the line you want to remove. - Scroll down and tap Delete eSIM. - Confirm. ## Which carriers does this apply to? | Published for | any iPhone | | Type | iOS setting | | Good to know | iPhone XS and later. | _Screenshot: The Secret Codes detail screen shows the steps, the carriers and an Open in Phone button._ ## Related sim and esim - [Transfer An eSIM To A New iPhone](/blog/transfer-an-esim-to-a-new-iphone/) - [Set A SIM PIN](/blog/set-a-sim-pin-iphone/) - [Add An eSIM](/blog/add-an-esim-iphone/) - [Find Your Own Phone Number](/blog/find-your-own-phone-number-iphone/) - [Check Whether Your iPhone Is Unlocked](/blog/check-if-iphone-is-unlocked/) - [Label Your Dual-SIM Lines](/blog/label-your-dual-sim-lines-iphone/) See all [sim and esim](/blog/iphone-codes/sim-and-esim/) or [every category of iPhone codes](/blog/iphone-codes/). ## How Secret Codes helps Secret Codes keeps this and every other entry a search away. Pick your carrier once and each entry says whether it is published for your line. You can save favourites, add a private note, and record whether a code worked on your line. This entry is part of Secret Codes Pro. **Secret Codes: IMEI & Carrier** is free on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/secret-codes-imei-carrier/id6807154322 ## FAQ ### What is Remove An eSIM on iPhone? Delete a cellular plan from your iPhone. Removing an eSIM deletes the profile from your iPhone. It does not cancel your account — the line still exists with your carrier, but you will need a new activation to use it again. ### What are the steps for Remove An eSIM? 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap Cellular. 3. Tap the line you want to remove. 4. Scroll down and tap Delete eSIM. 5. Confirm. ### Where do I find Remove An eSIM? In the Settings app on your iPhone. ### Is there a dial code for Remove An eSIM? No. On iPhone this is not a dial code, so you use the steps on this page instead. ### Which carriers does Remove An eSIM work on? It is published for any iPhone. iPhone XS and later. ### Is there anything to watch out for with Remove An eSIM? Deleted eSIM profiles cannot be restored from your iPhone. Most carriers have to issue a fresh QR code, and some charge for it. Only remove a line you are certain you no longer need. ### Does Remove An eSIM work on Android phones too? These steps are for iPhone. Android phones have their own menus. ### Will Remove An eSIM work outside the US? The iPhone steps stay the same, although some features depend on your carrier and region. ### What if Remove An eSIM does not work on my iPhone? Check that it applies to your carrier first, because carriers decide which services they offer and can change them. If it should apply to your line, contact your carrier. ### What is related to Remove An eSIM? Transfer An eSIM To A New iPhone. Move your line across without contacting your carrier. ### What else is in this category? Set A SIM PIN. Lock your SIM so it cannot be used in another phone. ### Can I find Remove An eSIM in an app? Yes. Secret Codes, a free iPhone app, includes it with its steps and carrier details, as part of Secret Codes Pro. ## Sources - [Apple Support: iPhone User Guide](https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/welcome/ios)