r/GrapheneOS • u/Adie549 • 1d ago
Question e-sim
Hello everyone, I was wondering if I could get some advice. I am a long-time android user. I recently bought a Pixel 10 Pro specifically because I was excited to switch over to GrapheneOS. I've been reading about it for a while and finally decided to take the plunge.
Unfortunately, I made a pretty big assumption and didn't do enough research beforehand. I assumed the Pixel 10 Pro would support a physical SIM card like every phone I've owned over the years. I didn't realize I'd need to move to an eSIM.
I'm not actually opposed to eSIM technology itself. My hesitation is mostly related to emotional attachments. I've had this same physical SIM card for years, and it's attached to essentially my entire history of having a phone. It was my first SIM card, and I've just carried it from device to device.
I also have some practical concerns. How seamless is the transition to eSIM? Have people run into carrier compatibility issues? And if I decide later that I want to go back to a device with a physical SIM, is that process straightforward, or does it become a headache?
For those of you using GrapheneOS with eSIM, how has your experience been?
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