Does the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro support eSIM?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro supports eSIM alongside a nano-SIM, as do the Phone (3) and Phone (3a) Pro. The Phone (4a), Phone (3a) and CMF Phone 2 Pro sold in the UK do not.
Nothing's Indian models of this phone have no eSIM. UK and European models support it.
Check it yourself in 10 seconds
- Open the keypad and dial
*#06#. - If an EID number appears alongside the IMEI, your Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is eSIM-ready.
- Or open Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM.
How to set up a travel eSIM on the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Stay on WiFi. Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM.
- Scan the QR code from your idealesim order email and finish setup.
- Set the travel eSIM as your mobile data SIM.
- Enable Roaming for that eSIM.
Is your Nothing Phone (4a) Pro carrier-unlocked?
An eSIM-ready Nothing Phone (4a) Pro still won't activate a travel eSIM if it's locked to a network. Phones bought outright are usually unlocked; contract phones often aren't. The 20-second check:
- Open Settings → Network & internet → SIMs (or Mobile network).
- Turn off Automatic network selection.
- If several carriers appear in the list, your Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is unlocked.
Locked? Your carrier can usually unlock it for free once any contract is paid off.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro eSIM FAQ
Does the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro support eSIM?
Yes. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro supports eSIM alongside a nano-SIM, as do the Phone (3) and Phone (3a) Pro. The Phone (4a), Phone (3a) and CMF Phone 2 Pro sold in the UK do not.
How do I check if my Nothing Phone (4a) Pro supports eSIM?
Dial *#06# on the keypad. If an EID number appears next to the IMEI, your Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is eSIM-ready. You can also look under Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM.
How do I set up a travel eSIM on the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
On WiFi, go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM, scan the QR code from your order email, finish setup, then enable Roaming for the travel eSIM. (Exact wording varies slightly by manufacturer.)
Will my Nothing Phone (4a) Pro work with a travel eSIM abroad?
Yes, as long as the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is carrier-unlocked. A travel eSIM from idealesim installs a second line for data while you travel, with no roaming fees — your home SIM stays in place for calls and texts.