How do I transfer my phone number from Android to iPhone 17 Pro Max?

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Switching from Android to iPhone used to mean calling your carrier. With iOS 26, it's simpler for many people.

The new easy way:

If you have a newer Android phone (Android 16 or later) and your carrier supports it, you can transfer your number directly during iPhone setup. Connect both phones to WiFi, enable Bluetooth, choose "Transfer from Android" when prompted. The phones communicate to move your eSIM over.

Usually takes 5-15 minutes. Your number switches automatically.

If that doesn't work:

Not all Android phones or carriers support this yet.

Call your carrier:

Tell them you have a new iPhone 17 Pro Max and need eSIM activation. They'll give you a QR code or push the activation remotely.

Use the carrier app:

Set up iPhone without cellular first. Download carrier's app on WiFi. Follow their activation process.

If you have a physical SIM:

iPhone 17 Pro Max (US, Canada, Japan, Mexico) has no SIM slot. Call your carrier to convert your line to eSIM.

Pro tip:

Keep your Android charged and nearby. Some carriers send verification codes to your old phone during transfer.

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