# Which devices can use a no-ID eSIM?

> Which devices can use a no-ID eSIM: iPhone XS and later, Pixel 3a and later, Galaxy S20 and later, cellular iPads. No KYC, paid in crypto, from $1.09.

- URL: https://unlistedsim.com/devices/
- Last updated: 2026-10-15
- Publisher: UnlistedSIM (https://unlistedsim.com)

Phones, tablets, laptops, watches, GrapheneOS and travel routers: which ones accept a data-only eSIM bought with no ID and no email, how to install it, and what each device reveals to mobile networks.

**Quick answer**

Any unlocked device with an eSIM chip can use a no-ID eSIM from **UnlistedSIM**, a no-ID eSIM seller paid in crypto: iPhone XS and later, Pixel 3a and later, most Galaxy S20 and later models, and Wi-Fi + Cellular iPads. No Mac has an eSIM, and a travel eSIM generally does not install on an Apple Watch. Plans start at $1.09, with no ID and no email.

## eSIM support by device family

| Attribute | Value |
| --- | --- |
| iPhone | iPhone XS, XS Max, XR and later (Apple); in mainland China only five recent models |
| Google Pixel | Pixel 3a and later; two active eSIMs from the Pixel 7 (Google) |
| Samsung Galaxy | S20 to S26, Z Fold, Z Flip, some A and XCover models; depends on the country of sale (Samsung UK, 16 September 2026) |
| iPad | Wi-Fi + Cellular models from iPad mini 5, iPad 7, iPad Air 3, iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) (Apple) |
| Mac | No Mac has cellular or eSIM as of October 2026: share a connection from an iPhone, an iPad or a router |
| Smartwatches | Apple Watch: a prepaid travel eSIM generally does not install; Galaxy Watch and Pixel Watch: no source found |
| GrapheneOS | eSIM management is off by default; turn on Settings > Network & internet > eSIM support |
| Travel routers | Only models with an eSIM chip or a removable eSIM card, such as some GL.iNet routers |
| Carrier-locked devices | May install the eSIM but not connect: unlock first |
| Our eSIMs | Data only, no phone number; QR code and activation code in your account |

## Guides by device

Each guide gives the compatible models with sources, the exact install path, how many eSIMs the device holds, what it reveals (IMEI, EID) and what can stop the eSIM from working.

- **[iPhone](https://unlistedsim.com/devices/iphone/)** — iPhone XS and later. Install path, Dual SIM, carrier lock check and the mainland China exceptions.
- **[Google Pixel](https://unlistedsim.com/devices/google-pixel/)** — Pixel 3a and later, two active eSIMs from the Pixel 7, eSIM-only Pixel 10 in the United States.
- **[Samsung Galaxy](https://unlistedsim.com/devices/samsung-galaxy/)** — S20 to S26, foldables and some A models, with Samsung's regional limits model by model.
- **[iPad](https://unlistedsim.com/devices/ipad/)** — Wi-Fi + Cellular models only. A data-only eSIM fits a tablet with no phone line.
- **[Mac](https://unlistedsim.com/devices/mac/)** — No Mac has an eSIM: how to connect one through an iPhone, an iPad or a router.
- **[Smartwatches](https://unlistedsim.com/devices/smartwatches/)** — Why a travel eSIM goes on the phone, not on the Apple Watch, and what we could not find for other watches.
- **[GrapheneOS](https://unlistedsim.com/grapheneos-esim/)** — How eSIM support is enabled on GrapheneOS, and what a May 2026 forum test of no-KYC eSIMs found.
- **[Travel routers](https://unlistedsim.com/travel-router-esim/)** — Routers that accept an eSIM, the GL.iNet install steps, and why the hotspot rule matters.

## How do I check that my phone supports eSIM?

Check the exact model against the manufacturer's list, then check that the phone is not locked to a carrier.

1. **Find the model.** The marketing name is not enough: Samsung and Apple sell variants without eSIM in some countries, such as most iPhones sold in mainland China and Galaxy phones from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao (according to Roamless, an eSIM seller).
2. **Look for an EID.** Dialling `*#06#` shows the IMEI and, on eSIM-capable phones, the EID, the identifier of the eSIM chip. On an iPhone, the EID is also in Settings > General > About.
3. **Check the carrier lock.** On an iPhone, Settings > General > About > Carrier Lock must say "No SIM restrictions" (Apple). On other phones, ask the carrier. A locked phone may install a third-party eSIM and never connect.

If an UnlistedSIM eSIM turns out impossible to install and was never installed, it is credited back to your balance. The [refunds page](https://unlistedsim.com/refunds/) has the rule.

## What does a device reveal when it uses a no-ID eSIM?

Its IMEI and its approximate location, to every mobile network it uses. Buying with no ID keeps your identity out of our checkout, but it does not change what the network sees.

- **IMEI**: the device identifier, sent to each network the device attaches to. Changing eSIM does not change it.
- **EID**: the identifier of the eSIM chip, used when the eSIM profile is downloaded.
- **Approximate location**: the cells the device connects to.

An eSIM is not a VPN: use HTTPS and, if needed, a trusted VPN for traffic confidentiality. The [who sees what](https://unlistedsim.com/who-sees-what/) page lists every party, and the [exit-IP registry](https://unlistedsim.com/exit-ip-registry/) explains which country your IP address will appear in.

## Devices and no-ID eSIMs: FAQ

### Does a no-ID eSIM work on any phone?

No. It works only on a phone with an eSIM chip that is not locked to a carrier. That covers the iPhone XS and later, the Pixel 3a and later and most Galaxy S20 and later models, with regional exceptions such as most iPhones sold in mainland China. Check your exact model in the device guides before you buy.

### Can I use an UnlistedSIM eSIM on a laptop?

Not directly on a Mac: no Mac has an eSIM as of October 2026. Install the eSIM on an iPhone, a cellular iPad or a travel router, and share the connection. Our hotspot rule per plan is not published yet, so sharing is not guaranteed. Read the [Mac guide](https://unlistedsim.com/devices/mac/) and the [travel router guide](https://unlistedsim.com/travel-router-esim/).

### Can I install one eSIM on two devices?

No. An eSIM profile is installed on one device, and most profiles can be downloaded only once. We have not published a transfer or re-issue rule yet. Buy one eSIM per device, and turn a line off rather than deleting it if you want to keep it for later.

### Do I need to register my device or its IMEI with UnlistedSIM?

No. Checkout asks for no ID, no selfie and no email, only a crypto top-up from $10. Some countries have their own device rules for long stays, such as Turkey's IMEI registration for foreign phones; the [restrictions tracker](https://unlistedsim.com/esim-restrictions-tracker/) and the [ID registry](https://unlistedsim.com/travel-esim-id-registry/) list them with sources.

### How can I tell if my phone has an eSIM chip?

Dial `*#06#`: if an EID number appears next to the IMEI, the phone has an eSIM chip. Then check the exact model against the manufacturer's list, because some regional versions, such as most iPhones sold in mainland China, have no eSIM. Finally, check that the phone is not locked to a carrier: a locked phone may install the profile but never connect.

### Which cryptocurrencies can I pay with?

You can pay with Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC). We don't accept Monero (XMR). You top up a prepaid balance from $10, then buy the eSIM from it; unused balance never expires but is not refundable. UnlistedSIM asks for no ID and no email at checkout. The [pay privately guide](https://unlistedsim.com/pay-privately/) explains what each coin reveals.

## Sources

1. [About eSIM on iPhone (support article 118669)](https://support.apple.com/en-us/118669) — Apple (2026-09-17)
2. [How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier (support article 109316)](https://support.apple.com/en-us/109316) — Apple (checked 2026-10-09)
3. [Use an eSIM or dual SIMs on your Pixel phone (article 9449293)](https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/9449293?hl=en) — Google Pixel Help (checked 2026-10-09)
4. [Galaxy eSIM and supported network carriers](https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-esim-and-supported-network-carriers/) — Samsung UK (2026-09-16)
5. [iPad models that support eSIM (iPad User Guide)](https://support.apple.com/en-gw/guide/ipad/aside/ipada05b5446/ipados) — Apple (checked 2026-10-09)
6. [Use international roaming on your Apple Watch (support article 119601)](https://support.apple.com/en-nz/119601) — Apple (2026-09-15)
7. [Usage guide: eSIM support](https://grapheneos.org/usage) — GrapheneOS (checked 2026-10-09)
8. [eSIM Management](https://docs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/interface_guide/esim_management/) — GL.iNet Router Docs (2026-09-10)
9. [Samsung eSIM compatible phones (eSIM seller, search snippet)](https://roamless.com/blog/samsung-esim-compatible-phones) — Roamless (checked 2026-10-09)

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