## Does Airalo Work on All iPhones? Compatibility Guide
[IMAGE:flat-design-iphone-models-lineup-esim-compatibility-flat]
Airalo works on all iPhones that support eSIM — but not every iPhone model supports eSIM. Here’s the complete compatibility picture.
[CTA:airalo-get-esim]
### Which iPhones Work with Airalo?
| iPhone Model | Airalo Compatible? | Notes |
|—|—|—|
| iPhone XS, XS Max, XR | Yes | First eSIM-compatible iPhones |
| iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max | Yes | |
| iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro | Yes | |
| iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro | Yes | |
| iPhone 14, 14 Plus | Yes (US: eSIM only) | US models are eSIM-only |
| iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max | Yes | |
| iPhone 15, 15 Plus | Yes | |
| iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max | Yes | |
| iPhone 16, 16 Plus | Yes | |
| iPhone 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max | Yes | |
| iPhone SE 3rd generation | Yes | |
| iPhone SE 2nd generation | No | |
| iPhone SE 1st generation | No | |
| iPhone X | No | |
| iPhone 8 and earlier | No | |
### Does Carrier Lock Affect Airalo Compatibility?
Yes. Even if your iPhone model supports eSIM, carrier-locked phones may block third-party eSIM installation.
To check carrier lock status:
1. Settings > General > About
2. Scroll to “Carrier Lock” or “SIM Lock”
3. Should say “No SIM restrictions” to use Airalo
If your phone is locked, contact your carrier to request an unlock. UK carriers (EE, Vodafone, O2) are legally required to unlock phones on request after the minimum contract period.
### Country-Specific iPhone Variants
Apple sells region-specific iPhone variants that may affect eSIM availability:
**US iPhone 14 and later:** eSIM-only (no physical SIM tray). Has dual eSIM capability — can have two eSIM plans active simultaneously.
**International iPhone 14 and later:** Has physical nano-SIM plus eSIM. More flexible for travel.
**Some older Chinese market iPhones:** May have different SIM configurations that limit eSIM functionality.
[IMAGE:flat-design-iphone-carrier-lock-settings-check-flat]
### Setting Up Airalo on iPhone — Quick Steps
1. Download Airalo from App Store
2. Purchase your plan
3. Tap “Direct Install” in the app (simplest method)
4. iOS will prompt: “Add cellular plan?” — tap Yes
5. Go to Settings > Mobile Data
6. Set Airalo eSIM as default data line
7. **Enable Data Roaming** on the Airalo line
### What If My iPhone Says “Cannot Add Cellular Plan”?
This error typically means:
1. Phone is carrier-locked — contact carrier to unlock
2. Your iOS version needs updating — update and try again
3. Too many eSIM profiles stored (maximum 8-10) — delete old unused profiles
4. Temporary iOS glitch — restart and try again
[CTA:airalo-get-esim]
[INTERNAL:how-to-install-airalo-esim-iphone]