How to use iPhone 17 series/Air with povo2.0

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We will show you how to use iPhone 17 series/Air with povo2.0.

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If you purchase an iPhone 17 series/Air and then sign up for povo2.0

If you have purchased an iPhone 17 series/Air and are about to sign up for a new povo2.0 contract, please refer to the information below for the procedure.

*iPhone 17 series/Air only supports eSIM.
If you are using eSIM for the first time, please watch this video.

If you are currently using povo2.0 and are changing your phone from iPhone to iPhone 17 series/Air

If you have povo2.0 contract and would like to upgrade to the iPhone 17 series/Air, please refer to the instructions below for the procedure.

(1) Purchase an iPhone 17 series/Air

First, purchase the iPhone 17 series/Air from au online shop or Apple Store.

(2) Update your iOS version

If your current iPhone is running iOS 16 or below, please update.

(3) Initial settings for iPhone 17 series/Air

Follow the instructions on your device to complete the initial setup of your iPhone 17 Series/Air.

(4) eSIM settings

By updating your current iPhone to iOS 16 or later, you can transfer the eSIM to your new iPhone using "eSIM Quick Transfer."

If you have a physical SIM card, you can transfer it to your new iPhone as an eSIM.

*eSIM quick transfer is not available with the povo2.0 Data Only plan.
*eSIM quick transfer is available from 7:00 to 23:50 and from 1:00 to 2:50.

If you are currently using povo2.0 and are changing your phone from an Android or iPhone with iOS version prior to 16 to an iPhone 17 series/Air

If you have povo2.0 contract and would like to upgrade to the iPhone 17 series/Air, please refer to the instructions below for the procedure.

(1) Purchase an iPhone 17 series/Air

First, purchase the iPhone 17 series/Air from au online shop or Apple Store.

(2) Initial settings for iPhone 17 series/Air

Follow the instructions on your device to complete the initial setup of your iPhone 17 Series/Air.

(3) Issue an eSIM via the povo2.0 app

Please apply for eSIM reissue using the povo2.0 app on the device you are currently using.