Can I transfer Airtel India eSIM from unlocked iPhone 12 to locked iPhone 17 Pro?

i want to transfer india airtel carrier esim from my unlocked iPhone 12 to locked iphone 17 pro, is it possible



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Original Title: Transfer Airtel India

iPhone 12 Pro

Posted on Dec 10, 2025 5:24 PM

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Posted on Dec 10, 2025 6:07 PM

You will not be able to change or add any additional service to the iPhone 17 Pro if it is locked. You will first need to ask your carrier or provider to unlock the iPhone 17 Pro and then transfer service.



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Dec 10, 2025 6:05 PM in response to Raghuvardhan

Raghuvardhan wrote:

i want to transfer india airtel carrier esim from my unlocked iPhone 12 to locked iphone 17 pro, is it possible


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Original Title: Transfer Airtel India

Sure, IF the iPhone 17 Pro is locked to Airtel. If it's locked to another carrier, ONLY that carrier can unlock it. And if you're not their customer or there is any money owed on the contract, don't expect them to unlock it for you unless you want to pay off whatever is owed to them.

Can I transfer Airtel India eSIM from unlocked iPhone 12 to locked iPhone 17 Pro?

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