transfer esim from Iphone 16 pro max with a broken screen to iphone 17 pro max

My Iphone 16 pro max has a unusable screen. can't see anything. I want to transfer my esim to my new Iphone 17 pro max and am overseas and not near my carrier. Is there a way?

iPhone 17 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Nov 10, 2025 9:30 PM

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Posted on Nov 10, 2025 9:35 PM

No.

If you can’t open your phone, you can’t transfer anything from it.

Only option would be call your carrier and have them activate it on the new phone.

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transfer esim from Iphone 16 pro max with a broken screen to iphone 17 pro max

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