Digital calling cards are being introduced by more and more operators. Despite the practicality of eSIMs, there is an inconvenience that could deter especially those who tend to change smartphones frequently: QR codes, essential for activating the eSIM on a new device, often have usage restrictions; Once these limits are exceeded, the codes become unusable and the user is forced to go to an operator’s point of sale to generate new codes.
WINDTRE announces the ability to reuse the QR code for eSIM activation
To solve this problem, WINDTRE has announced in these hours great news for all its customers who are going to use or purchase an eSIM: the QR code required for activation will be available Reusable a maximum of 100 timeswithout any further costs.
Until now, the Orange operator was the only provider to offer eSIMs with disposable codes, meaning users had to go to a point of sale in person to get new SIM cards if necessary. However, with the new system it will be possible to use the same QR code over and over again, for example to transfer your number to different smartphones.
This is therefore a real revolution at WINDTRE, considering that the operator’s eSIMs were officially launched three years ago, in March 2020. Since then, purchasing one of these virtual cards has only been possible in the operator’s stores that receive the QR code on a paper voucher.
The introduction of reusable QR codes will greatly simplify the life of WINDTRE users using eSIM: you will definitely no longer have to get a new code every time you change your smartphone or reset your device; It is enough to keep the original QR code carefully.
This is how reusable QR codes work
But how does the new system work in detail? If necessary, it is enough Frame the same code again to download and install the eSIM profile on the desired device. A simple and quick process that can be repeated up to 100 times.
In addition, from September 25th, the WINDTRE eSIM QR code can also be easily restored via the official app if the original paper voucher is lost. In short, no more annoying and expensive trips to the store to replace the virtual SIM card.
But be careful: the new reusable QR code system only applies to eSIMs purchased or replaced after September 18, 2023. All cards before this date will continue to work with the old one-time codes. To transfer to a new device, it is still necessary to go to a WINDTRE store and pay the activation cost of 15 euros for the new replacement eSIM with reusable QR code.
Devices compatible with WINDTRE eSIMs
It should be emphasized that not all WINDTRE customers can use eSIMs: to benefit from this convenient technology, you must have a compatible device. Here is today’s updated list of officially compatible devices:
- Apple iPhone 14 Pro;
- Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max;
- Apple iPhone 14 Plus;
- Apple iPhone 14;
- Apple iPhone 13 Pro;
- Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max;
- Apple iPhone 13 Mini;
- Apple iPhone 13;
- Apple iPhone 12 Pro;
- Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max;
- Apple iPhone 12 Mini;
- Apple iPhone 12;
- Apple iPhone
- Apple iPhone
- Apple iPhone
- Apple iPhone 11;
- Apple iPhone 11 Pro;
- Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max;
- Apple iPhone SE;
- Apple iPhone SE third generation (2022);
- Samsung GALAXY S23;
- Samsung GALAXY S23+;
- Samsung GALAXY S23 ULTRA;
- Samsung GALAXY S22;
- Samsung GALAXY S22+;
- Samsung GALAXY S22 ULTRA;
- Samsung GALAXY S21;
- Samsung GALAXY S21+;
- Samsung GALAXY S21 ULTRA;
- Samsung GALAXY Z FOLD2 5G;
- Samsung GALAXY FOLD;
- Samsung GALAXY A54 5G;
- Samsung GALAXY Z Fold4;
- Samsung GALAXY S20;
- Samsung GALAXY S20 5G;
- Samsung GALAXY S20+;
- Samsung GALAXY S20+ 5G;
- Samsung GALAXY S20 ULTRA 5G;
- Samsung GALAXY NOTE20 4G;
- Samsung GALAXY NOTE20 5G;
- Samsung GALAXY NOTE20 ULTRA 5G;
- Samsung GALAXY Z Flip4;
- Samsung GALAXY ZFlip 5G;
- Samsung GALAXY ZFlip;
- Samsung GALAXY Z Flip3 5G;
- Samsung GALAXY Z Fold3 5G;
- HONOR Magic5 Pro;
- Huawei Mate 40 Pro;
- Huawei P40;
- Huawei P40 Pro;
- Google Pixel 5;
- Google Pixel 4a;
- Google Pixel 3;
- Google Pixel XL;
- Google Pixel 3a XL;
- Motorola Moto G53 5G;
- Motorola Razr 2022;
- Motorola Razr 5G;
- Motorola Razr;
- OPPO Reno 6 Pro;
- OPPO FIND N2 Flip;
- OPPO FIND X3 PRO;
- OPPO FIND X5;
- OPPO FIND X5 PRO;
- XIAOMI 13;
- XIAOMI 13 Lite;
- XIAOMI 12T PRO;
- HONOR 90;
- HONOR MAGIC VS;
- XIAOMI 13T;
- SAMSUNG GALAXY FLIP 5;
- SAMSUNG GALAXY FOLD 5;
- MOTOROLA G54;
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro;
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max;
- Apple iPhone 15 Plus;
- Apple iPhone 15.
We remind you that the list of compatible devices is constantly updated according to the operator’s information. If your smartphone is not yet compatible, all you have to do is wait. All updates about new compatible smartphones will be published on these pages. We therefore invite you to stay connected.
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