Using eSIM with your iPad in China mainland
Learn which iPad models support eSIM in China mainland and how to set up cellular service on your device.
Supported iPad models
The following iPad models support eSIM in China mainland:
iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, model number A3162
All other iPad models, including those purchased outside of China mainland, are unable to install an eSIM profile from carriers in China mainland.
How to identify your iPad model
Use the model number to find out which model iPad you have. You can find the model number in three ways:
Look on the back of your iPad.
Look on the back of your iPad retail packaging.
Go to Settings > General > About. Look for the model number in the top section. If the number you see has a slash "/", that's the part number (for example, MY3K2LL/A). Tap the part number to reveal the model number, which has a letter followed by four numbers and no slash (for example, A2342).
Learn more about identifying your iPad model
About eSIM for iPad in China mainland
China Unicom is the only supported eSIM carrier for iPad. Contact China Unicom for more details.
To activate cellular data with eSIM for iPad in China mainland, you must have an iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, model A3162, and be located within China mainland.
Traveling with your iPad outside of China mainland
When traveling outside of China mainland, your iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, model number A3162 is able to install eSIM cellular data plans from carriers outside of China. You must have location services enabled on your device to install non-China mainland eSIMs while traveling outside of China mainland.
To learn more about roaming with your China Unicom rate plan, contact China Unicom.
Setting up an eSIM with your iPad in China mainland
To activate an eSIM on your iPad, you can download your carrier’s app from the App Store.
What you need
An iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, model number A3162
A wireless internet connection or hotspot
Learn how to set up an eSIM on your iPad in China mainland
To activate an eSIM on your iPad:
Download your carrier’s app from the App Store.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
To use your iPhone to activate an eSIM on your iPad:
Download your carrier’s app on your iPhone from the App Store.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
