In this guide, we will make you aware of whether or not the eSIM will work on the China-released version of the OnePlus 12 that has been flashed with the Global firmware. The newest addition to the OnePlus family brings a slew of noteworthy goodies and intriguing features to the fore. If we talk about its underlying OS skin, then it beholds OxygenOS 14 for the Global region [India, EU, and US] and ColorOS for China, both of which are based on the latest Android 14.
Moreover, apart from the software, there are a few additional differences that you would come across if you have imported this device from China. However, the great news is that you can easily welcome abode many features that are present in the Global released device over to your China version simply by cross-flashing the Global OxygenOS firmware. However, does that mean that the eSIM will also work on China OnePlus 12 which has been converted to Global? Let’s find out.
Will eSIM work on China OnePlus 12 Converted to Global?
Unfortunately, no, the eSIM will not work on the China-released version of the OnePlus 12 that has been flashed with the Global firmware. Do note that you will get the option for eSIM since you have flashed the Global ROM, but it’s just a placebo effect or a false positive. You wouldn’t be able to interact with it or set up the eSIM because there is no EID available and the Chinese variant has no eSIM embedded.
Moreover, it’s not just the case with the OnePlus 12. Any phone that you purchase from China and then flash the Global firmware hoping for the eSIM to be up and running, then in most cases, you’ll have to return dejected [we tried the same on the Xiaomi 13 Pro and it gave the same result]. So on that note, we hope that we have addressed all your queries. If you have any doubts concerning the aforementioned steps, then do drop them in the comments section below.
