Quick Guide: Installing an eSIM on iOS

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Please check the following items in order to guarantee that you are able to successfully install and set up your eSIM:

Below you can find the step-by-step instructions:

There are two ways of installing an eSIM on your device:

  • QR Code method (Preferred)
  • Manual method (In case you can not scan the QR)

This article will guide you through both QR code and Manual methods.

 

 

1. PREPARATION
  1. Login to your email account.
  2. Go to the installation email with the QR 
  3. Prepare the QR in a place where you can scan it (another screen, printed, etc).

 

 

2. INSTALLATION
  • QR CODE METHOD

 

  1. On your device, go to Settings
  2. Tap Cellular or Mobile
  3. Tap Add Cellular Plan or Add eSIM
  4. Select Use QR Code
  5. Use your printed QR code or another device that displays the QR code to scan your eSIM QR Code
  6. Choose a label or customized label for your eSIM.

Now you should see your new eSIM under your Cellular Data or Mobile Data Plans.

 

  • MANUAL METHOD

  1. On your device, go to Settings
  2. Tap Cellular or Mobile
  3. Tap Add Cellular Plan or Add eSIM
  4. Select Use QR Code
  5. Select Enter Details Manually. You will be asked to enter:
  • SM-DP+ Address
  • Activation Code

5. Choose a label or customized label for your eSIM.

Now you should see your new eSIM under your Cellular Data or Mobile Data Plans.

 

 

3. ACCESSING DATA (BOTH METHODS)

After installing your eSIM, you must also make the necessary adjustments for connecting as required on your eSIM installation page.

  1. On your device, go to Settings>Cellular or Settings>Mobile.
  2. Tap on your newly installed eSIM plan.

3. Toggle TURN ON THIS LINE for your eSIM and enable the Data Roaming

 

5. Go back to Settings>Cellular or Settings>Mobile.

6. Select your eSIM for Cellular Data or Mobile Data. Be sure to turn OFF Allow Cellular Data Switching” to avoid charges on your other line.

7. Go to your eSIM settings and select the supported network.

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