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I need to use an eSIM. But in the Mobile Data Options/Cellular Options, there is no option as "Add Cellular/Mobile Plan"
How do I scan the eSIM QR code? Will it work from the default camera application?
iPhone XR, iOS 14
Set up your cellular plan with eSIM
On iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, and later, you can use a physical nano-SIM for a cellular plan and an eSIM for one or more other cellular plans. If you don't have a nano-SIM and your carrier supports it, an eSIM can serve as your only cellular plan. The eSIM provided by your carrier is stored digitally in your iPhone.
To activate your second cellular plan, you can scan the QR code your carrier gave you, use your carrier's iPhone app, install an assigned plan, or you can enter the information manually:
Scan a QR code
If you're asked to enter a confirmation code to activate the eSIM, enter the number that your carrier provided.
Use a carrier app
Install an assigned cellular plan
With iOS 13, some carriers can assign a cellular plan for you to install. Contact your carrier for more information.
If a plan was assigned to you, follow these steps:
Enter the information manually
If necessary, you can manually enter your plan information. To enter your plan information manually, follow these steps:
You can store more than one eSIM in your iPhone, but you can use only one at a time. To switch eSIMs, tap Settings, tap either Cellular or Mobile Data, and then tap the plan you want to use. Then tap Turn On This Line.
The next sections give you more information about the remaining setup screens on your iPhone.
Set up your cellular plan with eSIM
On iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, and later, you can use a physical nano-SIM for a cellular plan and an eSIM for one or more other cellular plans. If you don't have a nano-SIM and your carrier supports it, an eSIM can serve as your only cellular plan. The eSIM provided by your carrier is stored digitally in your iPhone.
To activate your second cellular plan, you can scan the QR code your carrier gave you, use your carrier's iPhone app, install an assigned plan, or you can enter the information manually:
Scan a QR code
If you're asked to enter a confirmation code to activate the eSIM, enter the number that your carrier provided.
Use a carrier app
Install an assigned cellular plan
With iOS 13, some carriers can assign a cellular plan for you to install. Contact your carrier for more information.
If a plan was assigned to you, follow these steps:
Enter the information manually
If necessary, you can manually enter your plan information. To enter your plan information manually, follow these steps:
You can store more than one eSIM in your iPhone, but you can use only one at a time. To switch eSIMs, tap Settings, tap either Cellular or Mobile Data, and then tap the plan you want to use. Then tap Turn On This Line.
The next sections give you more information about the remaining setup screens on your iPhone.
eSIM Query - No option to "Add Cellular/Mobile Plan"
