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XR not supported eSim

i can't see ‘’add celluar plan’’ on cellular section.

restart, reset, DFU reset.. i tried all of them including activation with a different operator. Didn’t work. I called apple care. EID number does not appear in about section. It was a mistake. And than device change.

I'm writing from my new phone. The problem continues. Why can't i solve this?

iPhone XR, 14

Posted on Nov 14, 2020 11:00 AM

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sryldz Author

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Nov 14, 2020 11:01 AM in response to sryldz

XR not supported eSim

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