Factory reset without loosing esim
Hi. I need to factory reset my iphone to factory defaults but i dont want to loose the esim. I am on ios15 on iphone 12 pro max.
iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 15
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Hi. I need to factory reset my iphone to factory defaults but i dont want to loose the esim. I am on ios15 on iphone 12 pro max.
iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 15
The eSIM will survive a complete factory reset. At time of easing the device and resetting it, you will be given an option to either save the eSIM plan or delete it. You can choose to save it.
You can follow these steps to complete a factory reset on your eSIM-compatiable iPhone. Go to 'Settings' > 'General' > 'Reset' > 'Erase All Content and Settings' > 'Erase iPhone' >'Erase All and Keep Mobile Plans'.
Axel F.
The eSIM will survive a complete factory reset. At time of easing the device and resetting it, you will be given an option to either save the eSIM plan or delete it. You can choose to save it.
You can follow these steps to complete a factory reset on your eSIM-compatiable iPhone. Go to 'Settings' > 'General' > 'Reset' > 'Erase All Content and Settings' > 'Erase iPhone' >'Erase All and Keep Mobile Plans'.
Axel F.
It also worked for me, here is the next screen shot!
fahdaj,
I am in the same boat - needing to erase and reset but the prompt on iOS has changed with the upgrade to 15. Did you ever get a resolution?
Hey fahdaj. In iOS 15 resetting your iPhone your eSim will survive. In above screenshot you shared it says it will erase your eSim.
But at the very last screen before resetting your phone it will ask you do you want to keep mobile data plan or erase it. You have to chose keep mobile data plan. It worked for me. Try it
Hi Axel,
Thanks for your reply. I thought that was the case prior to iOS15 but the messaging has changed and it says that the esim will be safely removed.
Hi I have the same problem its says eSim will be removed if I reset my iPhone.
You get option to retain esim in next screen after you select continue in the above screen..
same with me
Factory reset without loosing esim