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eSim activation failed

I changed carrier. Went through the esim activation when prompted. New carrier is not working. Can I start the eSim process over? If not, do I need to contact the carrier or Apple Support.

Posted on Nov 19, 2022 11:48 AM

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Posted on Nov 21, 2022 4:42 PM

Hey NotMyCircus30,


We'd recommend reviewing the information in this article as it provides steps to take for eSIM issues: If you can't set up an eSIM on your iPhone - Apple Support


"Follow these steps

Go to Settings > General > About and look for any numbers under EID. If there are no numbers, contact Apple Support.

After following each step below, open Control Center by swiping down from the upper-right corner of the screen. Check if your carrier appears in the status bar. If not, go to the next step.

  1. Turn Airplane Mode on and off.
  2. Go to Settings > Cellular and check if the number you're trying to activate is shown. If it is, turn off the line and then turn it back on again.
  3. Restart your device or devices.

If you still can't set up your eSIM, contact your carrier."


Thanks!


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Nov 21, 2022 4:42 PM in response to NotMyCircus30

Hey NotMyCircus30,


We'd recommend reviewing the information in this article as it provides steps to take for eSIM issues: If you can't set up an eSIM on your iPhone - Apple Support


"Follow these steps

Go to Settings > General > About and look for any numbers under EID. If there are no numbers, contact Apple Support.

After following each step below, open Control Center by swiping down from the upper-right corner of the screen. Check if your carrier appears in the status bar. If not, go to the next step.

  1. Turn Airplane Mode on and off.
  2. Go to Settings > Cellular and check if the number you're trying to activate is shown. If it is, turn off the line and then turn it back on again.
  3. Restart your device or devices.

If you still can't set up your eSIM, contact your carrier."


Thanks!


eSim activation failed

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