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Esim isn’t showing in my IPhone 14!!

How can I find Add esim in my iPhone, I even updated my iPhone to 16.2 and it’s not showing up :(

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Dec 21, 2022 2:25 PM

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Posted on Dec 22, 2022 3:42 PM

Hello SMalrsheedi,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities. Have you used eSIM before? Depending on whether you have used eSIM or are setting it up for the first time, guidance can be found in About eSIM on iPhone. For instance, first time set up information is in the following section.


"Use eSIM Carrier Activation on iPhone

Some carriers and worldwide service providers can assign a new eSIM to your iPhone, making setup easy. This usually happens when you purchase a carrier-connected iPhone from Apple in the United States or from a carrier and you provide your cellular-plan details. If an eSIM was assigned to your iPhone when you bought it, turn on your iPhone and follow the instructions to activate your eSIM. 

If you're switching to iPhone (from an Android phone, for example), contact your carrier to transfer your phone number to your iPhone through eSIM Carrier Activation or by scanning a QR code from your carrier.

If you contacted your carrier for an eSIM after you set up your iPhone, and they set up eSIM Carrier Activation, follow these steps: 

  1. When a notification appears that says Carrier Cellular Plan Ready to Be Installed, tap it.
  2. In the Settings app, tap Carrier Cellular Plan Ready to Be Installed.
  3. Tap Continue, at the bottom of the screen.
  4. Make a call on your iPhone to check its cellular connectivity. If you can't make a call, contact your carrier.
  5. If the plan you activated replaces the plan on your physical SIM, remove your physical SIM. Then restart your iPhone."


Best of luck.

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Dec 22, 2022 3:42 PM in response to SMalrsheedi

Hello SMalrsheedi,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities. Have you used eSIM before? Depending on whether you have used eSIM or are setting it up for the first time, guidance can be found in About eSIM on iPhone. For instance, first time set up information is in the following section.


"Use eSIM Carrier Activation on iPhone

Some carriers and worldwide service providers can assign a new eSIM to your iPhone, making setup easy. This usually happens when you purchase a carrier-connected iPhone from Apple in the United States or from a carrier and you provide your cellular-plan details. If an eSIM was assigned to your iPhone when you bought it, turn on your iPhone and follow the instructions to activate your eSIM. 

If you're switching to iPhone (from an Android phone, for example), contact your carrier to transfer your phone number to your iPhone through eSIM Carrier Activation or by scanning a QR code from your carrier.

If you contacted your carrier for an eSIM after you set up your iPhone, and they set up eSIM Carrier Activation, follow these steps: 

  1. When a notification appears that says Carrier Cellular Plan Ready to Be Installed, tap it.
  2. In the Settings app, tap Carrier Cellular Plan Ready to Be Installed.
  3. Tap Continue, at the bottom of the screen.
  4. Make a call on your iPhone to check its cellular connectivity. If you can't make a call, contact your carrier.
  5. If the plan you activated replaces the plan on your physical SIM, remove your physical SIM. Then restart your iPhone."


Best of luck.

Esim isn’t showing in my IPhone 14!!

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