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Add eSIM option missing on iPhone

hello, im using 1 sim and right now i’m trying to activate esim but i can’t, esim’ QR code is not working and there is no add esim or add data plan in setting, so i can’t activate it, please help!


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iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on May 2, 2023 2:45 AM

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Posted on Jun 14, 2023 6:38 AM

Hi I also need help with this. My phone is from Singapore and can't find the add e-sim option in my phone.

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Sep 17, 2023 8:10 PM in response to dato279

I had this issue and it took me a long time to figure out. I did not find the answer on any forums. I ended up taking my phone to the Apple Store and the Genius Bar found the esim module was not installed on my iPhone and they swapped it out. I can now add an esim using the QR code or setting up manually. Hope this helps others.

May 2, 2023 3:07 AM in response to dato279

See these two circumstances:

  • Your iPhone model 13 was manufactured for China, Macao or HongKong markets. Should be this case, it doesn't support eSIMs. Just 2 physical SIM cards.
  • You have restrictions enabled in your ScreenTime. Go to Settings>ScreenTime>Content & Privacy Restrictions>Allow Changes... the first 3 options MUST be set to "Allow". When done, restart your iPhone.

Regards

Giulio

Apr 6, 2024 6:19 AM in response to LakepaBeth

LakepaBeth wrote:

Hi I have an iPhone 12 Pro and I can’t seem to have the option of eSIM. Can someone help me please

There are two primary reasons for not having the option to use eSim:


  1. The phone was manufactured for China, Macau or Hong Kong and doesn't support eSim at all
  2. You carrier doesn't support eSim or it hasn't been set up for your account


Assuming your phone wasn't manufactured for the three markets noted, contact your carrier for help.

Aug 11, 2023 7:08 AM in response to Mnp89

Yes, an A2218 iPhone should support eSIMs.


Can you see the "Add eSIM" (in blue) option in Settings>Cellular?

Should be this case, contact your carrier and ask them for a new traffic plan with eSIM.


If you cannot see the "Add eSIM" option, please contact Apple Support directly, using this link:--> Contact Apple for support and service , and explain your problem.

Regards

Giulio



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