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 May 2, 2023 3:07 AM

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

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