Can't install eSIM on my iPhone XR

I am struggling with installation of eSIM for my iPhone XR. I checked the "About" screen and verified that I have "No SIM Restrictions" message. But I did not see "Convert to eSIM" in the "Cellular" screen. Also I changed a few local carriers here in Saudi Arabia and still could not install any eSIM. I want to use the eSIM for my communications in Turkey after I travel to the country. But it seems I am not able to install it so far. Please help.

Posted on Nov 27, 2023 2:22 AM

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Nov 27, 2023 2:32 AM in response to Ashraf999

Hey there,


What you need to setup an eSIM:

* iPhone 14 models that are eSIM only can activate without a Wi-Fi network.


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.


To learn more about eSIM visit:About eSIM on iPhone - Apple Support


All The Best!


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