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My eSIM says unable to activate esim

I’m trying to activate my eSIM but it’s not activating and also the WiFi calling is not turning on

Posted on Jan 10, 2024 8:34 PM

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Jan 10, 2024 8:53 PM in response to olawale93

Set up an eSIM

Supported iPhone models can digitally store an eSIM provided by your carrier. If your carrier supports either eSIM Carrier Activation or eSIM Quick Transfer, you can turn on your iPhone and follow the instructions to activate your eSIM during setup.


If you already completed the setup, you can do any of the following:

  • eSIM Carrier Activation: Some carriers can assign a new eSIM directly to your iPhone; contact your carrier to initiate this process. When you receive the “Finish Setting Up Cellular” notification, tap it. Or go to Settings  > Cellular, then tap Set Up Cellular or Add eSIM.
  • eSIM Quick Transfer: Some carriers support transferring a phone number from your previous iPhone to your new iPhone without needing to contact them (requires iOS 16 or later on both devices).
  • On your new iPhone, go to Settings > Cellular, tap Set Up Cellular or Add eSIM, then tap Transfer From Nearby iPhone or choose a phone number. On your previous iPhone, follow the instructions to confirm the transfer.
  • Note: After your phone number is transferred to your new iPhone, it stops working on your previous iPhone.
  • Scan a QR Code provided by your carrier: Go to Settings > Cellular, tap Set Up Cellular or Add eSIM, then tap Use QR Code. (You may need to tap Other Options first.) Position the iPhone so the QR code appears in the frame, or enter the details manually. You may be asked to enter a confirmation code provided by your carrier.
  • Transfer from a different smartphone: If your previous phone isn’t an Apple iPhone, contact your carrier to transfer the phone number.
  • Activate service through a participating carrier’s app: Go to the App Store, download the carrier’s app, and then use the app to activate cellular service.


Note: If prompted, connect your iPhone to an available Wi-Fi or cellular network. eSIM setup requires an internet connection.


My eSIM says unable to activate esim

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