I haven't been able to set up cellular on my Apple Watch SE after changing my Sim to an eSim

My Apple Watch Model MNPL3B/A currently has no Data plan


My IPhone has 2 eSims


My Watch is Pair with my iPhone, when trying to setup a cellular plan the option is not shown


I can only get as far as


Mobile Service > Setup a Mobile Service and no Cellular option


some time ago I accidentally removed the data plan from my watch then reset it


now I want to add my new data plan


my eSIM profile is Active and ready to install but still cannot install it via the Apple Watch App


what am I doing wrong


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Posted on Apr 10, 2024 1:49 PM

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Apr 10, 2024 3:53 PM in response to SimonHind

See especially “Changing carriers” here.

Set up cellular on Apple Watch - Apple Support


Also “Set up multiple cellular plans” here suggests what you’re trying to do may be difficult.

Use Dual SIM with Apple Watch GPS + Cellular models - Apple Support


Obviously I have no first-hand experience with your issue, but this seems like the most relevant information.

Apr 10, 2024 3:33 PM in response to sberman

I have 2 eSims


EE

02 network


its connected with 02 network

which my watch had previous had a data plan with


the only change made was SIM to eSIM of the same number on my phone


my previous setup was 1 SIM, 1 eSim

I reset my eSIM to swap to new device

i then unpaired the watch, added back to account and tried again to setup data plan with no success

Apr 10, 2024 4:17 PM in response to sberman

I am not trying to add 2 plans I have no intention


i am just stating I have 2 eSims, however my old setup with the same watch was setup when having it as SIM not eSIM


i removed the data plan incorrectly now that I ordered a new data plan it cannot be installed


i I need to completely remove my watch from my account add it back and setup the data plan


i tried unpairing this still had the same issue after adding the same watch

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