Activating an eSIM on UK iPhone 15 pro max

hi,

I have an iPhone 15 pro max purchased from the uk. I was wondering whether if adding an American esim onto this phone will allow me to download apps which are specific to USA. I have a banking app that will not allow me to download it as it comes up with “this app is not available in your country or region” due to it being a UK iPhone. Will having an American esim overcome this issue?


i’d be grateful for any help!

iPhone 12, iOS 17

Posted on Jun 17, 2024 4:36 PM

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Posted on Jun 17, 2024 4:44 PM

Will having an American esim overcome this issue?


No, you would have to change the Region setting on your phone, which I am not necessarily suggesting that you do.....because it will affect a number of current settings on your phone.


Change the language and region on iPhone - Apple Support


But, to even install an eSIM from a U.S. carrier, your phone would have to first be unlocked by your U.K, carrier.




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Jun 17, 2024 4:44 PM in response to DrMim

Will having an American esim overcome this issue?


No, you would have to change the Region setting on your phone, which I am not necessarily suggesting that you do.....because it will affect a number of current settings on your phone.


Change the language and region on iPhone - Apple Support


But, to even install an eSIM from a U.S. carrier, your phone would have to first be unlocked by your U.K, carrier.




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