Title: eSIM Not Compatible on Unlocked iPhone 13 Pro Max

I’m from Bangladesh and have a carrier-unlocked iPhone 13 Pro Max from the USA. When I try to activate a Robi eSIM, it says “eSim is not compatible with this iphone. Contact your carrier for more information .”


Any idea why this is happening or how to fix it?

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Dec 6, 2024 10:03 AM

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Posted on Dec 6, 2024 10:45 AM

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Dec 7, 2024 6:31 AM in response to lobsterghost1



lobsterghost1 wrote:

And since the phone cannot accept a physical Sim card, you may need to find another carrier who can support the eSim, if there is one where you are.


Actually the US-sold iPhone 13 Pro does have a physical SIM tray:


iPhone 13 Pro - Technical Specifications - Apple Support


and Jassey's screen shot shows that one is installed. Perhaps if he/she removes that SIM, the Robi eSIM can then be registered.


Regards.


Dec 6, 2024 11:35 AM in response to Jassye

Jassye wrote:

My uncle has gifted me this from the USA. It’s an official iPhone, and it still has an official warranty. However, I don’t know where he bought it from.

Apple can't solve this for you. KiltedTim is correct that iPhone is sold regionally. Your carrier may not support the bands a US phone was designed to be used on. And since the phone cannot accept a physical Sim card, you may need to find another carrier who can support the eSim, if there is one where you are.

Dec 7, 2024 6:47 AM in response to varjak paw

varjak paw wrote:




lobsterghost1 wrote:

And since the phone cannot accept a physical Sim card, you may need to find another carrier who can support the eSim, if there is one where you are.

Actually the US-sold iPhone 13 Pro does have a physical SIM tray:

iPhone 13 Pro - Technical Specifications - Apple Support

and Jassey's screen shot shows that one is installed. Perhaps if he/she removes that SIM, the Robi eSIM can then be registered.

Regards.

Yep, I missed it's a 13 Pro Max and would have a physical Sim Tray.

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