Unable to set new nano SIM as primary line on iPhone 16 after switching from eSIM

iPhone 16 moved from eSIM to new provider with nano sim, same number but new sim does not register as primary?


When phone new had e sim changed provider, old account closed, now nano sim but phone shows primary line as e sim and nano sim as travel for current line. How to make new provider with nano sim as my primary line?


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iPhone 16, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 29, 2025 8:28 AM

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Aug 29, 2025 10:16 AM in response to Rubble410

Rubble410 wrote:

iPhone 16 moved from eSIM to new provider with nano sim, same number but new sim does not register as primary?

When phone new had e sim changed provider, old account closed, now nano sim but phone shows primary line as e sim and nano sim as travel for current line. How to make new provider with nano sim as my primary line?

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Unable to set new nano SIM as primary line on iPhone 16 after switching from eSIM

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