Apple iPhone 16

Apple iPhone 16

iOS 18

Activate eSIM on your Apple iPhone 16 iOS 18

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In addition to your normal SIM, you can also use an eSIM in your phone. An eSIM is a digital SIM that enables you to activate a price plan without the use of a physical SIM. To activate your eSIM, you need to set up your phone for internet or establish a connection to a Wi-Fi network.

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1. Find "Use QR Code"

Press Settings.

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1. Find "Use QR Code"

Press Mobile Service.

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1. Find "Use QR Code"

Press Add eSIM.

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1. Find "Use QR Code"

Press Use QR Code.

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2. Scan QR code

Place the QR code you've received inside the phone camera frame to scan the code. If you’ve deleted your eSIM, you can re-add it using your existing QR code. If you’re having problems, see our FAQ.

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3. Activate eSIM

Press Continue.

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3. Activate eSIM

Press Done.

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3. Activate eSIM

Press Continue.

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4. Select default price plan for voice calls and text messaging

Press the required price plan.

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4. Select default price plan for voice calls and text messaging

Press Continue.

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5. Select default price plan for iMessage and FaceTime

Press the required price plan.

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5. Select default price plan for iMessage and FaceTime

Press Continue.

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6. Select default price plan for mobile data

Press the required price plan.

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6. Select default price plan for mobile data

Press the indicator next to "Allow Mobile Data Switching" to turn the function on or off.

You can set your phone to switch price plan automatically depending on the coverage and signal strength in your area.

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6. Select default price plan for mobile data

Press Done.

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7. Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

1. Find "Use QR Code"

Press Settings.

Press Mobile Service.

Press Add eSIM.

Press Use QR Code.

2. Scan QR code

Place the QR code you've received inside the phone camera frame to scan the code. If you’ve deleted your eSIM, you can re-add it using your existing QR code. If you’re having problems, see our FAQ.

3. Activate eSIM

Press Continue.

Press Done.

Press Continue.

4. Select default price plan for voice calls and text messaging

Press the required price plan.

Press Continue.

5. Select default price plan for iMessage and FaceTime

Press the required price plan.

Press Continue.

6. Select default price plan for mobile data

Press the required price plan.

Press the indicator next to "Allow Mobile Data Switching" to turn the function on or off.

You can set your phone to switch price plan automatically depending on the coverage and signal strength in your area.

Press Done.

7. Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.