Apple iPad mini (6th Generation)

Apple iPad mini (6th Generation)

iPadOS 17

iPadOS 17 iPadOS 16.1 iPadOS 15.5

Activate eSIM on your Apple iPad mini (6th Generation) iPadOS 17

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In addition to your normal SIM, you can also use an eSIM in your tablet. 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 tablet for internet.

Step 1 of 9

1. Find "Use QR Code"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 9

1. Find "Use QR Code"

Press Mobile Data.

Step 3 of 9

1. Find "Use QR Code"

Press Add a New Plan.

Step 4 of 9

1. Find "Use QR Code"

Press Add Mobile Plan.

Step 5 of 9

1. Find "Use QR Code"

Press Use QR Code.

Step 6 of 9

2. Scan QR code

Place the QR code you've received inside the tablet 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.

Step 7 of 9

3. Activate eSIM

Press Continue.

Step 8 of 9

3. Activate eSIM

Press Done.

Step 9 of 9

4. 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 Data.

Press Add a New Plan.

Press Add Mobile Plan.

Press Use QR Code.

2. Scan QR code

Place the QR code you've received inside the tablet 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.

4. Return to the home screen

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