iPhone eSIM Activation Guide Desktop User Guide
- June 10, 2024
- iPhone
Table of Contents
eSIM Activation Guide – iPhone (Desktop)
Updated December 2023
Intro
This guide outlines the eSIM Activation steps for a user who has purchased an
eSIM on the desktop version of the Shop.
They will be using their phone to scan the QR code from their desktop/laptop
screen.
Settings
In the settings on your device, select “Mobile Service”.
Mobile Service
Once you are in the “Mobile Service” screen, select “Add eSIM”.
Add eSIM
From the “Set Up Mobile Service” screen, select “Use QR Code”.
Scan QR Code
The device camera will then open up on screen.
Use the camera to scan the QR code.
The device will register the QR code once it is in the camera frame.
Activate eSIM
Click “Continue” to activate and install the eSIM to the device.
eSIM Activating
The eSIM will then begin to activate and install.
This can take a few minutes.
Mobile Plan Labels
Once the activation is complete, you can choose what you want to use your new
eSIM for.
Mobile Plan Labels allow you to choose a name or label for your new eSIM so it
is easily identifiable.
Once you have done this, click “Continue”.
Default Line
You will be asked to choose which SIM you wish to use for your Default Line,
which is used for sending SMS messages and making calls.
You can choose between your new eSIM and any other SIMs that are currently
active in your device.
Once you have done this, click “Continue”.
iMessage & FaceTime
You will be asked to choose which SIM you wish to use for your iMessage and
FaceTime.
You can choose between your new eSIM and any other SIMs that are currently
active in your device.
Once you have done this, click “Continue”.
Mobile Data
You will be asked to choose which SIM you wish to use for your Mobile Data.
You can choose between your new eSIM and any other SIMs that are currently
active in your device.
Once you have done this, click “Continue”.
eSIM Activated and Switched On
Once set up is complete, you can return to the “Mobile Service” screen to see
which of your SIMs are active and inactive.
From here you can click on your active eSIM to see more details about it.
eSIM Details – Data Roaming
To turn on Mobile Data for your new eSIM, you must click on the eSIM and switch Data Roaming to on.