Install an eSIM on iPhone Manually (Quick & Easy Guide)
Thinking of using an eSIM on your iPhone by using the QR code scan? No problem! Here's a step-by-step guide to installing an eSIM profile manually:
What you'll need is your iPhone
(make sure it supports eSIM & device is unlocked)
There are 3 ways to check if your device is compatible
- check the list here : https://www.upesim.com/en/installation.html
- dial the number *#06# and press call (if the iPhone display an EID number) it's eSIM compatible
- the best way is to download our UPeSIM application, the application will display you a message after registration if your device is not compatible with eSIM, to download the app click here
The eSIM QR Code and activation code
(provided by UPeSIM per email)
- The eSIM QR Code
- The Activation Code
The activation code is a unique string of characters that links your iPhone to the eSIM profile. It often comes alongside a QR code, but you can enter it manually too. Here's an example of what the code might look like:
Example :
- SMDP = rsp-eu.example.com
- CODE = XXEC5D8D9CD2505965FF279EFE1E48XX
Now let's Install the eSIM
1 - Open Settings on your iPhone |
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2 - Tap on Mobile or Cellular or Mobile Data
(depending on your iPhone model).
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3 - In the SIMs section, tap on:
Add eSIM or Add Cellular Plan.
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4 - Choose Use QR Code
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5 - You can use 3 options to install the SIM
- Scan QR code with the camera
- Open Photos if you add the QR Code on your photo roll
- Enter Manually copy SMDP & activation code
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6 - click on Continue to install the eSIM
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7 - Set your "country line" as Default Line
- This line will be used if you want to receive SMS
- Please note that outgoing/incoming call and outgoing SMS are charged as roaming by your home country provider / operator.
- We recommend to disable the roaming on your home country line.
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8 - Set your "country line" as Line for :
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9 - Set your eSIM line for Mobile Data :
- In this example we set the eSIM line with the name "Secondary"
- Remember to disable the option "Allow Mobile Data Switching"
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10 - Set the eSIM line for Mobile Data :
- On the top of the screen
- The eSIM line Secondary will be used for Mobile Data
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11 - Check the eSIM configuration :
- Turn on this Line = To ON (if you want to use it now)
- Network Selection = Check if you are connected to the right Network
- Data Roaming = To ON (only with the eSIM UPeSIM)
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Congratulations! You've successfully installed your eSIM profile manually on your iPhone.