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Installing eSIM(s) On An Apple iOS 17 Device Using A Photo From Your Gallery

With iOS 17 and above, it is now possible to install an eSIM using a QR code that is saved into your photos. This removes the requirement of needing a second device to display the QR code on.

To install your eSIM using a QR code from your photos, please see the following steps:

  • Ensure that the QR code is saved to your photos.
  • On your device, go to Settings.
  • Go to Mobile Service or Cellular Service.
    iOS mobile service settings
  • Tap Add eSIM.
    Add eSIM on iOS
  • Tap Use QR Code.
  • Tap Open Photos.
    Open photos to select QR code
  • Select the QR code that you saved previously.
  • Tap Continue.
    Note: Do NOT close this window else the installation may fail.
    Continue eSIM installation
  • Please allow up to 10 minutes for the eSIM to activate.
    eSIM activation on iOS
  • Tap Done to complete the installation.
    Complete iOS eSIM installation
  • Configure the following settings suggested below. Set Default Line to Primary Tap Continue.
    Set default line to primary
  • Set Mobile Data to your chosen eSIM. As in the example below Business.
    Set mobile data to eSIM
  • Go back into Settings Tap Mobile Service or Cellular Service. Tap on the eSIM you want to check Data Roaming.
    Open iOS eSIM data roaming settings
  • Toggle the switch to On.
    Turn on iOS data roaming
  • The Data Roaming toggle should appear as below on the installed eSIM.
    iOS data roaming enabled
  • The eSIM is now installed and set up.

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