How to Activate eSIM on iPhone 14/14 Plus/14 Pro/14 Pro Max

Learn how to activate eSIM on iPhone 14/14 Plus/14 Pro/14 Pro Max for beginners. Then, learn how to use Dual SIM on iPhone 14 after activating the eSIM service. 

Our getting-started guide will help you:

• Successfully activate eSIM on your iPhone 14 without disrupting current services.
• Ensure that all data and settings on your iPhone are preserved during the activation process.
• Troubleshoot common issues if not being able to activate eSIM

I. What to Prepare

• An iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max that are carrier-unlocked
• Stable WiFi network
• A QR code or manual activation code provided by your eSIM provider

II. How to Activate eSIM on iPhone 14?

There are 02 ways to activate eSIM on iPhone 14 models:

• use QR code sent from your eSIM provider, or
• enter activation code manually.

Here we will give you step by step guide to activate your eSIM on iPhone 14 models running on iOS 17. But, for those with earlier iOS version, we also have a detailed guide.

Now, let’s start!

1. QR Code Method

► For iPhone 14 running on iOS 17:

• Step 1: Go to Settings > Cellular
• Step 2: Tap on Add eSIM
• Step 3: Tap on Use QR Code
• Step 4: Tap on Open Photos
• Step 5: Choose the QR code image from Library
• Step 6: Tap on Continue
• Step 7: Wait few minutes for adding eSIM

► For iOS version earlier iOS 17:

• Step 1: Go to Settings > Cellular
• Step 2: Tap on Add eSIM
• Step 3: Tap on Use QR Code
• Step 4: Scan QR code
• Step 5: Tap on Continue
• Step 6: Wait few minutes for adding eSIM

2. Manual Activation Method

This eSIM activation method often applies on iPhone 14 models with iOS version earlier than iOS 17. The same steps apply to iPhone 14 devices running on iOS 17.

If you do not have QR code or your QR code does not work, you can enter your eSIM details during setup. The required details include SM-DP+ Address and Activation code sent by your eSIM provider.

• Step 1: Go to Settings > Cellular
• Step 2: Tap on Add eSIM
• Step 3: Tap on Use QR Code
• Step 4: Tap on Enter Details Manually
• Step 5: Enter SM-SP Address and Activation Code
• Step 6: Tap on Continue
• Step 7: Wait few minutes for adding eSIM

The same steps apply to iPhone 14 devices running on iOS 17.

There, you have completed the eSIM installation and activation process. Now, you can take some further steps to customize your eSIM plan for convenience.

III. Customization and Settings After eSIM Activation

After your eSIM plan is activated on your iPhone 14, you can also take further steps to customize your eSIM plan for easy management.

1. Label the eSIM for Easy Identification

Assume that you have two plans, you can label one plan as Personal (used for making/receiving calls or text messages), the other (i.e Gigago eSIM) for mobile data. Labels are changeable.

To change the assigned labels, follow these steps:

• Go to Settings > Cellular or Mobile Data 
• Select the number whose label you want to change > tap Cellular Plan Label 
• Select a new label and or enter a custom label

2. Set the Default Line

You can select your newly activated eSIM as the default line for different purposes, such as voice calls, text messaging, iMessage and FaceTime, and mobile data.

• Tap the eSIM plan you want to use as the default line for voice calls and text messaging, tap Continue.
• Tap the eSIM plan you want to use as the default line for iMessage and FaceTime, tap Continue.
• Tap the eSIM plan you want to use as the default line for mobile data, tap Continue.

There your eSIM is ready to use

IV. How to Use eSIM with iPhone 14?

After adding eSIM to your phone, to access data with the eSIM on iPhone 14, you need:

• Step 1: Go to Settings > Cellular
• Step 2: Tap on the eSIM
• Step 3: Enable Turn On This Line and Data Roaming
• Step 4: Back to Cellular > Tap on Cellular Data
• Step 5: Choose the eSIM as Cellular Data and turn OFF Allow Cellular Data Switching

V. Why Can’t I Activate eSIM on iPhone 14?

Some reasons why you might not be able to activate eSIM on iPhone 14 are:

• You do not have an active Internet connection, either through WiFi or a mobile network.
• Your mobile network carrier does not support eSIM services.
• Your iOS version is not up-to-date, resulting in errors when installing the cellular plan during eSIM activation.

The above are common issues that users may encounter during the activation process. You should review and resolve them accordingly. 

If you meet all the requirements but still cannot activate eSIM on your iPhone 14, then you can:

• First, contact your eSIM provider for support. They will guide you through the activation process step-by-step.
• If necessary, contact Apple Support for further assistance.

VI. FAQs