{"id":203,"date":"2022-06-05T09:46:06","date_gmt":"2022-06-05T09:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frewie.com\/help\/?p=203"},"modified":"2026-01-20T22:19:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T14:19:56","slug":"ios-installing-esim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frewie.com\/help\/ios-installing-esim\/","title":{"rendered":"[iOS] Installing eSIM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installing eSIM on iOS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you begin installation, ensure your device is <a href=\"https:\/\/frewie.com\/help\/device-compatibility\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"129\">compatible<\/a> and you have existing stable connection (preferably WiFi). <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Avoid using airport WiFi as they may block eSIM installations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One-click eSIM Installation on iOS devices (for iOS 17.4 and newer only)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use your iOS device to open the link and initiate installation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow setup and follow set up instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom label your eSIM (Name to Identify this eSIM).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set Home\/Default line as &#8220;Primary&#8221; to receive call\/messages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frewie.com\/help\/turn-on-esim-plan\">Mobile Data<\/a> as newly installed &#8220;eSIM&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frewie.com\/help\/update-esim-apn-settings\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"212\">Update Access Point Names(APN)<\/a>, (if required).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installation is complete!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upon landing &gt; Mobile Data &gt; Turn on your eSIM &gt; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frewie.com\/help\/turn-on-data-roaming\">Turn on Data Roaming<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile Data &gt; In Mobile Data &gt; Select eSIM to use eSIM for Data.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eSIM QR Installation on iOS devices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to &#8220;Settings&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Add Data Plan&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap &#8220;Add Data Plan&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Install eSIM&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scan QR code or Tap &#8220;Enter Details Manually&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom label your eSIM(Name to Identify this eSIM).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set Home\/Default line as &#8220;Primary&#8221; to receive call\/messages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frewie.com\/help\/turn-on-esim-plan\">Mobile Data<\/a> as newly installed &#8220;eSIM&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frewie.com\/help\/update-esim-apn-settings\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"212\">Update Access Point Names(APN)<\/a>, (if required).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installation is complete!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upon landing &gt; Mobile Data &gt; Turn on your eSIM &gt; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frewie.com\/help\/turn-on-data-roaming\">Turn on Data Roaming<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile Data &gt; In Mobile Data &gt; Select eSIM to use eSIM for Data.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manual eSIM Installation on iOS devices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to &#8220;Settings&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Cellular\/Mobile&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add &#8220;Cellular\/Mobile Plan&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select &#8220;Enter Details Manually&#8221;. Enter details provided in &#8220;Installation Email&#8221;:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SM-DP+ Address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activation Code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn on and Set <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frewie.com\/help\/turn-on-esim-plan\">Mobile Data<\/a> as newly installed &#8220;eSIM&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frewie.com\/help\/ios-update-esim-apn-settings\">Update Access Point Names(APN)<\/a>, (if required).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installation is complete!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upon landing &gt; Mobile Data &gt; Turn on your eSIM &gt; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frewie.com\/help\/turn-on-data-roaming\">Turn on Data Roaming<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile Data &gt; In Mobile Data &gt; Select eSIM to use eSIM for Data.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>IMPORTANT NOTE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Ensure &#8220;Data Roaming&#8221; for your Main Line is <strong>disabled<\/strong> to prevent accidental charges from your carrier.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Do NOT DELETE\/REMOVE your eSIM from your device after successful installation as each eSIM can only be installed once. 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