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:
1. Ensure that the QR code is saved to your photos. This can be done by Logging In To Your Account, navigating to the Manage Your eSIMs section and selecting your eSIM. Once selected, view the QR code. To save the QR code as a photo, open the image or long press it and tap Save Image or Save to Photos. Alternatively, you can take a screenshot and trim it.
2. On your device, go to Settings.
3. Go to Mobile Service or Cellular Service.
4. Tap Add eSIM.
5. Tap Use QR Code.
6. Tap Open Photos.
7. Select the QR code that you saved previously.
8. Tap Continue.
Note: Do NOT close this window else the installation may fail.
6. Please allow up to 10 minutes for the eSIM to activate.
7. Tap Done to complete the installation.
8. Configure the following settings suggested below. Set Default Line to Primary > Tap Continue.
9. Set Mobile Data to your chosen eSIM. As in the example below Business.
10. Go back into Settings > Tap Mobile Service or Cellular Service. Tap on the eSIM you want to check Data Roaming.
11. Toggle the switch to On.
12. The Data Roaming toggle should appear as below on the installed eSIM.
13. The eSIM is now installed and set up.