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Receive "unable to activate eSIM" message on iOS device

Receive unable to activate eSIM message on iOS device - Singtel eSIM

This happens when your eSIM has been successfully installed, but your line is not activated on your new eSIM yet. Tap on Cancel to close the message.

When this occurs, your eSIM should display as "On" under Settings > Mobile Service, without mobile data and voice connectivity.

Receive unable to activate eSIM message on iOS device - Singtel eSIM

Some reasons for this:

You're recontracting with Singtel and switching to a new eSIM, but your line is still active on your current SIM.

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What to do:

Purchased in shop? Your eSIM will activate 30 minutes after you receive it via email. After loss of network on your old SIM, make sure your eSIM is turned on in device settings. Restart your device after.

Otherwise, activate your line via My Singtel app. Refer to your eSIM email for more details. Make sure your eSIM is turned on in device settings. Restart your device after.

You ported your line into Singtel, but we have yet to receive your line from your outgoing operator.

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What to do:

Wait for your port-in to be completed. Once port-in is completed, make sure your eSIM is turned on in device settings. Restart your device after.

You got a new line but are still waiting for your device to be delivered.

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What to do:

Wait to get your device first, then make sure your eSIM is turned on in device settings. Restart your device after.

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Receive "unable to activate eSIM" message on iOS device

You're recontracting with Singtel and switching to a new eSIM, but your line is still active on your current SIM.

You ported your line into Singtel, but we have yet to receive your line from your outgoing operator.

You got a new line but are still waiting for your device to be delivered.

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