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i cant activate my esim

  • November 22, 2025
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I got an email that my iD Mobile switch is clomplete, but it’s still not working

Best answer by Owethu M

Hi ​@Oskiko9 

 

I do apologise that you unable to use you eSIM please check:

  1. First, restart your phone and manually check that your iD Mobile eSIM is active under SIM manager in settings.
  2. If you are still unable to use the eSIM follow the below:
  • For Samsung Network Settings:

Open Settings by swiping down from the top of the screen and tapping the gear icon, or find the Settings app in your app drawer.

Tap Connections (or Network & Internet, depending on your model).

Select Mobile Networks to access options such as:

Network mode (e.g., LTE/3G/2G auto connect)

Data roaming (enable if you want to use mobile data abroad)

Access Point Names (APN) (check or update if mobile data isn’t working)

Network operators (choose manual or automatic network selection)

For Wi-Fi calling, go to Connections > Wi-Fi Calling to enable or disable it.

If issues persist, try resetting your network settings via:
Settings > General Management > Reset > Reset network settings
(Note: This will reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth settings.)

  • iPhone Network Settings:

Open the Settings app on your Home screen.

Tap Cellular (or Mobile Data depending on your region), where you can:

Turn Cellular Data on or off

Enable Data Roaming for mobile data usage abroad

Access Cellular Data Options > Voice & Data to select 5G/4G/3G

Choose Network Selection (automatic or manual)

To enable or disable Wi-Fi calling, go to:
Settings > Phone > Wi-Fi Calling

For persistent issues, reset network settings by going to:
Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings

 

If you continue to experience problems after checking these settings, please contact us via Live Chat, social media channels (Facebook or Instagram) or email us at socialqueries@idmobile.co.uk, outlining the details of your query, we would like the opportunity to put things right.

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  • November 22, 2025

Hi ​@Oskiko9 

 

I do apologise that you unable to use you eSIM please check:

  1. First, restart your phone and manually check that your iD Mobile eSIM is active under SIM manager in settings.
  2. If you are still unable to use the eSIM follow the below:
  • For Samsung Network Settings:

Open Settings by swiping down from the top of the screen and tapping the gear icon, or find the Settings app in your app drawer.

Tap Connections (or Network & Internet, depending on your model).

Select Mobile Networks to access options such as:

Network mode (e.g., LTE/3G/2G auto connect)

Data roaming (enable if you want to use mobile data abroad)

Access Point Names (APN) (check or update if mobile data isn’t working)

Network operators (choose manual or automatic network selection)

For Wi-Fi calling, go to Connections > Wi-Fi Calling to enable or disable it.

If issues persist, try resetting your network settings via:
Settings > General Management > Reset > Reset network settings
(Note: This will reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth settings.)

  • iPhone Network Settings:

Open the Settings app on your Home screen.

Tap Cellular (or Mobile Data depending on your region), where you can:

Turn Cellular Data on or off

Enable Data Roaming for mobile data usage abroad

Access Cellular Data Options > Voice & Data to select 5G/4G/3G

Choose Network Selection (automatic or manual)

To enable or disable Wi-Fi calling, go to:
Settings > Phone > Wi-Fi Calling

For persistent issues, reset network settings by going to:
Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings

 

If you continue to experience problems after checking these settings, please contact us via Live Chat, social media channels (Facebook or Instagram) or email us at socialqueries@idmobile.co.uk, outlining the details of your query, we would like the opportunity to put things right.