Tried 5 new esims and still cant get it activated on my iphone air and iphone 13.

Hi ​@kimchilover67 ,

 

I’m really sorry you’ve had so many failed attempts. I completely understand how frustrating this must be, especially as you rely on your eSIM.
 

From what you’ve described, it looks like the eSIM profile on the network may be stuck or still active in the background, which is why new QR codes are failing to activate.

As you’ve already tried the correct steps (restart, network reset, Wi-Fi, roaming, re-downloading), this now needs a backend eSIM refresh rather than another QR code being sent.
 

To resolve this, we’ll need to:
• Remove the current eSIM profile from your line
• Reset the eSIM on the network
• Reissue a fresh eSIM after the refresh
 

Please contact us so we can escalate this for you:
0800 049 1300
Or Live Chat via the iD Mobile website (Help & Support)

Lamiya

Thank you for your reply, I explained everything to customer service and they said they cleared everything on the backend and then sent me a new esim again which still did not activate. 

If this issue cannot be resolved by the technical team within 48 hours, I will need to request my PAC or STAC code to cancel my contract completely without penalty, as I am currently paying for a service that is not working.

Hi ​@kimchilover67 ,

I've just sent you a private message to help get this sorted.

To find it, click your profile picture in the top-right corner and select ‘Private Messages’.

You can also use this direct link to your inbox: https://community.idmobile.co.uk/inbox/overview

I'll speak to you there.

Thanks.

Michael Z

Sometimes a hard reboot of the device is required and that is enough to get the eSIM up and running.

So did you get the issue fixed? Im having the same issue

Hi ​@Graham Carter,

Sorry to hear you’re running into the same issue with your eSIM, I know how frustrating that can be, especially when you just want to get up and running. Let’s go through a few things that usually help with eSIM activation on iPhone.

eSIM troubleshooting steps (iPhone):

• Make sure you’re connected to a strong WiFi network (eSIM activation won’t work properly without it)
• Go to Settings > Mobile Data > Add eSIM and try scanning the QR code again
• If you’ve already tried, delete the eSIM (if partially added) and re-scan the QR code
• Restart your iPhone and try the activation again
• Check your iPhone is fully up to date (Settings > General > Software Update)
• Make sure Date & Time is set to automatic (Settings > General > Date & Time)
   

Reset your network settings:
This can fix configuration issues that block activation:

• Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone
• Tap Reset
• Select Reset Network Settings
• Enter your passcode and confirm

This will remove saved WiFi networks and passwords, so you’ll need to reconnect to WiFi afterwards.

If you’ve tried everything above and it’s still not working, it may be that a new eSIM needs to be issued. As we can’t access accounts here, the best next step is to contact Live Chat: https://www.idmobile.co.uk/live-chat.

They’ll be able to sort that for you

Regards,

Gemma M

The iD Mobile Social Media Team

​@Gemma M see my new thread 

Hi ​@Graham Carter ,

I've just sent you a private message to help get this sorted.

To find it, click your profile picture in the top-right corner and select ‘Private Messages’.

You can also use this direct link to your inbox: https://community.idmobile.co.uk/inbox/overview

I'll speak to you there.

Thanks.

Michael Z