05-01-2026 04:13 PM
I recently purchased/activated a new eSIM but it’s not showing up on my iPhone 16.
I tried scanning the QR code but it keeps showing 'Unable to Activate eSIM'.
05-01-2026 04:32 PM
Hi @ Yifeiw
Do you still have the sim from your old service provider in your phone?
05-01-2026 04:22 PM
hi @Yifeiw
Maybe esim was already installed and just not configured properly.
you might first make sure the old carrier sim is removed or disabled if it is an esim
And Go to Settings-> Cellular or sim manager and make sure the Public Mobile esim is there and enabled (or Turn on this line option is enabled) and set as Primary. Then Reset Network Settings.
In case you don't see a Publc Mobile esim there, check the Welcome email from PM and there is a QR code to scan and install the esim
If you still need further help, ask support agent . You can submit ticket by direct message:
https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/notes/composepage/note-to-user-id/22437
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