A T-Mobile eSIM is a digital SIM that allows you to activate a T-Mobile plan on your device without having to use a physical SIM card. You can usually find the eSIM settings in the "Network & Internet" section of your device's Settings menu.
This error code indicates that your device is not compatible with the T-Mobile eSIM. In order to use the T-Mobile eSIM, your device must be designed for it and have the proper software. If you're not sure if your device is compatible, you can check with the manufacturer or T-Mobile.
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1. Update the carrier settings on your iPhone
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Navigate to General.
- Tap on Cellular.
- Under "Cellular Service," make sure that T-Mobile is listed as your preferred network.
- If necessary, scroll down and tap on Carrier Mode.
- Tap on the switch next to T-Mobile to turn it on.
- If necessary, scroll down and tap on Advanced.
- Under "Advanced," make sure that Automatic Band Switch is set to ON.
- If necessary, scroll down and tap on Wifi.
- Under "Wi-Fi," make sure that the network name and password for your home Wi-Fi network are listed.
- Tap on the switch next to your home Wi-Fi network to turn it on.
- If necessary, scroll down and tap on Cellular Data.
- Under "Cellular Data," make sure that T-Mobile is listed as your preferred network.
- Tap on the switch next to T-Mobile to turn it on.
- If necessary, scroll down and tap on Reset.
- Under "Reset," make sure that Reset All Settings is selected.
- Tap on Reset All Settings to reset all the settings on your iPhone.
2. If you have an iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, or iPhone XR, go to Settings > Cellular > Add Cellular Plan and tap Add New Plan
- Open Settings on your iPhone and go to Cellular.
- On the Cellular page, you will see a list of all of your current cellular plans.
- In the Add Cellular Plan section, you will see an option to Add New Plan.
- Tap on Add New Plan and you will be taken to a new screen where you can choose your new cellular plan.
- You will need to fill in the details of your new plan, including your phone number, email address, and billing address.
- Once you have filled in all of the information, tap on Next.
- You will now be taken to a summary screen where you will be able to review all of the information that you have entered.
- If you are happy with the information on the summary screen, tap on Save.
- If you have any questions about the process, tap on Ask Question.
- Once you have saved your new plan, your cellular service will start working with your new plan.
3. If you're still having trouble, contact your carrier
If you're still having trouble, contact your carrier in order to fix the T-Mobile Esim error.