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  1. macthekatt

    iPhone 13 Real dual nanosim iPhone, China versus Hong Kong - with or without esim?

    Does anyone know about the difference between an iPhone with dual nanosim from China and one from Hong Kong? I was told that the physical dual nanosim iPhones from China only have 2 physical simcard slots,and no esim capability. And that iPhones from Hong Kong have 2 physical simcard slots AND...
    • macthekatt
    • Thread
    • china dual nanosim iphone esim hong kong
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iPhone
  2. pedzsan

    iPhone 13 Pro Max Problems with new eSIM

    My son is in Taiwan. Before he was in Vietnam. He took out his AT&T SIM and put in another local carrier. That worked fine. Messages and everything was happy. When he went to Taiwan, he changed to an eSIM and now Messages won’t work for him on his iPhone at all. It works on his Mac. He...
    • pedzsan
    • Thread
    • esim messages app
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: iPhone
  3. S

    Rename data plans on iPad?

    I got a new cellular iPad and installed a bunch of free eSIM data plans that I found online, however I can’t seem to find a way to rename the plans? Is this not possible on iPad OS? I won‘t be able to remember which is what in the future 😅
  4. AjTee

    How to remove not used eSIM plan?

    Hello, I would like to remove eSIM plan called "Used as 'Personal'". How can I do it? I do not see any option.
    • AjTee
    • Thread
    • esim ios 17 plan
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iOS 17
  5. Giuanniello

    iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 13Pro Max dual sim, can I add a prepaid eSim?

    I might go to visit the US and wondering if I better buy a cheapo feature phone and then an AT&T prepaid for the couple weeks am gonna be there (need to have WhatsApp so I can eventually get calls over data) or if better, if possible, to get an eSim for my phone as I seem to understand that dual...
  6. meshaun

    iPhone 15 Pro Max Dual eSIM call/data setup

    Hi Everyone! I am using the 15 Pro Max and setup two eSIMs. Both are active and working perfectly. I can get calls/data is ON. However, I noticed that when I take a call from SIM 1, the line is only active for the SIM 1. No data from SIM 2 (I use SIM 2 for data mostly) and even this drops. Not...
    • meshaun
    • Thread
    • dual sim esim
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iPhone
  7. M

    How to setup eSIM without physical SIM card?

    I got from my friend an iPhone 12 for free because the physical SIM card slot got broken. The phone supports eSIM but you can't activate it bacause the "Cellular" setting is disabled without physical SIM card. How do I get around that? Could I use Another iPhone with a Functional SIM Slot...
  8. FireFish

    Cannot activate an eSim on an Apple Watch from AT&T FirstNet

    Cannot activate an eSim on an Apple Watch from AT&T FirstNet Cannot activate an eSim on an Apple Watch from AT&T FirstNet I've tried everything, including sending the Watch in for Apple repair twice. During the initial Apple Watch setup wizard, the Cellular step is unavailable: The setup...
    • FireFish
    • Thread
    • celluluar watch esim firstnet watch activation problems
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Apple Watch
  9. A

    iPhone 15 Pro Nano SIM version of Iphone 15 in avaiable in USA?

    Hello everyone. In November I have a work trip from Italy, where I live, to the USA. I wanted to buy an iPhone 15. In Italy we have the nano SIM. Do you know if the American Apple stores also have versions with nano SIM as well as e-SIM?
  10. D

    iPhone 15 Pro maX e sim can’t activate

    Hello, I purchased my home 15 pro max from Apple. T mobile cannot activate via e sim. I’ve been on the phone for hours yesterday and today. I also went to the t mobile Store and they tried unsuccessfully. I went to the Apple Store to make sure my phone was not defective. Apple referred me to...
  11. U

    iPhone 12 iPhone 15 Pro (from iPhone 12) - AT&T eSim question

    I have read all the FAQs on eSIM but I must be slow because I still do not know what to expect when I get the 15 Pro. Basically, when I turn on my 15 Pro, will it "just work" as my cell# or is there work I need to do. Thanks!!
  12. H

    eSIM and Contact Posters/NameDrop

    Do we know if we can assign different contact posters for different phone numbers for those that use eSIM on ios17? What about NameDrop? Can we share different “contact cards” with limited info? Can’t seem to understand why Apple would give us the ability to add multiple contact posters without...
  13. thewhitehart

    iPhone 14/Plus Transfer eSIM to new iPhone while roaming

    I’ll be traveling from Japan to New York when the iPhone 15 is released, and I’d like to buy it. I realize it won’t have a SIM card tray if sold in the US. Could I transfer my Docomo eSIM to the new iPhone 15 while roaming? Or should I wait until I get back to Japan? I don’t want to suddenly...
  14. M

    Does any E-Sim for Apple Watch?

    Can I buy a random prepaid, 7day E-Sim and use it on my Apple Watch Ultra? Like this: https://www.airalo.com/
  15. FireFish

    iPhone 13 Pro Max AT&T FirstNet - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

    AT&T FirstNet - the network dedicated for first responders If you are a first responder and haven’t seen FirstNet, I suggest checking it out. While all major carriers claim to offer a First Responder offering, only AT&T offers FirstNet which is not only a discounted plan, it has tremendous...
    • FireFish
    • Thread
    • at&t esim firstnet
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iPhone
  16. hofnar

    iPhone 14 Pro Max eSim Retailer Recommendations

    Airalo, Holafly, Mint, so many retailers. So many reviews. Macrumours family, which have you had bad experiences with and which would you recomend? Personally I'm headed to Finland in 2 weeks and am looking for a data plan. I feel anything on youtube is a paid sponsorship, and a lot of negative...
    • hofnar
    • Thread
    • esim esim carrier travelling
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: iPhone
  17. L

    eSIM data stopped working after 16.1 install (release ver from 20221024)

    Help requested: my iPhone 11Pro with ESIM, working fine on all versions of iOS15 stopped working after upgrade yesterday to iOS16.1. CLARIFICATION : voice and SMS appears to be functioning but LTE/3G/... data services no longer working. I'm now relying on Wi-Fi at home and don't have data when...
  18. K

    iPhone 12, Esim and iMessage

    My local carrier started offering esim and I have been needing to add my work phone to my phone. Since swapping my physical sim to esim, imessage and facetime wont activate on my number. I have tried calling apple and went through all the steps, went to my carrier and even swapped to a physical...
  19. D

    eSIM + VPN is a disastrous combination

    VPN issue has persisted for years that the connection would drop when network environment changes or when CPU usage is high (when I'm updating apps). Reconnecting takes 3-4 minutes (all local VPNs that filter DNS, no traffic is routed to a remote server, so it's not an internet issue). Now...
  20. macfan2023

    iPhone 14 Pro Max Best MVNO for new esim?

    Migrating from Ultra S21 with a physical sim.... was using a Verizon MVNO. Ordered the new 14 max pro unlocked, anyone have good recommendations for MVNO that supports physical sim to esim?
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