Installing a travel eSIM on your iPhone is quick and easy. This guide covers iOS 17 and later versions.
📋 Prerequisites
Before you start, ensure you have:
- An unlocked iPhone (XS, XR, SE 2020 or newer).
- A stable WiFi connection (Airport WiFi, Home WiFi).
- Your Roamiya QR Code (displayed on another screen or printed).
🚀 Method 1: Scan QR Code (Fastest)
- Go to Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Service).
- Tap Add eSIM.
- Select Use QR Code.
- Scan the QR code we sent to your email.
- Tap Continue to start downloading the profile (takes 1-2 minutes).
- Tap Done when finished.
💡 iOS 17+ Tip:
If you saved the QR code image to your iPhone Photos, you can select "Open Photos" at the bottom of the scanning screen instead of using another device!
✍️ Method 2: Manual Entry (No Second Screen)
If you can't scan the code:
- Go to Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM > Use QR Code.
- Tap Enter Details Manually (bottom of screen).
- Copy/Paste the SM-DP+ Address from your email.
- Copy/Paste the Activation Code.
- Tap Next and follow prompts.
⚙️ Critical Settings for Travel
After installation, configure these settings to ensure it works abroad:
1. Label Your Plan
- Label the new eSIM as "Travel" or "Roamiya".
- Keep your main SIM labeled as "Primary".
2. Set Default Lines
- Default Voice Line: Primary (Keep your number for calls).
- Mobile Data: Travel (Use Roamiya for internet).
- Allow Cellular Data Switching: OFF ❌ (Prevents accidental roaming fees).
3. Enable Data Roaming (The #1 Mistake!)
- Go to Settings > Cellular.
- Tap on your Travel eSIM.
- Toggle Data Roaming to ON ✅.
Why? Our eSIMs use roaming agreements to connect to local networks (e.g., AT&T in USA, SoftBank in Japan). Without this ON, you will get "No Service".
✅ Verification Checklist
You are ready to go when:
- eSIM is installed and labeled "Travel".
- Mobile Data is set to "Travel".
- Data Roaming is ON for "Travel".
- You see signal bars (might show "LTE" or "5G").
Troubleshooting
"Unable to Activate eSIM"
- Check your WiFi connection.
- Ensure your phone is unlocked.
- Did you scan it already? QR codes work only once.
"No Service" upon arrival
- Turn Airplane Mode ON/OFF.
- Double-check Data Roaming is ON.
- See our Troubleshooting Guide.
📧 Need help? Email [email protected].