Why Won’t My ESIM Transfer Be Successful?

If you are switching from another iPhone with an eSIM to one that supports eSIM Carrier Activation or Quick Transfer, your network profile and data plan may be easily transferred over. Please check with your carrier to make this possible.

Make sure both iPhones are fully charged before attempting to transfer an eSIM over Bluetooth. If any problems arise, these tricks could help.

1. Check the Essential Requirements

US Mobile’s eSIM transfer process is software defined, meaning it is independent from OEMs and wireless carriers, and supports line transfers among various types of devices. By contrast, Apple’s hardware-defined transfer process limits line transfers only between iPhones or other eSIM-equipped devices (Apple to Apple or eSIM to pSIM).

You’ll need two unlocked, compatible iPhones – each equipped with an eSIM – in order to transfer an eSIM via Bluetooth successfully. Both iPhones must be powered on and kept near each other while both possessing passcodes set for authentication purposes. Rebooting may help clear out temporary files which might obstruct this process while reseting network settings can assist with troubleshooting issues while transferring your plan cellular plan.

2. Check the Network

If the eSIM transfer fails, it could be because your network is experiencing issues. Since Bluetooth and Wi-Fi play an essential role in its process, ensuring both devices remain connected is paramount for successful transfer. You can check on your connection by accessing Settings > Network > Status where this page displays information such as server host name and total router count between you and each router as well as TTL (time to live) values – low TTL values could signal network issues.

3. Check the Passcode

Problems when trying to move an eSIM from one iPhone to the other can be extremely infuriating, so if this occurs for you make sure both phones have passcodes set and remain close together while performing this transfer process. Also make sure Airplane Mode has been disabled before beginning this task.

If your eSIM won’t transfer, this solution might work for you. Simply make sure both iPhones are fully charged, close together while the transfer takes place and try charging both at the same time to keep both close. Hopefully this should solve your problem in most instances; otherwise contact your carrier. Good luck! — Author

4. Check the Bluetooth

Apple introduced Bluetooth support for transferring an eSIM when setting up cellular on an iPhone with iOS 16, enabling cellular activation through Bluetooth connectivity. There are, however, certain requirements that must be fulfilled in order for an eSIM transfer to occur successfully.

One of the primary factors contributing to an unsuccessful eSIM transfer is when both iPhones are not connected via Bluetooth. To address this, ensure both phones are powered on and within close proximity of each other; additionally, disable Auto-Lock on one phone in order to prevent it from locking automatically during an eSIM transfer process.

If the issue still persists, perform a forced restart on both iPhones. This should clear away temporary files and fix any glitches that might be hindering communication between devices.

5. Check the Wi-Fi

For optimal success when transferring an eSIM from one iPhone to another, both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Otherwise, transfer issues could arise during this process.