iOS 26 Update: How to Set Up Your eSIM via the App on Apple DevicesUpdated 21 hours ago

📲 How to Install Your eSIM on iPhone (iOS 26)

Option 1 – Automatic Installation (iOS 26)

(Recommended if your iPhone is already updated to iOS 26)

👉 Follow these steps directly from the Simify app:

1. Open the Simify app and go to My eSIMs.

2. Select your eSIM and tap How to Install your eSIM.

3. Choose Automatic.

4. Tap View Installation Steps and follow the screens (Continue → Activate → Confirm numbers → Rename your plan as “Simify”).

5. While you are still at home, make sure your ‘Simify’ line is turned OFF and Data Roaming is also OFF.

6. Done ✅ Your eSIM will be ready to connect once you land at your destination.

⚠️ If you install your eSIM before traveling, it may briefly show “Activating” and then give an error message. Don’t worry -this is expected. Simply switch it off and wait until you arrive at your destination.

Option 2 – Manual Installation

(via Settings → Mobile Data → Add eSIM → Enter Details Manually)

Option 3 – QR Code Installation

(via Settings → Mobile Data → Add eSIM → Use QR Code)

📲How to Activate Your eSIM on iPhone (iOS 26) When You Land:

After Installing Your eSIM

You can keep your eSIM switched OFF until you travel - Activation only takes place once your eSIM connects to a local network in one of the covered countries.

Once you land in one of the covered countries:

1. Go to Settings > Mobile Data > [Your Simify eSIM].

2. Open 'Simify' Toggle Turn On This Line → ON.

3. Scroll down and toggle Data Roaming → ON.
   

Your eSIM will now connect to the local network automatically 🌍✅