topic Re: Esim in SIM cards & Porting

Esim

SB1501 — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:17:24 GMT

I am writing to request assistance with transferring my existing eSIM to my new iPhone 17. I did the Apple Quick setup with my old iPhone 13. When attempting to activate the eSIM on the new device, I receive an error message stating that a QR code provided by EE is required in order to complete the activation.

Unfortunately, I am currently staying in Germany for an extended period and do not have access to a local EE store where I could obtain the QR code in person.

Could s.o. please help provide the necessary QR code via email, or advise me on how I can complete the eSIM transfer remotely? Thank you very much for your assistance. I look forward to your prompt support.

Seb

Re: Esim

Chris_B — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:02:44 GMT

@SB1501 This isn’t customer support so you’ll not be sent a QR via a email from here. You need to call customer support about that.

It’s also not recommended to do an eSIM swap when out of the UK for this very reason. There’s no guarantee it’ll work. If your old device is still working with a working connection it’s best to wait till you’re back in the UK as you could just end up with no working connection at all.

Re: Esim

SB1501 — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:08:33 GMT

Thank you for your reply and for your advice. However, I would like to ask whether there is any alternative way to provide the required data or QR code through my online account or ? . I understand the usual security procedures and the potential difficulties involved, but waiting until I am back Uk is unfortunately not an option for me. As I am currently staying in Germany for a longer period, visiting an EE store in person is not possible.I would greatly appreciate it if s.o could offer a remote solution so that I can activate my eSIM on my new device. I’m surely not the only person which is traveling and staying abroad.

Thank you very much for your assistance.

Re: Esim

Chris_B — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:02:48 GMT

@SB1501 There is no other option unfortunately.