Every iPhone XR / XS / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 supports eSIM. iPhone 14 and later sold in the US are eSIM-only. The flow below works on all of them, on the latest iOS.

Before you start

  • Be on wifi. Don't try this in the airport with bad signal.
  • Update to the latest iOS via Settings → General → Software Update.
  • Make sure the iPhone isn't carrier-locked (most newer iPhones aren't).

Install the QR

  1. Open the Simline app and tap your purchased plan. Tap Install eSIM.
  2. iOS opens the eSIM screen. Tap Continue. The profile downloads automatically.
  3. Choose Simline as the secondary line and label it (e.g. "Travel").
  4. Pick which line handles calls (your home SIM) and which handles data (Simline).
Heads up

If iOS asks to keep iMessage on your home number, say yes. Simline carries data only — messages stay where you want them.

When you land

Open Settings → Cellular and verify Simline shows a signal. Toggle Data Roaming ON for the Simline line — the plan won't connect without it. Your home SIM stays in domestic mode.