Viafigo

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iPhone and iPad eSIM installation guide

Use this page if your order email includes Viafigo installation details for iPhone or iPad. It covers iOS 17 and later, iOS 16, and iOS 15 or earlier with both QR and manual activation paths.

iPhone & iPad

iOS 17 and later

Use these steps for recent iPhone and iPad models running iOS 17 or newer.

iPhone & iPad

iOS 16

For devices on iOS 16, the menus are similar but the prompts are slightly simpler.

iPhone & iPad

iOS 15 and earlier

Older iPhone flows are slightly more compact but still support both QR and manual activation.

Apple devices

iOS 17 and later

Use these steps for recent iPhone and iPad models running iOS 17 or newer.

QR

Install with QR code

This is the fastest path when the device camera can scan the QR code from your Viafigo PDF.

  1. 1

    Open Settings > Cellular or Mobile Data > Add eSIM.

  2. 2

    Choose Use QR Code, then scan the QR code from the Viafigo PDF.

  3. 3

    Tap Continue when iPhone recognises the mobile plan and wait for the eSIM to be added.

  4. 4

    Rename the line so it is easy to identify during the trip.

  5. 5

    When iPhone asks about Default Line, Apple ID, FaceTime, and iMessage, keep your primary number as default unless you specifically want to switch.

  6. 6

    Set Cellular Data to the Viafigo eSIM when you want travel data to come from that line.

Important notes

Some iPhones show extra prompts for Primary, Secondary, Apple ID, FaceTime, and iMessage. Those prompts are expected.

Turn on Allow Cellular Data Switching only if you intentionally want iPhone to move between lines.

Manual

Install manually

Use manual entry if the QR code does not scan or you are installing from another screen.

  1. 1

    Open Settings > Cellular or Mobile Data > Add eSIM.

  2. 2

    Choose Use QR Code, then tap Enter Details Manually.

  3. 3

    Enter the SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code exactly as shown in the Viafigo PDF.

  4. 4

    Tap Next and wait while iPhone adds the eSIM profile.

  5. 5

    Rename the line and review the prompts for Default Line, Apple ID, FaceTime, iMessage, and Cellular Data.

  6. 6

    Keep your normal number as the default for calls and texts unless your trip setup requires otherwise.

Important notes

Copy the SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code carefully. A missing character will cause activation to fail.

Apple devices

iOS 16

For devices on iOS 16, the menus are similar but the prompts are slightly simpler.

QR

Install with QR code

Use QR installation when the PDF is available on another screen or printed copy.

  1. 1

    Open Settings > Cellular or Mobile Data > Add eSIM.

  2. 2

    Choose Use QR Code and scan the QR code from the Viafigo PDF.

  3. 3

    Tap Continue to confirm the new mobile plan.

  4. 4

    Label the line clearly so you can recognise it later.

  5. 5

    Select the Viafigo line for Cellular Data when you are ready to use travel data.

Important notes

If the device cannot scan the code from the same phone screen, open the PDF on another device or use the manual path instead.

Manual

Install manually

Manual activation is the fallback when QR scanning is not practical.

  1. 1

    Open Settings > Cellular or Mobile Data > Add eSIM.

  2. 2

    Choose Use QR Code, then tap Enter Details Manually.

  3. 3

    Enter the SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code from the Viafigo PDF.

  4. 4

    Tap Next and wait while the eSIM is prepared.

  5. 5

    Label the line and assign Cellular Data to the Viafigo eSIM when you want to use it.

Important notes

Stay connected to Wi-Fi until the installation finishes completely.

Apple devices

iOS 15 and earlier

Older iPhone flows are slightly more compact but still support both QR and manual activation.

QR

Install with QR code

Choose this path if your older iPhone supports eSIM and can scan the QR code.

  1. 1

    Open Settings > Cellular or Mobile Data > Add Cellular Plan.

  2. 2

    Scan the QR code from the Viafigo PDF.

  3. 3

    Tap Add Cellular Plan and wait for the eSIM to be installed.

  4. 4

    Rename the line and keep your normal SIM as default for voice unless you need a different setup.

  5. 5

    Switch Cellular Data to the Viafigo line when you want travel data to come from that plan.

Manual

Install manually

Manual entry still works if scanning is unavailable.

  1. 1

    Open Settings > Cellular or Mobile Data > Add Cellular Plan.

  2. 2

    Tap Enter Details Manually.

  3. 3

    Type the SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code exactly as shown in the Viafigo PDF.

  4. 4

    Confirm the new cellular plan and wait for the installation to complete.

  5. 5

    Label the line and keep the settings ready for arrival.