Why an eSIM says the code is already used
Understand the already-used eSIM message and what to do before deleting anything.
Your phone says the activation code has already been used, or the eSIM cannot be installed again after deletion.
Most eSIM QR codes are single-use. If the profile was already installed, keep it on that device and contact support before deleting or trying to move it.
- Check whether the eSIM profile is already installed in SIM settings.
- If it is installed, turn the line on and complete the activation checks instead of scanning the QR code again.
- If you deleted the eSIM, do not assume the same QR code can reinstall it.
- Do not try the code across multiple phones unless the plan explicitly supports transfer.
- The QR code was not scanned on another device earlier.
- The eSIM profile is not hidden under a custom label in SIM settings.
- The plan has not expired.
- Treat an eSIM QR code like a one-time activation key.
- If you need to change devices, ask support before removing the profile from the original phone.
Step-by-step fix
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Check whether the eSIM profile is already installed in SIM settings.
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If it is installed, turn the line on and complete the activation checks instead of scanning the QR code again.
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If you deleted the eSIM, do not assume the same QR code can reinstall it.
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Do not try the code across multiple phones unless the plan explicitly supports transfer.
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Contact support with the order number, device model, and the exact message on screen.
- The QR code was not scanned on another device earlier.
- The eSIM profile is not hidden under a custom label in SIM settings.
- The plan has not expired.
- You have not factory-reset the phone after installing the eSIM.
- Treat an eSIM QR code like a one-time activation key.
- If you need to change devices, ask support before removing the profile from the original phone.
- You have not factory-reset the phone after installing the eSIM.
- If you need to change devices, ask support before removing the profile from the original phone.