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Fix This Code is No Longer Valid QR Error when Transferring to eSIM on iPhone

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As the whole world moves towards state-of-the-art technology, it is almost always expected that so many things will change and shift. The seemingly trivial SIM that you used to know several decades ago might soon be gone and replaced with its more modern counterpart, the eSIM. 

Apple, in particular, has decided to go all in with the eSIM or embedded SIM. The eSIM is the programmable internal equivalent of the Subscriber Identity Module or SIM card used to identify phones to their respective cellular networks. Apple’s latest iPhone 14 series no longer features the physical SIM card slot. This is why iPhone users are now transferring to eSIM on their devices.

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However, much to their dismay, many people reported issues during the transfer or setup process. Among the most common complaints that have something to do with ‘This code is no longer valid’ QR code error message during eSIM activation.

How to Troubleshoot Scan QR Code Issue & Fix This Code is No Longer Valid when Transferring to eSIM on iPhone

Find the methods below to help you fix the activation error related to QR code with error message this code is no longer valid. You’ll be able to transfer and setup your new iPhone 13 or 14 fitted with an eSIM in no time with no issue.

The complete error message for this iPhone error says “Cellular Plan Cannot Be Added. This code is no longer valid. Contact your carrier for more information.” or “Linking Device Failed. This QR code is not valid. Please make sure you are scanning the QR code that is displayed on the device you want to link.”

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Check if you Have Activated eSIM on your Device Before

This code is no longer valid QR code expiring issue is the error message that shows up every time you try to add or transfer an eSIM that was already previously added. It may also occur as the result of partial scanning of the QR code with your device camera mainly because of a poor connection.

To check if you have successfully installed the eSIM or not, just follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Settings menu.
  2. Look for the General option.
  3. Click on About and then scroll down. 
  4. If your eSIM has been successfully installed and activated, you must be able to see the ICCID [NUMBER] plus an additional digit provided that the eSIM line has been turned On under the Cellular Plans option. 

Take note, however, that it won’t be possible to remove your eSIM and try to install it again.

Check for VPN Connection Issues & Disable the Service to Fix the eSIM Transfer Error

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Meanwhile, if this is your first time installing your eSIM, This Code is No Longer Valid QR Error may show up because of your enabled VPN, a poor connection, or because there are already a lot of eSIMs installed on your iPhone. 

Here are the steps you should follow to successfully transfer your eSIM if this is the case:

  1. Disable VPN if you are using one.
  2. Make sure that your internet connection is good and stable enough. 
  3. Remove the eSIMs that you don’t use anymore. 
  4. See to it that the software has been updated to the newest version/
  5. Install your eSIM using a different method of installation from the one you used before. 

The Bottom Line 

For many years, people have been used to fitting their SIM cards into the dedicated slot on their devices. However, now that things are starting to change, hopefully for the better, even these small SIM cards may soon have dwindling importance. 

With Apple making the initial move, it won’t be long before the rest of the big names follow suit. If you happen to be transferring your eSIM to your iPhone and you encounter This Code is No Longer Valid QR Error, try the solutions above and see if it fixes the issue.

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Eddie Mendoza Jr
Eddie Mendoza Jr
Eddie has a degree in Information Technology with a natural inclination towards troubleshooting devices. With more than 10 years of blogging experience in different niches, he has found it most satisfying when writing easy-to-follow guides and simplified articles related to computers, smart TVs, mobile devices and Internet-based services.

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