Having Trouble With Your eSIM? A Network Reset Might Do the Trick

If your phone’s playing up after switching to an eSIM — maybe you’ve got no signal, dodgy mobile data, or calls not going through — one simple fix that often helps is doing a network settings reset.

It sounds technical, but it’s actually pretty straightforward. Let’s break down what it does, why it helps, and how to do it on both Android and iPhone.

🧠 What Gets Wiped (and What Doesn’t)?

A network reset clears:

• All saved Wi-Fi networks and passwords

• Any Bluetooth pairings

• VPN settings

• Mobile network and APN configurations

But don’t stress — it won’t delete your eSIM, phone number, contacts, or apps. Your mobile plan will still be there, and your data’s safe.

🔁 When to Try a Network Reset for eSIM Issues

It’s worth giving a reset a go if:

• Your eSIM says “No Service”, “No SIM”, or isn’t connecting

• Mobile data isn’t working

• You’re missing calls or texts

• Roaming’s not kicking in when you’re overseas

• You’ve already tried restarting your phone or toggling flight mode

📱 How to Reset Network Settings

On Android:

(Steps might vary slightly depending on your device)

1. Head to Settings

2. Tap System or General Management

3. Go to Reset or Reset Options

4. Select Reset Wi-Fi, Mobile & Bluetooth

5. Confirm with Reset Settings

Your phone will restart — once it’s back on, give it a minute to reconnect.

On iPhone:

1. Open Settings

2. Tap General

3. Scroll to the bottom and tap Transfer or Reset iPhone

4. Tap Reset

5. Choose Reset Network Settings

6. Enter your passcode if needed, then confirm

The phone will reboot, and after a moment, your eSIM should reconnect to your mobile network.

Resetting network settings is one of those classic “turn it off and on again” fixes — and more often than not, it does the job.