N1b
This is the most promising comment, but unfortunately it didn't work. For step 1, no provider let me connect. Using step 2, I tried both profiles listed and they both didn't work. I tried automatically select and manually trying each provider for both profiles.

5 months later

N1b

Do you know how to open the SIM toolkit app? I see it when I follow your instructions but it cannot be opened/launched, seems like it’s just there.

I’m having similar issues with esim, but I can connect to T-Mobile via silent.link but it disconnects every 10ish minutes and says no network

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    applesbana restart the phone if the sim toolkit app can not launch. It should work then. As for the disconnect, I'd try to change roaming profiles and see if you get a better connection then. I have 3 profiles and usually one works great non multiple networks, one works mediocre at best and one doesn't work at all. But it depends on your location.

      N1b

      Thanks, gave the restart a shot, but I simply don’t have an “open” option for that app. Seems like it’s just there for background tasks but I have no way to open it…

        5 months later

        applesbana hey there just wondering if you ever got resolution to your issue. I have the same thing where I get no connection even if I tried to connect to the local provider and everything appears to be set up right. And that app I can't 'open' (there is no option) it nor do I see any roaming profiles to even change. Thank you

          Dannyt

          I deleted the esim and reinstalled it recently and it works fine thus far. I think the graphene team changed how you enable esim from how it used to work. You no longer need play services installed to activate an esim. Perhaps try to start from scratch?

          a month later

          I am unable to download/activate the eSIM.
          I followed all the steps:

          eSIM support
          By default, GrapheneOS has always shipped with baseline support for eSIM, where users can use any eSIMs installed previously on the device. However, in order to manage and add eSIMs, proprietary Google functionality is needed. This is fully disabled by default.

          eSIM support on GrapheneOS doesn't require any dependency on Google Play, and never shares data to Google Play even when installed.

          eSIM support can be enabled in Settings ➔ Network & Internet ➔ eSIM support. The toggle is persistent across every boot.

          By enabling the toggle, the proprietary Google functionality is enabled and will be used by the OS to provision and manage eSIMs.

          Note that if the eSIM installation process does not progress past the "Checking network info..." stage despite having a stable Internet connection, you may need to call the USSD code ##4636## and then enable DSDS in the menu that is presented.

          If an eSIM locked with a PIN is used, it is recommended to leave the eSIM support toggle enabled even after activating the eSIM. This will allow you to disable the eSIM on the lockscreen in case the PIN is forgotten. If the eSIM support toggle is disabled and the PIN is forgotten, there is no way to access the device unless the PUK is provided.

          I have Google play Services Installed with the permissions for Network and Sensors allowed. I have the eSIM support toggled on. I checked and the DSDS is enabled.
          However, I do not have a QR code. This is a pre-paid Tmobile eSIM. They said there is no QR code. It should just download. So what should I do?

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            What a load of a marlarkey to install an esim
            Google is simpler order an sim from your provider, go to settings Network and Interview, Sims, Add sim and follow instructions.
            Your provider should be able to supply a physical sim, my old supplier O2 did and installed and did a sim swap via a text.
            I thought Graphene was be similar , enable sim, restart , Network and Interview, Sims, Add sim and follow instructions. Not sure what the purpose of Graphene requiring esim activation button has.

            noplanetB did you managed to install it? I have been trying but when i press download, it can't be activated

            So the proprietary blob is only required for provisioning and management, and the phone continues to have esim functionality if the "esim support" toggle is set to off, after initial provisioning has occurred?

              Chipper Turns out yes, it just breaks a few things, which a handy warning informs you about prior to doing.

              From a privacy standpoint, are there any downsides to esims vs standard physical sim chips?

              16 days later

              OK I'm staring at Settings > Network & internet

              and there is no > eSIM support

              Its just internet, airplane mode, hotspot & tethering, data saver, and VPN.
              ...
              Oh wait let me go check the owner profile. Hold on...

                GlytchMeister

                Yep, that was it. My bad! Got it working and never had to download any google nonsense. I guess GOS has the proprietary google stuff needed to make esims work kinda... containerized inside itself?

                  @GlytchMeister see https://grapheneos.org/usage#esim-support

                  containerized inside itself?

                  By default, GrapheneOS has always shipped with baseline support for eSIM, where users can use any eSIMs installed previously on the device.

                  GlytchMeister I guess GOS has the proprietary google stuff needed to make esims work kinda

                  In order to manage and add eSIMs, proprietary Google functionality is needed. This is fully disabled by default.

                  never had to download any google nonsense.

                  eSIM support on GrapheneOS doesn't require any dependency on Google Play, and never shares data to Google Play even when installed.

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                  Can anyone confirm what turning off esim support after it's installed and working correctly effects? Is it better to have it on or off from a privacy point of view

                  18 days later

                  For any future readers, none of this helped me but what did work was going to the Access Point Name setting and hitting the reset to default after i got my sim installed.

                  5 months later

                  I have GoogleFi and I had to install the Google-Fi app in order for the esim to be properly provisioned. After that I removed all of its permissions and the phone is still working fine.