Why does my Google Pixel say "Couldn't activate service"
If you're trying to activate an eSIM data package on a Google Pixel device, it's possible you will see the following error:
"Couldn't activate service. There's an issue with your SIM profile. To fix the issue, contact your operator."
This Google Pixel error message might also reference a subject code of 8.2.6 and a reason code of 3.8.
If you experience this error code, please reach out to the Google Pixel support team for personalized help with your device.