How to install and activate your eSIM on Android

Thank you for choosing eSIM.sm! In this guide, you will learn how to set up your eSIM and the key features of this service to use it properly.

First of all, for any device, you need to check if your device is compatible with eSIM technology. Not all devices support eSIM, so it's crucial to verify this first.

To check the compatibility, visit the compatibility page .

General Steps

We recommend installing the day before your trip and it will activate once you arrive at your destination.

Use QR Code Installation if you have another device you can scan from, alternatively follow the Manual setup instructions.

Choose Your Device

iPhone Android

Android eSIM setup guide

What You Need
  1. An Android phone compatible with eSIM.
  2. The installation email

Installation steps

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On your Android phone, go to Settings > Connection.
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Tap on "SIM manager" in the "Connections" section
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Tap "Add eSIM"
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Scan the QR code received by email or enter details of eSIM manually (if you can't scan) and proceed with the setup
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When the Cellular Plan Detection notification appears, tap Continue.
Select the line you will use for cellular data.
Make sure you have data roaming enabled

Google Pixel Manual setup instructions:

  • Go to “Settings”, tap “Network & internet”, then tap “(+)” next to the SIMs section, if it's not available tap “SIMs/Mobile network” on your device.
  • Tap “Download a SIM instead?”, then tap “Next”.
  • Tap “Use a different network” if you need to confirm your network.
  • Tap “Need help?”, then tap “Enter it manually”.
  • Enter the SM-DP+ Address & Activation Code by copying it, tap “Continue”, then tap “Download/Activate”.
  • Tap “Settings/Done” when you see the Download Finished screen.

Samsung Manual setup instructions:

  • Go to “Settings”, tap “Connections”, then tap “SIM card manager” on your device.
  • Tap “Add mobile plan”, then tap “Scan carrier QR code”.
  • Tap “Enter activation code”.
  • Enter the SM-DP+ Address & Activation Code by copying it, tap “Connect”, then tap “Confirm”.