{"id":229,"date":"2022-06-05T09:46:41","date_gmt":"2022-06-05T09:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frewie.com\/help\/?p=229"},"modified":"2026-01-20T22:31:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T14:31:46","slug":"android-installing-esim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frewie.com\/help\/android-installing-esim\/","title":{"rendered":"[Android] Installing eSIM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Installing eSIM on Android Devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Before you begin installation, ensure your device is compatible<\/a> and you have existing stable connection (preferably WiFi). Avoid using airport WiFi as they may block eSIM installations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One-click eSIM Installation on Android devices (for Android 10 and newer only)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Use your Android device to open the link and initiate installation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Start setup and follow setup instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Custom label your eSIM (Name to Identify this eSIM).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Set Mobile Data<\/a> as newly installed “eSIM”.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Update Access Point Names(APN)<\/a>, (if required).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Installation is complete!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Upon landing > Mobile Data > Turn on your eSIM > Turn on Data Roaming<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Select eSIM to use eSIM for Data.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    QR Code eSIM Installation on Android devices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Go to “Settings” > “Connection\/Network & Internet”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Tap “SIM Card Manager” > “eSIM” > “Add Mobile Plan”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Scan QR code or Tap “Enter Details Manually”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Custom label your eSIM (Name to Identify this eSIM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Update Access Point Name (APN)<\/a>, (if required)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Installation is complete!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Upon landing > Turn on (eSIM)<\/a> > “Mobile Data” select eSIM > Turn on Data Roaming<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. Select eSIM to use eSIM for Data.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Manual eSIM Installation on Android devices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Go to “Settings” > “Connection\/Network & Internet”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Tap the “+” icon next to Mobile Network<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Tap Next when asked, \u201cDon\u2019t have a SIM card?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Tap “Enter Code Manually”. You will be asked to enter the QR code information (SM-DP+Address) provided in “Installation Email”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Custom label your eSIM (Name to Identify this eSIM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. Update Access Point Name (APN)<\/a>, (if required)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. Installation is complete!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      8. Upon landing > Turn on (eSIM)<\/a> > “Mobile Data” select eSIM > Turn on Data Roaming<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      9. Select eSIM to use eSIM for Data.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Installing eSIM on Pixel Devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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        Before you begin installation, ensure your device is compatible<\/a> and you have existing stable connection (preferably WiFi). Avoid using airport WiFi as they may block eSIM installations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        One-click eSIM Installation on Pixel devices (for Android 10 and newer only)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Use your Android device to open the link and initiate installation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Start setup and follow setup instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Tap \u201cSettings\/Done\u201d when you see the Download Finished screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Custom label your eSIM (Name to Identify this eSIM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Update Access Point Name (APN)<\/a> is required<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        6. Installation is complete!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          QR Code eSIM Installation on Pixel devices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Go to \u201cSettings\u201d > \u201cNetwork & internet\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Tap \u201c(+)\u201d next to the SIMs\/Mobile network section, if it\u2019s not available tap \u201cSIMs\/Mobile network\u201d on your device<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Tap \u201cDownload a SIM instead?\u201d, then tap \u201cNext\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Tap \u201cUse a different network\u201d if you need to confirm your network<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          5. Scan the QR code, then tap \u201cDownload\/Activate\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          6. Tap \u201cSettings\/Done\u201d when you see the Download Finished screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          7. Custom label your eSIM (Name to Identify this eSIM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          8. Update Access Point Name (APN)<\/a> is required<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          9. Installation is complete!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Using data on Pixel devices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Upon Landing > Go to \u201cSIMs\u201d, then select the recently downloaded eSIM on your device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Enable the \u201cUse SIM\u201d toggle, then tap \u201cYes\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Enable the \u201cMobile data\u201d toggle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Enable the \u201cRoaming\u201d toggle, then tap \u201cOK\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            5. Tap the \u201cAutomatically select network\u201d toggle then choose the supported network available if your eSIM has connected to the wrong network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            6. Tap Access Point Names, then tap \u201c(+)\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            7. Enter the APN provided by copying it into the Name and APN fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            8. Tap the three dots on the right top of the screen, tap Save, then select the APN you have saved by clicking the radio button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            9. Installation is complete!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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