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How to install eSIM on Android

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Written by Michael Peftiev
Updated over a year ago

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Step 1: Install eSIM

1. 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.

2. Tap “Download a SIM instead?”, then tap “Next”.

3. Tap “Use a different network” if you need to confirm your network.

4. Scan the QR code, then tap “Download/Activate”.

5. Tap “Settings/Done” when you see the Download Finished screen.

Step 2: Access data, calls and text

1. Go to “SIMs”, then select the recently downloaded eSIM on your device.

2. Enable the “Use SIM” toggle, then tap “Yes”.

3. Enable the “Mobile data” toggle. Tap “Calls Preferences” and “SMS Preferences”, then choose your new eSIM plan for your default line to call or send messages.

4. Enable the “Roaming” toggle, then tap “OK”.

5. Tap the “Automatically select network” toggle then choose the supported network manually if your eSIM has connected to the wrong network.

Step 3: Configure APN(optional)

1. Go to “Settings”, tap “Network & internet”, then tap “Mobile network” on your device.

2. Tap “Access Point Names”.

3. Create a new APN settings with the below information and save the settings.

4. Ensure the new APN is selected.

-Name: Any name

Manual

Step 1: Install eSIM

1. 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.

2. Tap “Download a SIM instead?”, then tap “Next”.

3. Tap “Use a different network” if you need to confirm your network.

4. Tap “Need help?”, then tap “Enter it manually”.

5. Enter the SM-DP+ Address & Activation Code by copying it, tap “Continue”, then tap “Download/Activate”.

6. Tap “Settings/Done” when you see the Download Finished screen.

Step 2: Access data, calls and text

1. Go to “SIMs”, then select the recently downloaded eSIM on your device.

2. Enable the “Use SIM” toggle, then tap “Yes”.

3. Enable the “Mobile data” toggle. Tap “Calls Preferences” and “SMS Preferences”, then choose your new eSIM plan for your default line to call or send messages.

4. Enable the “Roaming” toggle, then tap “OK”.

5. Tap the “Automatically select network” toggle then choose the supported network manually if your eSIM has connected to the wrong network.

Step 3: Configure APN(optional)

1. Go to “Settings”, tap “Network & internet”, then tap “Mobile network” on your device.

2. Tap “Access Point Names”.

3. Create a new APN settings with the below information and save the settings.

4. Ensure the new APN is selected.

-Name: Any name

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