eSIM Set Up and Activation for Android

This guide outlines the steps to install and activate an eSIM on an Android Samsung Galaxy, Pixel and OnePlus, using a QR code and an activation code.

First, ensure that:

If you encounter problems during the activation or connection of eSIM, read our guide on troubleshooting eSIM issues on Android.

Samsung Galaxy

Open Settings and tap 'Connections'.

Settings

Select 'SIM manager' (or 'SIM card manager').

Connections

Tap 'Add mobile plan' (or Add eSIM) in the eSIMs section.

SIM card manager

Select 'Scan carrier QR code'.

Add eSIM

Scan the QR code from another device's screen or print the QR code. You can find it in your account or in your email.

QR code

If you're unable to use the scanner on your Samsung Galaxy, select 'Enter code instead' and input the activation code from your eSIM plan. You can find it in the TooSIM app under the Active section.

Add using activation code

Select 'Add and use it now'.

Add eSIM

Return to the previous settings, select the newly added eSIM and set it to 'On'.

SIM manager

In 'Preferred SIMs' settings, tap on 'Mobile Data' ans set newly added eSIM.

Preferred SIMs

Return to your phone's settings and tap 'Connections'.

Settings

Tap 'Data Usage'.

Connections

And activate 'Mobile Data'.

Data usage

Return to the previous settings and select 'Mobile Networks'.

Connections

Tap on 'Data Roaming'.

Mobile Networks

And select 'All Networks'.

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Pixel

Open Settings and tap 'Network & internet'.

Settings

Select 'SIMs'.

Network & Internet

And tap 'Download a SIM instead'.

Connect to mobile network

Select 'Next'.

Download your eSIM

Scan the QR code from another device's screen or print the QR code. You can find it in your account or in your email.

Scan QR code from network

Upon arrival at your destination, activate 'Use SIM'.

eSIM settings

To ensure proper eSIM functionality, enable 'Mobile Data' and 'Roaming'.

eSIM settings

OnePlus

Open Settings and tap 'Mobile Network'.

Settings

Select 'eSIM'.

Mobile Network

Tap 'Add eSIM'.

eSIM Settings

Select the 'Download a new eSIM' button.

Connect to mobile network

After scanning the QR code, you'll need to input the activation code for your plan. You can find it in the TooSIM app under the Active section.

Scan QR code from network

On the 'Download PLUS eSIM' screen, select 'Download'.

Enter verification code

When the download is finished, tap the 'Settings' button.

Download eSIM

When the download is finished, tap the 'Settings' button.

eSIM downloaded

On the eSIM settings, select the added eSIM and press 'Enable'. That's it, setup and activation are complete.

eSIM settings