How can I install an eSIM on Android (Samsung, Google, Xiaomi, etc.) devices manually?

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Installation

NOTE: You need to be connected to the internet to install the eSIM.
NOTE 2: Screenshots may differ slightly from what you see on your device due to variations between device models.

1. Navigate to Settings

  • Go to the section for mobile network or SIM settings (This might be called "Network & Internet," "Connections," or similar)

    Tap Connections on Android screenshot

  • Tap SIM manager (or similar)

    Tap SIM manager on Android screenshot

2. Add a Mobile Plan

  • Look for an option like "Add eSIM" or "Add Mobile Plan" (wording may vary by device)

    Look for an option like Add eSIM or Add Mobile Plan.png

3. Choose manual setup

  • Select "Set up an eSIM" or "Scan QR code" that will lead you to manual set up option

    Select Set up an eSIM or Scan QR code.png

  • Click on "Enter activation code" (working may vary by device)

    Click on Enter activation code.png

4. Enter activation code

  • Enter the code provided in Installation Guide and click Done

    Enter the code provided in Installation Guide.png

5. Install your eSIM

  • Press "Add"

    Press Add..png

  • Stay on the screen while your eSIM installs (usually takes less than 2 minutes)

    Stay on the screen while your eSIM installs (usually takes less than 2 minutes)..png

6. Confirm successful installation

  • Once installed, you will see your eSIM in your list of eSIMs in your Settings

    Once installed, you will see your eSIM in your list of eSIMs in your Settings.

7. Choose a name for your new eSIM

  • Select the just-installed eSIM

    Once installed, you will see your eSIM in your list of eSIMs in your Settings.

  • Tap "Edit name and icon"

    Tap "Edit name and icon"

  • Rename it to a recognizable name (e.g. Ohayu eSIM)

    Rename it to a recognizable name (e.g. Ohayu eSIM)..png

Activation

NOTE: These steps are recommended, but on some devices or networks, they may already be applied automatically.

1. Start activation

  • We recommend doing this once you're at your destination as activation switches your primary data operator. This could interrupt your current internet if done too early

2. Turn on your eSIM

  • Go to Settings and tap "Connections" (or "Network & Internet" - wording may vary by device)

    Tap Connections on Android screenshot

  • Tap SIM manager

    Tap SIM manager on Android screenshot

  • Find your installed eSIM in the list, tap it, and turn on the toggle to enable it

    You should see your new eSIM listed on Android screenshot

3. Set eSIM as your preferred data plan

  • Inside the SIM manager tap on "Mobile data"

    Tap on Mobile Data on Android screenshot

  • Select your installed eSIM

    Select your eSIM on Android screenshot

4. Enable data roaming

  • Go back to "Connections" and tap "Mobile networks"

    Tap Mobile Networks on Android screenshot

  • Toggle on Data roaming

    Data Roaming should be toggled on on Android screenshot

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