How to install an eSIM on Android

The flow varies slightly by manufacturer but takes about a minute on any phone.

Google Pixel (3 and later)

1. Settings → Network & internet → SIMs.
2. Tap + Add SIM.
3. Tap Download a SIM instead?.
4. Scan your QR code → Activate.
5. Name the plan and pick it as your mobile data default.
6. Enable Roaming on the eSIM line.

Samsung Galaxy (S20 and later)

1. Settings → Connections → SIM manager.
2. Tap Add eSIM.
3. Scan QR code from service provider.
4. Confirm and add.
5. In SIM manager, set the eSIM as Mobile data SIM.
6. Tap into the eSIM → enable Data roaming.

OnePlus / Nothing / Motorola

1. Settings → Mobile network → SIM cards.
2. Add eSIM → scan QR.
3. Enable Data Roaming on that SIM.

Common gotchas

• No data after landing: toggle airplane mode. If still nothing, manually pick the carrier under Mobile network → Network operators.
• Slow speeds: switch preferred network from 5G to LTE.
• Battery drain: turn off your home SIM line if you're not using it.

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