Pixel 8 eSIM compatibility
Yes — the Pixel 8 supports eSIM and can run two eSIM profiles at the same time. Silent eSIM installs in under 60 seconds and works in 200+ countries.
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Install Silent eSIM on Pixel 8
- 01 Top up your balance with crypto or card.
- 02 Open the camera on your Pixel 8 and scan the QR.
- 03 Tap "Add eSIM" — the profile installs in under 60 seconds.
- 04 Land in any of 200+ countries; data connects automatically.
Pixel 8 eSIM activation steps (Google Pixel (Android))
- Connect to Wi-Fi.
- Open Settings, tap Network & internet, then SIMs.
- Tap Add SIM, then Set up an eSIM, and scan the Silent eSIM QR (or enter the activation code manually).
- Follow the prompts, then choose Silent eSIM as your mobile data SIM.
- Turn on Roaming for that SIM.
Menu path per the manufacturer's own documentation: support.google.com.
Pixel 8 eSIM questions
Does the Pixel 8 support eSIM?
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Yes. The Pixel 8 (released 2023) supports eSIM and can run two eSIM profiles at the same time.
How do I install Silent eSIM on the Pixel 8?
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Top up your balance, then on your Pixel 8: Connect to Wi-Fi. Open Settings, tap Network & internet, then SIMs. Tap Add SIM, then Set up an eSIM, and scan the Silent eSIM QR (or enter the activation code manually). Follow the prompts, then choose Silent eSIM as your mobile data SIM. Turn on Roaming for that SIM. The profile installs in under 60 seconds — no ID, no account and no app to download.
Will I keep my normal number on the Pixel 8?
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Yes. The Pixel 8 runs two eSIM profiles at once, so your existing line stays active for calls, texts and two-factor codes while Silent eSIM carries the data.
Does the Pixel 8 need to be unlocked?
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Yes. A carrier-locked Pixel 8 can refuse a third-party eSIM profile. Phones bought outright are normally unlocked; if yours came from a carrier on a contract, ask them to unlock it before you travel.
Where does the Pixel 8 work with Silent eSIM?
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In 200+ countries on the same profile. You pay the local per-GB rate from one prepaid USD balance, there is nothing to reinstall when you cross a border, and the balance never expires between trips.