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Detailed instructions for installing and activating eSIM on Android devices such as Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Google Pixel 7. The actual steps and interface vary by Android version and device model.
Preparation
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Confirm Device Compatibility for eSIM
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Your Phone is Carrier Unlocked
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Ensure Stable Network Connection
Many mobile phone brands such as Samsung and Huawei support eSIM. However, some models purchased from certain countries or regions do not support eSIM. Quickly check the eSIM compatible list of Android devices.
Install Using QR Code
Method 1: Scan the QR code with your Phone Camera
Open Camera > Scan QR Code > Tap Add eSIM or Add plan to phone.
Method 2: Scan and Add / Download a SIM in Settings
1. Open Phone Settings
For Samsung Galaxy
Tap Settings > Connections > SIM Manager or SIM card manager > Add eSIM or Add mobile plan > Scan QR code from service provider or Scan Carrier QR code or Add using QR code.
For Pixcel
Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile Network or SIMs > Add eSIM.
For Other Android Phones
The display of each brand and model may be slightly different, but it is similar to adding an eSIM to a Google Pixel or Samsung Galaxy phone. Go to "Settings" > "Mobile Network" > "SIM Card List" > "Add eSIM". Or click "+" on mobile network settings.
2. Scan QR code
Tap Set up an eSIM or Download a SIM instead? or Don’t have a SIM card? or "+". Use the scan box and scan QR code you received from microesim.com email.
Video guide for eSIM setting on google pixel
Manual Installation with Activation Code
1. Check Email from MicroEsim
Find the email from service@microesim.com that contains your eSIM information.
2. Open Phone Setting
Tap Settings > Connections > SIM Manager > Add eSIM or Add Mobile Plan > Scan QR code from service provider or Scan Carrier QR Code > Enter Activation Code or Need help? > Enter Manually.
3. Enter Activation Code
Enter the corresponding "SM-DP_Address" and "Activation Code". Please be careful not to include unnecessary characters like spaces.
Activate eSIM
1. Tap Add to Activate
After using the QR code or manually installing the eSIM profile information, you will be taken to the Add Data eSIM page, just tap "Add" and wait for activation to complete. By default, your eSIM will be enabled.
2. Configure eSIM Settings
1) "Calls" and "Messages">> Select your original primary SIM
2) "Mobile Data" >> If you haven't arrived in your destination yet, select your original SIM card. If you have already arrived in your travel destination, select the newly added eSIM and tap "Change".
Enable Data Roaming
Typically, the newly installed eSIM is turned on by default. If you do not plan to use it immediately, you can turn it off in Mobile Data. Once you arrive at your destination and are ready to use the eSIM, ensure the following:
1) Turn off your primary default line.
2) Ensure the eSIM is selected and Data Roaming is enabled.
*Note: Some eSIM products come with a local IP and do not require roaming. They can be activated immediately after installation. This information will be included on the eSIM data plan product page.
Select Available Network / Carrier
Mobile devices usually detect and connect to the appropriate network automatically based on your eSIM settings and location. This process can take a minute or two. However, sometimes the automatic network selection may fail or connect to the wrong network. If you’re having trouble with your mobile data connection, first identify which networks your eSIM is meant to use in the country you are in. This information is typically found in the description of the MicroEsim product page.
Manually selecting a network will usually resolve connection issues caused by auto-selection glitches, and will also override auto-selection, so if you travel to a new country or region during your travels, you may need to manually switch again.
Follow these steps to manually select the correct network:
1) Tap Settings > Network & internet.
2) Select the eSIM or Cellular Plan under the SIMs section.
3) Turn off "Automatically select network".
4) Select the correct network from the list.
If you encounter any problems during installation or activation, please feel free to contact us.