Install your eSIM on Android
Steps for Samsung, Pixel and Xiaomi. Most Android phones from 2020 onward support eSIM.
Is your Android phone compatible?
eSIM support depends on the model. Run a quick check to confirm before installing.
Pick your device
Menus and labels vary between manufacturers — choose the one that matches yours.
Samsung Galaxy
Galaxy S20 or newer, Z Flip/Fold, and most A-series from 2022.
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Open Settings → Connections
Open the Settings app and tap Connections.
- 02
SIM manager
Tap SIM manager (sometimes "SIM card manager").
- 03
Add eSIM
Tap "Add eSIM" and then "Scan QR code from service provider".
- 04
Scan your QR code
Point the camera at the QR we sent by email. If it doesn't scan, tap "Enter activation code" and paste the SM-DP+ details from your email.
- 05
Enable and turn on roaming
Enable the new eSIM. Open it, set Mobile data to this line and turn on Data roaming — required abroad.
Google Pixel
Pixel 3 and newer.
- 01
Open Settings → Network & internet
Open Settings and tap Network & internet.
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Tap SIMs (or "+ Add SIM")
Tap SIMs, then "+ Download a SIM instead?".
- 03
Scan your QR code
Follow the on-screen instructions and scan the QR we sent by email.
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Name the eSIM
Give the eSIM a name (e.g. "Travel") and confirm.
- 05
Turn on mobile data and roaming
Select the new eSIM and enable Mobile data and Roaming.
Xiaomi
Xiaomi 12 and newer; some Redmi and Mi models. MIUI 13+.
- 01
Open Settings → SIM cards & mobile networks
Open the Settings app and tap SIM cards & mobile networks.
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Add eSIM
Tap "Add eSIM" or "Download a SIM".
- 03
Scan your QR code
Scan the QR we sent by email. If your model asks for manual entry, paste the SM-DP+ details from the email.
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Confirm and activate
Confirm installation. Set the new line for Mobile data and enable Roaming.
Troubleshooting
Most install issues fall into one of these.
I can't find "Add eSIM" in Settings
Your device may not support eSIM, or the menu name is different. Search Settings for "eSIM" or "SIM manager". If nothing appears, run our device check.
The QR code won't scan
Improve lighting and contrast, make the QR fill the camera frame, or display it on a larger screen. As a fallback, tap "Enter activation code" and paste the SM-DP+ address and activation code from your email.
Installed, but no signal at my destination
Open the eSIM line in Settings, enable Mobile data and Roaming for it, and toggle airplane mode on/off. Some countries require a specific APN — see our country guides.
Can I keep my main SIM active at the same time?
Yes. Dual-SIM Android phones let you keep your home line for calls/SMS while using the VamosData eSIM for data. Just choose the eSIM as the default for mobile data.
Can I move the eSIM to another phone?
No. eSIM profiles are tied to the device they were installed on and can't be transferred.