How to install an eSIM on Android
Most recent Android phones — Google Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+ and many others — support eSIM. Setup is a quick QR‑code scan over Wi‑Fi before you travel.
Step by step
- Connect to Wi‑Fi.
- Open Settings → Connections/Network → SIM manager → Add eSIM.
- Scan the QR code from your email.
- Name the line and, at your destination, select it for mobile data.
- Turn data roaming ON for the eSIM line only; keep it OFF on your home SIM to avoid charges.
FAQ
Is the menu the same on every Android?
The wording varies by brand, but the path is always Settings → SIM/Network → Add eSIM → scan QR.