How to activate eSIM for Android
What to check before starting:
-Your phone is eSIM-compatible
-You're connected to a stable Wi-Fi network.
-Steps might look a little different depending on your phone brand or Android version, but the basics are the same.
Option 1: Activate your eSIM by scanning a QR code
This is the most common way to install your GlobalGo eSIM.
Step 1: Open your phone's settings
1. Go to Settings > Network & Internet
2. Tap the + icon next to Mobile Network or Add mobile plan
3. When asked “Don’t have a SIM card?”, tap Next
Step 2: Scan your sSIM QR code
1. Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code from your GlobalGo confirmation email
2. You can also screenshot the QR code and upload it from your gallery if needed
Step 3: Confirm and activate
1. Follow the on-screen instructions
2. Your phone will guide you through the setup
3. Tap Confirm or Add plan, and you’re done!
Specific instructions for Google Pixel
1. Go to Settings > Network & Internet
2. Tap the + next to Mobile Network
3. Tap Download a SIM instead
4. Tap Next
5. Use your camera to scan the QR code (or upload it from your gallery)
6. Tap Activate
For Samsung Galaxy phones
1. Go to Settings > Connections
2. Tap SIM card manager
3. Tap Add mobile plan
4. Tap Scan carrier QR code
5. Use your camera or upload the screenshot of your QR
6. Tap Confirm to finish activation
Option 2: Enter eSIM details manually (in case QR code doesn't work)
If for any reason you can’t scan the QR code, you can still install your eSIM manually.
You’ll find everything you need (like the SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code) in the PDF file attached to your GlobalGo order confirmation email.
Manual setap (all Android phones):
1. Go to Settings > Network & Internet
2. Tap the + next to Mobile Network
3. Tap Next when asked “Don’t have a SIM card?”
4. Tap Enter code manually
5. Enter the SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code from your email
6. Follow the on-screen prompts to finish
Pixel manual setup (alternative method):
1. Go to Settings > Network & Internet
2. Tap + next to Mobile Network
3. Tap Download a SIM instead
4. Tap Need help?
5. Select Enter data manually
6. Enter the SM-DP+ and Activation Code
Samsung manual setup:
1. Go to Settings > Connections
2. Tap SIM card manager
3. Tap Add mobile plan
4. Tap Scan carrier QR code
5. Then tap Enter code instead
6. Fill in the required info and Confirm
Final tip:
Once your eSIM is activated, make sure to:
-Turn off your main/default line (if you want to avoid roaming fees abroad)
-Keep mobile data turned on to stay connected
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