How to Enable eSIM on Android Phone Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, by ION HowTo on YouTube. 1 min 16 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 16 s
- Time to do it
- 5 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Open the Settings app on your Pixel. You can also swipe down twice from the top of the screen and tap the gear icon.
Tap Network and internet, then tap SIMs. On some Android versions this menu is called Mobile network or SIM cards.
Look for your eSIM in the list of SIMs. It may be labelled with your carrier name or as eSIM 1 or eSIM 2.
Tap the eSIM you want to use. A settings page for that line opens.
Turn on the switch labelled Use SIM or Enable eSIM. The phone now registers the eSIM on the network.
Wait a few seconds until the signal bars appear. If nothing happens, toggle airplane mode on and off to refresh the connection.
Check that the eSIM is active by returning to the SIMs list. The eSIM should show as on and may display a signal strength.
To turn it off later, open the same eSIM page and switch Use SIM off. You can also set which line handles calls, texts and data.
Tips and common mistakes
If the eSIM does not appear in the SIMs list, ask your carrier for a new QR code and add the profile first.
Keep the phone connected to Wi-Fi while the eSIM activates so the carrier can finish setup.
Turning off the eSIM stops calls and data on that line, so check your default line before you switch it off.
Questions
Why can't I see my eSIM in the SIMs list?
The eSIM profile is probably not installed yet. Request a QR code or activation link from your carrier and add the eSIM before you try to enable it.
Can I use a physical SIM and an eSIM at the same time?
Yes, most Pixel phones support one physical SIM plus one or more eSIMs. You can set which line is used for calls, texts and mobile data.
Does enabling an eSIM cost anything?
Turning the switch on is free. Your carrier may charge for the plan itself, so check your plan details before you activate a new line.
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