How to Install a HandySIM eSIM on Android, by HandySim on YouTube. 1 min 7 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 7 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Connect your phone to Wi-Fi before you start. The eSIM profile downloads over the internet, so a stable connection avoids a failed install.
Open Settings and go to Network & Internet or Connections. The exact name depends on your phone brand.
Tap SIMs or SIM Manager, then choose Add eSIM. Some phones label this option Add mobile plan or Download a SIM instead.
Choose Scan QR Code and point the camera at the QR code from your HandySIM order. If scanning fails, enter the activation code manually.
Wait for the profile to download and confirm when your phone asks to add the plan. Give it a name like HandySIM so you can find it later.
Turn on the new eSIM in SIM Manager. It stays off until you enable it.
Set the HandySIM eSIM as the line for Mobile Data. Keep your usual SIM for calls and texts if you want.
Turn on Data Roaming for the eSIM only. Also check that 4G or 5G is enabled in your mobile network settings.
Leave the eSIM on and wait for it to connect once you reach your destination. It should join a supported network automatically.
Tips and common mistakes
Do not delete the eSIM profile after installing it. Many eSIMs can only be scanned once.
Turn on roaming only for the travel eSIM, not your home SIM, to avoid extra charges.
If the QR scan fails, try better lighting or enter the activation code by hand.
Menu names differ between Samsung, Pixel and other brands, so look for the closest match.
Questions
Can I install the eSIM before I travel?
Yes. Install it at home over Wi-Fi and leave it turned on. It will connect to a local network when you arrive.
What if my phone does not show Add eSIM?
Your phone may not support eSIM, or your carrier may have locked it. Check your model specs or contact HandySIM support.
Should I remove my normal SIM?
No. You can keep both. Just make sure mobile data and roaming are set to the HandySIM eSIM.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
