How to Set Up eSIM on Android:
Done in 2 Minutes
Open Settings, go to Network and Internet, then tap Mobile Network to start your eSIM setup.
Tap Install with QR Code if your QR code is open on a second screen.
eSIM Manual code
1234 5678 9012
Pick Install Manually if you're unable to scan the QR code.
Pick your installation method
A few things to know before QR code installation:
- •Show the QR code on a second screen so you can scan it with your Android camera.
- •Keep a stable Wi-Fi connection running throughout.
- •Each QR code works once only.
- •Don't delete the eSIM from your phone. Once removed, it can't be reinstalled.
A few things to know before manual installation:
- •Each activation code is single-use and works once only.
- •Keep a stable Wi-Fi connection running throughout.
- •Don't delete the eSIM from your phone. Once removed, it can't be reinstalled.
Enter Activation Code
1234 5678 9012
Get started in 3 easy steps
Our team is available 24/7 if you need help during setup.
- 01Open your email
Open your email on a second device and find the QR code HelloRoam sent you after purchase.
- 02Get your phone ready
Your Android phone must be unlocked, connected to Wi-Fi, and charged before you begin.
- 03Follow the steps
Work through each screen prompt to finish installing your eSIM profile in about 2 minutes.
Install eSIM via QR Code
Install eSIM via Activation Code
Settings
This phone is ready to activate a HelloRoam eSIM.
1. Settings
Open your phone Settings and go to Connections. Make sure you have a working internet connection before you continue.
Connections
2. SIM card Manager
Find the SIM card manager in your phone settings to view and manage your eSIM profiles.
Sim manager
Sim cards
eSIMs
Preferred SIMs
3. Add your eSIM
Tap the option to add a new eSIM to your device. You can scan a QR code or type in the code manually.
Add eSIM
Other ways to add SIMs
4. Installation Options
Choose how you want to install your eSIM: scan a QR code or enter the activation details by hand.
Scan the QR code from your provider
5. Scan the QR code
Point your camera at the QR code in your HelloRoam email to scan and load your eSIM profile automatically.
Add eSIM
Add HelloRoam eSIM?
This will connect your phone to the HelloRoam network.
6. Add mobile plan
Review the mobile plan details and tap Add mobile plan to finish installing your eSIM.
Sim manager
Sim cards
eSIMs
Preferred SIMs
7. Label and setup eSIM
Name your eSIM (for example, HelloRoam) and set it as your preferred mobile data line.
Install eSIM via QR Code
Install eSIM via Activation Code
Settings
This phone is ready to activate a HelloRoam eSIM.
1. Settings
Open your phone Settings and go to Connections. Make sure you have a working internet connection before you continue.
Connections
2. SIM card Manager
Find the SIM card manager in your phone settings to view and manage your eSIM profiles.
Sim manager
Sim cards
eSIMs
Preferred SIMs
3. Add your eSIM
Tap the option to add a new eSIM to your device. You can scan a QR code or type in the code manually.
Add eSIM
Other ways to add SIMs
4. Installation Options
Choose how you want to install your eSIM: scan a QR code or enter the activation details by hand.
Add using activation code
The code looks like this:
• https://operator.sm-dp.com
• LPA:1 $operator.com$ABCDE-12345
5. Enter the code
Copy the manual installation code from your HelloRoam email and paste it in. Tap Continue and wait a few seconds.
Add eSIM
Add HelloRoam eSIM?
This will connect your phone to the HelloRoam network.
6. Add mobile plan
Review the mobile plan details and tap Add mobile plan to finish installing your eSIM.
Sim manager
Sim cards
eSIMs
Preferred SIMs
7. Label and setup eSIM
Name your eSIM (for example, HelloRoam) and set it as your preferred mobile data line.
Activate your eSIM on Android
Before you start:
- •Wait until you land at your destination before activating your eSIM. eSIM activation is automatic once you land and turn Data Roaming on.
- •Switch on airplane mode, then reconnect to Wi-Fi so your home carrier does not charge you.
- •Save this guide as a PDF so you can follow along without an internet connection.
Open Settings, tap Mobile Data, and find your HelloRoam eSIM profile in the list.
Turn on your eSIM line and switch on Data Roaming so your phone connects when you land.
Your eSIM is live. You're connected and ready to use data in 185+ countries.
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Unlimited data
Up to 5G support
Data sharing
1.
Check your signal icon. At least one bar means your eSIM is connected and working.
2.
Go to Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs, tap HelloRoam, and confirm Roaming is switched on.
FAQs
Android phones support eSIM when they run Android 9.0 (Pie) or later and have eSIM hardware on board. Common eSIM compatible phones include Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, OnePlus 9 and newer, Xiaomi 12T Pro and 13 series, Oppo Find X3 and X5 Pro, Motorola Razr 2019 and newer, and Nokia XR21. Check your model's spec sheet before buying a plan, as not every Android ships with an eSIM chip. Setup follows the same QR code or manual code process on all supported models.
An e-sim works on Android through a built-in chip that stores a digital SIM profile downloaded via a QR code or activation code. HelloRoam sends that code by email after you buy a plan. Scan it through Settings on your Android, your phone connects to the local carrier, and you get data in minutes. No physical card swap, no going to a store. eSIM Japan plans, for instance, connect your Android to Japanese local networks the moment you land at Narita or Haneda, with no SIM hunting required. Once connected, you can also share your connection. How to turn on hotspot on Android: go to Settings, then Connections or Network, then Mobile Hotspot. This lets you share data with a laptop or travel companion. How to use Android as a hotspot is the same path across Samsung, Pixel, and OnePlus devices.
The eSIM setting is at Settings > Connections > SIM Manager on Samsung (One UI), Settings > Network and Internet > SIMs on Google Pixel, Settings > Mobile Network > SIM Card Manager on OnePlus (OxygenOS), and Settings > SIM cards and mobile networks on Xiaomi (MIUI). Each path takes under 30 seconds to reach.
Installing an eSIM on Android without a QR code takes about 2 minutes using a manual activation code. Open your phone's eSIM settings, tap Add eSIM or Add mobile plan, choose Enter activation code manually, then type the SM-DP+ address and activation code from your HelloRoam email. Works on any compatible Android running Android 9.0 or later.
An eSIM is not transferable between devices once installed. If you get a new Android phone, you'll need a new eSIM plan. This follows the GSMA standard applied by all providers. Your phone may also hide the eSIM option if your model doesn't support eSIM hardware, runs Android below 9.0 (Pie), or is carrier-locked. Check your device specs and update your Android version first.
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