Google Pixel 7 eSIM Compatible:
Set Up Your Pixel eSIM in 2 Minutes
Aqib Hassan
Head to Settings > Network and Internet > SIMs on your Google Pixel to kick off the eSIM install.
Choose Install with QR Code if you have the code open on another device.
eSIM Manual code
1234 5678 9012
Choose Install Manually if you'd rather type in the activation code from your HelloRoam email.
Pick your installation method
A few things to know before you scan the QR code:
- •Open the QR code on a second device (your laptop or another phone) so you can scan it with your Pixel.
- •Keep your Wi-Fi connection stable the whole time. Dropping connection mid-scan causes errors.
- •The QR code is single-use. Once scanned, it cannot be used again.
- •Don't delete the eSIM after installing it. An eSIM is not transferable between devices once installed, so deleting it means losing your plan.
A few things to know before you start the manual install:
- •Each manual activation code is single-use. Don't share it or enter it twice.
- •Stay on Wi-Fi the whole time. Losing your connection mid-install can cause errors.
- •Once installed, this eSIM is locked to your Pixel. An eSIM is not transferable between devices once installed, so removing it means losing your plan.
Enter Activation Code
1234 5678 9012
Get set up in 3 easy steps
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Install eSIM via QR Code
Install eSIM via Activation Code
Settings
This Android is ready to activate a HelloRoam eSIM.
1. Settings
Open Settings and go to Connections or Network and Internet. A working Wi-Fi connection is required before you continue.
Connections
2. SIM Manager
Find the SIM manager in your phone settings to see and manage your eSIM profiles.
SIM manager
Sim cards
eSIMs
Preferred SIMs
3. Add your eSIM
Tap Add eSIM to start the process. You can scan a QR code or use a manual code.
Add eSIM
Other ways to add SIMs
4. Pick your method
Choose whether to scan a QR code or enter your activation code manually.
Scan the QR code from your HelloRoam email
5. Scan the QR code
Hold your camera over the QR code in your HelloRoam email on a second screen to scan and load your eSIM profile automatically.
Add eSIM
Add HelloRoam eSIM?
This connects your Android phone to the HelloRoam network.
6. Add mobile plan
Check the plan details and tap Add mobile plan to complete eSIM installation.
Sim manager
Sim cards
eSIMs
Preferred SIMs
7. Name and set up your eSIM
Name your eSIM something easy to find ("HelloRoam Bali" or "HelloRoam Japan") and set it as your main mobile data line.
Install eSIM via QR Code
Install eSIM via Activation Code
Settings
This Android is ready to activate a HelloRoam eSIM.
1. Settings
Open your phone Settings and navigate to Connections or Network and Internet. Make sure you have a working Wi-Fi connection before you continue.
Connections
2. SIM Manager
Find the SIM manager in your phone settings. This is where you view and manage all your SIM and eSIM profiles.
SIM manager
Sim cards
eSIMs
Preferred SIMs
3. Add your eSIM
Tap the option to add a new eSIM. You can scan a QR code or enter the code manually.
Add eSIM
Other ways to add SIMs
4. Choose your method
Select how you want to install your eSIM: scan a QR code or type in the activation details by hand.
Add using activation code
Your code looks like this:
• https://operator.sm-dp.com
• LPA:1 operator.com ABCDE-12345
5. Enter the code
Copy the activation code from your HelloRoam email and paste it in. Tap Continue and wait a few seconds.
Add eSIM
Add HelloRoam eSIM?
This connects your Android phone to the HelloRoam network.
6. Add mobile plan
Check the plan details and tap Add mobile plan to finish installing your HelloRoam eSIM.
Sim manager
Sim cards
eSIMs
Preferred SIMs
7. Name and set up your eSIM
Name your eSIM (for example, "HelloRoam") and set it as your preferred mobile data line.
Activate your HelloRoam eSIM on Android
Before you start:
- •Wait until you land at your destination before switching on your eSIM.
- •Turn on airplane mode, then reconnect to Wi-Fi so your home carrier (Telstra, Optus, or Vodafone) doesn't charge you.
- •Save this guide as a PDF so you can follow along offline once you touch down.
Open Settings, tap Mobile Data, and find your HelloRoam eSIM profile in the list.
Switch the eSIM line on and turn Data Roaming to ON so your phone connects when you touch down.
Your HelloRoam eSIM is live. You're connected and ready for data in 175+ countries.
You're sorted. Your plan is active. Use data straight away with no extra charges.
Start using data straight away. No extra charges, no drama.
1.
Check your signal icon. One or more bars means your eSIM is connected and data is ready.
2.
Open Settings > Network and Internet > SIMs, tap HelloRoam, and check that Roaming is on.
Google Pixel Tips Worth Knowing
- eSIM Transfer:When setting up a new Pixel, you can move your HelloRoam eSIM wirelessly during the device setup flow. Bear in mind: a HelloRoam eSIM is tied to your original device and is not transferable once installed outside of that setup window.
- Dual eSIM (Pixel 9):Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL run two active eSIMs at the same time. Keep your Australian number live and use a HelloRoam local data plan in Bali, Japan, or London.
- Fast Setup:Stock Android on Pixel has fewer setup steps than any other Android device. Most travellers are connected in under 2 minutes.
- Android 15 Users:On Android 15, the SIM path changed to Settings > Network and Internet > Internet > tap the + icon next to SIMs.
FAQs
Google Pixel phones with eSIM support start from the Pixel 3 and cover every model after it: Pixel 3 XL, 3a, 3a XL, 4, 4 XL, 4a, 4a 5G, 5, 5a 5G, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and Pixel Fold. All are eSIM compatible phones that work with HelloRoam plans. You need Android 9.0 (Pie) or later. The Pixel 10 ships with no physical SIM tray at all.
The eSIM option on Google Pixel sits at Settings > Network and Internet > SIMs > Add SIM on most models. On Android 15 running on the Pixel 9 series, the path is Network and Internet, then Internet, then tap the plus icon beside SIMs. Stuck? Type SIM into the Settings search bar and it comes up straight away.
You can add a HelloRoam eSIM to any supported Pixel without scanning a QR code. Go to Settings > Network and Internet > SIMs > Add SIM, choose Enter details manually, then type in the SM-DP+ address and activation code from your HelloRoam confirmation email. The manual option works on every supported Pixel model.
Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL each run two eSIM profiles at once with no physical SIM required. That is a useful setup for Australians who want to keep their home number active while using a local data plan in Bali, Japan, or the UK. The Pixel 8, 7, and 6 families handle one eSIM alongside one physical SIM. Manage both at Settings > Network and Internet > SIMs.
Pixel phones from the Pixel 7 onward can move an e-sim profile wirelessly during new device setup. When you power on your new Pixel, follow the on-screen prompt to transfer from your old handset. HelloRoam eSIMs bind to the original device once installed and are not transferable after that. If the wireless transfer does not go through, ring our support team and a fresh QR code arrives within 2 hours on average.
Open Settings > Network and Internet > Mobile network and look for an eSIM or SIM option. If it's there, your Pixel supports eSIM. The Pixel 9 works with all Australian carriers including Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone AU. You can also search your Pixel model number on Google's support site to double-check before buying a plan.
