Install and activate your
eSIM on Android
Aqib Hassan
Open Settings, tap Network & Internet, then select Mobile Network to start your HelloRoam eSIM setup on Android.
Tap Install with QR Code if your HelloRoam QR code is open on a second device or printed out.
eSIM Manual code
1234 5678 9012
Choose Install Manually if you cannot scan the QR code and enter the activation code by hand instead.
Pick your installation method
A few things to know before you start QR code installation:
- •Display the QR code on a second screen so you can scan it with your phone camera.
- •Keep a stable Wi-Fi connection running throughout the process.
- •Each QR code can only be scanned once. Do not share it.
- •Do not delete the eSIM from your phone. Once removed, it cannot be reinstalled.
A few things to know before you start manual installation:
- •Each manual installation code can only be used once. Keep it safe.
- •Keep a stable Wi-Fi connection running throughout the entire process.
- •Do not delete the eSIM from your phone. An eSIM is not transferable between devices once it is installed. Removing it means the plan is permanently gone.
Enter Activation Code
1234 5678 9012
Set up your Android eSIM in 3 steps
Our team is available 24/7 if you need assistance at any point during setup. HelloRoam offers 24/7 support.
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 or Network & Internet. Confirm a working internet connection before you continue.
Connections
2. SIM card Manager
Find the SIM card manager in your settings to view and manage eSIM profiles on your device.
Sim manager
Sim cards
eSIMs
Preferred SIMs
3. Add your eSIM
Tap the option to add a new eSIM. Your Android phone supports both QR code and manual code entry.
Add eSIM
Other ways to add SIMs
4. Installation Options
Select QR code installation. Make sure your HelloRoam email is open and the QR code is visible on a second device or screen.
Scan the QR code from your provider
5. Scan the QR code
Point your phone camera at the QR code in your HelloRoam email to scan and load your eSIM profile automatically. The download starts within seconds.
Add eSIM
Add HelloRoam eSIM?
This will connect your phone to the HelloRoam network.
6. Add mobile plan
Review the plan details shown on screen and tap Add mobile plan to complete the installation.
Sim manager
Sim cards
eSIMs
Preferred SIMs
7. Label and setup eSIM
Give your eSIM a clear name (such as HelloRoam Thailand or HelloRoam UK) 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 navigate to Connections or Network & Internet. Confirm you have a working internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data) before continuing.
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 activation code manually.
Add eSIM
Other ways to add SIMs
4. Installation Options
Choose how you want to install your HelloRoam eSIM: scan the QR code from a second screen 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 into the field. Tap Continue and wait a few seconds for the profile to load.
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 HelloRoam eSIM on your Android device.
Sim manager
Sim cards
eSIMs
Preferred SIMs
7. Label and setup eSIM
Name your eSIM (for example, HelloRoam Dubai or HelloRoam USA) and set it as your preferred mobile data line.
Activate your HelloRoam eSIM on Android
Before you start:
- •Arrive at your destination before activating your HelloRoam eSIM if you have an automatic-activation plan.
- •Turn on airplane mode, then connect to Wi-Fi so you do not get charged by your home Jio, Airtel, or Vi SIM while setting up.
- •Save this guide as a PDF so you can follow along offline when you land at your destination.
Open Settings, tap Mobile Data or Network & Internet, and locate your HelloRoam eSIM profile in the list.
Turn on your HelloRoam eSIM line and enable Data Roaming so your phone connects to local networks in Dubai, Thailand, Singapore, or wherever you are travelling.
Your HelloRoam eSIM is now active. You are connected and ready to use data in 185+ countries with no extra charges and no hidden charges. HelloRoam covers 185+ countries.
Done. Your plan is active. Start using data right away with transparent pricing and no surprise bills.
Start using data right now. No extra charges, no hidden charges, value for money on every trip.
1.
Check your signal icon at the top of your screen. At least one bar confirms your HelloRoam eSIM is connected and working.
2.
Go to Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs, tap HelloRoam, and confirm Roaming is switched on.
FAQs
HelloRoam eSIM works on Android phones that support both physical SIM and eSIM running simultaneously using Dual SIM Dual Standby. Most eSIM-capable Android phones support this: Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, OnePlus 9 and newer, and selected Xiaomi and Oppo models. Keep your Jio, Airtel, or Vi number active on your physical SIM while HelloRoam handles data abroad.
Android phones running Android 9.0 (Pie) or later can use an eSIM, but only on models that include eSIM hardware. Compatible phones include Samsung Galaxy S20 and above, Google Pixel 3 and above, OnePlus 9 and above, and selected Xiaomi, Oppo, and Motorola models. HelloRoam eSIM works on all these devices and covers 185+ countries.
Not all Android phones have eSIM. eSIM requires both the Android 9.0 (Pie) operating system or later and physical eSIM hardware inside the device. Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, OnePlus 9 and newer, and selected Xiaomi, Oppo, and Motorola models support eSIM. Budget and older Android phones typically do not include eSIM hardware.
HelloRoam Android eSIM plans work for international travellers from India visiting UAE, Thailand, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States, and 185+ other countries. HelloRoam connects to 200+ mobile networks worldwide. Plans start from ₹106.16 as of March 2026, which represents strong value for money compared to standard international roaming.
To activate eSIM on Android, open Settings and go to Connections or Network & Internet. Tap SIM manager, find your HelloRoam eSIM, turn it on, and enable Data Roaming. The path differs slightly by brand: Samsung uses Settings > Connections > SIM Manager, while Google Pixel uses Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs. Both take under 2 minutes.
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