Google Pixel 7 eSIM Compatible: Set Up
Your Pixel eSIM
Aqib Hassan
Go to Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs on your Google Pixel to start 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 throughout. Dropping connection mid-scan causes errors.
- •The QR code is single-use. Once scanned, it can't be scanned again.
- •Don't delete the eSIM after installing it. It's tied to this device and cannot be moved or reused on another phone.
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 throughout. Losing your connection mid-install can cause errors.
- •Once installed, this eSIM is locked to your Pixel. Removing it means you can't use it again.
Enter Activation Code
1234 5678 9012
Get started in 3 easy steps
Our team is available 24/7 on WhatsApp if you need help during setup.
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 tap Connections. Make sure you have a working Wi-Fi or mobile data connection before you continue.
Connections
2. SIM card Manager
Go to SIM card manager in your phone settings to view and manage your eSIM profiles. On Samsung, this is under Connections. On Pixel, it is under Network and Internet. This replaces the need for a physical SIM card in an Android phone for international data.
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 by hand.
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 manually.
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 the 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" or "HelloRoam UK") and set it as your preferred 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 tap Connections. Make sure you have a working Wi-Fi or mobile data connection before you continue.
Connections
2. SIM card Manager
Go to 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 by hand.
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 manually.
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 for the profile to download.
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 London" or "HelloRoam Dubai") and set it as your preferred data line.
Activate your eSIM on Android
Before you start:
- •Wait until you arrive at your destination before activating your eSIM.
- •Switch on airplane mode, then connect to Wi-Fi so you don't get charged by Vodacom, MTN, or Cell C during setup.
- •Save this guide as a PDF so you can follow along offline when you land at Heathrow or Dubai International.
Open Settings, tap Mobile Data, and find your HelloRoam eSIM profile in the list.
Turn on your HelloRoam line and switch Data Roaming on so your phone connects when you land in the UK, Dubai, or wherever you're headed.
HelloRoam is now active on your Android phone. You are connected and ready to use data in 175+ countries. eSIM vs physical SIM: your HelloRoam eSIM runs alongside your existing SIM card, so you keep your SA number for calls. Track Android data usage in Settings, then Connections, then Data usage to monitor consumption per app.
All sorted. Your plan is active. Start using data right away with no extra charges.
Start using data right now. No extra charges, no surprises.
1.
Check your signal icon. At least one bar confirms your eSIM is connected and working.
2.
Go to Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs, tap HelloRoam, and confirm Roaming is switched on.
Google Pixel Tips Worth Knowing
- eSIM Transfer:When setting up a new Pixel, you can transfer your eSIM wirelessly during device setup. Note: a HelloRoam eSIM is tied to your original device and is not transferable once installed outside of this specific setup flow.
- Dual eSIM (Pixel 9):Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL run two active eSIMs at the same time. Keep your South African number live and use a HelloRoam travel data plan for the UK or Australia simultaneously.
- Fast Setup:Stock Android on Pixel has the fewest setup steps of any Android device. Most travellers are connected in under 2 minutes from landing.
- Android 15 Users:On Android 15, the SIM path changed to Settings > Network & Internet > Internet > tap the + icon next to SIMs.
FAQs
Google Pixel 7 eSIM compatible: it is, along with every Pixel from Pixel 3 onward. The full list of google pixel esim models includes Pixel 3, 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. You need Android 9.0 (Pie) or later. The Pixel 10 is eSIM-only with no physical SIM card slot.
The eSIM setting on Google Pixel 7 and most Pixel models sits at Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs > Add SIM. On Android 15 (Pixel 9 series), go to Settings > Network & Internet > Internet, then tap the plus icon next to SIMs. If you can't find it, type 'SIM' in the Settings search bar.
HelloRoam eSIM installs on Google Pixel without a QR code using manual entry. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs > Add SIM and choose to enter the activation code manually. Type in the SM-DP+ address and activation code from your HelloRoam email. The exact path varies slightly by Android version, but the manual option is available on all supported Pixel models.
Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL support dual eSIM, meaning two eSIM profiles run at the same time with no physical SIM card needed. This is a good fit for South Africans travelling to the UK or Dubai who want to keep their home number active while using a local HelloRoam data plan. Pixel 8, 7, and 6 series support one eSIM plus one physical SIM. Manage your SIMs at Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs.
Google Pixel phones support wireless eSIM transfer during new device setup from Pixel 7 onward. Follow the on-screen prompt when setting up your new Pixel to move the profile. HelloRoam eSIMs are not transferable between devices once installed outside of this setup flow. If wireless transfer fails, contact HelloRoam support and the team issues a new QR code within 2 hours on average.
You check eSIM support on your Pixel by opening Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network and looking for an eSIM or SIM option. Pixel 9 supports eSIM on all carriers as of March 2026. You can also search your specific Pixel model number on the Google support site to confirm compatibility before purchasing a plan.
