How to Install eSIM on
Google Pixel
Go to Settings > Network and 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 the whole time. 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. 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 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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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.
Google Pixel Tips Worth Knowing
- eSIM Transfer:When setting up a new Pixel, you can transfer your HelloRoam eSIM wirelessly during the device setup flow. Note: a HelloRoam eSIM ties to your original device and is not transferable once installed outside of this setup flow.
- Dual eSIM (Pixel 9 series):Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9a run two active eSIMs at the same time. Keep your US number live and use a HelloRoam local travel data plan at the same time.
- Fast Setup:Stock Android on Pixel has the fewest setup steps of any Android device. Most travelers are connected in under 2 minutes.
- Android 15 and Pixel 10:On Android 15, the SIM path changed to Settings > Network and Internet > Internet > tap the plus icon next to SIMs. The Pixel 10 uses this path exclusively since it has no physical SIM card slot.
FAQs
Google Pixel phones with eSIM support include every model from the Pixel 3 onward. All of these are confirmed eSIM compatible phones that work with HelloRoam plans. The full list: 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, 9a, and Pixel Fold. Your phone needs Android 9.0 (Pie) or later. The Pixel 10 is eSIM-only with no physical SIM card slot at all.
The eSIM setting on Google Pixel lives at Settings > Network and Internet > SIMs > Add SIM. On Android 15 (Pixel 9 series and Pixel 9a), go to Settings > Network and Internet > Internet, then tap the plus icon next to SIMs. If you can't find it, type 'SIM' in the Settings search bar and the option appears right away. Google Pixel sim card management is handled entirely through this menu. No physical SIM tray is needed on eSIM-only models like the Pixel 10.
Installing a HelloRoam eSIM on Pixel without a QR code uses manual activation code entry. Go to Settings > Network and Internet > SIMs > Add SIM and choose to enter the code manually. Type the SM-DP+ address and activation code from your HelloRoam email. The manual option works on all eSIM-compatible Pixel models including the Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 8, and Pixel 9 series regardless of Android version.
Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9a support dual eSIM, so two eSIM profiles run at the same time with no physical SIM card needed. The Pixel 10 is eSIM-only with no physical SIM card slot, making it the first Pixel to drop the tray entirely. Pixel 8, 7, and 6 series support one eSIM plus one physical SIM. Manage all SIMs at Settings > Network and Internet > SIMs.
Google Pixel phones support wireless eSIM transfer during new device setup starting from the Pixel 7. Follow the on-screen prompt when setting up your new Pixel to move the profile from your old device. HelloRoam eSIMs are tied to the original device and are not transferable once installed, so if wireless transfer fails, contact HelloRoam support and the team issues a new QR code within 2 hours on average.
The Pixel 10 has no physical SIM tray at all. It uses one or two eSIM profiles instead. Google removed the physical SIM card slot to save internal space and improve water resistance. The Pixel 10 sim card slot question comes up often: the answer is that there is no slot. You must use an eSIM plan. HelloRoam covers the Pixel 10 with plans from $1.03 across 185+ countries.
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