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eSIM Activation Guide – Android (Desktop)

Updated December 2023

Intro

This guide outlines the eSIM Activation steps for a user who has purchased an eSIM on the desktop version of the Shop. They will be using their phone to scan the QR code from their desktop/laptop screen.

Settings

In the settings on your device, select "Connections".

(Image description: Screenshot of Android settings menu with 'Connections' highlighted.)

Connections

Once you have done this, select “SIM manager”.

(Image description: Screenshot of Android Connections menu with 'SIM manager' highlighted.)

SIM Card Manager

Next select “Add eSIM”.

(Image description: Screenshot of Android SIM manager menu with 'Add eSIM' highlighted.)

Add eSIM

The device will begin to search for available plans. You can choose "Scan QR Code".

(Image description: Screenshot of Android 'Add eSIM' screen with options to 'Transfer SIM from another device', 'Scan QR code', and 'Search for eSIMs'.)

Scan QR Code

The device camera will then open up on screen. Use the camera to scan the QR code.

(Image description: Screenshot of Android camera interface for scanning a QR code.)

Scan QR Code

The device will register the QR code once it is in the camera frame.

(Image description: Screenshot showing a QR code on a desktop screen being scanned by a phone's camera.)

Add Mobile Plan

Click "Confirm" to activate and install the eSIM to the device.

(Image description: Screenshot of Android 'Add mobile plan' confirmation screen.)

Adding Mobile Plan

The eSIM will then begin to activate and install. This can take a few minutes.

(Image description: Screenshot of Android showing 'Adding plan to your phone...' progress indicator.)

Sim Card Manager - eSIM Activated

Once set up is complete, you will be brought back to the “SIM Card Manager” screen to see which of your SIMs are active and inactive. The newly activated eSIM will be at the top of the eSIM plan list and will be set to active/switched on. From here you can click on your active eSIM to see more details about it.

(Image description: Screenshot of Android SIM card manager showing activated eSIMs.)

eSIM Details

In this screen you can select an icon to make your eSIM more identifiable in the list of eSIMs on your device, rename your new eSIM, find out further information and remove the eSIM from your device.

(Image description: Screenshot of Android eSIM details screen allowing icon selection, renaming, and removal.)

Models: eSIM Activation Kit, eSIM Activation Kit, Activation Kit, Kit

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