{"id":2340,"date":"2026-04-09T19:38:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T19:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esim-miio.com\/?p=2340"},"modified":"2026-04-09T19:45:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T19:45:26","slug":"comment-installer-et-activer-une-esim-sur-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esim-miio.com\/en\/comment-installer-et-activer-une-esim-sur-android\/","title":{"rendered":"How to install and activate an eSIM on Android"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Most recent Android smartphones (Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, etc.) are eSIM compatible. If you've just received an activation QR code from your carrier, here's how to install it in a snap.<\/p>\n\n

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Preparation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Before starting the installation, make sure of these two essential points:<\/p>\n\n

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  1. Your phone is connected to Wi-Fi.<\/strong> The eSIM is activated online, so an internet connection is required.<\/li>\n\n
  2. You have your activation code.<\/strong> It is usually a QR Code<\/strong> or a long numeric code provided by your operator via email.<\/li>\n\n
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    \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f The 3 steps to set up eSIM on Android<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

    (THE Menu names may vary<\/strong> slightly depending on your phone brand (Samsung, Google, Xiaomi\u2026), but the The general procedure remains the same<\/strong> (on the latest versions of Android.)<\/p>\n\n

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    Step 1: Access network settings<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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    1. Open the application Settings<\/strong> Or Settings<\/strong> (the gear icon).<\/li>\n\n
    2. Press Connections<\/strong> Or Network and Internet<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n
    3. Search and select SIM card manager<\/strong> Or SIM cards<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
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      Step 2: Add the mobile plan<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

      You're almost there!<\/p>\n\n

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      1. Press Add a mobile plan<\/strong> Or Add an eSIM<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n
      2. The system will likely ask if you want to "Download a SIM card instead". Confirm.<\/li>\n\n
      3. Your phone will open the camera and prompt you to scan the operator's QR code<\/strong> OR import from a photo.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

        \ud83d\udca1 Tip:<\/strong> If you already have a physical SIM card, the phone may ask you what type of line it is (primary, secondary).<\/p>\n\n

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        Step 3: Confirm and activate<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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        1. Take a picture of the QR Code<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n
        2. The system will read it and display your operator's information.<\/li>\n\n
        3. Follow the on-screen instructions and press Add<\/strong> Or Enable<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

          Once the process is complete, your phone will download the eSIM profile. After a few seconds, your carrier's name should appear in the notification bar! Your new line is now active.<\/p>\n\n

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          \ud83c\udf1f My Android failed to scan\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

          If activation doesn't work, don't panic!<\/p>\n\n