Google Pixel 8a

Google Pixel 8a

Android 14

Select settings for dual SIM functionality on your Google Pixel 8a Android 14

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In addition to your normal SIM, you can also use an eSIM in your phone. You can select which price plan you want to use for calls, messages and mobile data. To select settings for dual SIM functionality, you need to activate your eSIM.

Step 1 of 14

1. Find "SIMs"

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.

Step 2 of 14

1. Find "SIMs"

Press the settings icon.

Step 3 of 14

1. Find "SIMs"

Press Network and Internet.

Step 4 of 14

1. Find "SIMs"

Press SIMs.

Step 5 of 14

2. Turn use of price plan on or off

Press the required price plan.

Step 6 of 14

2. Turn use of price plan on or off

Press the indicator next to "Use this SIM" to turn use of the price plan on or off.

You can temporarily turn use of a price plan on or off if needed. Please note that this is not the same as cancelling a price plan.

Step 7 of 14

2. Turn use of price plan on or off

If you turn off use of the price plan, press Turn off.

Step 8 of 14

3. Select default price plan for voice calls

Press Calls preference.

Step 9 of 14

3. Select default price plan for voice calls

Press the required setting.

Step 10 of 14

4. Select default price plan for text messaging

Press SMS preference.

Step 11 of 14

4. Select default price plan for text messaging

Press the required price plan.

Step 12 of 14

5. Select default price plan for mobile data

Press the indicator next to "Mobile data" to turn the function on or off.

Step 13 of 14

6. Turn automatic selection of price plan for mobile data on or off

Press the indicator next to "Switch mobile data automatically" to turn the function on or off.

You can set your phone to switch price plan automatically depending on the coverage and signal strength in your area.

Step 14 of 14

7. Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

1. Find "SIMs"

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.

Press the settings icon.

Press Network and Internet.

Press SIMs.

2. Turn use of price plan on or off

Press the required price plan.

Press the indicator next to "Use this SIM" to turn use of the price plan on or off.

You can temporarily turn use of a price plan on or off if needed. Please note that this is not the same as cancelling a price plan.

If you turn off use of the price plan, press Turn off.

3. Select default price plan for voice calls

Press Calls preference.

Press the required setting.

4. Select default price plan for text messaging

Press SMS preference.

Press the required price plan.

5. Select default price plan for mobile data

Press the indicator next to "Mobile data" to turn the function on or off.

6. Turn automatic selection of price plan for mobile data on or off

Press the indicator next to "Switch mobile data automatically" to turn the function on or off.

You can set your phone to switch price plan automatically depending on the coverage and signal strength in your area.

7. Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.