Google Pixel 5

Android 11.0

Activate eSIM on your Google Pixel 5 Android 11.0

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In addition to your normal SIM, you can also use an eSIM in your phone. An eSIM is a digital SIM that enables you to activate a price plan without the use of a physical SIM. To activate your eSIM, you need to set up your phone for internet or establish a connection to a Wi-Fi network.

Step 1 of 9

1. Find "Next"

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

Step 2 of 9

1. Find "Next"

Press the settings icon.

Step 3 of 9

1. Find "Next"

Press Network and Internet.

Step 4 of 9

1. Find "Next"

Press +.

Step 5 of 9

1. Find "Next"

Press Download a SIM instead?.

Step 6 of 9

1. Find "Next"

Press Yes.

Step 7 of 9

1. Find "Next"

Press Next.

Step 8 of 9

2. Scan QR code

Place the QR code you've received inside the phone camera frame to scan the code.

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Step 9 of 9

3. Activate eSIM

Follow the instructions on the screen to finish the activation of your eSIM, including setting up your eSIM as primary or secondary price plan and keying in your PIN.

1. Find "Next"

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

Press the settings icon.

Press Network and Internet.

Press +.

Press Download a SIM instead?.

Press Yes.

Press Next.

2. Scan QR code

Place the QR code you've received inside the phone camera frame to scan the code.

3. Activate eSIM

Follow the instructions on the screen to finish the activation of your eSIM, including setting up your eSIM as primary or secondary price plan and keying in your PIN.

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