Google Pixel 6

Android 12.0

Activate eSIM on your Google Pixel 6 Android 12.0

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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.

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1. Find "Next"

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

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1. Find "Next"

Press the settings icon.

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1. Find "Next"

Press Network and Internet.

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1. Find "Next"

Press +.

Step 5 of 15

1. Find "Next"

Press Download a SIM instead?.

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1. Find "Next"

Press Yes.

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1. Find "Next"

Press Next.

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2. Scan QR code

Place the QR code you've received inside the phone camera frame to scan the code. If you’ve deleted your eSIM, you can re-add it using your existing QR code. If you’re having problems, see our FAQ.

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3. Activate eSIM

Press Download.

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3. Activate eSIM

Press Settings.

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3. Activate eSIM

Press the required price plan.

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3. Activate eSIM

Press the indicator next to "Use SIM".

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3. Activate eSIM

Press Yes.

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4. Select default price plan for mobile data

Press the required price plan.

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5. Return to the home screen

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

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. If you’ve deleted your eSIM, you can re-add it using your existing QR code. If you’re having problems, see our FAQ.

3. Activate eSIM

Press Download.

Press Settings.

Press the required price plan.

Press the indicator next to "Use SIM".

Press Yes.

4. Select default price plan for mobile data

Press the required price plan.

5. Return to the home screen

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