Google Pixel 8a

Google Pixel 8a

Android 14

Activate eSIM 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. 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 10

1. Find "Setup an eSIM"

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

Step 2 of 10

1. Find "Setup an eSIM"

Press the settings icon.

Step 3 of 10

1. Find "Setup an eSIM"

Press Network and Internet.

Step 4 of 10

1. Find "Setup an eSIM"

Press SIMs.

Step 5 of 10

1. Find "Setup an eSIM"

Press Add SIM.

Step 6 of 10

1. Find "Setup an eSIM"

Press Setup an eSIM.

Step 7 of 10

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.

Step 8 of 10

3. Activate eSIM

Press Set up.

Step 9 of 10

3. Activate eSIM

Press Settings.

Step 10 of 10

4. Return to the home screen

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

1. Find "Setup an eSIM"

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

Press the settings icon.

Press Network and Internet.

Press SIMs.

Press Add SIM.

Press Setup an eSIM.

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 Set up.

Press Settings.

4. Return to the home screen

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