Huawei eSIM: how to install and activate it on your phone

If you're setting up a Huawei eSIM, you can install and activate it directly from your phone settings in just a few steps. Devices like the Huawei P40, P40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro, and Pura 70 Pro support eSIM, though availability varies by model and region. Below, you’ll find how to install your eSIM and activate your data step by step, and answers to the most common setup questions.

Before You Install Your Huawei eSIM

You can install the eSIM using either the QR code or your manual activation codes.
Your device must be compatible and unlocked by your carrier. Note that eSIM support on Huawei is limited to select models and regions.
To confirm your device supports eSIM, dial *#06# on your phone. If an EID number appears, your device is eSIM compatible.
Make sure you have a stable Wi-Fi connection.
Remember that eSIM installation is a one-time process, so avoid deleting your eSIM profile, as reinstallation may not be possible depending on your provider.

How to install eSIM on Huawei

If you’re ready to install your Huawei eSIM via QR code or manual codes, follow these steps:

To install your eSIM on your Huawei via QR code:

Go to Settings → Select Mobile Network → Tap on SIM Management → Select Add eSIM → Enable the eSIM option → Press the Add eSIM button in the bottom left corner of the screen → Scan the QR code → Tap on Add this eSIM (Don't close this window, or the installation will stop).

To install your eSIM on your Huawei manually

Go to Settings → Select Mobile Network → Tap on SIM Management → Select Add eSIM → Enable the eSIM option → Press the Add eSIM button in the bottom left corner of the screen → Tap on Enter Manually → Copy and paste the complete iOS installation codes, even if your phone is a Huawei device, as Huawei uses the same code format as iOS for manual eSIM setup (including the SM-DP+ address and activation code) sent to your email. This is not a link, but a code that must be entered in the designated space → Tap on NEXT → Tap on Add eSIM (Don't close this window, or the installation will stop).

To install your eSIM manually with the SM-DP + address:

How to activate Huawei eSIM

After installing your eSIM, activation happens from your phone settings. For travel eSIMs, your plan starts when your device connects to a supported network at your destination, while local eSIMs usually activate as soon as the line is turned on.

To activate a travel eSIM on your Huawei device, make sure the line is turned on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. To avoid extra charges, keep your primary SIM turned off or not selected for data. Once you’re at your destination, follow these steps:

Go to Settings → Select Mobile Network → Tap on SIM Management → Set your travel eSIM as Default mobile data → Deactivate your Personal SIM/eSIM → Tap on your Travel eSIM → Check that the eSIM option is selected → Then, tap on your Travel eSIM again.

To activate your eSIM data on your Huawei phone:

Tap on Enable to turn on your travel eSIM → Go back three times until you reach the Mobile Network menu → Choose Mobile Data → Enable the Mobile Data and Data Roaming switches.

And that's it! Now you’ll have your data plan active and can enjoy reliable data service on your trip.

Troubleshooting Tips

If your phone fails to access mobile data after enabling data roaming, try manually selecting the network. To do this, follow these steps:

Go to Settings → Select Mobile Network → Tap Mobile data → Scroll down and select Carrier → Turn off the Automatic switch → Tap on OK to confirm the selection → Wait for the available networks to load → Try one by one the operators that you see on your screen. If the data access doesn’t work with the operator you switched to, try the other operators listed → Choose the one that gives you the best signal and service quality → Try browsing again.