How to Install and Activate an eSIM on the Google Pixel?

Get your Google Pixel eSIM up and running is easier than you might think! In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how the installation works and how to activate the eSIM on your device, so you can enjoy seamless connectivity in no time. Let’s get started!

Before setting up your Google Pixel eSIM, make sure to:

Have a stable Wi-Fi connection.
Have the QR code or manual codes available.
Have a compatible and unlocked device.
Use the other installation method if one doesn't work.

How to Install an eSIM on a Pixel device?

Installing an eSIM on a Google Pixel is simple and fast. There are two methods of installation, using a QR code or entering manual codes. Choose the method that works best for you and get connected in no time! Follow these simple steps to get your Google Pixel eSIM up and running!

To Install an eSIM on a Google Pixel Using a QR Code:

Go to Settings > Select Network & Internet > Tap the “+” icon > Choose “Download a new eSIM?” > Scan your QR code > Download.

To Install an eSIM on a Google Pixel Using Manual Codes:

Go to Settings > Select Network & Internet > Tap the “+” icon > Choose “Download a new eSIM?”

Press “Need help?” > Select Enter it manually > Paste the code you received from Holafly (including LPA and the colon ':'. These are not links, but rather codes to be entered in the designated space) > Tap on Continue > Download.

How to Activate an eSIM on Google Pixel?

If you've arrived at your destination and are wondering how to activate eSIM on Google Pixel, getting started with eSIM activation is easy. To make sure you don't miss a single day of your plan, activate the eSIM as soon as you reach your destination and are ready to use it. If it was activated earlier, simply turn off data roaming until you reach your destination.

To activate Your eSIM on Google Pixel:

Go to Settings > Tap on Network & Internet > Choose SIMs > Select your Holafly eSIM > Enable Use this SIM > Toggle the Holafly eSIM switch to On and confirm > Enable Mobile Data > Enable Data Roaming

Troubleshooting Tips

If your phone fails to connect to the network after enabling data roaming, don’t delete your eSIM, try manually selecting the network. To do this, follow these steps:

Go to Settings > Tap on Network and Internet > Choose SIMs > Select Holafly Line > Scroll down until you see Networks> Disable the option Automatically select network and wait for available operators to load.

To choose the correct operator for your plan:

Go to Holafly.com and search for your eSIM destination, for example, Spain. Click on Technical Specs and refer to the Networks section. In this case, the best network for the Spain plan is Orange.

If the connection doesn’t work with the operator you switched to, try the other operators listed in the Network section of your plan’s Technical Specs.