How to Install and Activate an eSIM on The Huawei?

Installing and activating your Holafly eSIM on a Huawei device is a simple process! All you need is a Huawei eSIM-compatible device, like the Huawei P40, Huawei Mate 40 Pro, or Huawei Pura 70 Pro. In this article, we'll walk you through the installation process and show you how to activate your eSIM effortlessly. Let's get started!

Before you start, keep these tips in mind:

You can install the eSIM using either the QR code or your manual activation codes.
Your device must be c ompatible and not locked by your operator.
Ensure you have a stable Wi-Fi connection
Do not delete the eSIM once installed, as you will not be able to reinstall it.

How to install an eSIM on Huawei

If you are ready to install your eSIM with QR code or manual codes on your Huawei phone, follow these steps:

To install your eSIM on your Huawei via QR code:

Go to Settings > Tap on Mobile network > Select SIM management > Tap Add eSIM > Find and select the “+” icon > Scan your QR CODE > Finally tap on Add this eSIM.

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

Go to Settings > Tap on Mobile network > Select SIM management > Tap ADD eSIM > Find and select the “+” icon > Enter Manually > Enter the SM+DP Address followed by the Activation code which you can find in the purchase confirmation email (These are not links, but rather codes to be entered in the designated space) > Leave the Confirmation Code field empty.

Install your eSIM on your Huawei with the sm-dp+ address:

How to Activate a Holafly eSIM on Huawei

To activate your eSIM data on your Huawei phone, you only need to activate roaming or data roaming. Remember that this step should only be done once you have arrived at your destination. If you are already there, follow these steps:

Go to Settings > Tap on Mobile network > Select SIM management > Tap your Holafly eSIM > Enable your eSIM > Go back twice until you reach Mobile Network > Select Mobile data > Scroll down until you find your Holafly eSIM > Turn on Data Roaming.

And that's it! Now you'll have your data plan active and can enjoy an excellent connection on your trip.

Troubleshooting Tips

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

Go to Settings > Tap on Mobile Network > Select Mobile data > Scroll down and choose Carrier > Disable Automatic Network Selection and wait for available operators to load.

To choose the correct operator for your plan:

Visit our website 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.