Compatible Google Pixel models
Google Pixel phones from the Pixel 3 onward support eSIM, with some country-of-purchase exceptions on the earliest models. Recent Pixels support it everywhere. These rules hold for the vast majority of devices, but always check your exact model.
The test to run
Go to Settings > About phone and look for the "EID" line. Dialing *#06# also shows it on most compatible models.
The unlocking question
A compatible phone that's locked to a carrier will reject eSIMs from other providers. If you got it with a carrier plan or on installments, check with the carrier that sold it.
Installing a travel eSIM
Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs and add a SIM or eSIM (menu names vary by Android version), then scan the QR code. Do it before you leave, on Wi-Fi, and turn on the line for data once you arrive. Your usual line stays active for calls and texts.
Set up your eSIM in 4 steps
- Make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
- Buy the plan, then scan the QR code you receive (or install through the provider's app), on Wi-Fi.
- When you arrive, turn on the eSIM line for data, and turn on roaming for that line only.
- Keep your main SIM for calls and texts, with data roaming turned off.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
Frequently asked questions
Does my Google Pixel support eSIM?
Google Pixel phones from the Pixel 3 onward support eSIM, with some country-of-purchase exceptions on the earliest models. Recent Pixels support it everywhere.
How do I find the EID?
Go to Settings > About phone and look for the "EID" line. Dialing *#06# also shows it on most compatible models.
Does the phone need to be unlocked?
Yes. A phone locked to a carrier rejects profiles from other providers. If you're not sure, check with the carrier that sold it to you.
Where do I install the eSIM on a Google Pixel?
Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs and add a SIM or eSIM (menu names vary by Android version), then scan the QR code.
Can I keep my regular SIM at the same time?
Yes, most compatible phones work as dual SIM: your usual line for calls and texts, the travel eSIM for data.
When should I install my eSIM?
Install it before you leave, on Wi-Fi, but turn on the data line when you arrive. Most plans only start at the first connection to the local network.