eSIM is a new way for consumers to use their smartphones without the need for a physical SIM card.popularized by iPhone14Especially in the US, you can only buy the eSIM version of Apple’s technology. eSIM function It’s not limited to iPhones.
In fact, an increasing number of Android smartphones offer eSIM connectivity, some offering dual SIM connectivity alongside the standard physical SIM. This is a key feature not only of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, but of Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series and other popular flagship-level smartphones.
The question is how to configure the eSIM feature on Android. During the initial setup of my phone I am asked to set up features, what if I skip this step? You may be worried,[すべてのコンテンツを消去]Do not press any buttons.
That’s because there’s an easy way to activate your eSIM on your Android phone at any time, not just during the initial setup process. If you want to move to a simpler eSIM lifestyle, here’s how to activate an eSIM on Android.
Editor’s Note: I used Google Pixel 7 Pro running stock android 13 For tutorial purposes. The steps may vary slightly depending on your phone manufacturer and whether you’re using a custom UI, but the overall process is very similar.
Things necessary:
- Smartphone with eSIM function
- eSIM QR code from network carrier
short version
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap “Network & Internet”.
- Tap “SIM”.
- Tap Download eSIM.
- Tap “Next”.
- Scan the eSIM QR code provided by the network.
- Tap Activate.
How to use eSIM on Android
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1Open Settings app
The first step is to go to your phone’s Settings app. Icon styles vary depending on the smartphone you use, but they are usually represented by mechanical gears.
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2Tap “Network & Internet”
From the main menu of the Settings app,[ネットワークとインターネット](top right of the app).
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3Tap SIM
[ネットワークとインターネット]In the menu you can add a new Wi-Fi network or adjust your phone’s settings. To use eSIM, tap the SIM menu.
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FourTap Download eSIM instead
If you have a physical SIM card in your phone, you can change certain settings related to that SIM’s connection. But that’s not what we’re interested in.
Instead, remove the old physical SIM card from your phone using the included SIM ejector tool (if it was there originally), go back to the menu and click on the[代わりに eSIM を使用する]Tap to continue setup and continue on the next page.
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FiveScan the eSIM QR code provided by the network.
The next step is to use your smartphone to scan the QR code provided by your network carrier when ordering an eSIM or upgrading your contract to the eSIM version. If you don’t have your QR code handy, call your carrier immediately.
If you have the QR code handy, point your phone at it and make sure you can see the entire QR code in the on-screen camera preview.
Once the QR code is scanned and verified by your network carrier, click[アクティブ化]Just tap to start using your new eSIM.
troubleshooting
This process varies slightly depending on the smartphone manufacturer. The eSIM feature of Samsung devices is[設定]>[接続]>[SIM カード マネージャー]>[モバイル プランの追加]is in
If your phone’s camera app supports QR code scanning, you can scan the eSIM QR code with your camera app to start the setup process.
