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How to Install an eSIM and Access Data on iPhone
After you check your iPhone is eSIM compatible and carrier unlocked, you can prepare to install an eSIM. For successful installation and setup of your eSIM, you should have a stable internet connection, preferably WiFi. With iPhone 13 and later, you can use either two active eSIMs or a physical SIM and an eSIM. For more information about using multiple eSIMs, check out How Many eSIMs Can I Install and Use at the Same Time? 1. Install eSIM There are two ways you can install a Textr eSIM on iPhone or iPad. You can choose either QR code eSIM installation or Manual eSIM installation. 1.1 Getting Started Before getting started to install, we recommend finding your eSIM QR code or Manual Input information in your Textr eSIM account. Login to Textr eSIM App or Website Select My Data Plans Select a data plan in the Valid Tab Select Install eSIM and Access Data in eSIM Profile Tab Choose either QR Code or Manual Input to install 1.2.1 Install eSIM via QR Code If you want to install your eSIM via the QR code, print it or display it on another device, then follow the steps below to complete the process. Go to iPhone’s Settings Select Cellular Select Add eSIM Select Use QR Code Place Textr eSIM QR Code in the frame Click Continue to install eSIM It may take a few minutes to install eSIM on your phone. 1.2.2 Install eSIM via Manual Input If you prefer to install via Manual Input, have your Activation Code ready and follow the steps below to complete the process. Go to iPhone’s Settings Select Cellular Select Add eSIM Select Use QR Code Click Enter Details Manually Paste in Activation Code and Continue Same as installing via QR Code, it may take a few minutes to install eSIM on your phone. 1.3 Label Your eSIM as Textr eSIM If you step in here, you should have successfully installed your eSIM. Now, you can leave it "Textr eSIM" or label it with a custom name. Go to iPhone’s Settings Select Cellular Select the eSIM you just installed Select Cellular Plan Label on the top Label eSIM with Textr eSIM or any custom name you like 2. Access Data on Your Travel Destination If you are setting up eSIM before your trip, disable your eSIM until you arrive at your destination. After arriving at your destination, you can activate your data plan and access data. Follow the steps below. Go to iPhone’s Settings Select Cellular Tap on the eSIM you’ve installed Toggle on Turn On This Line Enable Data Roaming of this eSIM Select Cellular Data in Cellular Select the eSIM you enabled It may take up to 10 minutes to connect and activate the plan. Now you should be able to access the most stable local network and stay connected with your loved one! If you want to stop consuming data with Textr eSIM, you can turn off Data Roaming and disable the Line anytime. Got questions? Feel free to contact us via esim.support@textrapp.com we are here to help you.
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How Can I Install An eSIM on Google Pixel Devices
After you check your Android is eSIM compatible and network unlocked, you can prepare to install an eSIM. For successful installation and setup of your eSIM, you should have a stable internet connection, preferably WiFi. Installation interface may vary on different Android devices. Let’s take Google Pixel 6 as an example to see how to install an eSIM. There are two ways you can install a Textr eSIM on Android devices. You can choose either QR code eSIM installation or Manual eSIM installation. 1. QR Code eSIM Installation Open Settings and go to Network & Internet. Look for SIMs and tap on “+”. Then tap Download a SIM instead. It will show you the page to download your eSIM. Tap the Next button. You will see Checking network info. You should Scan QR code from network. The QR code can be found in your Textr eSIM account or in the order confirmation email. Display the QR code from another device or print it out. When you scan the code, ensure the QR-code areas are within the box to avoid partially downloading it. Once the code is scanned, your device will start checking on network info. Tapping on Download if you confirm to install the eSIM. It may take a few minutes to download. When you see Download Finished, the eSIM has been successfully installed. 2. Manual eSIM Installation On the Scan QR code from network section, tap on Need help. When you see Help adding a network, click on Enter it Manually. At the Add Network Provider section, please enter SM-DP + Address & Activation code which can be found on your Textr eSIM account. Tap Continue and then choose to Download. It may take a few minutes to download. When you see Download Finished, the eSIM has been successfully installed. Access Data in Android Devices Go to your device’s Settings >> Network & Internet >> SIMs. On the SIMs page, select Textr eSIM. Tap on the pencil icon, you can change SIM name & color. Label the eSIM for a custom name or leave it as Textr eSIM. Then click Save. The labeled eSIM name won’t be displayed until you turn on Use SIM. Remember to turn on Mobile data and Roaming once you are ready to use the data plan. Now, you’re all set! You should be able to connect to a network now and have mobile data. Got questions? Feel free to contact us via esim.support@textrapp.com, we are here to help you.
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What Devices Support eSIM
Whatever operating system you use, you should check if your devices are carrier-unlocked and eSIM-compatible. A device is considered locked means you can only use SIM cards provided by a specific carrier. In order to use eSIMs, your devices should be carrier-unlocked, that means you can use SIM cards from any carrier. In addition, please check the list below to ensure your devices support eSIMs. As more eSIM-compatible devices are released, this list will continually expand. iOS System Category Model Generation / Year iPhone iPhone 17 Pro Max 2025 iPhone 17 Pro 2025 iPhone 17 Air 2025 iPhone 17 2025 iPhone 16e 2025 iPhone 16 Pro Max 2024 iPhone 16 Pro 2024 iPhone 16 Plus 2024 iPhone 16 2024 iPhone 15 Pro Max 2023 iPhone 15 Pro 2023 iPhone 15 Plus 2023 iPhone 15 2023 iPhone SE (2022) 2022 iPhone 14 Pro Max 2022 iPhone 14 Pro 2022 iPhone 14 Plus 2022 iPhone 14 2022 iPhone 13 Pro Max 2021 iPhone 13 Pro 2021 iPhone 13 mini 2021 iPhone 13 2021 iPhone 12 Pro Max 2020 iPhone 12 Pro 2020 iPhone 12 mini 2020 iPhone 12 2020 iPhone 11 Pro Max 2019 iPhone 11 Pro 2019 iPhone 11 2019 iPhone XS Max 2018 iPhone XS 2018 iPhone XR 2018 iPhone SE (2020) 2020 iPad iPad Pro 11" (4th Gen) 2022 iPad Pro 11" (3rd Gen) 2021 iPad Pro 11" (2nd Gen) 2020 iPad Pro 11" (1st Gen) 2018 iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen) 2022 iPad Pro 12.9" (5th Gen) 2021 iPad Pro 12.9" (4th Gen) 2020 iPad Pro 12.9" (3rd Gen) 2018 iPad Air (6th Gen) 2024 iPad Air (5th Gen) 2022 iPad Air (4th Gen) 2020 iPad Air (3rd Gen) 2019 iPad (10th Gen) 2022 iPad (9th Gen) 2021 iPad (8th Gen) 2020 iPad (7th Gen) 2019 iPad mini (6th Gen) 2021 iPad mini (5th Gen) 2019 * The following Apple devices are NOT equipped with eSIM functionality: All iPhone and iPad devices purchased from Mainland China. iPhones and iPad devices purchased from Hong Kong and Macao, except for the iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone SE 2020, and iPhone XS. iPad without WiFi + Cellular features * iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 models can support two eSIMs at the same time. * Suggested iOS version: iOS 13.3 or later. * The US Version of iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max can only support eSIMs. * The iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max are eSIM-only in 12 regions (United States, Canada, Japan, Mexico, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands). In Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Hong Kong, the iPhone 17 lineup supports both eSIM and physical SIM cards. In Mainland China, standard iPhone 17 models support only physical SIM cards, with no eSIM functionality. The new iPhone 17 Air is eSIM-only worldwide, including China (only support China Unicom). Android System Samsung Motorola Google Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Samsung Galaxy S25+ Motorola Razr+ (2025) Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Samsung Galaxy S25 Motorola Razr (2025) Google Pixel 10 Pro Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Motorola Razr 60 Google Pixel 10 Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim Motorola Razr 50 Ultra Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Motorola Razr 50 Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Samsung Galaxy S24+ Motorola Razr+ 2024 Google Pixel 9 Pro Samsung Galaxy S24 Motorola Razr 2024 Google Pixel 9 Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Motorola Razr 40 Ultra Google Pixel 9a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Motorola Razr 40 Google Pixel 8 Pro Samsung Galaxy S23+ Motorola Razr 2022 Google Pixel 8 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motorola Razr 5G Google Pixel 8a Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Motorola Razr (2019) Google Pixel 7 Pro Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Motorola Razr Google Pixel 7 Samsung Galaxy S22+ Motorola Edge Fusion Google Pixel 7a Samsung Galaxy S22 Motorola Edge 60 Stylus Google Pixel 6 Pro Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Motorola Edge 60 Pro Google Pixel 6 Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G Motorola Edge 60 Fusion Google Pixel 6a Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Motorola Edge 60 Google Pixel 5 Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Motorola Edge 50 Ultra Google Pixel 5a 5G Samsung Galaxy S20+ Motorola Edge 50 Pro Google Pixel 4 XL Samsung Galaxy S20 Motorola Edge 50 Neo Google Pixel 4 Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra Motorola Edge 50 Fusion Google Pixel 4a Samsung Galaxy Note20+ Motorola Edge 50 Google Pixel 4a 5G Samsung Galaxy Note20 Motorola Edge 40 Pro Google Pixel 3 XL Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Motorola Edge 40 Neo Google Pixel 3 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 5G Motorola Edge 40 Google Pixel 3a XL Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Motorola Edge+ (2023) Google Pixel 3a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Motorola Edge+ Google Pixel 2 XL Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G Motorola Edge (2024) Google Pixel 2 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Motorola Edge (2023) Google Pixel Fold Samsung Galaxy Fold Motorola Edge (2022) Xiaomi Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 5G Motorola Moto G (2025) Xiaomi 15 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Motorola Moto G86 Xiaomi 15 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Motorola Moto G85 Xiaomi 15T Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G Motorola Moto G84 Xiaomi 15T Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Motorola Moto G77 Xiaomi 14 Pro Samsung Galaxy A56 Motorola Moto G75 Xiaomi 14T Pro Samsung Galaxy A55 5G Motorola Moto G67 Xiaomi 14T Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Motorola Moto G55 Xiaomi 14 Samsung Galaxy A36 Motorola Moto G54 Power Xiaomi 13T Pro Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Motorola Moto G54 Xiaomi 13T Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Motorola Moto G53 Xiaomi 13 Pro Samsung Galaxy A17 Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) Xiaomi 13 Lite Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) Xiaomi 13 Honor Motorola Moto G Power (2024) Xiaomi 12T Pro HONOR Magic8 Pro Air Motorola Moto G (2024) Xiaomi Poco X7 HONOR Magic7 Pro Motorola Moto G35 Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra HONOR Magic7 Lite Motorola Moto G34 Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro HONOR Magic6 Pro Motorola ThinkPhone 25 Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G HONOR Magic6 Pro RSR Motorola Signature Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ HONOR Magic Vs3 Motorola Razr Fold Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G HONOR Magic V3 OPPO Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro HONOR Magic V2 OPPO Find X9 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ HONOR Magic5 Pro OPPO Find X9 Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro HONOR Magic4 Pro OPPO Find X8 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G HONOR Magic 3 Pro+ OPPO Find X8 Sharp HONOR Magic 3 Pro OPPO Find X5 Pro Sharp AQUOS R10 HONOR Magic 3 OPPO Find X5 Sharp AQUOS R9 Pro HONOR 400 Pro OPPO Find X3 Sharp AQUOS R9 HONOR 400 OPPO Find X3 Pro Sharp AQUOS R8 Pro HONOR 400 Lite OPPO Find N5 Sharp AQUOS R8 HONOR 200 Pro OPPO Find N2 Flip Sharp AQUOS R7 HONOR 200 OPPO Reno 15 Pro Max Sharp AQUOS sense9 HONOR 90 OPPO Reno 15 Pro Sharp AQUOS sense8 HONOR 50 OPPO Reno 15 Sharp AQUOS sense7 plus Sony / Xperia OPPO Reno 14 Pro Sharp AQUOS sense7 Sony Xperia 1 VII OPPO Reno 14 Sharp AQUOS sense6s Sony Xperia 1 VI OPPO Reno 9A Sharp AQUOS sense4 lite Sony Xperia 1 V OPPO Reno 6 Pro 5G Sharp AQUOS wish3 Sony Xperia 1 IV OPPO Reno 5A Sharp AQUOS wish2 Sony Xperia 5 V OPPO A55s 5G Sharp AQUOS wish Sony Xperia 5 IV Vivo Sharp AQUOS zero6 Sony Xperia 10 VI Vivo X300 Pro Sharp Simple Sumaho 6 Sony Xperia 10 V Vivo X300 OnePlus Sony Xperia 10 IV Vivo X200T OnePlus 15 Sony Xperia 10 III Lite Vivo X200s OnePlus Open Sony Xperia Ace III Vivo X200 Pro OnePlus 13R Huawei Vivo X200 FE OnePlus 13 Huawei P40 Vivo X200 OnePlus 12 Huawei P40 Pro Vivo X100 Pro OnePlus 11 5G Huawei Mate 40 Pro Vivo X90 Pro TCL Nokia Vivo X80 TCL 60 XE NxtPaper Nokia XR21 Vivo iQOO 15 TCL 60 Nokia G60 5G Vivo V50 TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper Nokia X30 5G Vivo V40 TCL 50 NxtPaper Fairphone Vivo V40 Lite TCL 50 5G Fairphone 4 Vivo V29 Lite 5G TCL 40 XL Fairphone 5 Vivo V29 Rakuten Nuu Vivo Watch 5 Rakuten Big * The following Samsung Galaxy devices are NOT eSIM-capable: All models of Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy S21 FE. The US version of Samsung S20/S21, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Samsung Note 20 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2. Hong Kong versions of Samsung Note 20 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE purchased from China or Hong Kong. * Most Samsung devices purchased in South Korea do NOT support eSIMs except for Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, Z Flip4, Z Flip5, Z Flip6, Z Fold4, Z Fold5, Z Fold6, A54 5G, and Galaxy S23 FE. * Samsung Galaxy S21 series devices (excluding FE models) from Canada and the USA may have eSIM capability if the One UI 4 update is installed. Please confirm with your carrier or device manufacturer if your Samsung device is eSIM-capable. * eSIM support is only available in certain regions for devices from the following brands. Please contact your carrier or device manufacturer to confirm that your Hammer device is eSIM-capable: Hammer, Honor, Motorola, Nokia, Oppo, Rakuten, Sharp, Sony, Xiaomi, Nuu, Gemini, Fairphone * For All Huawei devices purchased from China are not eligible to use eSIM. Also, Huawei P40 Pro+ and P50 Pro cannot support eSIMs. Windows 10* / Windows 11 System Dell Lenovo Microsoft Surface Dell Latitude 7210 ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 2-in-1 Surface Pro 9 Dell Latitude 7310 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 Surface Pro 8 Dell Latitude 7320 ThinkPad X1 Fold Surface Pro 7+ Dell Latitude 7410 ThinkPad X1 Nano Surface Pro X Dell Latitude 7440 ThinkPad X12 Detachable Surface Pro LTE Dell Latitude 9410 Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5G Surface Pro 5 LTE Advanced Dell Latitude 9420 Lenovo Yoga C630 Surface Go 2 Dell Latitude 9510 Lenovo Miix 630 Surface Go 3 Dell Latitude 5410 Lenovo Yoga 520 Surface Duo Dell Latitude 5411 Lenovo Yoga 720 laptops Surface Duo 2 Dell Latitude 5420 Acer HP Dell Latitude 5511 Acer Spin 7 HP Elite Dragonfly G2 ASUS Acer Swift 3 HP Elite Folio 13 ASUS Mini Transformer T103HAF Acer Swift 7 HP Elitebook G5 ASUS NovaGo TP370QL Acer TravelMate P2 HP Probook G5 ASUS Transbook Mini Acer TravelMate Spin P4 HP Zbook G5 ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401NA Acer TravelMate P6 HP Spectre Folio 13 Panasonic VAIO HP Spectre x360 Panasonic Toughbook G2 VAIO Series 11 Samsung VAIO Series 13 Samsung Galaxy Book 2 VAIO Pro PF VAIO Pro PG * The laptops above are advertised as eSIM-enabled. Details about a model's eSIM compatibility may vary. * For Windows 10: To use an eSIM, your PC must have Windows 10 version 1703 or later. The device must also support LTE. * For Surface Devices: eSIMs are not supported on AT&T-locked devices. If you bought your device from another carrier, they may have disabled eSIM functionality on the Surface Duo. Please get in touch with your carrier to confirm this. Can’t find your devices on the list? We provide a free device check tool to help you check whether your devices are eSIM-compatible.
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How Many eSIMs Can I Install and Use at the Same Time
Install Multiple eSIMs If your devices are eSIM compatible, you can install multiple eSIMs at the same time. For example, you can install eight or more eSIMs on an iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR or later models. And you can install up to five eSIMs on a Google Pixel 3a or later models. Use More than One eSIM You may consider how many eSIMs can be used at the same time. The answer depends on your device model. iPhone 15 US models With iPhones 15 purchased in the US, you can enjoy the convenience of using two eSIMs simultaneously. iPhone 14 US models If your iPhone 14 models are purchased from the US, you can use two active eSIMs at the same time. iPhone 14, iPhone SE (2022), and iPhone 13 models Apart from iPhone 14 US models, other iPhone 14, iPhone SE (2022), and iPhone 13 models can support two active eSIMs, or a physical SIM and an eSIM, that includes iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13, and iPhone 13 mini. iPhone 12 and other earlier models For iPhone 12 models, iPhone 11 models, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, although they support a physical SIM and an eSIM at the same time, only one eSIM is active at a time. Google Pixel 3a and other later models For Google Pixel 3a or later Pixel phone, you can use one physical SIM and one eSIM. But only one eSIM can be active at a time. Although some devices can only support one active eSIM, when you install multiple eSIMs, you can quickly switch different eSIMs when needed. Got questions? Feel free to contact us via esim.support@textrapp.com, we are here to help you.
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Terms of Use About Textr eSIM Credit
Textr eSIM may offer credit in exchange for participating in referral programs or as part of promotions, subject to the following terms of use: The credit shall expire within one year following the date of the assignment. Only one credit option can be used per purchase, and the remaining balance of each credit option will not be carried over. Credit cannot be used with a referral/promo code. Any purchases made using credit shall be final. Textr eSIM credit is non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-cashable. Textr eSIM reserves the right to disqualify any users at any time from using credit if they do not comply with Textr Terms and Conditions and Textr eSIM Policy.
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