How to Set Up an eSIM on Android

An eSIM, or an embedded SIM, is a great way to activate your wireless plan easily and quickly. eSIMs are completely virtual programmable cards that do exactly what physical SIM cards do: securely connect you with your network and provide access to your service so you can use your plan. The only difference is, you just don’t have to insert them (or wait for them to be delivered). Instead, eSIMs can easily be installed onto your phone or device online or via an app. Read on to learn how to set up eSIM on Android devices.

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Which Android devices support eSIM?

Many Android devices support eSIM. Most newer devices will be eSIM-compatible, since eSIMs are a newer technology, but check out our eSIM-supported phones list below:

• Motorola Razr 2019
• Motorola Razr 5G
• Gemini PDA
• Rakuten Mini
• Rakuten BigS
• Rakuten Big
• Rakuten Hand
• Rakuten Hand 5G
• Surface Pro X
• Honor Magic 4 Pro
• Fairphone 4
• Sharp Aquos Sense 6s
• Sharp Aquos Wish
• DOOGEE V30
• Nuu Mobile X5
• And more…

Read on to find out how to see if your individual Android device is eSIM-compatible, if it isn’t already on this list.

How can I check if my Android device is eSIM-compatible?

Want to know if your Android is eSIM-compatible? It’s easy. You can find out right in your phone’s settings. Here’s how depending on what kind of Android device you have:

On Samsung:

• Go to Settings
• Tap Connections
• Tap SIM Card Manager
• If Add eSIM is available, your Samsung supports eSIM

On Google Pixel:

• Go to Settings
• Tap Network & Internet
• Tap eSIM Cards
• If Connect to a Mobile Network has a Download a SIM instead? option, your device is eSIM-compatible

For other Android devices: 

• Go to Settings
• Tap About Phone
• Tap Show EID
• If you see an EID number, your phone is eSIM-compatible

How to set up eSIM on Android

Now you know if your phone is compatible or not. Ready to get started with your new Ultra Mobile plan? Good thing setting up your eSIM is SIMple. First, make sure you have a compatible phone and a carrier that offers eSIM. Then make sure you’re also connected to Wi-Fi. Once that’s done, you’re ready to set up your eSIM. Here’s how:

• Go to Settings
• Select Network & Internet or SIM manager
• Select + next to SIMS

• Select Download A SIM Instead option
• Select Next

• Scan your QR code
• Select Done

How to remove eSIM from Android phone

Now that you know how to add eSIM on Android, it’s time to learn how to remove it. Maybe you no longer need an eSIM or maybe you’re ready to switch back to a physical SIM card. Whatever the case, here’s how to remove an eSIM from your Android phone. Luckily, it’s as easy as installing one:

• Go to Settings
• Tap Connections
• Tap SIM Manager
• Tap the eSIM you want to remove
• Tap Remove or Delete eSIM

“Note”

Some eSIMs can only be installed once, so make absolutely sure you don't need to use the eSIM again before deleting it from your device.

eSIM is that SIMple

Now you know how to use eSIM on Android, check your phone’s compatibility with eSIM, and even remove an eSIM when you need to. Ready to get an eSIM of your own? Tap the button below to see if your current phone is eSIM-compatible.

Check eSIM Compatibility