Setting Up eSIM on Google Pixel

Google Pixel phones offer one of the smoothest eSIM installation experiences on Android. This guide covers Pixel 3 and all newer models.

Compatible Pixel Devices

All Google Pixel devices from Pixel 3 onwards support eSIM:

• Pixel 3, 3a, 3 XL, 3a XL
• Pixel 4, 4a, 4a 5G, 4 XL
• Pixel 5, 5a
• Pixel 6, 6a, 6 Pro
• Pixel 7, 7a, 7 Pro
• Pixel 8, 8a, 8 Pro
• Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro Fold
• Pixel Fold

Installation Steps

Step 1: Access SIM Settings

1. Open Settings
2. Tap Network & internet
3. Tap SIMs
4. Tap the + icon or Add button

Step 2: Download the eSIM

1. Tap Download a SIM instead? (if prompted)
2. Tap Next
3. When the camera opens, scan your Roambit QR code
4. The profile will begin downloading automatically

Step 3: Activate

1. Once downloaded, tap Install
2. Wait for activation to complete
3. Tap Done

Step 4: Configure

1. Go back to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs
2. Tap your Roambit eSIM
3. Toggle Use SIM to ON
4. Set as preferred data SIM
5. Enable Roaming

Pixel-Specific Features

Quick Settings Tile

Pixel phones have a built-in SIM toggle in Quick Settings:

1. Swipe down from the top twice
2. Tap Edit (pencil icon)
3. Add Mobile data tile
4. Use it to quickly switch your data SIM

Android 14+ eSIM Transfer

On Pixel phones running Android 14 or later, you can transfer an eSIM between Pixel devices:

1. On your new phone, go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs
2. Tap Transfer SIM from another device
3. Follow the on-screen instructions

After Setup

• Enable data roaming before you travel
• Test the connection at home by temporarily switching data to your Roambit eSIM
• Label your eSIM with the destination country for easy identification