Activate your eSIM when you arrive
Once you’ve installed your TurTrip eSIM, wait until you reach your destination to activate it. Activation can take up to 4 minutes. Only do this once you’re in your destination country to avoid using data before your trip begins.
How to activate your eSIM on an iPhone
1 Make sure you have an internet connection
Before you begin, turn on Wi-Fi or mobile data on your usual network. This step requires an internet connection so that the system can activate the eSIM properly.
Before you begin, turn on Wi-Fi or mobile data on your usual network. This step requires an internet connection so that the system can activate the eSIM properly.
2 Turn on your TurTrip eSIM
Go to Settings > Cellular Data and select your TurTrip eSIM. Tap “Turn On This Line”.
Go to Settings > Cellular Data and select your TurTrip eSIM. Tap “Turn On This Line”.
3 Choose your cellular data line
In the same menu, make sure your eSIM is selected for mobile data. Keep your regular line as the primary line for calls, texts, and iMessage.
In the same menu, make sure your eSIM is selected for mobile data. Keep your regular line as the primary line for calls, texts, and iMessage.
4 Turn on data roaming
In your eSIM settings, turn on Data Roaming so you can connect abroad.
In your eSIM settings, turn on Data Roaming so you can connect abroad.
5 Wait a few minutes
Activation may take up to 4 minutes. If you see at least one signal bar, your eSIM is active.
Activation may take up to 4 minutes. If you see at least one signal bar, your eSIM is active.
How to activate your eSIM on a Samsung phone
1 Make sure you have an internet connection
Turn on Wi-Fi or cellular data on your main SIM before you start. You’ll need an internet connection to finish activating your eSIM.
Turn on Wi-Fi or cellular data on your main SIM before you start. You’ll need an internet connection to finish activating your eSIM.
2 Turn on your eSIM in SIM manager
Go to Settings > Connections > SIM Manager and select your TurTrip eSIM to turn it on.
Go to Settings > Connections > SIM Manager and select your TurTrip eSIM to turn it on.
3 Choose your eSIM for cellular data
Within the same menu or at Cellular Data, select your TurTrip eSIM as your preferred data line.
Within the same menu or at Cellular Data, select your TurTrip eSIM as your preferred data line.
4 Turn on data roaming
In your eSIM menu, turn on Data Roaming so you can connect abroad.
In your eSIM menu, turn on Data Roaming so you can connect abroad.
5 Wait a few minutes
Activation may take up to 4 minutes. Once you see signal bars, your eSIM is active and ready to use.
Activation may take up to 4 minutes. Once you see signal bars, your eSIM is active and ready to use.
How to activate your eSIM on a Google Pixel
1 Connect to the internet before activating
Make sure you’re connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. You’ll need an internet connection to activate your eSIM.
Make sure you’re connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. You’ll need an internet connection to activate your eSIM.
2 Turn on your eSIM in Settings
Go to Settings > Network and Internet > SIMs, select your TurTrip eSIM, and tap Use SIM.
Go to Settings > Network and Internet > SIMs, select your TurTrip eSIM, and tap Use SIM.
3 Set your eSIM as your data line
In the same menu, set your eSIM as the default line for cellular data.
In the same menu, set your eSIM as the default line for cellular data.
4 Turn on data roaming
Turn on Data Roaming in your SIM settings to connect when you arrive.
Turn on Data Roaming in your SIM settings to connect when you arrive.
5 Wait for activation to finish
Activation may take up to 4 minutes. Check that you have a signal to confirm your eSIM is working.
Activation may take up to 4 minutes. Check that you have a signal to confirm your eSIM is working.
How to check if your eSIM is active ✅
There are two ways to check that your eSIM is working:
1. Check the signal icon
Check the top of your phone's screen. If you see at least one signal bar, your eSIM is active and connected to the network.
2. Check your device settings. Go to Settings > Cellular (or Network & internet on Android), select your TurTrip eSIM, and check that:
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The line is activated
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Mobile data is turned on
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Data roaming is on
