- Install with a QR code on iPhone
- Install with a QR code on Android
- Manual installation on iPhone
- Manual installation on Android
Before installing your eSIM with a QR code on an iPhone, keep these tips in mind
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Open the QR code on another device, or take a screenshot so you can scan it with your iPhone.
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Make sure you have a stable internet connection during the entire eSIM installation process.
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Keep in mind that the QR code can only be scanned once.
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Don’t delete the eSIM from your iPhone after installing it, as you won’t be able to use it again.
1 Make sure you’re connected
Connect to the internet through Wi-Fi or cellular data before you start. A reliable connection helps you activate your eSIM without interruptions.
Connect to the internet through Wi-Fi or cellular data before you start. A reliable connection helps you activate your eSIM without interruptions.
2 Get your iPhone ready for your eSIM
On your iPhone, open Settings > Cellular Data > Add mobile data plan.
On your iPhone, open Settings > Cellular Data > Add mobile data plan.
3 Scan your QR code
Open My eSIMs in your TurTrip account. There, you’ll find the QR code for your plan. Open it on another device or take a screenshot to scan with your iPhone. This code can only be used once, so don’t delete your eSIM after installing it.
Open My eSIMs in your TurTrip account. There, you’ll find the QR code for your plan. Open it on another device or take a screenshot to scan with your iPhone. This code can only be used once, so don’t delete your eSIM after installing it.
4 Confirm your eSIM installation
After scanning the QR code from My eSIMs, your iPhone will detect the new plan and ask you to confirm. Tap Add mobile data plan and your eSIM will be ready in a few seconds.
After scanning the QR code from My eSIMs, your iPhone will detect the new plan and ask you to confirm. Tap Add mobile data plan and your eSIM will be ready in a few seconds.
5 Name your eSIM
When prompted, give your eSIM plan a name. You can use TurTrip, your destination country, or any label that helps you tell your lines apart.
When prompted, give your eSIM plan a name. You can use TurTrip, your destination country, or any label that helps you tell your lines apart.
6 Turn on cellular data when you arrive
Open Settings and turn on mobile data on your eSIM. Remember: wait until you reach your destination to activate it, so you won’t use data before you arrive.
Open Settings and turn on mobile data on your eSIM. Remember: wait until you reach your destination to activate it, so you won’t use data before you arrive.
7 Choose your primary line
When prompted, choose to keep your regular line as the primary line for calls, texts, and iMessage. Then select your TurTrip eSIM for cellular data. You’ll keep using your regular number for calls and messages, while TurTrip handles your internet connection during your trip.
When prompted, choose to keep your regular line as the primary line for calls, texts, and iMessage. Then select your TurTrip eSIM for cellular data. You’ll keep using your regular number for calls and messages, while TurTrip handles your internet connection during your trip.
Before installing your eSIM with QR on Android, keep these tips in mind
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Make sure you have the QR code open on another device or screen so you can scan it easily.
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It is essential to have a stable internet connection during the entire installation process.
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Remember that the QR code can only be scanned once.
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Don’t delete the eSIM from your Android phone after installing it, as you won’t be able to use it again.
Using a Samsung? Follow these steps
1 Make sure you’re connected
Connect to Wi-Fi or cellular data before you start. A stable connection helps you activate your eSIM without interruptions.
Connect to Wi-Fi or cellular data before you start. A stable connection helps you activate your eSIM without interruptions.
2 Open SIM manager
Open Settings > Connections > SIM Manager.
Open Settings > Connections > SIM Manager.
3 Add a new eSIM
Tap Add eSIM. Your phone will start the setup process.
Tap Add eSIM. Your phone will start the setup process.
4 Scan your QR code
Open My eSIMs in your TurTrip account. There, you’ll find the QR code for your plan. Open it on another device or use a screenshot to scan it. This code can only be used once, so don’t delete your eSIM after installing it.
Open My eSIMs in your TurTrip account. There, you’ll find the QR code for your plan. Open it on another device or use a screenshot to scan it. This code can only be used once, so don’t delete your eSIM after installing it.
5 Confirm your eSIM installation
Once your phone detects the plan, follow the prompts and confirm the installation. Your eSIM will be ready in a few seconds.
Once your phone detects the plan, follow the prompts and confirm the installation. Your eSIM will be ready in a few seconds.
6 Name your eSIM
Give it a name you’ll recognize. You can use TurTrip, your destination country, or another label that helps you tell your lines apart.
Give it a name you’ll recognize. You can use TurTrip, your destination country, or another label that helps you tell your lines apart.
7 Choose your eSIM as your preferred data line
Set your TurTrip eSIM as your default cellular data line.
Set your TurTrip eSIM as your default cellular data line.
Using a Google Pixel? Follow these steps
1 Make sure you’re connected
Connect to Wi-Fi or cellular data before you start. You’ll need an internet connection to download your eSIM.
Connect to Wi-Fi or cellular data before you start. You’ll need an internet connection to download your eSIM.
2 Open network settings
Go to Settings > Network & internet.
Go to Settings > Network & internet.
3 Start adding your eSIM
Tap the “+” icon and select Do you want to download a SIM?
Tap the “+” icon and select Do you want to download a SIM?
4 Scan your QR code
Open My eSIMs in your TurTrip account. Scan the QR code from another device or a screenshot. This code can only be used once. Don’t delete your eSIM after installing it.
Open My eSIMs in your TurTrip account. Scan the QR code from another device or a screenshot. This code can only be used once. Don’t delete your eSIM after installing it.
5 Download and install your eSIM
Tap Download and wait for your eSIM to be added to your phone.
Tap Download and wait for your eSIM to be added to your phone.
6 Name your eSIM
Choose a name you’ll recognize. You can use TurTrip or your destination country.
Choose a name you’ll recognize. You can use TurTrip or your destination country.
7 Choose your eSIM as your data line
Set your TurTrip eSIM as your default SIM for cellular data.
Set your TurTrip eSIM as your default SIM for cellular data.
Before installing your eSIM manually, keep these tips in mind
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The activation code can only be used once.
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You need a stable internet connection for the process to complete successfully.
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Don’t delete your eSIM from your iPhone after installing it, as you won’t be able to use it again.
1 Make sure you’re connected
Connect to Wi-Fi or cellular data before you start the installation. You’ll need a reliable connection to finish without interruptions.
Connect to Wi-Fi or cellular data before you start the installation. You’ll need a reliable connection to finish without interruptions.
2 Copy your eSIM details
Sign in to your TurTrip account and open My eSIMs. Copy the SM-DP+ and the activation code shown next to your plan.
Sign in to your TurTrip account and open My eSIMs. Copy the SM-DP+ and the activation code shown next to your plan.
3 Open your iPhone settings
Go to Settings > Cellular Data > Add mobile data plan.
Go to Settings > Cellular Data > Add mobile data plan.
4 Choose manual entry
Tap Enter details manually to enter the codes without scanning a QR code.
Tap Enter details manually to enter the codes without scanning a QR code.
5 Enter your plan details
Paste the SM-DP+ and the activation code you copied in step 2. You don’t need to enter a confirmation code.
Paste the SM-DP+ and the activation code you copied in step 2. You don’t need to enter a confirmation code.
6 Confirm your eSIM installation
Your phone will detect the plan automatically. Tap Add mobile data plan and it will be ready in a few seconds.
Your phone will detect the plan automatically. Tap Add mobile data plan and it will be ready in a few seconds.
7 Name your eSIM
When prompted, give it a name such as TurTrip or your destination country, so you can easily tell it apart from your other lines.
When prompted, give it a name such as TurTrip or your destination country, so you can easily tell it apart from your other lines.
8 Choose your primary line
Keep your regular line as the primary line for calls, texts, and iMessage, and choose your TurTrip eSIM for cellular data.
Keep your regular line as the primary line for calls, texts, and iMessage, and choose your TurTrip eSIM for cellular data.
Installing your eSIM manually? Keep these tips in mind
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Installation data (SM-DP+ and activation code) can only be used once.
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Make sure you have a stable internet connection to complete the installation.
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Don’t delete the eSIM after installing it, as it can’t be recovered.
Using a Samsung? Follow these steps
1 Make sure you’re connected
Connect to Wi-Fi or cellular data before you start. You’ll need an internet connection to activate your eSIM.
Connect to Wi-Fi or cellular data before you start. You’ll need an internet connection to activate your eSIM.
2 Copy the installation details
Sign in to your TurTrip account and open My eSIMs. Copy the SM-DP+ and the activation code for your plan.
Sign in to your TurTrip account and open My eSIMs. Copy the SM-DP+ and the activation code for your plan.
3 Open your Samsung settings
Go to Settings > Connections > SIM Manager.
Go to Settings > Connections > SIM Manager.
4 Tap Add eSIM
Tap Add eSIM and choose Use activation code or Enter data manually (may vary by model).
Tap Add eSIM and choose Use activation code or Enter data manually (may vary by model).
5 Enter your eSIM details
Enter the SM-DP+ and the activation code you copied. If you’re asked for a confirmation code, leave it blank or tap Continue.
Enter the SM-DP+ and the activation code you copied. If you’re asked for a confirmation code, leave it blank or tap Continue.
6 Confirm the installation
Tap Download or Install as shown on your phone. Wait a few seconds for your eSIM to be ready.
Tap Download or Install as shown on your phone. Wait a few seconds for your eSIM to be ready.
7 Name your eSIM
When prompted, choose a name you’ll recognize, such as TurTrip or the destination country.
When prompted, choose a name you’ll recognize, such as TurTrip or the destination country.
Using a Google Pixel? Follow these steps
1 Make sure you’re connected
Connect to Wi-Fi or cellular data before you start. You’ll need an internet connection to complete the installation.
Connect to Wi-Fi or cellular data before you start. You’ll need an internet connection to complete the installation.
2 Copy the installation details
Sign in to your TurTrip account and open My eSIMs. Copy the SM-DP+ and the activation code for your plan.
Sign in to your TurTrip account and open My eSIMs. Copy the SM-DP+ and the activation code for your plan.
3 Open your Google Pixel settings
Go to Settings > Network and Internet > SIMs.
Go to Settings > Network and Internet > SIMs.
4 Tap Add SIM
Select Download SIM then choose Do you want to enter the data manually?.
Select Download SIM then choose Do you want to enter the data manually?.
5 Enter your eSIM details
Enter the SM-DP+ and the activation code. If you see a confirmation code field, you can leave it blank.
Enter the SM-DP+ and the activation code. If you see a confirmation code field, you can leave it blank.
6 Download and install your eSIM
Your phone will download and install the plan automatically. Give it a few seconds to finish.
Your phone will download and install the plan automatically. Give it a few seconds to finish.
7 Name your eSIM
Choose a name such as TurTrip or your destination country, so you can easily tell it apart from your other lines.
Choose a name such as TurTrip or your destination country, so you can easily tell it apart from your other lines.
Sources consulted: Apple: Dual SIM and choosing a data line; Google Pixel: SIM settings; eSIM Go: iPhone setup; eSIM Go: Android setup. The steps may vary depending on your model and operating system version.
