How To Install an eSIM on Android - Bikago Mobile

Please make sure that you have an eSIM-compatible smartphone
Stay connected to a stable Wi-Fi network to ensure a successful installation when activating the eSIM on your smartphone

The steps below may slightly differ depending on the smartphone model & carrier. If you encounter any issues or have questions on how to install the eSIM, please contact our support.

1. Add eSIM

Go to Settings on your device
Tap on Network & Internet
Tap the + icon next to Mobile Network
Tap Next when asked Don’t have a SIM Card?
Scan the eSIM QR code provided in the e-mail from Bikago Mobile with subject "Your eSIM order #"

Google Pixel

(1) Go to Settings and tap on Network & Internet

(2) Tap the + icon next to Mobile Network

(3) Tap on Download a SIM instead

(4) Tap on Next

(5) Use the Camera to scan the QR code. You can also take a print screen from the QR code and select it from your gallery.

(6) Activate eSIM

Samsung

(1) Go to Settings and tap on Connections

(2) Tap on SIM Card Manager

(3) Tap on Add Mobile Plan

(4) Tap on Scan Carrier QR Code

(5) Use the Camera to scan the QR code. You can also take a printscreen front the QR code and load it from your gallery.

(6) Tap on Confirm

Alternatively, most Android smartphones do support scanning QR codes via the Camera app.

Open your Camera or a QR Scanner app
Scan the eSIM QR code provided in the PDF file that is attached in the order confirmation email
When the notification Cellular Plan Detected pops up, tap on it.
Tap on Continue at the bottom of your screen
Add Cellular Plan

2. QR Code not working?

If you cannot scan the QR code, you can enter the eSIM manually. You will find all necessary information (SM-DP+ Address & Activation Code) in the PDF file that is attached in the order confirmation email.

Go to Settings on your device
Tap on Network & Internet
Tap the + icon next to Mobile Network
Tap Next when asked Don’t have a SIM card?
Tab Enter Code Manually. You will be asked to enter:
1. SM-DP+ Address
2. Activation Code

Do not forget to enable mobile data. Once you’ve landed at your destination, please turn off your primary default line to avoid any unnecessary roaming charges.

Google Pixel