Got yourself a Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, or the Pixel 9 Pro XL in the recent sale? If yes, then you must be admiring the device and the features it offers. Considering that the Google Pixel 9 series has been the recipient of worldwide acclaim, it is a popular device among the masses who prefer the ultimate Android experience without any bloatware. That said, if you have recently bought a phone from the Pixel 9 series, you might not know how to set up an eSIM. If that’s indeed the case, consider reading this guide, as we have shared all the information regarding the same.
The introduction of eSIM has been a very important one, as it allows users to store multiple profiles in a single eSIM card. This also removes the hassle of getting a physical SIM and sticking to a single network. As eSIMs can register on multiple network profiles, you are free to switch between them as you please, without having to rely on a single one. In addition to this, setting up a physical SIM is quite a tedious process, whereas, for eSIMs, the process is as easy as scanning a QR. That said, here’s how you can set up an eSIM on your Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL.
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How to activate eSim in Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro & Pixel 9 Pro XL
Once you are done setting up your phone after booting it for the first time, you can activate an eSIM by following the given steps:
Note: You must be connected to a Wi-Fi network or have access to the internet via a different SIM to initiate the process.
- First, open the Settings application on your phone.
- After this, select the Network & Internet option.
- Here, tap the SIMs option.
- In the SIMs menu, you will find the Add SIM option. Tap on it.
- Next, tap the Set up an eSIM option.
- Now, wait for a while until your phone finds all the network info.
- After a while, your device’s camera will be opened. Here, you will have to scan the QR code that will be provided by the network provider.
- If you want to input the code manually, simply click on the Need Help option and then the Enter it Manually option.
- In the next menu, enter the code given by your network provider. Once this is done, the activation process will be initiated. Follow the on-screen instructions, and your eSIM will be activated in no time.
So, now you know everything about how to activate eSIM in your Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. Do note that the process is the same for all the Pixel 9 series phones. That said, we hope you find this guide informative. If you did, consider visiting Android Gram for more such guides.
