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Android eSIM installation guide

Use this page if your order email includes Viafigo installation details for Google Pixel or Samsung Galaxy devices. It covers the QR and manual activation paths shown in the PDF, including Pixel menu variations.

Google Pixel & Samsung

Google Pixel

Pixel menus vary by Android version. Both menu paths from the Viafigo PDF are covered below.

Google Pixel & Samsung

Samsung Galaxy

Samsung devices use SIM Manager for both QR and manual activation.

Android devices

Google Pixel

Pixel menus vary by Android version. Both menu paths from the Viafigo PDF are covered below.

QRGoogle Pixel

Install with QR code

Use this if your Pixel can scan the QR code from the Viafigo PDF.

  1. 1

    Open Settings, then go to either Network & internet > SIMs > Add SIM, or Mobile network > + / Manage eSIM depending on your Pixel model.

  2. 2

    Choose Download a SIM instead? or Add eSIM, then select Next.

  3. 3

    Scan the QR code from your Viafigo PDF.

  4. 4

    Confirm the new eSIM profile and wait while Android finishes the download.

  5. 5

    Turn the Viafigo eSIM on once installation completes.

Important notes

If the menu on your Pixel does not match exactly, search Settings for eSIM and follow the closest matching result.

ManualGoogle Pixel

Install manually

Use this path when the camera cannot scan the QR code.

  1. 1

    Open the Pixel eSIM flow through Settings > Network & internet > SIMs > Add SIM or the Mobile network > Manage eSIM path shown on your device.

  2. 2

    Choose Need help? or Enter it manually when the QR scanner appears.

  3. 3

    Paste or type the manual activation string from the PDF. On Pixel this often appears in the format LPA:1$SM-DP+ Address$Activation Code.

  4. 4

    Confirm the new eSIM and wait for Android to finish installing it.

  5. 5

    Turn the Viafigo eSIM on and leave your primary SIM active for voice if needed.

Important notes

Pixel manual entry normally uses the full combined LPA string instead of separate fields.

Android devices

Samsung Galaxy

Samsung devices use SIM Manager for both QR and manual activation.

QRSamsung Galaxy

Install with QR code

Use the QR path if the PDF is available on another screen.

  1. 1

    Open Settings > Connections > SIM manager.

  2. 2

    Tap Add mobile plan or Add eSIM.

  3. 3

    Choose Scan carrier QR code.

  4. 4

    Scan the QR code from your Viafigo PDF and confirm the new plan.

  5. 5

    Wait for Samsung to install the eSIM, then switch the line on.

Important notes

If Samsung asks whether the line should stay on for mobile data, you can leave your primary line for calls and switch data later.

ManualSamsung Galaxy

Install manually

Use manual activation if Samsung cannot scan the QR code.

  1. 1

    Open Settings > Connections > SIM manager.

  2. 2

    Tap Add mobile plan or Add eSIM.

  3. 3

    Choose Enter activation code or enter details manually when prompted.

  4. 4

    Type the activation details from the Viafigo PDF.

  5. 5

    Confirm the installation and wait for Samsung to add the eSIM profile.

  6. 6

    Turn the eSIM on and keep the data settings ready for travel.