Installing Your eSIM on iPhone and Android — Step by Step

Installing Your eSIM on iPhone and Android — Step by Step (2025) | IbiPoint
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Installing Your eSIM on iPhone and Android — Step by Step

Good news: adding an eSIM takes about a minute. Follow the steps below for your device and you’ll be online as soon as you land.

Before you start (30-second checklist)

  • Make sure your phone supports eSIM (iPhone XS+, Pixel, Galaxy S20+ and newer).
  • Have your IbiPoint QR code email ready on another screen or device.
  • Turn off any VPN/ad-blocker temporarily during install.

Install on iPhone

  1. Click the installation link in the Ibipoint email..
  2. Wait until your iPhone installed the eSIM.
  3. Set the new line as Mobile Data, keep your home SIM for calls/SMS.
  4. Go to the new line and enable Data Roaming.

Install on Android

  1. Open Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs/eSIM → Add eSIM.
  2. Select Use a QR code and scan the IbiPoint code.
  3. Set as Mobile Data line and enable Roaming.
APN: Usually auto-configures. If prompted, use the APN shown in your order email; leave username/password blank.

Activation & timing

Your plan’s days start when the eSIM first connects on the destination network. You can install anytime and activate on arrival.

Troubleshooting (quick fixes)

  • Toggle Airplane Mode for 15 seconds to refresh the connection.
  • Ensure the eSIM is the active Data line and Data Roaming is ON.
  • Disable VPN/ad-blockers temporarily.
  • Try manual network selection in Settings if needed.

Ready to go?

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