eSIM for Android, no app required
Buy a plan from $5.00 in Chrome, scan the QR into your SIM manager, land connected — crypto or card, no account. The *#06# dial settles compatibility in ten seconds.
No account · No KYC · Instant QR, email optional
Android has shipped eSIM in flagships since the Pixel 3 and Galaxy S20 era, and it's standard across recent Samsung, Pixel, Motorola and most Xiaomi/OPPO/OnePlus flagships — but unlike iPhone, support varies by market and model tier, so trust the test, not the list: dial *#06#; an EID line means your phone is ready. From there it's a browser purchase and a QR scan in the SIM manager — no app, no account, and crypto if you want the purchase off your card.
Last reviewed 2026-07-23 by the Buy Crypto Sim team.
Compatibility by brand, honestly
✓ Generally eSIM-ready
- • Samsung Galaxy S20 → S25, Note 20, all Z Fold/Flip
- • Google Pixel 3 and newer (4+ most reliable)
- • Motorola Edge & Razr lines (2020+)
- • Recent Xiaomi, OPPO, OnePlus, Sony flagships (market-dependent)
⚠ Check before assuming
- • Budget lines (Galaxy A-series below A54, Redmi, etc.) often omit eSIM even in recent years
- • Some carrier variants disable eSIM the global model has
- • Phones sold in mainland China typically ship without eSIM
- • The *#06# EID check overrides everything above — it's your phone's own answer
Install in five steps
- 1
Check compatibility (10 seconds)
Dial *#06# — an EID line means eSIM hardware is present. The phone must also be carrier-unlocked. Flagships since ~2019–2020 (Galaxy S20+, Pixel 3+) generally qualify; budget models vary, so the EID check beats any list.
- 2
Buy your plan in the browser
Pick a destination and plan here — no app. Pay by crypto or card; with the tracking-code option, no email either. Your QR appears instantly.
- 3
Add the eSIM in Settings
Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM. Pixel: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM. Scan the QR (or paste the manual activation code). Do it at home over WiFi.
- 4
Set the roles
Keep your main SIM for calls/SMS, and leave the new travel line off (or just not selected for data) until you fly.
- 5
On landing: three switches
Turn the travel eSIM on, select it for Mobile data, and enable Data roaming for that line (per-SIM setting). Online before the seatbelt sign is a memory.
Android eSIM FAQ
Which Android phones support eSIM?
Flagships broadly since 2019–2020: Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer (S/Z/Fold/Flip lines), Google Pixel 3 and newer (Pixel 4+ most reliably), recent Motorola Edge/Razr, plus many Xiaomi, OPPO, OnePlus and Sony models depending on market. Budget and some carrier-branded models omit eSIM even in recent years — the *#06# EID check is the definitive test for YOUR phone.
Why does my specific model matter more on Android than iPhone?
Android eSIM support varies by manufacturer, market and even carrier variant of the same model — unlike Apple's uniform rollout. That's why we point everyone at the EID check instead of promising from a list.
Where exactly is the eSIM menu on Samsung / Pixel?
Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM. Pixel: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM (wording shifts slightly by Android version). Both accept QR scan or manual code entry.
Can I use dual SIM — my number plus the travel eSIM?
Yes — that's the standard setup: physical SIM (or your carrier's eSIM) keeps your number and SMS, the travel eSIM carries data. Android's SIM manager lets you assign data to the travel line with one tap.
Does installing start the plan?
No — validity starts on first connection at your destination, not at install or purchase. Load it at home over WiFi days ahead; nothing is consumed until you land.
My phone is carrier-locked — will this work?
No — a locked phone rejects other operators' profiles. Carriers unlock on request once the device is paid off; check your carrier's unlock policy before travelling.
I deleted the eSIM — can I reinstall it?
Retrieve the QR any time on the My eSIM page with your email or tracking code and add it again through the same menu. While the plan is valid, reinstalling on the same phone is generally fine.
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