Set Up Guide for Androids

Last updated on November, 1, 2023

Customers who are planning to visit Hong Kong and Taiwan, please click here to complete real-name registration.

How to install eSIM

These steps may differ depending on your device and language.

Important Notice

Make sure you have an eSIM compatible and network-unlocked device.
Be connected to a strong WiFi to activate an eSIM successfully.
Be noted that the validity begins once you install the eSIM.
Please do not remove the eSIM without consulting CS Team.

01

Add eSIM from the device’s Settings.

Go to Settings

Select [Connections]
Tap [SIM manager]

02

Select [Add eSIM] to install the eSIM.

Select [Add eSIM]

Tap [Scan QR code]

03

Install eSIM via QR code or manual installation
and wait for completion.

Either scan the QR code or manually put your eSIM details. You can find your eSIM details in the email.

! Be connected to a strong WiFi to activate an eSIM successfully.

04

Label your eSIM.

After the successful installation, you can label it for more convenient management.

Go to Settings

Select [Connections]
Tap [SIM manager]
Choose the eSIM you just added
Tap [Name] and Type on new label of your own, e.g. {Destination} – eSIM World.


Installation Completed

The installation steps are done!
You are almost ready to use the data.

How to access data

These steps may differ depending on your device and language.

01

Turn on the eSIM profile.

Go to Settings

Select [Connections]
Tap [SIM manager]
Toggle on your eSIM

02

Turn on [Data Roaming] only your eSIM profile.

Go to Settings

Select [Connections]
Tap [Mobile networks]
Toggle on your ‘Data roaming’

03

Select your eSIM profile on [Mobile data].

Go to Settings

Select [Connections]
Tap [SIM manager]
Tap [Mobile data]
Select your eSIM profile

Please toggle off ‘Data switching’ to prevent unnecessary roaming charge from your domestic carrier.

Troubleshooting –
Still can’t access internet

If you installed the eSIM well, but cannot access the internet, please try the troubleshooting below.
Also, please DO NOT remove the eSIM, since in most cases, our eSIM cannot be reinstalled or regenerated.
If you installed the eSIM well, but cannot access the internet, please try the troubleshooting below. Also, please DO NOT remove the eSIM, since in most cases, our eSIM cannot be reinstalled or regenerated.

01

Manually perform Network Selection.

Check your plan’s Network
Plans Network
Fixed Plans
Unlimited Plans
City Plans
Optus
Australia & New Zealand Unlimited
More >
Australia & Asia 6GB More >
Global Unlimited More >

Go to Settings

Select [Connections]
Tap [Mobile networks]
Tap [Select roaming network]
Tap on your eSIM in the bottom tab, and toggle off ‘Select automatically’.

When the list of networks is displayed, Select the name of the telecom in the country in which you are located.

02

Set up APN manually if you have access.

Check your plan’s APN
Plans APNs
Fixed Plans
Unlimited Plans
City Plans
cmlink/cmhk
Australia & New Zealand Unlimited
More >
Australia & Asia Plan Unnecessary
Global Unlimited More >

Go to Settings

Select [Connections]
Tap [Mobile networks]
Choose [Access Point Names]
Try clicking on [Advanced] if it’s not visible.
Tap on your eSIM in the bottom tab.
Tap [Add]
Tap [APN]
Type the APN information and save.
Select the APN you just created
Restart the device

Before using eSIM

* The following steps only apply to visitors to Hong Kong and Taiwan.
To successfully use eSIM in Hong Kong & Taiwan, a real-name registration is mandatory.
Make sure that you complete the registration before arriving in Hong Kong & Taiwan.

Review the directions,
then click the button to start registration.

Contact information
Enter your personal email address
& phone number.

ICCID
Put ICCID of the eSIM for your destination, Taiwan or Hong Kong.
Find ICCID in the email with the QR code.

Document Type
Select “Passport”
and check the 2 boxes below.

Document Image
Upload picture of your passport.
Check the box and click continue.

If you still need help,
contact our customer support team.