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eSIM Details & Instructions

What is e-SIM

The eSIM is a digital SIM that lets you manage your cellular plan from your carrier without having to use a physical SIM card. You can install eight or more eSIMs on an iPhone, and use two phone numbers at the same time.
 

E-Sim Setup Instructions

Manual Installation for iOS

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  1. Go to Settings > Cellular or Mobile Data > Add Cellular Plan.

  2. Tap 'Enter Details Manually'.

  3. Enter 'SM-DP+ Address' and 'Activation Code'.

  4. Select a label for your eSIM.

  5. Select your eSIM as default network for Cellular Data, do not turn on 'Allow Cellular Data Switching'.

  6. Turn on ‘Data Roaming’.

Manual Installation for Android

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  1. Go to 'Settings', tap 'Network & internet', then tap + next to SIMs.

  2. Tap 'Download a SIM instead?', then tap 'Next' in the following page.

  3. Tap 'Need help?', then tap 'Enter it manually'.

  4. Enter the code for Android, tap 'Continue' then tap 'Download'.

  5. When screen shows “Download Complete”, tap 'Settings'.

 

Setting up data access

  1. Choose the eSIM from SIMs.

  2. Turn on 'Use Sim' and select 'Yes'.

  3. Turn on 'Mobile data'.

  4. Turn on 'Roaming' then select 'OK'.

  5. If your eSIM connects to an incorrect network, tap 'SIMs' and then tap 'Automatically select network' on the next page to select the correct network manually.

  6. Go back to the previous page, tap 'Access Point names', then tap '+' in the top right corner.

  7. Tap to enter 'Name' and 'APN'.

  8. Tap three dots in the top right corner then tap 'Save'. Go back to the previous page, then select saved APN from the list.

 

Terms of Use

  • Rent 'n Connect E-Sim is only available in UK & EU countries.
  • Free days you earned can be used between your reservation dates in UK& EU countries.
  • A limited number of e-Sim are available for this campaign.
  • Rent 'n Connect reserves the right to change/over "Free 3 days e-Sim Campaign" terms.

Which Apple devices support eSIM?

  • iPhone 14
  • iPhone 14 Plus
  • iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • iPhone 14 Pro
  • iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 13 Mini
  • iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 12 Mini
  • iPhone SE
  • iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone XS, XS Max
  • iPhone XR
  • iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (4th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 11‑inch (2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 11‑inch (1st generation)
  • iPad Air (4th generation)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad (8th generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)

Which Android devices support eSIM?

Samsung Devices that support eSIM

  • Samsung Galaxy S22 5G, Ultra 5G, S22
  • Samsung Fold LTE model
  • Samsung Z Flip 4
  • Samsung Z Fold 4
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Ultra 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 FE 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 FE
  • Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra

Google devices that support eSIM

  • Google Pixel 7 Pro
  • Google Pixel 7
  • Google Pixel 6 Pro
  • Google Pixel 6
  • Google Pixel 5a 5G
  • Google Pixel 5
  • Google Pixel 4a
  • Google Pixel 4
  • Google Pixel 3 & 3XL (Limited support)
  • Google Pixel 2

Motorola devices that support eSIM

  • Motorola Razr 2019

Huawei devices that support eSIM

  • Huawei P40
  • Huawei P40 Pro
  • Huawei P50 Pro
  • Huawei Mate 40 Pro