How to activate eSIM on your Google Pixel

Ready to activate your Google Pixel SIM data package? Please go to “Settings” and then select “Network & internet.”

Go to “Settings” > Select “Network & internet”

Now you’ll want to choose “SIMs.” For Step 3, you’ll select your eSIM from the list. For Step 4, you’ll select your primary SIM.

“Settings” > “Network & internet” > SIMs

Since you want your Google Pixel to start using your aloSIM data immediately when you arrive at your destination, you need to make sure your aloSIM eSIM is toggled on, allowed to use data, and allowed to roam.

Your eSIM should be toggled ON, with “Mobile data” ON and “Roaming” ON

Prevent your primary SIM from being allowed to “roam” and use data (and rack up roaming charges). You should also make sure you aren’t enrolled in a carrier travel plan.

Your primary SIM should stay toggled ON, with “Mobile data” OFF and “Roaming” OFF

eSIMs don’t come with their own phone numbers, so under your Primary SIM, tap “Calls preference” and make sure your Google Pixel knows to use your primary SIM (regular phone number) for all calls. Then tap “SMS preference” and make sure your Google Pixel knows to use your primary SIM (regular phone number) for all texts.

“Settings” > “Network & internet” > SIMs > Primary SIM > Call/SMS preference

Under your Primary SIM, tap “Calls preference” and make sure your Google Pixel knows to use your primary SIM (regular phone number) for all calls. Then tap “SMS preference” and make sure your Google Pixel knows to use your primary SIM (regular phone number) for all texts.

Keep your primary SIM (phone number) the default for all Calls/SMS texts

To make sure these settings are correct, go to “Network & internet” and tap “SIMs” to see your preferences for each SIM. Your primary SIM should always be the default for calls and SMS (texts). Your eSIM (aloSIM) should be the default for all mobile data.

Your primary SIM: Should be the default for calls & SMS

Your eSIM (aloSIM): Should be the default for mobile data

Your Google Pixel should already know to automatically select the best mobile network for you, based on your location, but it’s a good idea to make sure this setting is correct.

“Settings” > “Network & Internet” > SIMs > aloSIM > Make sure “Automatically select network” is toggled ON

Your Google Pixel might already have your APN (Access Point Name) correctly set to ‘alosim,’ but you might have to do this yourself. If your selected APN already says “alosim,” skip to Step 12. If your selected APN says something other than “alosim,” tap it to edit it.

“Settings” > “Network & Internet” > SIMs > aloSIM > Scroll down to tap “Access Point Names”

If you need to edit your access point, tap in the ‘Name’ field, type ‘alosim’ (lowercase), and tap ‘OK.’ Then tap in the ‘APN’ field, type ‘alosim’ (lowercase), and tap ‘OK.’

Make sure your access point says ‘alosim’ in the Name and APN fields

Once you’ve typed ‘alosim’ into the ‘Name’ field and the ‘APN’ field, it’s important to tap the three vertical dots in the top right corner and hit “Save.

Tap the three vertical dots and save your access point changes

Now your selected APN (Access Point Name) should be set to ‘alosim’ in the Name field and the APN field.

Your selected APN should now be ‘alosim’

Since you’ve already completed the steps above, your Google Pixel eSIM data package should automatically be active because it’s now able to connect to a local network. If you log into your aloSIM account and tap on your eSIM, it should show a green “ACTIVE” bar. If not, tap the blue “ACTIVATE” button below.

Log into aloSIM > Tap your eSIM > See if it says “ACTIVE”

Depending on your device and your physical location, your eSIM might take up to 15 minutes to connect to a local supported network. Please make sure Airplane Mode is off and wait a few minutes to see if your eSIM will connect to a local network.

To make sure your data is working properly, you can temporarily turn off Wi-Fi and try loading a website to see if you have an internet connection. Once you have confirmed you can load a website properly, be sure to turn your Wi-Fi back on so you can use it when it’s available (and save your data).

Turn off Wi-Fi > Load a website > Turn Wi-Fi back on

If you would like to share your aloSIM internet connection with other devices around you, you always have the option to toggle on “Wi-Fi hotspot” and “Bluetooth tethering.”

“Settings” > “Network & internet” > “Hotspot & tethering” > Toggle on “Wi-Fi hotspot” and/or “Bluetooth tethering” if you want to share your data with another device

Even though you’re now using your eSIM for all mobile data, remember that keeping your phone number active while you’re in another country means that your home carrier may charge for active calling minutes and texts that occur internationally.

Select your carrier below > See what you can expect to pay for international calling and texting fees

If you have completed the steps above, but your data doesn’t seem to be working yet, please contact aloSIM Technical Support via email (support@alosim.com), in-app chat, or live chat on aloSIM.com.

Need help? aloSIM’s Support team is available 24/7 if you have questions about any part of the Google Pixel eSIM activation process.