Install your travel eSIM on Android
Setup steps for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy, with help if your menu looks different.
Get your installation details
Use reliable Wi-Fi and sign in to the Forge account that bought the eSIM. Open Travel, select your order and wait for the installation details to become available. Check compatibility and the package’s activation rule before proceeding.
Google Pixel
The exact wording can vary by Android version and provider. If Forge shows an Install on Android option, you can try it on the target phone; use the QR route if your device does not support the link.
- Open Settings → Network and Internet → SIMs → Add SIM.
- Choose Set up an eSIM and follow the prompts.
- Use the QR code or installation details supplied for your order when requested.
Samsung Galaxy
On a compatible Galaxy, open Settings → Connections → SIM manager and choose the option to add an eSIM. Follow the phone’s prompts using the QR code supplied for the order. Samsung’s linked guide covers differences between setup methods and devices.
Other Android phones
Check the manufacturer’s instructions for your exact model. Avoid assuming that all Android phones support eSIM or use Pixel’s menus.
After adding the plan
- Label the new SIM so it is easy to distinguish from your normal line.
- Choose it as the mobile-data SIM when you are ready to use it.
- Apply the roaming and APN instructions shown for your package, if supplied.
- If it fails, keep the profile installed and contact Forge with the exact error, model and order reference.
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Information is general guidance, not a guarantee of service availability or network performance. Mobile coverage, roaming, plan features and pricing can change. Check the current plan details and coverage for your circumstances before purchasing. Editorial content last reviewed 2026-09-09.