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Android and eBanano are a great travel pairing — as long as your phone supports eSIM, you’re good to go. The exact steps to install vary a little depending on who made your phone, but the overall journey is the same: find your SIM settings, scan your QR code, and you’re done. This guide covers Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel in detail, with tips for other Android brands too.

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Install Your eSIM

Most Samsung Galaxy phones released since 2019 support eSIM, including the S20 series and later, as well as select A-series and Z Fold/Flip models.
1

Open Settings and go to Connections

Open the Settings app and tap Connections.
2

Tap SIM Manager

Tap SIM Manager to view and manage the SIMs on your device.
3

Tap Add eSIM or Add Mobile Plan

Tap Add eSIM (on newer Samsung UI) or Add mobile plan (on some older versions). The exact label may vary slightly by model or Android version.
4

Tap Scan QR Code

Select Scan QR code and point your camera at the QR code in your eBanano confirmation email.
5

Follow on-screen prompts to confirm

Your phone will download the eSIM profile. Tap through the confirmation prompts — Samsung may ask you to give the eSIM a name or confirm it as your active data SIM.
6

Enable Data Roaming

Once installed, go to Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks and turn on Data Roaming. Make sure eBanano is selected as your active data SIM. Without roaming enabled, you won’t get data abroad.
Using a different Android brand? If you have a OnePlus, Motorola, Sony, or another Android phone, the steps will be similar — just the menu names might differ. Look for eSIM, Mobile Plan, or Add SIM inside your network or SIM settings. If you’re stuck, your phone manufacturer’s support page or our eBanano Help Centre will have model-specific guidance.
Before you head to the airport, go into your SIM settings and confirm that eBanano is set as your mobile data SIM. It only takes a second and saves you from landing abroad and wondering why nothing is loading.

Overview & First Steps

Review the prerequisites and general process before you begin installation.

Activation Guide

Find out when and how your eBanano plan activates — and what to do if it doesn’t.
Last modified on September 11, 2026