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Install and activate your eSIM on iPhone

Install step

Install just hours before your trip and activate during the flight or when you arrive at your destination.

QR Code step

Select "Install with QR Code"if you have the code on another device to scan.

Manual install step

Select "Install Manually"if you are unable to scan the QR code.

Select the device you will use for the installation process

Select the type of installation you want to perform

Before install

Before you start installing with the QR code, there are some important points to keep in mind:

  • Scanning the code will start the installation process. Use our guide below for step-by-step configuration.
  • You need a stable Internet connection to complete the installation process.
  • Make sure your device is eSIM compatible.
  • Do not delete the eSIM after installation, as you will not be able to reinstall it.

Let's get started together

01.

Open your email

Open your email on a different device from the one you will be using for installation and find the email we sent you containing the QR code.

If you have not received your code, please contact us.

02.

Scan the QR code

Scanning the code will start the installation process. Use our guide below for step-by-step configuration.

03.

Activate your eSIM

After installation, you can activate your eSIM when you arrive at your destination.

Activation guide for your eSIM

Install step

01. Install your data plan

The installation process will start automatically when you scan the QR code on your iPhone.

Tap on Continue

Add step

02. Mobile configuration completed

Your plan has now been installed.

Tap on Done

Labels step

03. Label your data plan

Give your new Hisim line a name to identify it. For example: "Hisim Spain".

Tap on Continue

Default line step

04. Choose your default line

Select the "Primary" option to continue using your number to receive messages and calls.

Tap on Continue

iMessage step

05. iMessage and FaceTime

Select the "Primary" option to continue using your number for iMessage and FaceTime.

Tap on Continue

Mobile data step

06. Mobile data

Select the "Secondary" option.

Keep "Allow Mobile Data Switching" turned off to avoid additional roaming charges.

Tap on Continue

Your iPhone may activate the plan immediately. To avoid using data before your trip, turn off roaming on all your mobile data plans and turn it on when you have arrived at your destination.

Congratulations! Your plan has now been installed and is ready to activate.

Activation guide icon

Activation guide for your eSIM

To activate:

  • You must be at the destination for which you purchased your eSIM.
  • We recommend downloading this guide as a PDF so you can access the instructions even when you are offline.
  • Make sure you have turned off data roaming on all mobile data plans before arriving at your destination to avoid unwanted data usage.
01.

Open Settings on your iPhone and select Mobile Data

Step 1 - Open Settings
02.

Select the Hisim option in the list

Step 2 - Select Hisim
03.

Scroll down until you find Data Roaming and turn it on.

Step 3 - Enable Data Roaming

That's it! Your plan is now active and you can start using your data.

eSIM Activation Validation

How do you know your eSIM is active?

You can check in two ways:

01.

Make sure there is at least one bar in the signal icon on your iPhone.

02.

Go to Settings on your iPhone, select Mobile Data, tap on the Hisim option and check that Data Roaming is turned on.

Don't worry! We are here for you.

If you have any questions during this process, remember we're here to assist you 24/7 through our Online chat.

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