Activate Google Fi on an iPhone with an eSIM

You tin can activate Google Fi on iOS with an embedded SIM card (eSIM) instead of a concrete SIM. Y'all tin can also employ cellular services with an eSIM.

eSIM benefits

  • Quick and like shooting fish in a barrel set up-up procedure without the need for a physical SIM card.
  • You can't lose an eSIM.
  • SIM card waste is eliminated and reduced.
  • You can easily switch between your Google Fi eSIM and your carrier's physical SIM bill of fare. No need to remove the physical SIM card.

Eligibility: Google Fi on iOS with an eSIM simply works on iPhones SE (2020 version), XR, XS, XS Max, and eleven and up.

View a tutorial on how to ready your eSIM on iPhone.

Step 1: Join Fi and check iPhone compatibility

  1. Go to the Google Fi website.
  2. At the top correct, tap Join Fi.
  3. Select your iPhone from a listing of models.
    • If y'all select "Latest models," you lot can opt in to "Quick setup" to activate Fi on with an eSIM.
    • If you select "Recent models" or "Older models," follow the on-screen instructions. eSIM does non piece of work with older iPhone models.

If eSIM works with your iPhone model, opt in to "Get fix in 15 minutes" to exist able to activate Fi on with an eSIM. If yous social club a SIM carte du jour for your iPhone, you will not exist able to activate Fi with an eSIM until y'all successfully activate service with your concrete Fi SIM bill of fare.​​

Step 2: Go to the Google Fi iOS app

  1. If you haven't downloaded it already, download the Google Fi iOS app.
  2. Once you opt in to eSIM activation on the Fi website, the Google Fi iOS app will perform device and iOS compatibility checks.
    • If both are uniform, select Go started to begin eSIM activation.
    • If either are incompatible, yous'll get an error. Y'all'll be asked to social club a physical SIM or to upgrade your iOS.

Tip: Earlier you actuate from the Google Fi iOS app, opt in to "Go ready upwards in 15 minutes" on the Google Fi website.

Step iii: Brainstorm eSIM activation

  1. When yous've confirmed your iPhone and iOS version are compatible with an eSIM, go to fi.google.com/ios/quicksetup on a separate device like a computer or tablet.
    Important: Go to fi.google.com/ios/quicksetup on a separate device because you must accept your iPhone to scan a QR code.
  2. If you're not already signed in to your account, y'all'll be asked to sign in with your Fi account.
  3. Browse the QR code with the iPhone you want to activate Google Fi on and follow the on-screen instructions.

Tip: Make certain you lot sign into your Google Fi business relationship and not some other Google business relationship. If for some reason the wrong account was signed in and you need to scan a new lawmaking:

  1. On your iPhone or iPad, open your settings.
  2. Tap Cellular.
  3. Tap the programme you want to erase and thenRemove Cellular Plan.

If the QR code doesn't work: Refresh the QR code page and scan the new QR lawmaking. If you need assistance, contact support. If the QR lawmaking page is on a computer and yous can't detect the instructions, increase the width of your browser window.

Switch between a concrete SIM bill of fare and an eSIM

If you're already a Fi user, yous can switch between a physical SIM and an eSIM.

To switch from a physical SIM to an eSIM:

  1. Make sure your physical SIM is inserted.
  2. Delete and reinstall the Google Fi iOS app.
  3. Sign in to the app with your Fi account.
  4. When prompted to set up the concrete SIM menu or eSIM, tap Set up using eSIM.

To switch from an eSIM to a physical SIM:

  1. Make sure you lot accept an agile eSIM and insert the concrete SIM.
  2. Delete and reinstall the Google Fi iOS app.
  3. Sign in to the app with your Fi account.
  4. When prompted, tap Continue.

Tip: When you switch from a physical SIM to an eSIM, your iPhone may have multiple cellular profiles associated with your number. If you can't make or receive calls, delete the old physical SIM cellular contour. For more data, visit support.apple.com.

Related resources

  • Activate your Google Fi service
  • Set up and manage eSIM

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