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title: "How do you activate an eSIM without scanning a QR Code?"
date: 2022-11-18
author: "Zim Connections"
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# How do you activate an eSIM without scanning a QR Code?

To scan a QR code, you need two screens—for example, your mobile phone and your laptop. You would use your phone to take a picture of the QR code being displayed on your laptop. You might not have two screens available, which can make it tough to scan the QR code associated with your eSIM. If this is you, we’ve got a solution for both iPhone and Android users.

## iPhone

1st Step

- Go to your **Settings**
- Click **Mobile Data**
- Then click **Add eSIM**

2nd Step

- Click on **Use QR Code**
- Then **Enter Details Manually**.
- You should be on a page titled **Enter Activation Code**

3rd Step

- Go back to **ZIM the App**
- Go to **Wallet**
- Then **eSIM Settings**
- Click on the **three vertical dots** for your **options**

4th Step

- Copy the **SM-DP + Address**
- Go back to the page you left in **Settings** and paste it in the space labelled **SM-DP + Address**.
- Do the same with the **Activation Code**

And you’re done.

## Android

1st Step

- Go to your **Settings**
- Click **Connections**
- Then click **SIM Card Manager**

2nd Step

- Click **Add Mobile Plan**
- Click **Scan Carrier QR Code**
- Then click **Enter Activation Code**

3rd Step

- Go back to **ZIM the App**
- Go to **Wallet**
- Then **eSIM Settings**
- Click on the **three vertical dots** for your **options**

4th Step

- Copy the **Activation Code**
- Go back to the page you left in **Settings** and paste it in the space labelled **Activation Code**.

That’s it.

So maybe you’re at your holiday destination and suddenly decide to get an eSIM.

Or your laptop is at the shop getting fixed.

Or you just don’t have access to two screens.

These methods are for you. They will keep you connected everywhere at all times.

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