Troubleshooting
How do I install my Afrosim eSim if I can not scan the QR code? - iOS
Try adding the eSIM manually while connected to a good network connection. Go to Settings on your device
Go to Cellular/Mobile
Add Cellular/Mobile Plan
Select Enter Details Manually. You will be asked to enter SM-DP+ Address
(Copy and paste from the order confirmation number page -- The number that is in this format; LPA:1$SMDP+ADDRESS$ACTIVATIONCODE)
Turn on your eSIM under Cellular/Mobile Plan
7. Select your eSIM for Cellular/Mobile data
8. Enable Data Roaming (Please turn off your primary line to avoid roaming charges from your carrier provider when overseas)
9. Set up an APN(access point name) on your device if required. If the APN settings are required for your eSIM, you can find the APN details in the eSIM installation details
How do I install my Afrosim eSim if I can not scan the QR code? - Android
Go to Settings on your device
Tap on Network & Internet
Tap the Add icon next to Mobile Network
Tap Next when asked, “Don’t have a SIM card?”
Tap Enter Code Manually. You will be asked to enter the QR code information (SM-DP+Adress) in the following format:
LPA:1$SMDP+ADDRESS$ACTIVATIONCODE
Turn on your eSIM under Mobile Network
Enable Mobile data
Enable Data Roaming (Please turn off your primary line to avoid roaming charges from your carrier provider when overseas)
Set up an APN(access point name) on your device if required. If the APN settings are required for your eSIM, you can find the APN details in the eSIM installation details
How do I install my Afrosim eSim? - Android
Go to your device Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile Network
Tap Don’t have the SIM card? > Download your SIM > Tap Next
Scan the QR code provided by Afrosim eSim
Tap Activate
Tap Afrosim eSim
Add the APN Name: Tap on Advanced > Tap Access Point Names > Add APN name by clicking the three dots symbol ⋮ > Type tn1 (lower case, no spaces)
How do I install my Afrosim eSim - iOS
Scan the QR code provided to you on the checkout page or email confirmation
Tap Add Cellular Plan
Choose Secondary Label and change the name to Afrosim eSim
Select the option for ‘Use Afrosim eSim for cellular data only’ and tap Continue
Select the option for ‘Use Primary as the preferred line’ and tap Done
Add the APN Name*: Tap on Afrosim eSim > Cellular Data Network> Cellular Data > Add APN > Type tn1 (lower case, no spaces
Does my device support eSIM?
Devices that support Afrosim eSims
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Mini
- iPhone 12*
- iPhone 12 Mini
- iPhone 12 Pro*
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE (2020)
- iPad Air (3rd Generation)
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- iPad Pro 11‑inch (1st generation)
- iPad Pro 11‑inch (2nd generation)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (4th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)
- iPad (7th generation)
- iPad (8th generation)
- iPad Mini (5th Generation)
*iPhone series: eSIM on iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11 series, iPhone 13 series, iPhone XS Max, and XR are not offered in China mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao.
Samsung*
- Samsung Galaxy Fold
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S20
- Samsung Galaxy S20+
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20+
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2
*Samsung S20 FE Series are not eSIM capable. Samsung S20 Series, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Series, and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G that originate from the USA are not eSIM capable. Samsung Note 20 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 originated from the USA and Hong Kong cannot be used with eSIMs as well. Samsung devices in Canada may not be eSIM capable. Please contact your carrier to ensure that your Samsung device is eSIM capable.
Google Pixel
- Google Pixel 3 & 3 XL
- Google Pixel 3a & 3a XL
- Google Pixel 4, 4a & 4 XL
- Google Pixel 5*
- Google Pixel 6*
*Pixel series: Pixel 3 bought in Australia, Taiwan, and Japan are not eSIM compatible. Pixel 3 devices bought with service from any US or Canadian carriers other than Sprint and Google Fi don’t work with eSIM. Pixel 3a that is bought in South East Asia and with Verizon service is not eSIM compatible as well.
HAMMER
- HAMMER Explorer PRO
- HAMMER Blade 3
- HAMMER Blade 5G
- myPhone NOW eSIM
Motorola
- Motorola Razr 2019
- Motorola Razr 5G
Huawei
- Huawei P40
- Huawei P40 Pro
- Huawei Mate 40 Pro
*Huawei P40 Pro+ is not compatible with eSIMs.
Others
- Nuu Mobile X5
- Gemini PDA 4G+Wi-Fi
- OPPO Find X3 Pro
- Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
*eSIM support depends on carriers. Regions that do not support dual SIM cards: Australia (Telstra and Optus), Japan (KDDI)
Functions available on the live network depend on the situations of the carrier’s network and related services deployment.
Windows 10
ACER
- ACER Swift 3
- ACER Swift 7
ASUS
- ASUS Mini Transformer T103HAF
- ASUS NovaGo TP370QL
- ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP401NA
Dell
- Dell Latitude 9510
- Dell Latitude 7410
- Dell Latitude 7310
- Dell Latitude 9410
- Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1
HP
- HP Elitebook G5
- HP Probook G5
- HP Zbook G5
- HP Spectre Folio 13
LENOVO
- Lenovo Yoga C630
- Lenovo Miix 630
- Lenovo Yoga 520
- Lenovo Yoga 720 convertible laptops
SURFACE
- Surface Go 2
- Surface Pro X
- Surface Pro 5 LTE Advanced
How to check that my device is Afrosim eSim compatible? - iOS
- Go to Settings> General> About.
- Scroll down to view the “Carrier lock” section
- NO SIM restrictions”, which means that the device is unlocked
- Scroll down to the “DIGITAL SIM” section. It should display a “DIGITAL SIM” IMEI, which means that the device is eSIM compatible
How to check that my device is Afrosim eSim compatible? - Android
- Go to Settings
- In Settings if you see a search bar, type in “IMEI”, and the option “IMEI information” should show up (otherwise, you will need to go to About phone> Status).
- Tap “IMEI information”
- If the “IMEI (eSIM)” is available it should mean that your device supports eSIM.
Is my device CARRIER LOCKED? - iOS
- Go to Settings> General> About.
- Scroll down to view the “Carrier lock” section.
- It should say “NO SIM restrictions”, which means that the device is unlocked.
- Scroll down to view the “DIGITAL SIM” section. It should contain a “DIGITAL SIM” IMEI, which means that the device is eSIM compatible.
About Afrosim eSimS
What is Afrosim eSim?
Afrosim eSimS is the cheapest and most convenient way to use your device abroad. An eSIM is a virtual sim card. The difference between an eSIM and a traditional SIM card, is that you download the eSIM to your phone instead of physically putting in a new SIM card into your device. An eSIM acts just like a traditional SIM card . The eSIM works the same way as a traditional SIM card, but you don't need a physical SIM card to use it. ... More and more smartphones, tablets and laptops are equipped with an eSIM card.
How does a Afrosim eSim work?
Afrosim eSimS provide single use eSIMs to use at home or abroad. Once you install you eSIM, it is automatically activated and ready to use. Once your eSIM is installed you use your data until the validity or data usage is up.
How long does my Afrosim eSims last?
Your eSIM will last until it uses up all of its data or reaches the end of the package duration terms. Please make sure before purchasing your eSIM that you select the correct package for your needs.
How do i add more time to my Afrosim eSim?
- You will need to purchase another eSIM from afrosim.com instead
- You will be required to scan the new QR code and follow the instructions to install
How do I add more data to my Afrosim eSim?
- To add more data you will need to purchase a new eSIM from afrosim.com.
- Once the eSIM has run out of data it wil no longer work
- you will either need to switch back to your home career or purchase an additional eSIM from afrosim.com
About Afrosim eSimS
What is Afrosim eSim?
Afrosim eSimS is the cheapest and most convenient way to use your device abroad. An eSIM is a virtual sim card. The difference between an eSIM and a traditional SIM card, is that you download the eSIM to your phone instead of physically putting in a new SIM card into your device. An eSIM acts just like a traditional SIM card . The eSIM works the same way as a traditional SIM card, but you don't need a physical SIM card to use it. ... More and more smartphones, tablets and laptops are equipped with an eSIM card.
How does a Afrosim eSim work?
Afrosim eSimS provide single use eSIMs to use at home or abroad. Once you install you eSIM, it is automatically activated and ready to use. Once your eSIM is installed you use your data until the validity or data usage is up.
How long does my Afrosim eSims last?
Your eSIM will last until it uses up all of its data or reaches the end of the package duration terms. Please make sure before purchasing your eSIM that you select the correct package for your needs.
How do i add more time to my Afrosim eSim?
- You will need to purchase another eSIM from Afrosim eSims.com instead
- You will be required to scan the new QR code and follow the instructions to install
How do I add more data to my Afrosim eSim?
- To add more data you will need to purchase a new eSIM from Afrosim eSims.com.
- Once the eSIM has run out of data it wil no longer work
- you will either need to switch back to your home career or purchase an additional eSIM from Afrosim eSims.com
About Afrosim eSimS
Why is my Afrosim eSim not working?
- Make sure you eSIM is installed correctly
- Check that your APN settings are correct
- Check that your data roaming is on
- Check that your eSIM is selected as your data plan (not your home carrier)
- If your Afrosim eSim has run out of time/data you will need to download a new one.
About Afrosim eSimS
What is Afrosim eSim?
Afrosim eSimS is the cheapest and most convenient way to use your device abroad. An eSIM is a virtual sim card. The difference between an eSIM and a traditional SIM card, is that you download the eSIM to your phone instead of physically putting in a new SIM card into your device. An eSIM acts just like a traditional SIM card . The eSIM works the same way as a traditional SIM card, but you don't need a physical SIM card to use it. ... More and more smartphones, tablets and laptops are equipped with an eSIM card.
How does a Afrosim eSim work?
Afrosim eSimS provide single use eSIMs to use at home or abroad. Once you install you eSIM, it is automatically activated and ready to use. Once your eSIM is installed you use your data until the validity or data usage is up.
How long does my Afrosim eSims last?
Your eSIM will last until it uses up all of its data or reaches the end of the package duration terms. Please make sure before purchasing your eSIM that you select the correct package for your needs.
How do i add more time to my Afrosim eSim?
- You will need to purchase another eSIM from Afrosim eSims.com instead
- You will be required to scan the new QR code and follow the instructions to install
How do I add more data to my Afrosim eSim?
- To add more data you will need to purchase a new eSIM from Afrosim eSims.com.
- Once the eSIM has run out of data it wil no longer work
- you will either need to switch back to your home career or purchase an additional eSIM from Afrosim eSims.com