Activate Google Fi on an iPhone with an eSIM

You tin activate Google Fi on iOS with an embedded SIM card (eSIM) instead of a physical SIM. You lot tin can as well employ cellular services with an eSIM.

eSIM benefits

  • Quick and easy set-up process without the demand for a concrete SIM card.
  • You can't lose an eSIM.
  • SIM carte du jour waste is eliminated and reduced.
  • You can easily switch between your Google Fi eSIM and your carrier'due south concrete SIM card. No need to remove the physical SIM carte du jour.

Eligibility: Google Fi on iOS with an eSIM only works on iPhones SE (2020 version), XR, XS, XS Max, and 11 and upwardly.

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

Stride i: Bring together Fi and check iPhone compatibility

  1. Get to the Google Fi website.
  2. At the top right, tap Join Fi.
  3. Select your iPhone from a list of models.
    • If you lot select "Latest models," you tin 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 not work with older iPhone models.

If eSIM works with your iPhone model, opt in to "Get gear up in 15 minutes" to be able to actuate Fi on with an eSIM. If you guild a SIM menu for your iPhone, you volition non be able to activate Fi with an eSIM until you successfully actuate service with your physical Fi SIM carte du jour.​​

Step 2: Go to the Google Fi iOS app

  1. If you oasis'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 Become started to begin eSIM activation.
    • If either are incompatible, you'll get an error. You'll be asked to order a physical SIM or to upgrade your iOS.

Tip: Before y'all activate from the Google Fi iOS app, opt in to "Get prepare in 15 minutes" on the Google Fi website.

Step 3: 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 similar a computer or tablet.
    Important: Go to fi.google.com/ios/quicksetup on a split device considering you must have your iPhone to browse a QR lawmaking.
  2. If you're not already signed in to your account, yous'll be asked to sign in with your Fi business relationship.
  3. Scan the QR code with the iPhone you want to activate Google Fi on and follow the on-screen instructions.

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

  1. On your iPhone or iPad, open up 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 browse the new QR lawmaking. If y'all need help, contact support. If the QR code page is on a calculator and you can't find the instructions, increase the width of your browser window.

Switch between a concrete SIM card and an eSIM

If you're already a Fi user, y'all can switch betwixt a physical SIM and an eSIM.

To switch from a physical SIM to an eSIM:

  1. Brand certain your physical SIM is inserted.
  2. Delete and reinstall the Google Fi iOS app.
  3. Sign in to the app with your Fi business relationship.
  4. When prompted to fix upwardly the physical SIM carte du jour or eSIM, tap Gear up up using eSIM.

To switch from an eSIM to a physical SIM:

  1. Make sure you have an active eSIM and insert the physical SIM.
  2. Delete and reinstall the Google Fi iOS app.
  3. Sign in to the app with your Fi business relationship.
  4. When prompted, tap Go on.

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

Related resources

  • Actuate your Google Fi service
  • Prepare upward and manage eSIM

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