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Use this method if the camera on the target device isn’t working and you can’t scan the QR code. You’ll need two values from the SimSIM app: the SM-DP+ address and the Activation code. Find them under My eSIMs → your plan → the three-dot menu → Show QR / Manual install.
An eSIM can only be installed on one device and cannot be shared or transferred to another phone.

Installing for someone else

Open the SimSIM app, navigate to the codes, and tap the share button to send them to the other person so they can type them into their device.On iPhone
1

Open eSIM settings

On the target phone, go to Settings → Cellular (or Mobile Data). Tap Add eSIM.
2

Choose manual entry

Tap Use QR Code. On the next screen, select Enter Details Manually.
3

Enter the SM-DP+ address

Type or paste the SM-DP+ address exactly as shown in the app. Tap Next.
4

Enter the activation code

Type or paste the activation code. Leave the confirmation code field empty. Tap Next to start the download.
5

Confirm adding the eSIM

Tap Continue, then Add Cellular Plan. Installation takes a few minutes.
For detailed setup instructions, see the iPhone installation guide.On Android
1

Open SIM manager

On the target phone, go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager. Tap Add eSIM or the + button.
2

Choose manual entry

Select Enter activation code or Add using activation code, depending on the device.
3

Enter the SM-DP+ address and activation code

Enter the SM-DP+ address in the first field and the activation code in the second. Tap Connect or Confirm.
4

Confirm the installation

Tap Confirm when the plan details appear. Installation takes a few minutes — don’t close the screen.
For detailed setup instructions, see the Android installation guide.
In the SimSIM app, tap the copy button next to each field to copy the SM-DP+ address and activation code, then paste them in when prompted.On iPhone
1

Open eSIM settings

Go to Settings → Cellular (or Mobile Data). Tap Add eSIM.
2

Choose manual entry

Tap Use QR Code. On the next screen, select Enter Details Manually.
3

Enter the SM-DP+ address

Type or paste the SM-DP+ address exactly as shown in the app. Tap Next.
4

Enter the activation code

Type or paste the activation code. Leave the confirmation code field empty. Tap Next to start the download.
5

Confirm adding the eSIM

Tap Continue, then Add Cellular Plan. Installation takes a few minutes.
For detailed setup instructions, see the iPhone installation guide.On Android
1

Open SIM manager

Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager. Tap Add eSIM or the + button.
2

Choose manual entry

Select Enter activation code or Add using activation code, depending on your device.
3

Enter the SM-DP+ address and activation code

Enter the SM-DP+ address in the first field and the activation code in the second. Tap Connect or Confirm.
4

Confirm the installation

Tap Confirm when the plan details appear. Installation takes a few minutes — don’t close the screen.
For detailed setup instructions, see the Android installation guide.