Install Your Simbye eSIM

Step-by-step guide for iPhone and Android devices • Setup in under 2 minutes

1 iPhone Settings

Open Settings & Mobile Service

  • Navigate to the Settings app on your iPhone
  • Scroll down and tap on "Mobile Service"
  • You'll see your primary SIM with your phone number

Note

Ensure your iPhone is running iOS 12.1 or later for eSIM support

2 Select Mobile Data

Configure Mobile Data

  • Tap on "Mobile Data" at the top of the screen
  • Select your Simbye eSIM (usually listed below your primary SIM)
  • Enable "Turn On This Line" if not already active

Tip

You can use both SIMs simultaneously - primary for calls, eSIM for data

3 Enable Data Roaming

Enable Data Roaming

  • Tap on your Simbye eSIM in the list
  • Toggle "Data Roaming" to ON (green)
  • Your eSIM is now ready to use!

Important

Data Roaming must be ON for the eSIM to work abroad. No extra charges with Simbye!

1 Android Settings

Open Settings & Connections

  • Navigate to the Settings app on your Android device
  • Scroll down and tap on "Connections"
  • Select "SIM card manager" from the list

Compatibility

Works with Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3+, and other eSIM devices

2 Add eSIM

Add Your eSIM

  • In "SIM card manager", tap on "Add mobile plan"
  • Select "Scan carrier QR code"
  • Scan the Simbye QR code from your email

Alternative

You can also enter the activation code manually if QR scanning fails

3 Confirm Details

Confirm Installation

  • Review the carrier details on screen
  • Tap "Confirm" to proceed with installation
  • Wait for activation (usually takes 10-30 seconds)

Network

Simbye partners with premium local carriers for best coverage

4 Label eSIM

Label Your eSIM

  • Choose a label for easy identification
  • We recommend "Simbye" or "Travel Data"
  • Tap "Done" to save the label

Organization

Good labels help when managing multiple eSIMs for different countries

5 Set Default Line

Configure Data Settings

  • Return to "SIM card manager"
  • Set Simbye eSIM as preferred for "Mobile data"
  • Enable "Data roaming" for the eSIM
  • Disable "Allow data switching" to avoid charges

Important

Keep your primary SIM active for calls/SMS, use eSIM for data only

APN Configuration (Turkey eSIM Only)

  • Go to Settings → Connections → Mobile networks
  • Select your Simbye eSIM
  • Tap "Access Point Names"
  • Add new APN with name: isp
  • Leave all other fields blank or default
  • Save and select the new APN

Turkey eSIM Special

This step is ONLY required for Turkey eSIM. Other countries work automatically.

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