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📋 How to install my eSIM via QR Code?
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Welcome to our guide on setting up your eSIM using a QR code. Whether you're a seasoned eSIM enthusiast or new to the concept, this step-by-step tutorial will walk you through the process of installing your eSIM in less than 5 minutes. 🕒

To install your eSIM, you must have an active data plan with us. If you don't have a data plan, you can buy one from the App Store and follow this guide.

We recommend completing this step before your flight as Internet is required to set up your eSIM. ✈️ We suggest installing your eSIM before you leave and then activating your eSIM data plan when you arrive at your destination.

⚠️Please ensure that you install your eSIM before you arrive at the airport, as connectivity is often unstable.

🍎 For Apple iOS devices

Step 1: Scan the QR 📷

  • OPEN Camera

  • SCAN the QR Code received (you can find it in the QR installation tutorial in your Kolet App)

  • On some device you can also upload the QR directly from your device by clicking on "Open Photos"

⚠️ If you are unable to scan the QR code, please proceed with manual installation.

Step 2: Activate 🚀

  • Tap on Continue

eSIM activation may take up to ⏱️ 3 minutes.

Step 3: Set Primary 🥇

It's important to name your eSIM to ‘Kolet’, so that you can easily
distinguish between your Primary SIM and eSIM.

  • SELECT Primary, TAP on Continue

  • SELECT Primary, TAP on Continue

Step 4: Almost there... 📞

  • SELECT Primary, TAP on Continue

  • OPEN Settings, OPEN Cellular

  • SELECT Secondary

⚠️Make sure not to activate 'Allow Cellular Data Switching,' as this could inadvertently lead to the usage of data from your original number while abroad.

Step 5: Label eSIM 🏷️

It's important to name your eSIM to ‘Kolet’, so that you can easily
distinguish between your Primary SIM and eSIM

  • TAP on Cellular Plan Label

  • TYPE 'Kolet' on Custom Label, TAP on Done

  • TAP on Plus


🎉 Your eSIM is installed 🎉 There's one more step to do at destination to activate your data. We recommend that you first read the tutorial by clicking here.

🤖 For Samsung Android devices

Step 1: Scan the QR 📷

  • OPEN Camera

  • SCAN QR code (you can find it in the QR installation tutorial in your Kolet App)

If you can not scan the QR code, go back in the app and use the Install with activation code guide

Step 2: Add eSIM

  • TAP on Add plan to phone

  • TAP on Add

Step 3: Rename eSIM 🏷️

It's very important to name your eSIM to ‘Kolet’, so that you can easily distinguish between your Primary SIM and eSIM

  • TAP on eSIM 1

  • TAP on Name

Step 4: Rename eSIM 🏷️

  • TAP on eSIM 1

  • TYPE ‘Kolet’, TAP on Done

Step 5: Final Checks✔️

  • TAP on Kolet

  • ENSURE that Primary SIM is on SIM 1

🎉 Your eSIM is installed 🎉 There's one more step to do at destination to activate your data. We recommend that you first read the tutorial by clicking here.

👾For Google Pixel Android devices

Step 1: Scan the QR 📷

  • OPEN Camera

  • SCAN QR code (you can find it in the QR installation tutorial in your Kolet App)

If you can not scan the QR code, go back in the app and use the Install with activation code guide

Step 2: Download eSIM

  • TAP on Download

  • TAP on Settings

Step 3: Rename eSIM 🏷️

It's very important to name your eSIM to ‘Kolet’, so that you can easily distinguish between your Primary SIM and eSIM

  • TAP on eSIM

  • TAP on Edit

Step 4: Rename eSIM 🏷️

  • TAP on eSIM to rename

  • TYPE ‘Kolet’, TAP on Save

🎉 Your eSIM is installed 🎉 There's one more step to do at destination to activate your data. We recommend that you first read the tutorial by clicking here.

Get instant 24/7 support from our assistant, or connect with one of our expert agents on the Kolet app- they will be delighted to assist you! ✨

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