How to Install a Kenya eSIM on Google Pixel (2026 Guide)

Google Pixel phones have one of the more straightforward eSIM installation flows of any Android device. Here's how to get a Kenya eSIM running.

Check compatibility

Pixel 3 and later all support eSIM. Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs to confirm you have the option to add one.

Install the eSIM

1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs.
2. Tap "Add SIM" or the "+" icon.
3. Choose "Download a SIM instead?" or "Use QR code" (wording varies slightly by Android version).
4. Scan the QR code from your provider's email.
5. Follow the prompts to finish activation.

Set up your data preferences

Under SIMs, tap your new Kenya eSIM and set it as the preferred SIM for mobile data. Leave your home SIM as preferred for calls and texts if you want to stay reachable on your usual number.

Enable roaming

Tap into your Kenya eSIM's settings and make sure "Roaming" is switched on. Pixel phones sometimes label this simply as "Roaming" rather than "Data Roaming" — same setting either way.

If your Pixel doesn't connect

Restart the phone after installation if data doesn't appear immediately. Confirm the Kenya eSIM shows as "Connected", not just "Active", under SIMs — a profile can install successfully but still fail to register on the network until you toggle Airplane Mode once.