Installing a Kenya eSIM on Other Android Phones (2026)

Not every Android phone is a Samsung or Pixel, but the eSIM installation process is broadly similar across brands — OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, and others all follow the same underlying Android eSIM framework, just with different menu names.

Check compatibility first

Dial *#06# — if an EID number appears alongside your IMEI, your phone supports eSIM. Not all Android phones do, even recent ones, especially budget and region-specific models, so this check matters more on non-Samsung, non-Pixel Android devices.

Find the eSIM menu

Look under Settings > Network & internet, Settings > SIM cards, or Settings > Connections, depending on your manufacturer's Android skin. The option you're looking for is usually called "Add eSIM", "Add mobile plan", or "Download SIM".

Scan and activate

1. Open your eSIM or SIM manager menu.
2. Choose the QR code scan option.
3. Scan the code from your Kenya eSIM provider's email.
4. Confirm activation and name the plan.
5. Set it as your active data line.

Turn on roaming

Whatever the menu is called on your specific phone, find the entry for your new Kenya eSIM line and switch on data or network roaming — this is the step most commonly missed across all Android brands, not just Samsung and Pixel.

If your phone doesn't show an eSIM option at all

Some Android phones, especially those sold with a carrier lock or in markets where eSIM isn't standard, don't expose the feature even on eSIM-capable hardware. If Settings has no eSIM-related menu anywhere, contact your provider before purchase — you may need a physical SIM instead.