eSIM Activation Guide: How to Set Up Ugoroam in 60 Seconds (iPhone & Android)
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You bought the plan. QR code in your inbox. Now what?
This 60-second guide shows exactly how to install Ugoroam eSIM on iPhone and Android.
No store visits. No restart loops. Just scan → connect.
Let’s do it step by step.
Step 1 – Buy & Receive QR Code (10 seconds)
- Go to ugoroam.com → Unlimited → pick country + daily data + days → pay
- QR code arrives instantly by email
- Save it to Photos (works offline)
Step 2 – Install on iPhone (20 seconds)
Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code → Scan
→ “Cellular Plan Ready to Be Installed” → Add Cellular Plan
→ Label it (e.g. “Ugoroam US”) → Continue → Set as Default Line for Data
Done. You’re online.
Step 3 – Install on Android (20 seconds)
Settings → Network & Internet → Mobile Network → Add eSIM → Download a SIM instead? → Next → Scan QR code
→ Label it → Activate
Done.
Step 4 – On Arrival (10 seconds)
Turn on Data Roaming → Select your Ugoroam line → Watch the signal bars fill.
Real-World Tips from Thousands of Travelers
| Situation | Fix |
|---|---|
| QR code won’t scan | Take screenshot → zoom in → scan from Photos |
| “Unable to activate” | Connect to Wi-Fi once (hotel/airport) → retry |
| Dual SIM user | Keep home SIM for calls → Ugoroam for data only |
| Multiple countries | Install all QRs at home → switch with 1 tap when you land |
| Kids’ iPad / tablet | Same steps → share hotspot from parent phone |
Ugoroam works on every unlocked eSIM device:
iPhone XS and newer • Samsung S20 and newer • Google Pixel 3 and newer
Full list: ugoroam.com/devices
Ready to go live the second you land?
Head to Ugoroam Unlimited Plans: /unlimited-plans
Drop your phone model below — we’ll confirm compatibility instantly.