The Google Pixel Fold supports eSIM on current Pixel software, and the verified setup route uses Settings > Network & internet > SIMs > Add SIM > Set up an eSIM. This guide assumes a Pixel Fold running Pixel Android 16, using the unfolded inner display in landscape orientation for the screenshots.
Travelers usually install an iRoamly eSIM before a trip so mobile data is ready soon after arrival. The Pixel Fold can keep a primary SIM and an iRoamly travel eSIM on the phone at the same time, which makes it useful for staying reachable on the home line while using travel data abroad.
This guide covers both setup paths: scanning the iRoamly QR code and entering the manual eSIM details. Menu names may vary slightly by Android version, region, or carrier firmware, but the key Pixel labels to look for are SIMs, Add SIM, Set up an eSIM, and Enter activation code.
Before You Set Up Your iRoamly eSIM
Connect the Pixel Fold to stable Wi-Fi before starting. eSIM download needs internet access.
Confirm the Pixel Fold is unlocked and eSIM-capable. Some carrier, region, or enterprise-managed devices may hide eSIM setup.
Keep your iRoamly QR code or manual details ready. Manual setup normally uses SM-DP+ Address, Activation Code, and sometimes an optional Confirmation Code.
Install the iRoamly eSIM 1-2 days before travel when possible, but avoid activating travel data too early if your plan validity depends on activation or first network connection.
iRoamly eSIM validity starts from activation. For travel plans, activation is typically tied to installing the eSIM and connecting to a supported local network; check the exact activation rule shown on your purchased plan.
Do not delete the iRoamly eSIM unless iRoamly support tells you to. Many travel eSIM profiles cannot be reinstalled after deletion or after the QR code has already been used.
iRoamly plans may be data-only. Voice calls and SMS availability vary by plan, so check the plan details before relying on calls or texts.
Method 1: Install eSIM by Scanning a QR Code
1. Open Settings on the Google Pixel Fold and tap Network & internet.
You should see the Pixel network settings area where SIM and internet options are managed.
2. Tap SIMs.
The Pixel Fold should open the SIM management screen for physical SIMs and eSIM profiles.
3. Tap Add SIM.
The phone should show options for adding another SIM or setting up an eSIM.
4. Tap Set up an eSIM.
The Pixel Fold should move into the eSIM setup flow and prepare the QR scanner.
5. Point the Pixel Fold camera at the iRoamly QR code and keep the code inside the scanner frame.
When the QR code is accepted, the phone should show a confirmation screen for downloading the iRoamly eSIM.
6. Tap Download on the confirmation screen.
Wait while Android downloads and adds the iRoamly eSIM profile. Keep Wi-Fi connected until the process finishes.
Method 2: Install eSIM Manually
1. Open Settings on the Google Pixel Fold and tap Network & internet.
This is the same starting point used for QR setup.
2. Tap SIMs.
The Pixel Fold should show the SIM management page.
3. Tap Add SIM.
Android should open the add-SIM flow.
4. Tap Set up an eSIM.
The Pixel Fold should open the same eSIM setup flow used for QR installation.
5. On the QR scanner screen, tap Enter activation code.
Use this option when the QR code is unavailable, damaged, or easier to copy from your iRoamly account or email.
6. Enter the SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code from iRoamly. If iRoamly provides a Confirmation Code, enter it in the optional field, then tap Download or Next.
The Pixel Fold should validate the details and begin downloading the iRoamly eSIM profile.
7. Review the download confirmation and tap Download if Android asks you to confirm.
Keep the phone connected to Wi-Fi until the iRoamly eSIM is added.
How to Confirm Your iRoamly eSIM Is Installed
1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs.
Look for iRoamly Travel eSIM or the label you assigned during setup. The eSIM should appear in the SIM list and its toggle should be on.
2. Tap the iRoamly eSIM entry and check that Use SIM is on.
If the plan includes only data, do not expect calling or SMS controls to behave like your primary line. If your specific iRoamly plan supports SMS or calls, test those services only after the phone connects to the supported destination network.
Configure eSIM for Mobile Data
1. In Settings > Network & internet > SIMs, set Mobile data to the iRoamly eSIM.
This tells the Pixel Fold to use iRoamly for travel data instead of your primary SIM.
2. Open the iRoamly eSIM settings and turn on Roaming if your iRoamly plan or destination requires it.
Travel eSIM data often needs roaming enabled because the plan connects through partner networks in the destination country or region.
3. After arrival, turn off unwanted data switching to your primary SIM if your Pixel Fold offers a switching option.
Then open a webpage or map app using mobile data to confirm the iRoamly eSIM is carrying the connection.
Troubleshooting
Add SIM or Set up an eSIM is missing: Update Android, restart the Pixel Fold, remove carrier restrictions if the phone is locked, and confirm your region or carrier variant supports eSIM.
The QR code will not scan: Increase screen brightness on the device showing the code, clean the Pixel Fold camera, avoid reflections, or use Enter activation code with the iRoamly manual details.
The QR code says it was already used: Do not delete the eSIM and try again. Contact iRoamly support because many eSIM QR codes can be installed only once.
Manual entry fails: Recheck the SM-DP+ Address, Activation Code, and optional Confirmation Code. Do not add spaces or punctuation that iRoamly did not provide.
The eSIM is installed but there is no data: Confirm the iRoamly eSIM is on, set Mobile data to iRoamly, enable Roaming if required, and restart the phone after arriving in the covered destination.
Activation is pending: Stay on Wi-Fi, wait a few minutes, and check whether your iRoamly plan activates only after connecting to a supported destination network.
The phone shows no signal abroad: Make sure the destination is covered by the purchased plan and try automatic network selection first. If needed, choose a supported partner network from the Pixel SIM settings.
Conclusion
Scanning the QR code is the quickest way to install an iRoamly eSIM on the Google Pixel Fold because the Pixel flow moves cleanly from SIMs to Add SIM and Set up an eSIM. Manual setup is still a good backup when the QR code cannot be scanned, as long as you enter the iRoamly SM-DP+ Address, Activation Code, and optional confirmation details exactly as provided.
After installation, the most important checks are in Settings > Network & internet > SIMs: make sure the iRoamly eSIM appears, keep Use SIM on, select it for Mobile data, and enable Roaming when the travel plan requires it. Once the Pixel Fold connects to a supported local network, test mobile data before relying on the line for maps, messaging apps, or travel check-ins.