The Pixel 10 Pro is a good travel phone for eSIM use because Google keeps the eSIM controls inside the standard Android Settings flow: Settings > Network & internet > SIMs > Add SIM > Set up an eSIM. That path is what this guide uses, with Android 16 labels and Pixel-style screens.
An iRoamly travel eSIM can be installed before a trip so mobile data is ready when you land. The QR code method is usually fastest when you can display the iRoamly QR code on another screen or print it. Manual entry is the backup path when the camera cannot scan, the QR code is not nearby, or you prefer copying the activation details from your iRoamly account or email.
This guide covers both methods from the shared Pixel setup screens through download, confirmation, and travel data settings. It also calls out the Pixel manual-entry format, where Android asks for one Activation code string, commonly built from the SM-DP+ address and activation code details supplied by iRoamly.
Preparations Before Setting Up iRomly eSIM
Connect the Pixel 10 Pro to reliable Wi-Fi before installing the iRoamly eSIM.
Confirm the phone is unlocked and eSIM-capable. Some regional, carrier, or enterprise-managed variants may limit eSIM setup.
Keep the iRoamly QR code or manual activation details available in your iRoamly account or order email.
Install the eSIM 1-2 days before travel when your plan allows it, but do not start using destination data until you understand the plan's activation rules.
Check your iRoamly plan details before installing. iRoamly eSIM validity starts from activation; depending on the plan, activation may happen at installation or when the eSIM first connects to a supported destination network.
Do not casually delete the iRoamly eSIM after installing it. Many travel eSIMs cannot simply be reinstalled from the same QR code or activation details.
iRoamly eSIM plans may not include voice calls or SMS. Voice/SMS support varies by plan, so check the specific plan details before assuming calls or texts are included.
Shared Pixel Setup Steps
Open Settings, then tap Network & internet. You should see the Android connectivity settings for Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and SIMs.
Tap SIMs on the Network & internet screen. You should see the SIM management page for the Pixel 10 Pro.
Tap Add SIM on the SIMs page. The Pixel should open the mobile network setup flow.
Tap Set up an eSIM. The Pixel should move to the eSIM setup screen where you can scan a QR code or choose a manual option.
Method 1: Install the iRoamly eSIM by Scanning a QR Code
On the QR setup screen, point the Pixel 10 Pro camera at the iRoamly QR code from your iRoamly account or order email. Keep the code flat and well lit until Android recognizes the eSIM.
Review the eSIM details when the Pixel finds the iRoamly travel eSIM, then tap Download. Keep Wi-Fi connected while Android downloads and installs the eSIM profile.
Method 2: Install the iRoamly eSIM by Manual Entry
Open Settings, tap Network & internet, tap SIMs, tap Add SIM, then tap Set up an eSIM. On the QR setup screen, tap Try these troubleshooting steps to open the manual setup options.
Tap Enter it manually. The Pixel should open the manual activation screen instead of the QR scanner.
Tap the Activation code field and enter the full manual activation code string from iRoamly, then tap Continue or Connect. On Pixel Android, this is typically one complete code string, such as LPA:1$SM-DP+ address$activation code, rather than separate visible fields for SM-DP+ Address, Activation Code, and Confirmation Code.
Review the iRoamly eSIM details when Android finds the profile, then tap Download. Keep the Pixel on Wi-Fi until the download finishes.
How to Confirm the iRoamly eSIM Was Installed
Open Settings, tap Network & internet, then tap SIMs. Confirm that iRoamly Travel eSIM appears in the SIM list and shows as active, downloaded, or available to use.
Set Up the iRoamly eSIM for Travel Data
On the SIMs page, tap iRoamly Travel eSIM, turn on Use SIM, and turn on Roaming if your destination plan or iRoamly instructions require it. Travel eSIM data commonly needs roaming enabled because the plan connects through partner networks.
Return to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs, open the Mobile data preference, and choose iRoamly Travel eSIM. Leave calls and texts on your primary SIM unless your iRoamly plan specifically includes voice or SMS service.
Troubleshooting
If Add SIM or Set up an eSIM is missing, update Android, confirm the Pixel 10 Pro is unlocked, check that the device shows an EID, and ask the carrier whether that regional or carrier variant supports eSIM.
If the QR code will not scan, use Method 2 and enter the full manual activation code string from iRoamly. Make sure Wi-Fi is connected and the QR code has not already been used.
If Android says the code was already used, do not delete and retry repeatedly. Contact iRoamly support because many eSIM profiles cannot be reinstalled from the same activation code.
If the iRoamly eSIM installs but data does not work, select iRoamly Travel eSIM for Mobile data, enable Roaming on the iRoamly line, restart the phone, and confirm that the plan covers your current destination.
If activation is pending, keep Wi-Fi on and wait for the profile to finish downloading. If the plan activates only when it connects to a supported destination network, it may remain inactive until arrival.
If calls or SMS do not work on the iRoamly line, check the plan details. Many travel eSIM plans are data-only, and voice/SMS availability varies by destination and plan type.
If you need to stop using the eSIM temporarily, turn off Use SIM for the iRoamly line instead of deleting it unless iRoamly support tells you to remove it.
Conclusion
Once you've installed your iRoamly eSIM on the Pixel 10 Pro, your setup is essentially complete. Whether you used the QR code method or manual activation, the key final steps are to confirm the eSIM appears under Settings > Network & internet > SIMs, select it as your mobile data line, and enable roaming when required by your destination plan.
Before you travel, take a moment to review your iRoamly plan's activation policy and included services so you know exactly when validity begins and whether voice or SMS is supported. With everything configured in advance, you can arrive at your destination with mobile data ready to use.