The Pixel 10 is built for modern travel connectivity, and on current Pixel Android the eSIM path lives under Settings > Network & internet > SIMs > Add SIM > Set up an eSIM. That makes it a good fit for an iRoamly travel eSIM, especially when you want mobile data ready before landing instead of hunting for a local SIM card after arrival.
This guide covers both installation paths for Pixel 10: scanning the iRoamly QR code and entering the manual activation code. The QR code method is usually fastest when you can display the code on another screen or print it. Manual entry is useful when the QR code will not scan, the email is open on the same phone, or you need to paste the full activation code string from your iRoamly order details.
The screenshots and steps assume a U.S.-style Pixel 10 on Pixel Android 16. U.S. Pixel 10 models are eSIM-only; some non-U.S. variants or Android screens may still mention a physical SIM, but the iRoamly setup path here uses Set up an eSIM.
Preparations Before Setting Up iRomly eSIM
Connect the Pixel 10 to stable Wi-Fi before installing the iRoamly travel eSIM.
Confirm the phone is unlocked and eSIM-capable. If Add SIM or Set up an eSIM is missing, check the device region, carrier lock status, and Android update status.
Keep the iRoamly QR code or manual activation details ready from your iRoamly account or purchase email.
Install the travel eSIM about 1-2 days before your trip when the plan allows it, but do not start using travel data until you are ready for the plan to become active.
iRoamly eSIM validity starts from activation. For many travel eSIMs, activation is tied to installation or first connection to a supported destination network, so check the exact trigger shown for your specific iRoamly plan before installing.
iRoamly eSIM plans may not include voice calls or SMS. Voice/SMS support varies by plan, so check the plan details instead of assuming calls or texts are included.
Do not delete the iRoamly eSIM casually after installation. Many eSIM profiles cannot simply be reinstalled from the same QR code without support.
Shared Setup Steps
Open Settings on the Pixel 10 and tap Network & internet. You should see the network settings page with Internet, SIMs, and other connectivity options.
Tap SIMs on the Network & internet screen. You should see the SIMs page where your current line and preferred SIM settings are managed.
Tap Add SIM on the SIMs screen. The Pixel 10 should open the add-SIM flow for downloading an eSIM.
Tap Set up an eSIM. The phone should continue to the eSIM setup screen where you can scan a QR code or choose manual activation.
Method 1: Install the iRoamly eSIM by Scanning a QR Code
On the Scan QR code from carrier screen, point the Pixel 10 scanner at the iRoamly QR code from your purchase email or iRoamly account. Keep the code inside the scan frame until the phone recognizes the eSIM profile. If the QR code is saved as an image, tap Scan from photo.
Review the detected iRoamly eSIM profile and tap Download. The Pixel 10 should begin adding the iRoamly travel eSIM to the phone.
Wait for the eSIM download to finish, then tap Done when the phone shows that the iRoamly eSIM is ready.
Method 2: Install the iRoamly eSIM by Manual Entry
Open Settings, tap Network & internet, tap SIMs, tap Add SIM, tap Set up an eSIM, then tap Try these troubleshooting steps on the Scan QR code from carrier screen. This opens the troubleshooting options for eSIM setup.
Tap Enter activation code on the troubleshooting screen. The Pixel 10 should open the manual activation form.
Enter the complete activation code string exactly as provided by iRoamly in the single Code field. Pixel Android expects a code that starts with 1$ or LPA:1$; when the field is valid, tap Next.
Review the detected iRoamly eSIM profile and tap Download. The Pixel 10 should start downloading the same iRoamly travel eSIM profile you would have added with the QR code.
Wait for the installation to complete, then tap Done when the Pixel 10 shows the iRoamly eSIM is ready.
How to Confirm the iRoamly eSIM Was Installed
Open Settings, tap Network & internet, then tap SIMs. Confirm that iRoamly appears as an available SIM or eSIM profile on the SIMs page.
Tap the iRoamly SIM entry and make sure Use SIM is available and turned on when you are ready to use the travel eSIM. If you are still at home and not ready to activate travel data, keep the line installed but leave data settings unchanged until closer to departure.
Set Up the iRoamly eSIM for Travel Data
Open Settings > Network & internet > SIMs, then tap Mobile data under preferred SIM settings. You should see a selector with your primary line and the iRoamly eSIM.
Select iRoamly for Mobile data. This tells the Pixel 10 to use the travel eSIM for cellular data instead of the primary SIM.
Open the iRoamly SIM detail page and turn on Roaming when your destination plan requires roaming. Leave calls and texts on your primary SIM unless your iRoamly plan specifically includes voice or SMS.
Troubleshooting
If Add SIM or Set up an eSIM is missing, confirm the Pixel 10 is unlocked, updated, and eSIM-enabled for your region and carrier firmware. Also check whether the phone shows an EID in device information.
If the QR code does not scan, use Enter activation code and type the complete iRoamly activation code string that starts with 1$ or LPA:1$.
If the QR code says it has already been used, do not delete and retry repeatedly. Contact iRoamly support because many eSIM QR codes are single-use.
If the eSIM installs but has no data, choose iRoamly for Mobile data, turn on Roaming if required, restart the phone, and confirm the plan covers your current destination.
If activation stays pending, keep Wi-Fi connected, wait a few minutes, restart the Pixel 10, and check that the iRoamly plan has reached its valid activation window.
If calls or SMS do not work, check the exact iRoamly plan details. Many travel eSIM plans are data-only, and voice/SMS availability varies by plan.
If you are not ready to use the plan, disable the iRoamly line instead of deleting it. Deleting an eSIM can prevent reuse of the same QR code or activation details.
Conclusion
For Pixel 10, the QR code method is the simplest route when you can scan the iRoamly code from another screen, while manual entry is the reliable fallback because Pixel Android accepts one complete activation code string in the Code field.
After installation, confirm iRoamly appears under Settings > Network & internet > SIMs, then select it for Mobile data and enable Roaming when the destination plan requires it. Keep the activation-validity trigger and voice/SMS limits in mind before you turn the travel line on for the trip.