The Pixel 8 Pro is a strong travel phone because it can keep a home SIM active while adding an eSIM for local data abroad. For an iRoamly travel eSIM, the practical route is through Pixel Android's Settings > Network & internet > SIMs flow, then either scanning the iRoamly QR code or using manual activation details if the QR code is unavailable.
This guide covers both paths from the same Pixel setup screen. QR code setup is usually fastest when you have the purchase email or account page in front of you. Manual entry is useful when the QR code will not scan, when you are copying details from another device, or when support gives you activation text instead of a code image.
The steps below use Pixel-style labels such as SIMs, Add SIM, and Set up an eSIM. Some carrier-branded or region-specific Pixel builds can show extra prompts, so keep Wi-Fi on and follow any carrier verification screen that appears before returning to the iRoamly setup.
Preparations Before Setting Up iRomly eSIM
Connect the Pixel 8 Pro to reliable Wi-Fi before adding the iRoamly eSIM.
Confirm the phone is unlocked and eSIM-capable. Pixel 4 and later models support eSIM, but carrier and regional firmware can still affect availability.
Have the iRoamly QR code ready, or have the manual activation details from your iRoamly order page or email.
Install the iRoamly eSIM 1-2 days before travel when possible, because installation needs Wi-Fi and is easier to fix before departure.
Do not erase the eSIM casually after installing it. Most eSIMs cannot simply be downloaded again after removal; disable the line instead unless iRoamly support tells you to erase it.
iRoamly plan validity starts from activation. Current iRoamly guidance says billing starts when the eSIM connects to a supported network, but always check the activation policy for the exact plan you purchased.
iRoamly eSIM plans may not include voice calls or SMS. Many iRoamly data packages are data-only, and voice/SMS support varies by plan.
Shared Setup Steps
Use these first four steps for both QR code setup and manual entry.
Open Settings, then tap Network & internet. You should see the Pixel network settings page with SIMs listed near the top.
Tap SIMs. You should see your existing SIM or eSIM lines and an option to add another SIM.
Tap Add SIM. The Pixel 8 Pro should open the add-SIM flow for a physical SIM or eSIM.
Tap Set up an eSIM. After the phone checks available setup options, you should reach the eSIM QR code setup screen.
Method 1: Install the iRoamly eSIM by Scanning a QR Code
On the eSIM setup screen, aim the Pixel 8 Pro camera at the iRoamly QR code from your order email, account page, or printed copy. Keep the QR code inside the scanner frame until the phone reads it.
When the phone shows the iRoamly eSIM download prompt, tap Download. Wait on Wi-Fi while Pixel Android downloads the eSIM profile.
When setup finishes, tap Settings or Done if that prompt appears. You should return to the Pixel SIM settings with the new iRoamly eSIM available.
Method 2: Install the iRoamly eSIM by Manual Entry
Open Settings, tap Network & internet, then tap SIMs. You should be back on the same Pixel SIM settings page used for QR setup.
Tap Add SIM, then tap Set up an eSIM. Wait for the eSIM setup screen to appear.
On the QR code setup screen, tap the manual option such as Need help?, Enter it manually, or Use activation code if your Pixel build shows it. The next screen should ask for the eSIM activation code.
Enter the full iRoamly activation code string exactly as provided. On Pixel Android, manual setup commonly accepts a single complete activation-code string; iRoamly may show the SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code separately, so combine or copy them exactly in the format iRoamly provides for Android manual installation. Leave optional fields blank unless iRoamly gives you a confirmation code, then tap Continue.
When the Pixel 8 Pro shows the iRoamly eSIM download prompt, tap Download. Stay connected to Wi-Fi until the eSIM profile is added, then tap Settings or Done.
How to Confirm the iRoamly eSIM Was Installed
Open Settings, tap Network & internet, then tap SIMs. Look for the newly added iRoamly eSIM under the SIM list or under your available mobile network profiles.
Tap the iRoamly eSIM entry. Confirm that Use SIM is available or turned on, and check that the line can be selected for mobile data.
Set Up the iRoamly eSIM for Travel Data
Open Settings, tap Network & internet, then tap SIMs. Under Your primary SIMs, tap Mobile data, then choose the iRoamly eSIM for data when you are ready to use the travel plan.
Tap the iRoamly eSIM entry, turn on Use SIM if it is off, and turn on Roaming when your iRoamly destination or plan instructions require roaming for data access.
If your Pixel 8 Pro has a home SIM and the iRoamly eSIM active at the same time, keep Automatic data switching off unless you intentionally want the phone to switch away from the travel eSIM. This helps avoid using your primary SIM for paid roaming by accident.
Troubleshooting
If Add SIM or Set up an eSIM is missing, update Android, confirm the phone is unlocked, check for an EID in device information, and ask the carrier whether eSIM is enabled for this Pixel 8 Pro region or firmware variant.
If the QR code fails, make sure Wi-Fi is on, increase the code size on the other screen, clean the Pixel camera lens, and try the manual method with the iRoamly activation details.
If the QR code says it was already used, do not erase the eSIM and retry repeatedly. Most eSIM QR codes are single-use after successful download; contact iRoamly support with your order details.
If the eSIM installs but has no data, select iRoamly under Mobile data, turn on Roaming for the iRoamly line, restart the phone, and confirm that you are in a covered destination.
If activation appears pending, wait until you are in the destination coverage area and connected to a supported network. Current iRoamly guidance says billing starts when the eSIM connects to a supported network.
If calls or texts do not work through the iRoamly line, check the plan details. Many travel eSIM data packages do not include a phone number, voice calls, or SMS.
If you need to stop using the iRoamly line temporarily, turn off Use SIM for that eSIM instead of erasing it, unless iRoamly support specifically instructs you to remove it.
Conclusion
For the Pixel 8 Pro, QR code setup is the simplest iRoamly installation method because it follows Pixel Android's normal eSIM scanner flow. Manual entry is the backup path when the QR code cannot be scanned, with the activation information entered in the Pixel manual-code screen exactly as iRoamly provides it.
After either method, confirm the iRoamly eSIM appears in Settings > Network & internet > SIMs, select it for Mobile data, enable roaming when required by the destination plan, and keep the primary SIM from taking over data unless you mean to use it.