The Pixel 9 Pro Fold supports eSIM and works well for travel data because you can keep your regular SIM active while adding an iRoamly travel eSIM for your destination. This guide assumes the phone is running the current Pixel Android Settings flow, where the eSIM path is Settings > Network & internet > SIMs > Add SIM > Set up an eSIM. Menu names may vary slightly by Android version, carrier, or region.
You can install your iRoamly eSIM in two ways: by scanning the QR code from your iRoamly order, or by entering the activation details manually if the QR code is unavailable or displayed on the same phone. Both methods require an internet connection during installation.
Preparations Before Setting Up iRomly eSIM
Connect your Pixel 9 Pro Fold to stable Wi-Fi.
Make sure the phone is carrier-unlocked and supports eSIM in your region. Pixel 9 Pro Fold supports eSIM, but carrier and regional restrictions can still apply.
Keep your iRoamly QR code or manual activation details ready from your order email or My eSIM account page.
Install the eSIM 1-2 days before travel if possible, but wait to turn it on for data until you arrive or are about to arrive.
iRoamly plan validity starts from activation. For many iRoamly travel eSIMs, activation and the validity period begin automatically when you turn on the eSIM at the destination and enable roaming.
Do not delete the eSIM casually after installing it. Most eSIMs cannot be reinstalled once removed.
Check your specific iRoamly plan details for voice and SMS. Many travel eSIM plans are data-focused, and voice/SMS availability varies by plan.
Method 1: Install the iRoamly eSIM by Scanning a QR Code
Open Settings on your Pixel 9 Pro Fold, then tap Network & internet.
Tap SIMs, then tap Add SIM.
Tap Set up an eSIM. If your phone asks whether to download a SIM instead of using a physical SIM, confirm the eSIM setup option.
When the QR scanner opens, point your Pixel camera at the iRoamly QR code from your order email, account page, or another screen.
Wait while the Pixel checks the eSIM information, then tap Download or the equivalent confirmation button shown on screen.
Follow the on-screen prompts until the eSIM finishes downloading. If the phone asks you to name the SIM, use a clear label such as iRoamly.
Leave the iRoamly eSIM turned off for travel data if you are not at your destination yet. Turning it on too early may start the plan validity if it connects to a supported network.
Method 2: Install the iRoamly eSIM by Manual Entry
Open Settings, tap Network & internet, then tap SIMs.
Tap Add SIM, then tap Set up an eSIM.
On the QR setup screen, look for Need help?, Enter it manually, Enter activation code, or a similar manual-entry option. Pixel labels can vary slightly by Android version and carrier setup flow.
Enter the manual activation information from iRoamly. Pixel manual entry commonly uses an Activation code field. If iRoamly provides a full activation string beginning with LPA:1$, paste the full string exactly. If iRoamly provides separate details, use the SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code exactly as shown in your iRoamly account or email, following the field format displayed on your Pixel.
Tap Continue, Next, or Download, then wait for the eSIM profile to download.
When installation completes, label the new eSIM as iRoamly if prompted. Keep it off until you are ready to use travel data at your destination.
How to Confirm the iRoamly eSIM Was Installed
Open Settings > Network & internet > SIMs.
Look for the new eSIM profile in the SIM list. It may appear as iRoamly, a destination/carrier name, or the label you chose during setup.
Tap the iRoamly eSIM profile and confirm that the SIM settings page opens. This confirms the eSIM is installed on the phone.
If the eSIM shows as downloaded but not active, that can be normal before travel. Some plans activate only after the eSIM is turned on and connects to a supported destination network.
Set Up the iRoamly eSIM for Mobile Data
When you arrive at your destination, open Settings > Network & internet > SIMs.
Tap the iRoamly eSIM profile and turn it on.
In SIMs, set Mobile data or Data SIM to the iRoamly eSIM.
Turn on Roaming for the iRoamly eSIM if your iRoamly plan or destination instructions require it. Travel eSIMs often need roaming enabled to connect to partner networks.
Keep your primary SIM available for calls or SMS if needed, but avoid switching mobile data back to your primary SIM unless you want to use your home carrier’s roaming data.
Turn off Wi-Fi briefly and open a webpage or map app to test the iRoamly data connection.
Troubleshooting
If Add SIM or Set up an eSIM is missing, check that your Pixel 9 Pro Fold is unlocked, updated, and not restricted by carrier firmware or regional eSIM limitations.
If the QR code has already been used, do not delete and retry repeatedly. Most eSIM QR codes are single-use. Contact iRoamly support for help.
If manual entry fails, check every character in the activation details. Spaces, missing $ symbols in a full LPA:1$ string, or mixed-up SM-DP+ and activation-code values can prevent installation.
If the eSIM installs but has no data, confirm that the iRoamly eSIM is turned on, selected for mobile data, and has Roaming enabled if required.
If activation is pending, wait until you are inside the covered destination and connected to a local supported network.
If your phone was purchased in a region where Pixel eSIM is restricted, contact Google, your carrier, or iRoamly support before purchasing another plan.
If the eSIM is installed but you no longer need it yet, turn it off instead of deleting it.
Conclusion
For the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, QR-code setup is the simplest iRoamly installation method: open Pixel Settings, go to Network & internet > SIMs > Add SIM > Set up an eSIM, then scan and download.
Manual entry is the backup path when the QR code cannot be scanned, using the activation details exactly as iRoamly provides them. After installation, confirm the profile appears under SIMs, then choose it for mobile data and enable roaming at your destination so the travel eSIM can connect correctly.