The Pixel 9 Pro is a good travel phone for eSIM use because its Pixel Android settings keep SIM profiles in one place: Settings > Network & internet > SIMs. For an iRoamly travel eSIM, that means you can add the plan before a trip, then choose it as the data SIM when you arrive.
This guide covers both ways to install the iRoamly eSIM on a Pixel 9 Pro: scanning the QR code and entering the activation details manually. The QR code method is usually faster when the code is on another screen or printed page. Manual entry is useful when the QR code will not scan, when the code is on the same phone, or when the iRoamly order details show the SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code separately.
The steps below assume an unlocked Pixel 9 Pro with eSIM support, Wi-Fi available, and English system labels. Some carrier-sold or regional firmware variants can hide or restrict eSIM options, so the compatibility checks matter before you start.
Preparations Before Setting Up iRomly eSIM
Connect the Pixel 9 Pro to reliable Wi-Fi before downloading the iRoamly eSIM.
Confirm the phone is unlocked and eSIM-capable. If Add SIM or Set up an eSIM is missing, check the region, carrier lock status, Android update, and whether the device has an EID.
Keep your iRoamly QR code and manual setup details ready. iRoamly may provide the SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code separately; on this Pixel flow, the manual screen can ask for one combined Activation code string.
Install the eSIM 1-2 days before travel when possible, but do not casually delete it after installation. Many eSIM profiles are single-use and cannot simply be reinstalled from the same QR code.
Check your iRoamly plan details before installing. iRoamly eSIM validity starts from activation; for current destination plans, the validity period commonly begins when the eSIM connects to a supported network.
iRoamly eSIM plans may not include voice calls or SMS. Many travel plans are data-only, while some plan types may include calls or SMS, so check the specific plan before relying on phone-number service.
Shared Setup Steps
Open Settings, then tap Network & internet. You should see the Pixel network settings page with SIMs listed near the top.
Tap SIMs, then tap Add SIM. The Pixel should open the add-SIM flow where you can add another SIM profile.
Tap Set up an eSIM. If Android asks for Wi-Fi or asks whether to use a different network, keep Wi-Fi connected and continue into the eSIM setup screen.
Method 1: Install the iRoamly eSIM by Scanning a QR Code
On the eSIM setup screen, choose the option to scan a QR code, then point the Pixel 9 Pro camera at the iRoamly QR code. Keep the QR code flat and fully inside the scan frame.
When the Pixel finds the iRoamly eSIM profile, tap Download or Activate to start downloading the eSIM. Keep Wi-Fi connected until the progress screen finishes.
Tap Done when the Pixel confirms the eSIM is installed. If Android offers to label the line, name it iRoamly or Travel eSIM so it is easy to recognize later.
Method 2: Install the iRoamly eSIM by Manual Entry
Open Settings, tap Network & internet, tap SIMs, then tap Add SIM. This is the same Pixel SIM menu used for the QR method.
Tap Set up an eSIM. Keep the phone on Wi-Fi and continue until the QR scan screen appears.
On the QR scan screen, tap Enter activation code. The Pixel should open the manual activation screen instead of the camera scanner.
Enter the iRoamly manual details exactly as provided. On this Pixel manual screen, paste the complete combined Activation code string from iRoamly, such as LPA:1$example.smdp.address$PLACEHOLDER-CODE, then tap Continue. If your iRoamly order shows separate SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code values, combine or copy them in the format shown by iRoamly before pasting.
Tap Download or Activate when Android finds the iRoamly eSIM profile, then wait for the download to finish without disconnecting Wi-Fi.
Tap Done when the installation confirmation appears. Label the new SIM iRoamly or Travel eSIM if the Pixel asks you to name it.
How to Confirm the iRoamly eSIM Was Installed
Open Settings, tap Network & internet, then tap SIMs. Look for the new iRoamly or travel eSIM entry in the SIM list.
Tap the iRoamly eSIM entry and confirm that Use SIM is available or switched on. If the Pixel says activation is still pending, keep Wi-Fi connected and wait for the profile to finish provisioning.
Set Up the iRoamly eSIM for Travel Data
In Settings > Network & internet > SIMs, tap Mobile data, then choose the iRoamly eSIM as the data SIM when you are ready to use the travel plan.
Open the iRoamly eSIM entry, then turn on Roaming if your iRoamly plan or destination instructions require it. Travel eSIMs often need roaming enabled to connect to partner networks.
If the Pixel shows Switch mobile data automatically, turn it off unless you intentionally want Android to switch away from iRoamly. This helps avoid using your primary SIM for travel data by accident.
Troubleshooting
If Add SIM or Set up an eSIM is missing, update Android, check that the phone is unlocked, confirm the Pixel 9 Pro has an EID, and ask the carrier whether that variant supports eSIM.
If the QR code does not scan, clean the camera lens, increase the brightness of the screen showing the QR code, keep the code inside the scan frame, or use the manual method.
If Android says the QR code or activation code was already used, do not delete and retry repeatedly. Contact iRoamly support because eSIM activation codes are often single-use.
If the eSIM installs but there is no data, select iRoamly for Mobile data, turn on Roaming for the iRoamly SIM if required, restart the phone, and confirm the destination is covered by the plan.
If activation stays pending, keep Wi-Fi connected, wait several minutes, and check whether the plan is meant to activate only after connecting to a supported network at the destination.
If calls or SMS do not work, check the exact iRoamly plan type. Many iRoamly travel eSIMs provide data without a phone number; calls and SMS vary by plan.
If you no longer need the travel line, turn off Use SIM for the iRoamly eSIM instead of deleting it unless iRoamly support tells you removal is safe.
Conclusion
Now that your iRoamly eSIM is installed on the Pixel 9, your travel connectivity is largely taken care of before you even leave home. Instead of spending time looking for a local SIM card or figuring out network settings after landing, you can simply switch to the iRoamly line and get online when your plan is ready to activate.
Before your departure, take a moment to confirm your plan's activation policy, coverage, and included services so you know exactly what to expect. With everything set up in advance, you'll be able to spend less time managing your phone and more time enjoying your trip.