The Motorola Edge 40 supports eSIM on compatible regional and carrier variants, making it a practical phone for travelers who want mobile data without swapping a physical SIM. This guide assumes a Motorola Edge 40 running near-stock Motorola Android 13 or Android 14, where the eSIM path is usually Settings > Network & internet > SIMs.
An iRoamly travel eSIM can be installed by scanning the QR code from your iRoamly order or by entering the manual activation details. The QR method is quicker, while manual entry helps when you are viewing the QR code on the same phone or the camera cannot read it.
Follow the steps below before your trip, keep your iRoamly details available, and check the exact plan page for service rules. Menu names can vary slightly by software version, region, and carrier firmware.
Before You Set Up Your iRoamly eSIM
Connect the Motorola Edge 40 to stable Wi-Fi before downloading the eSIM profile.
Confirm your Edge 40 variant supports eSIM and is unlocked for the destination network.
Keep your iRoamly QR code and manual details ready. Manual setup normally uses an SM-DP+ Address, an Activation Code, and sometimes a Confirmation Code.
Install the iRoamly eSIM 1-2 days before travel when possible, but do not delete it casually after installation. Many travel eSIM profiles cannot be reinstalled after removal.
iRoamly plan validity starts from activation. Check the specific plan details to confirm whether activation begins at installation, first connection to a supported network, or another plan-specific trigger.
iRoamly eSIM plans may be data-only. Voice calls and SMS vary by plan, so do not assume they are included.
Method 1: Install eSIM by Scanning a QR Code
Open Settings on the Motorola Edge 40 and tap Network & internet.
You should see the Android network settings area where SIM and mobile network options are managed.
Tap SIMs.
The phone should open the SIM management screen for physical SIM and eSIM profiles.
Tap Add SIM.
The Edge 40 should start the flow for adding another mobile plan.
Tap Download a SIM instead?.
This tells Android you want to add an eSIM profile instead of inserting a physical SIM card.
Point the scanner at the iRoamly QR code and keep the code inside the scan frame.
After the QR code is read, the phone should show an eSIM download or confirmation screen for the iRoamly profile.
Review the profile name, then tap Download.
Wait until Android finishes downloading the iRoamly eSIM. Keep Wi-Fi connected and do not close Settings during the download.
Method 2: Install eSIM Manually
Open Settings and tap Network & internet.
This is the same starting point used for QR installation.
Tap SIMs.
The SIM management page should open.
Tap Add SIM.
The phone should begin adding another mobile plan.
Tap Download a SIM instead?.
Android should open the eSIM setup flow.
On the scan screen, tap Enter code manually, then enter the iRoamly SM-DP+ Address, Activation Code, and Confirmation Code if iRoamly provides one.
Use the exact details from your iRoamly order email or account page. Do not add spaces unless the field accepts them.
Tap Continue, review the iRoamly profile, then tap Download.
The phone should download and add the iRoamly eSIM profile using the manual activation details.
How to Confirm Your iRoamly eSIM Is Installed
Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs and look for iRoamly Travel eSIM or the profile name shown during setup.
The eSIM should appear as downloaded or available. If your plan includes SMS or calling, check those features only after the plan details confirm they are supported.
Tap the iRoamly eSIM profile and confirm Use SIM is turned on.
If the profile is off, turn it on before testing mobile data.
Configure eSIM for Mobile Data
Open the iRoamly profile under Settings > Network & internet > SIMs, then set Mobile data to the iRoamly eSIM when you are ready to use travel data.
This prevents the phone from using your primary SIM for mobile data while you are abroad.
Turn on Roaming for the iRoamly eSIM if your destination plan requires it.
Most travel eSIM data plans need roaming enabled on the travel line. Leave roaming off for your primary SIM if you want to avoid charges from your home carrier.
Turn off Wi-Fi briefly after arrival and open a web page or map app to test data.
If the page loads through mobile data, the iRoamly eSIM is ready for travel use.
Troubleshooting
If Add SIM or Download a SIM instead? is missing, confirm your Motorola Edge 40 variant supports eSIM, update Android, restart the phone, and check whether your carrier firmware restricts eSIM.
If the QR code will not scan, increase screen brightness on the device showing the QR code, clean the camera lens, or use the manual entry method.
If Android says the QR code was already used, do not delete the profile and retry repeatedly. Contact iRoamly support because many eSIM QR codes are single-use.
If activation stays pending, keep Wi-Fi connected, wait several minutes, restart the phone, and check whether the plan activates only after connecting to a supported network in the destination country.
If the iRoamly eSIM appears but mobile data does not work, select the iRoamly profile for Mobile data, turn on Roaming for that profile, disable data switching to the primary SIM, and confirm the plan covers your current country.
If manual entry fails, check the SM-DP+ Address, Activation Code, and optional Confirmation Code character by character.
If calls or SMS do not work, check the iRoamly plan details. Many travel eSIM plans are data-only.
Conclusion
For the Motorola Edge 40, scanning the iRoamly QR code is usually the fastest setup path because the near-stock Android flow moves cleanly from Network & internet to SIMs, Add SIM, and Download a SIM instead?. Manual entry is the best backup when the QR code is on the same phone or the camera cannot read it, as long as you copy the SM-DP+ Address and activation code exactly.
After installation, the important checks are simple: confirm the iRoamly profile appears under SIMs, turn on Use SIM, select it for Mobile data, and enable roaming on the iRoamly line when your destination plan calls for it. Once those settings are in place, your Edge 40 is ready to use the iRoamly eSIM for travel data.