The Motorola ThinkPhone 25 supports eSIM on compatible regional and carrier variants, making it a practical travel phone when you want to add iRoamly mobile data without swapping your physical SIM. This guide assumes a ThinkPhone 25 running Motorola's near-stock Android 14 or Android 15 interface.
On this software, the eSIM path is usually Settings > Network & internet > SIMs > Add SIM. Some carrier or region builds may show slightly different wording, such as Mobile network, Download a SIM, or Set up an eSIM.
Use the QR code method when you have the iRoamly QR code on another screen or printed page. Use manual entry when the QR code cannot be scanned, when you are installing from the same phone, or when iRoamly gives you the SM-DP+ address and activation code as text.
Before You Set Up Your iRoamly eSIM
Connect the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 to stable Wi-Fi before installing the eSIM.
Confirm that your ThinkPhone 25 model and region support eSIM. Some carrier or regional variants can limit eSIM availability.
Keep the iRoamly QR code ready on another device, or keep the manual details ready: SM-DP+ Address, Activation Code, and Confirmation Code if iRoamly provides one.
Make sure the phone is unlocked for the destination network you plan to use.
Install the iRoamly eSIM about 1-2 days before travel when possible, but do not activate travel data too early if your plan starts counting validity after activation.
iRoamly plan validity starts from activation. The exact trigger can vary by plan, so check the plan details in your iRoamly order before you install or connect abroad.
iRoamly eSIM plans may not include voice calls or SMS. Voice and SMS availability varies by plan, so check the specific plan details before relying on those services.
Do not delete the iRoamly eSIM after installation unless iRoamly support tells you to. Many travel eSIM profiles cannot be reinstalled after removal.
Method 1: Install eSIM by Scanning a QR Code
Open Settings on the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 and tap Network & internet. You should see the network settings page with SIM-related options.
Tap SIMs. The phone should open the SIM management page where physical SIM and eSIM profiles are managed.
Tap Add SIM. If your software shows Download a SIM or Set up an eSIM, choose that option instead.
Tap Scan QR code on the eSIM setup screen. The QR scanner should open.
Point the scanner at the iRoamly QR code. Keep the QR code flat and fully inside the scanner frame until the phone reads it.
Review the detected eSIM details, then tap Download, Activate, or Continue when prompted. Keep Wi-Fi connected until the phone finishes adding the iRoamly eSIM.
Method 2: Install eSIM Manually
Open Settings and tap Network & internet. This starts from the same Motorola settings path as the QR code method.
Tap SIMs to open the SIM management page.
Tap Add SIM. If your phone shows Download a SIM or Set up an eSIM, tap that label.
On the eSIM setup screen, tap Enter details manually. On some Android builds, this option may appear as a text link from the QR scanner screen.
Enter the SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code from your iRoamly order. If your software shows a Confirmation Code field, fill it only when iRoamly provides one, then tap Next.
Review the eSIM profile details, then tap Download, Activate, or Continue. Wait for the phone to finish downloading the iRoamly eSIM before leaving the setup screen.
How to Confirm Your iRoamly eSIM Is Installed
Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs. Look for an eSIM entry such as iRoamly Travel, Travel, or the destination carrier profile name, and confirm the switch is on.
Tap the iRoamly eSIM entry and check that Use SIM is turned on. If the plan supports only data, do not expect calls or SMS to work through that eSIM.
Configure eSIM for Mobile Data
Open Settings > Network & internet > SIMs, then tap the iRoamly eSIM. Turn on Use SIM if it is off.
Set Mobile data or Preferred SIM for mobile data to the iRoamly eSIM. This tells the ThinkPhone 25 to use the travel eSIM for data instead of your primary SIM.
Turn on Roaming for the iRoamly eSIM if your iRoamly plan or destination requires data roaming. Leave roaming off for your home SIM if you want to avoid unexpected charges.
Turn off Wi-Fi briefly after arrival and open a webpage or map app to test mobile data. If data works, turn Wi-Fi back on whenever you prefer.
Troubleshooting
If Add SIM is missing, confirm that your Motorola ThinkPhone 25 variant supports eSIM and that the phone is not locked by a carrier profile or enterprise policy.
If the QR code does not scan, increase screen brightness on the device showing the QR code, clean the ThinkPhone camera lens, and make sure the full code is inside the scanner frame.
If the QR code says it was already used, do not delete the eSIM. Contact iRoamly support because many eSIM QR codes can be installed only once.
If manual entry fails, check the SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code exactly as shown in your iRoamly order. Avoid extra spaces before or after the code.
If activation stays pending, keep Wi-Fi on, restart the phone, then return to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs.
If the eSIM installs but mobile data does not work, select the iRoamly eSIM for mobile data, enable Roaming for that eSIM when required, and check that you are in a supported destination.
If calls or SMS do not work, check the iRoamly plan details. Many travel eSIM plans are data-focused, and voice/SMS support is plan-specific.
If the phone keeps switching back to your primary SIM, turn off automatic data switching if your software offers it, then set the iRoamly eSIM as the preferred mobile data SIM again.
Conclusion
For the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, scanning the iRoamly QR code is the simplest path because it follows the short Motorola settings route from Network & internet to SIMs and Add SIM. Manual entry is the right backup when the QR code is not available on another screen; just copy the SM-DP+ address and activation code carefully before tapping Next.
After installation, the useful check is not only seeing the eSIM download finish, but finding the iRoamly profile under SIMs and turning on the right data controls. Set the iRoamly eSIM as the mobile data line, enable roaming for that eSIM when your destination plan requires it, and keep your primary SIM away from travel data unless you intentionally want to use it.