How to activate eSIM in Jio, Vi, and Airtel, this is the method…

Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Airtel are the three largest telecom companies of India, which now also provide the facility of eSIM support in their devices to their customers. eSIM or Embedded Subscriber Identity Module, as the name suggests, is directly embedded in your smartphone. This not only saves space on your device, but due to this feature, smartphone manufacturing companies do not need to make a special tray or slot for the physical SIM, this space can be used for some other purpose. It enables remote SIM provisioning of any mobile device. So in such a situation, whenever there is a need to change or remove the SIM by going to another circle, there is a need to change the telecom, then it can be changed by the mobile operator only.

How to activate Jio eSIM

For Apple iPhone models:

Visit Jio website and enter the pin-code of your area so that you can easily search for your nearest Jio store. While visiting the store, do not forget to carry identity proof and photograph with you and apply for the SIM. esim in iphone iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2020), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro And iPhone 12 Pro Max But works.

1. First of all, make sure that your iOS version should be 12.1 or higher.
2. Now go to the phone’s settings and click on About phone for EID and IMEI.
3. After this write GETESIM <32 Digit EID> <15 Digit IMEI> from your iPhone model to 199.
4. You will now receive a 19 digit eSIM number and eSIM profile configuration details.
5. Now SMS SIMCHG <19 digits eSIM number> to 199.
6. After two hours you will receive an update on eSIM processing.
7. After receiving the message, confirm it by sending ‘1’ to 183.
8. Now you will get an automated call on your Jio number, in which you will be asked for your 19 digit eSIM number.
9. The new e-SIM activation will be confirmed to you via SMS.
10. Now you have to configure the SIM profile in your iPhone, for which go to Settings and click on Mobile Data.
11. After this tap on Add Data plan and enter the activation code given in the eSIM profile configuration details here.
12. After entering the activation code, click on Next on the upper right side.
13. Now tap on Add Data plan again.
14. After this, select the Data Plan labels as per your choice and select your country.
15. Now your e-SIM has been successfully activated.

For Samsung phones:

Samsung phones which support e-SIM are Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung Galaxy Fold, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G And Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G,

Follow Step 1 through Step 9 as mentioned above, then:

1. Go to Settings and tap on Connections.
2. Now tap on SIM card manager.
3. Now tap on Add mobile plan.
4. Select Scan Carrier QR code.
5. After this tap on Enter Code.
6. Enter the activation code in the format LPA:1$smdprd.jio.com$, after which you will receive a 32 digit activation code via SMS. Now you have to tap on Connect.
7. Jio eSIM has now been activated, which you will see in the SIM card manager.

For Google phones:

Google Pixel that supports e-SIM includes Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL And pixel 4a,

Steps 1 through Step 9 are the same as above (for iPhone), then:

1. Go to Settings and tap on Network & Internet.
2. Now select Mobile network and tap on Download a SIM.
3. After this click on Next and enter the activation code manually.
4. Now click on Enter it manually.
5. Enter the activation code in the format LPA:1$smdprd.jio.com$, after which you will receive a 32 digit activation code via SMS.
6. Now select Activate and tap on Done.
7. Your Jio eSIM is now activated.

For Motorola phones:

Motorola Razr And Motorola Razr 5G These are the only two phones of the company on which you will get e-SIM support.

Follow Steps 1 through 9 as mentioned above, then:

1. For Motorola Razr 5G, go to Settings and select Network & Internet.
2. Now select Mobile network and click on Next (for Motorola Razr tap on Mobile network, click on Select Advanced and then tap on Carrier. After this click on Add Carrier and then select Next.)
3. Now follow the above steps 3 to 7 for Google Pixel phones.

How to activate Vi eSIM

All new and existing Vi PostPage customers are able to get the e-SIM.

1. Write eSIM in space and send SMS to your registered email ID 199.
2. Now you will receive confirmation SMS on your e-mail ID.
3. Reply to this SMS by writing ESIMY and confirm this process.
4. Now you will receive SMS from 199, in which you will be asked for permission through call.
5. After giving permission, you will receive the final SMS with QR Code on your ID.

For iPhone users:

1. Make sure your Wi-Fi or mobile data device is connected.
2. Now go to Settings and tap on Mobile Data.
3. Now tap on Add mobile plan.
4. After this, scan the QR code received in the mail and follow the prompts.

For Samsung users:

1. First go to Settings and tap on Connections.
2. Now tap on SIM card manager and click on Add mobile plan.
3. After this click on Add Using QR Code.
4. Now scan the QR code received on the mail and follow the prompts.

For Google Pixel users:

1. Go to Settings and tap on Network & Internet.
2. Now select Mobile network and tap on Download a SIM.
3. After this click on Next and scan the QR code received in the mail.
4. Now follow the prompts shown on the screen.

For Motorola Razr users:

1. Go to Settings and select Network & Internet.
2. Now click on Mobile network and tap Next.
3. Now scan the QR code received in the mail and follow the prompts.

How to activate Airtel eSIM

1. To start the process, write eSIM and send SMS to your registered email ID 121.
2. Now you will receive confirmation SMS on your e-mail ID.
3. Confirm the process with ‘1’ on this SMS.
4. Now you will receive another SMS from 121, asking you for permission through the call.
5. After giving permission, you will receive the final SMS with QR Code on your ID.

iPhone users can follow the steps mentioned above (Vi eSIM activation steps). After the scanning process tap on Label eSIM. Similarly, Samsung users can follow the steps mentioned above. After scanning, tap on Add in Add new mobile plan option.

For Pixel users:

1. First go to Settings and tap on Network & Internet.
2. Now select Mobile network and tap on Advanced.
3. After this click on Carrier and then on Add Carrier.
4. Now scan the QR code received in the mail.
5. After scanning, click on Download and Done.

For Motorola Razr users:

1. Go to Settings and select Network & Internet.
2. Now go to Mobile network, tap on Carrier and then on Add Carrier.
3. Now scan the QR code received on the mail and after completion of the process, tap on Download.
4. Click on Done and activate the eSIM.

For Motorola Razr 5G users:

1. Go to Settings and select Network & Internet.
2. Now click on + next to Mobile network.
3. Now click on Next (Download your Sim) and scan the QR code received in the mail.
4. After scanning, click on Activate.