Usually, to scan a QR code, you would display it on another device or print it out and then scan it using your camera app, but you can't do that if you only have one device.

‍Android devices allow you to scan a QR code from an image saved to your camera roll without installing any extra apps. From Apple iOS 17.4, it's possible to scan a QR code from an email.

iOS devices (iOS 17.4 or later)

1. Open the email containing your QR code.
2. Touch and hold the QR code in the email.
3. Tap Add eSIM.
4. Tap Continue at the bottom of the screen.
5. Tap Add Cellular Plan.

Android devices

Not all Android devices have a built-in option to scan a QR code from photos, and the options may vary depending on your device.

Samsung Galaxy

1. Take a screenshot of your QR code by pressing the power button and the volume down button at the same time.
2. Go to Settings > Connections > SIM manager.
3. Tap Add SIM.
4. Tap Set up an eSIM.
5. Tap Other ways to connect to a mobile network.
6. Tap Scan QR code.
7. Tap the photo gallery icon and select the photo of the QR code.
8. Tap Done and Add and follow the instructions to download and install your eSIM.

Google Pixel

1. Take a screenshot of your QR code by pressing the power button and the volume down button at the same time.
2. Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs.
3. Tap Add SIM.
4. Tap Set up an eSIM.
5. Tap Use a different network.
6. Tap Scan from photo and select the photo of the QR code.
7. Tap Set up and follow the instructions to download and install your eSIM.

‍NOTE

• While most iOS and Android devices support QR code scanning from a photo, not all devices do. You may need to download a third-party QR code scanner if your device does not support QR code scanning.