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How to Set Up the eSIM Physical Card with Android Devices

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and activating the eSIM Physical Card purchased from the GL.iNet online store. The eSIM Physical Card is compatible with most Android devices, offering effortless internet connectivity and seamless performance.

eSIM Physical Card officially endorsed by GL.iNet

The eSIM Physical Card Details

  • Supports 4G and 5G networks for reliable and fast connections.
  • Manage your eSIM profiles effortlessly by adding, removing, or enabling them.
  • Select and purchase your preferred data packages from most eSIM stores worldwide at any time.
  • Works with eSIM profiles from most global eSIM stores.
  • Purchase eSIM profiles online without providing personal information, reducing the risk of privacy breaches.
  • Comes with a seed profile that includes 1GB of free data for the U.S. and Europe, plus 100MB of Global Data, valid for 1 year from the activation date.
  • Compatible with most Android devices.

Set Up the eSIM Physical Card on Android Devices

If you’re using the eSIM Physical Card for the first time, follow these steps:

1. Connect to the Internet

Ensure that your Android device is connected to the internet. You can either connect via Wi-Fi connection or use the preloaded data included with the eSIM Physical card.

2. Insert the eSIM Physical Card

Insert the eSIM Physical Card into your Android device's SIM card slot.

3. Download the EIOTCLUB App

Download the EIOTCLUB app via this link: https://sim.eiotclub.com/eshop/download.

Note

Your device must support Android 9 or above. iPhone devices are not supported this eSIM Physical Card.

4. Create a New Account

Sign up for a new account in the EIOTCLUB app.

Create a New Account

5. Add SIM Card

  • Automatic Card Detection: Once the eSIM Physical Card is inserted and the EIOTCLUB app is open, it will be automatically detected. When prompted, simply tap OK to continue.

    Automatic Card Detection

  • Manual Card Addition: Alternatively, click the Add button to manually scan or enter your ICCID numbers. Then, tap Next to proceed. When a prompt appears, tap OK to confirm.

     Manual Card Addition - Add eSIM Card

6. Check and Manage Profiles

  • After completing the setup, the app will show these sections:

    Check and Manage Profiles

a. eSIM Card Slot 1: The name of your eSIM card.

b. eSIM Profiles: A list of eSIM profiles successfully added to your eSIM card.

c. Remote: A management option for adding, removing, or updating your eSIM profiles.

How to Add or Purchase a New eSIM Profile

  • After setting up the eSIM on your Android device, you’ll have access to a preloaded data package from GL.iNet:
    • 100MB Global Data
    • 1GB Data for Europe and the U.S.

These packages are ideal for downloading a new eSIM profile if you arrive in a location without internet access.

The preloaded data package

  • To add an eSIM profile, you can directly click the Add button from the SIM Card Section of the app.

    Add an eSIM profile

Two Ways to Add or Purchase a New eSIM Profile

Method 1: Adding a Purchased eSIM Profile

If you’ve already purchased an eSIM profile from your preferred eSIM store, follow these steps to add it:

1. Tap the Add Button

Open the app and tap the Add button to start adding your eSIM profile.

Add button to start adding your eSIM profile

2. Select a QR Code Scanning Option

Select a QR Code Scanning Option

a. Scan the QR Code: Use your device’s camera to scan the QR code provided by the eSIM store.

b. Import from Album: Upload the QR code image from your photo gallery.

c. Enter Activation Code: Manually input the eSIM profile URL into the Activation Code field.

3. Download and Install

After selecting the appropriate method, tap Download & Install to complete the process.

Download and Install

Method 2: Purchase and Add an eSIM Profile via eSIM Shop

You can purchase and add a profile directly from the eSIM Shop within the app:

Buy an eSIM Profile via eSIM Shop

1. Choose Your Data Package

Select the data package that suits your needs—Local, Regional, or Global.

Choose Your Data Package

2. Complete Your Purchase

Follow the app’s guided steps to finalize your purchase.

3. Locate Your Purchased Profile

After completing your purchase, the new eSIM profile will appear in the SIM Card Section of the app.

Locate Your Purchased Profile

4. Add the eSIM to Your Profile List

Tap the Add button next to the purchased eSIM profile to add it.

Add new purchased eSIM into the list

5. Download the Profile

Tap the Download button to begin the installation process.

Download the eSIM profile

6. Install the Profile

Tap Download & Install to finalize the installation.

click the Download & Install

7. Successfully Added

Your new eSIM profile will now appear in the eSIM profile list.

successfully added into the eSIM profile list

How to Enable or Switch Profiles

1. Access Your Profiles

Tap Remote to view all the eSIM profiles you’ve added.

Access Your Profiles

2. Enable Your Profile

Find the desired profile and tap the Toggle button to enable it.

Enable Your Profile

How to Delete an eSIM Profile

1. Turn Off the eSIM Profile:

  • Go to your eSIM settings and ensure the profile is turned off.
  • Tap on the eSIM profile name you want to delete.

Turn Off the eSIM Profile and Tap on the eSIM profile name you want to delete

2. Access eSIM Details

Navigate to the eSIM details page and tap Delete eSIM.

Access eSIM Details

3. Confirm Delete eSIM Profile

Confirm the action by tapping the Submit button to delete the eSIM profile.

Submit to Delete

How to Delete an eSIM Card Slot

1. Open SIM Card Settings

Click on the eSIM name to access the SIM Card Settings.

Open SIM Card Settings

2. Tap the Delete Button

Tap the Delete eSIM Card SLOT button.

Tap the Delete Button

3. Confirm Deletion

Tap Submit button to delete the eSIM slot.

Delete the eSIM slot


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