Pixel 3a at a glance
- eSIM
- Only in some regions (Google)
- Active lines
- SIM card plus one eSIM
- Two eSIMs at once
- No, needs a Pixel 7 or later
- 5G in dual SIM mode
- No
Models covered: Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL.
Install an eSIM on the Pixel 3a
- Get ready
Update the phone, join a Wi-Fi network and keep the QR code or install link from your provider at hand.
- Open the eSIM menu
Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add SIM → Set up an eSIM.
- Install the plan
Scan the QR code or enter the details by hand. Some phones also offer a one-tap install link.
- Choose the data SIM
Set the travel eSIM for mobile data and keep your SIM card for calls and texts.
Full walkthrough with screens: install an eSIM on Android.
Bought through a carrier? Ask whether the phone is unlocked.
Google says phones bought with Verizon service or in Japan do not work with eSIM.
Use the Pixel 3a abroad
Install at home, then switch mobile data to the travel eSIM when you land: data roaming on Android.
Questions and answers
Does every Pixel 3a have eSIM?
No. Google lists exceptions for the Pixel 3a, so a phone from some markets or carriers may have no eSIM.
Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue
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