Pixel Fold at a glance
- eSIM
- Yes (Google)
- Active lines
- SIM card plus eSIM, or two eSIMs
- Two eSIMs at once
- Yes, if your carrier allows it
- 5G in dual SIM mode
- Yes
Models covered: Pixel Fold, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
Install an eSIM on the Pixel Fold
- 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.
Use the Pixel Fold 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 Fold have eSIM?
Mostly. Google says it depends on the phone and the market, so check your own Pixel Fold with the steps above.
Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue
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