Does the Google Pixel 3 support eSIM?
The Pixel 3 was Google's first eSIM phone, but support is limited and depends on your carrier and region.
Check it yourself in 10 seconds
- Open the keypad and dial
*#06#. - If an EID number appears alongside the IMEI, your Google Pixel 3 is eSIM-ready.
- Or open Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM.
How to set up a travel eSIM on the Google Pixel 3
- Stay on WiFi. Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM.
- Scan the QR code from your idealesim order email and finish setup.
- Set the travel eSIM as your mobile data SIM.
- Enable Roaming for that eSIM.
Is your Google Pixel 3 carrier-unlocked?
An eSIM-ready Google Pixel 3 still won't activate a travel eSIM if it's locked to a network. Phones bought outright are usually unlocked; contract phones often aren't. The 20-second check:
- Open Settings → Network & internet → SIMs (or Mobile network).
- Turn off Automatic network selection.
- If several carriers appear in the list, your Google Pixel 3 is unlocked.
Locked? Your carrier can usually unlock it for free once any contract is paid off.
Google Pixel 3 eSIM FAQ
Does the Google Pixel 3 support eSIM?
Partly. The Pixel 3 was Google's first eSIM phone, but support is limited and depends on your carrier and region.
How do I check if my Google Pixel 3 supports eSIM?
Dial *#06# on the keypad. If an EID number appears next to the IMEI, your Google Pixel 3 is eSIM-ready. You can also look under Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM.
How do I set up a travel eSIM on the Google Pixel 3?
On WiFi, go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM, scan the QR code from your order email, finish setup, then enable Roaming for the travel eSIM. (Exact wording varies slightly by manufacturer.)
Will my Google Pixel 3 work with a travel eSIM abroad?
Yes, as long as the Google Pixel 3 is carrier-unlocked. A travel eSIM from idealesim installs a second line for data while you travel, with no roaming fees — your home SIM stays in place for calls and texts.