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Vodafone eSIM Setup Guide 2026 eSIM

Vodafone eSIM lets you activate Vodafone service digitally. Vodafone eSIMs can be ordered online or in-store, with activation via QR code. Vodafone MVNOs including VOXI, Lebara, and Talkmobile also offer eSIM services on the Vodafone network.

📋 On this page

  1. iPhone eSIM Activation
  2. Android eSIM Activation
  3. Supported Devices
  4. Troubleshooting
  5. FAQs

Vodafone eSIM Activation on iPhone

  1. Order a Vodafone eSIM at vodafone.co.uk or in-store. A QR code is sent by email.
  2. On your iPhone, go to Settings › Mobile Data › Add eSIM.
  3. Tap Use QR Code and scan the Vodafone QR code.
  4. Follow the prompts and label the eSIM "Vodafone".
  5. Restart your iPhone. If data doesn't work, check Vodafone is selected as your data SIM in Settings.

Vodafone eSIM Activation on Android

  1. Order a Vodafone eSIM at vodafone.co.uk. QR code sent by email.
  2. On Samsung: Settings › Connections › SIM Manager › Add eSIM.
  3. On Pixel: Settings › Network & internet › SIMs › Add SIM.
  4. Scan the Vodafone QR code and complete activation.
  5. If data fails, set APN to wap.vodafone.co.uk manually.
  1. Open Settings › Network & internet › SIMs › Add SIM.
  2. Select Scan QR code and scan the Vodafone QR code from your email.
  3. Follow activation prompts and restart when complete.
  1. Open Settings › Mobile Network or SIM & network settings.
  2. Look for Add eSIM or Add mobile plan.
  3. Scan the Vodafone QR code and follow activation steps.

Supported Devices — Vodafone eSIM

Vodafone eSIM supports iPhone XR/XS and later, iPhone SE 2nd/3rd gen, all iPhone 15/16; Samsung Galaxy S20+, Z Fold/Flip series, S21–S25; Google Pixel 3a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9; Sony Xperia 10 III+.

💡 eSIM is a hardware feature — if your phone doesn't have an eSIM chip, it cannot use eSIM regardless of software updates.

Troubleshooting Vodafone eSIM

  1. Check your QR code is unused — each Vodafone eSIM QR code can only be scanned once. If it fails, contact Vodafone for a replacement code.
  2. Check carrier settings update — on iPhone, go to Settings › General › About. An update prompt means iOS needs to update carrier settings before the eSIM will work.
  3. Restart after activation — always restart your phone after scanning an eSIM QR code.
  4. Check the eSIM is set as active data SIM — on dual-SIM devices, ensure Vodafone eSIM is selected as the data line in SIM settings.
  5. Manual APN if data fails — eSIM activation doesn't always push APN settings. Check our Vodafone APN Settings guide and configure manually if needed.
  6. Contact Vodafone support — 191 (free from Vodafone) or 0333 304 0191.

Frequently Asked Questions — Vodafone eSIM

How do I get a Vodafone eSIM?
Order at vodafone.co.uk or in a Vodafone store. A QR code is emailed to you for scanning during activation.
Can I swap my Vodafone physical SIM to eSIM?
Yes. Vodafone allows eSIM swaps via the My Vodafone app or by contacting Vodafone on 191. Your number transfers automatically.
What Vodafone eSIM devices are supported?
iPhone XR and later, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Z Fold/Flip series, Google Pixel 3a and later, Sony Xperia 10 III and later.
Do I need to configure APN after Vodafone eSIM?
Usually not — Vodafone configures APN automatically. If data fails, set APN to wap.vodafone.co.uk manually.
Does Vodafone eSIM work with VOXI?
VOXI offers its own eSIM service (separate from Vodafone's). VOXI eSIM uses the voxi APN on Vodafone's infrastructure.

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