You can manually add an eSIM without scanning a QR code when the provider supplies the required activation details. These commonly include an SM-DP+ address and activation code; enter them exactly as issued.
Manual entry is an alternative installation method, not a way to invent or recover missing credentials. If the provider supplied only a QR code, request the supported manual details rather than extracting or guessing them.
NoveSIM travel eSIMs are data-only. Installation adds the profile; activation and network registration may occur later according to the plan’s instructions.
Quick answer: Connect to private Wi-Fi, open the phone’s Add eSIM menu, choose manual entry, and paste the provider-supplied SM-DP+ address and activation code into the matching fields. Keep the details private and do not repeat installation once the profile appears.
What You Need Before Manual Installation
- A compatible, carrier-unlocked phone.
- Stable private Wi-Fi.
- The exact manual activation details from the eSIM provider.
- Enough battery and uninterrupted access to Settings.
- The order reference if Support is needed.
Verify the model through the NoveSIM compatible-device list. A phone may show an eSIM menu yet remain carrier-locked.
Manually Add an eSIM on iPhone
- Open Settings.
- Tap Cellular or Mobile Data.
- Tap Add eSIM or Add Mobile Plan.
- Choose the QR-code option if required to reach the scanner.
- Tap Enter Details Manually at the bottom.
- Enter the supplied SM-DP+ address and activation code exactly.
- Follow the prompts, label the new line and wait for installation to finish.
Apple’s current instructions confirm that manual entry is available when the provider sends eSIM information. The NoveSIM iPhone guide covers the full post-installation setup.
Manually Add an eSIM on Android
Menus vary by manufacturer. On many phones, open Settings > Network & Internet, Connections or SIM Manager, then choose Add SIM or Add eSIM. Select manual entry or “enter activation code” when offered.
Some Android devices accept only a provider QR code or app flow. Follow the manufacturer’s current menu and contact the provider if no manual field appears. The Android installation guide provides the common paths.
SM-DP+ Address, Activation Code and Confirmation Code
The SM-DP+ address tells the phone where to retrieve the profile. The activation code identifies the assigned download. A confirmation code is separate and is needed only when the provider supplied one.
Do not publish screenshots containing these values. Treat them like account credentials, and do not add spaces or punctuation that are not part of the issued text.
After the Profile Appears
Stop the installation process once the new line is visible. Label it clearly and follow the plan’s activation timing. After arrival, select it for Mobile Data, enable Data Roaming on that line and keep automatic network selection enabled.
If manual NoveSIM APN entry is required for data service, use data.esim with blank username and password. APN entry is separate from the SM-DP+ installation details.
If Manual Entry Fails
Check for transcription errors, private Wi-Fi, device compatibility and whether the code has already been used. Do not keep submitting the same code or delete a profile that has appeared.
Contact NoveSIM Support with the order number, exact phone model and safe screenshot of the error. Do not include the full activation code in a public channel.
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- How to Activate an eSIM Manually
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- eSIM Stuck Activating
- Contact NoveSIM Support
FAQ
Can I install an eSIM without its QR code?
Yes when the provider supplies supported manual activation details or another installation method.
Where do I find the SM-DP+ address?
It must come from the eSIM provider with the order or through Support. Do not guess it.
Is the APN the same as the activation code?
No. Installation credentials download the profile; the APN configures data routing after installation.
Should I try manual installation twice?
No if the profile already appears. Codes may be single-use, so contact Support instead of repeating the process.
Final Recommendation
To manually add an eSIM without a QR code, use only the exact details issued by the provider and a compatible unlocked phone.
Enter each field carefully, protect the activation credentials and stop once the profile appears.
Keep the installed profile and ask NoveSIM Support to investigate any persistent download error.
