Install a Sri Lanka eSIM while connected to stable Wi-Fi, preferably before departure. Installation adds the digital SIM profile to the phone; it does not always mean that the data plan has started.
Before opening the QR code, confirm that the exact phone supports eSIM and is unlocked. Keep the installation email or account details accessible on a second device if the QR code must be scanned.
NoveSIM travel eSIMs are data-only. We do not provide a Sri Lankan number or conventional calls and SMS, but data-based communication works after the plan connects.
Quick answer: Connect to Wi-Fi, open Add eSIM, scan the QR code or use the supplied link, label the new line Sri Lanka, and keep it installed. Follow the plan’s activation rule before switching it on.
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Check the Phone Before Installation
- Look for Add eSIM in the SIM or Cellular settings.
- Confirm that an EID appears in the device information.
- Verify that the phone is carrier-unlocked.
- Update the operating system before travel when practical.
Use the Sri Lanka eSIM compatibility guide for detailed checks.
Install with a QR Code
- Display the QR code on another screen or print it.
- Open the phone’s Add eSIM menu.
- Choose the QR-code option.
- Scan the complete code in good light.
- Accept the prompts until the new line appears.
- Label it Sri Lanka or NoveSIM.
Install with a Link or Manual Details
If the order provides an installation link, open it on the target phone and follow the system prompts. For manual installation, enter the supplied SM-DP+ address and activation code exactly; do not replace them with an APN.
Recommended Choices During Setup
Keep the home line as the default voice line if you still need its calls or messages. Do not select the travel eSIM for mobile data until you are ready to use it under the plan’s activation conditions. Turn automatic mobile-data switching off after choosing the travel line.
iPhone users can follow the dedicated Sri Lanka eSIM iPhone guide.
Installation Is Not the Same as Activation
Some plans begin when installed; others begin on first connection to a supported network. Read the supplied policy. For arrival settings, use how to activate a Sri Lanka eSIM.
APN Settings After Installation
Installation normally adds the profile before any APN troubleshooting is necessary. If a NoveSIM eSIM later shows signal but has no internet, confirm that its APN is data.esim. Do not enter a domestic operator’s APN during installation.
If the QR Code Does Not Scan
- Increase screen brightness and display the entire code.
- Clean the camera lens.
- Use the installation link or manual details when supplied.
- Check whether the profile is already installed.
- Contact support before attempting repeated changes.
Do not delete a profile that has already appeared in the SIM settings. Many QR codes are intended for one installation.
Related Articles
- Sri Lanka eSIM Compatibility
- Activate a Sri Lanka eSIM
- Use an eSIM in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka eSIM Troubleshooting
FAQ
Should I install my Sri Lanka eSIM before travelling?
Usually yes, because reliable Wi-Fi and support access are easier before departure. Follow the plan’s activation rule.
Can I scan the QR code from the same phone?
Some devices support a link or saved-image method, but displaying the code on another screen is often simpler.
Does installation start the plan?
It depends on the plan. Read whether validity begins on installation or first supported-network connection.
Should I delete an installation that looks incomplete?
No. Keep the profile and contact support before deletion because the QR code may not be reusable.
Final Recommendation
Install the Sri Lanka eSIM on stable Wi-Fi only after confirming compatibility and unlocked status.
Label the line clearly, preserve the profile and separate installation from activation in your planning.
If scanning fails, use the supplied alternative method or contact support rather than deleting or repeatedly reinstalling the eSIM.