On Android, configure a Mauritius eSIM by enabling the downloaded profile, choosing it as the preferred mobile-data SIM and allowing roaming on that line when instructed. Turn off any adaptive data-switching feature.
Android does not have one universal settings path. Samsung, Google, Xiaomi and other manufacturers use different labels, and software updates can move the controls.
NoveSIM travel plans are data-only. They do not provide a Mauritian number or conventional calls and SMS, although apps can call and message through the data connection.
Quick answer: Search Settings for “SIM”, “eSIM” or “mobile network”, enable the Mauritius profile, make it the preferred data SIM, turn its roaming on and disable automatic switching. Test with Wi-Fi off after arrival.
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Identify the Exact Android Model
Open About phone and record the complete model code, not only the family name. Regional versions can differ in eSIM capability even when the marketing name is identical. Then check for Add eSIM, Download SIM or Add mobile plan.
Confirm the carrier lock with the operator that sold the handset. The Mauritius compatibility guide combines model, lock and plan checks before installation.
Where Manufacturers Put the Controls
| Interface | Common starting point | Possible label |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy | Settings → Connections | SIM Manager |
| Google Pixel | Settings → Network & Internet | SIMs |
| Other Android phones | Settings search | Mobile Network, SIM cards or eSIM |
These are navigation clues, not a promise that every version uses the same wording. Use the settings search and the manufacturer’s documentation when the menu differs.
Add the Profile Safely
- Connect to stable private Wi-Fi.
- Open the phone’s SIM or mobile-network manager.
- Choose the option to add or download an eSIM.
- Scan the private NoveSIM QR code or enter the supplied manual details.
- Wait for processing to finish and label the new line “Mauritius”.
- Do not scan the activation code again after the profile appears.
For timing, QR protection and plan activation rules, use the canonical Mauritius installation guide.
Choose the Preferred SIM for Each Function
- Mobile data: Mauritius eSIM
- Data Roaming: on for the travel line when instructed
- Home-line roaming: off unless intentionally using it
- Calls and SMS: home line or Ask every time
- Automatic data switching: off
Samsung may call the last feature Data Switching or Backup Calling; Pixel and other devices may call it Switch Mobile Data Automatically or Adaptive Connectivity. The goal is the same: prevent the phone from silently using home roaming when travel signal weakens. See the dual-SIM assignment guide for call and message costs.
Test After Arrival
- Switch the Mauritius profile on.
- Confirm it is still the preferred data SIM.
- Enable its Data Roaming.
- Leave network selection on Automatic.
- Disable Wi-Fi and open a lightweight webpage.
Use the full Mauritius activation sequence if first registration takes time. Signal bars alone do not prove mobile data is passing.
If Android Shows Signal Without Internet
Recheck the preferred data SIM, roaming, allowance and validity. Only after those checks should you inspect Access Point Names. When manual entry is required, the NoveSIM APN is data.esim; leave credentials blank unless instructed.
Use the Mauritius APN reference for the exact procedure. Do not reset all connectivity settings or delete the installed profile as an early fix. Contact NoveSIM Support with the exact model and safe screenshots if needed.
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FAQ
Why can I not find Add eSIM on Android?
The exact regional model may lack eSIM or the manufacturer may use another label. Check the model code and search Settings for eSIM or SIM Manager.
Which SIM should be preferred for data?
Select the Mauritius travel profile and disable automatic switching to the home line.
Do all Samsung and Pixel menus look the same?
No. Labels and paths vary by model, region and software version, so use them as navigation clues rather than exact universal instructions.
Final Recommendation
Identify the exact Android model and locate its manufacturer-specific SIM controls first.
Assign the Mauritius profile to data, enable its roaming and disable automatic fallback to the home SIM.
Test after arrival with Wi-Fi off, preserve the profile and use the canonical guides for installation or diagnostics.