How to Install and Activate a Mossroam eSIM on a Huawei?

Setting up and activating a Mossroam eSIM on your Huawei device is a breeze! You’ll need a Huawei device that supports eSIM, such as the Huawei P40, Huawei Mate 40 Pro, or Huawei Pura 70 Pro. This guide will lead you through the installation process and explain how to activate your eSIM with ease. Let’s dive in!

Before You Begin

Keep these key points in mind before starting:

  • Install the eSIM using either the provided QR code or manual activation codes.
  • Ensure your device is eSIM-compatible and unlocked from carrier restrictions.
  • Connect to a stable Wi-Fi network to avoid interruptions.
  • Avoid deleting the eSIM after installation, as it cannot be reinstalled.

How to Install a Mossroam eSIM on a Huawei

If you are ready to install your eSIM with QR code or manual codes on your Huawei phone, follow these steps:

To install your eSIM on your Huawei via QR code:

  • Go to Settings > Select Mobile Networks > Tap on SIM Management > Select Add eSIM > Enable the eSIM option > Press the Add eSIM button in the bottom left corner of the screen > Scan the QR code > Tap on Add eSIM (Don't close this window, or the installation will stop).

To install your eSIM manually with the SM-DP + address:

Go to Settings > Select Mobile Networks > Tap on SIM Management > Select Add eSIM > Enable the eSIM option > Press the Add eSIM button in the bottom left corner of the screen >  Tap on Enter Manually > Copy and paste the complete codes for iOS devices, regardless of whether your phone is Huawei (including SM-DP+ and the activation code) that were sent to your email. This is not a link, but a code that must be entered in the designated space > NEXT > Tap on  Add eSIM (Don't close this window, or the installation will stop). 

How to Activate a Mossroam eSIM on a Huawei

To enable your Mossroam eSIM data on your Huawei phone, simply turn on roaming or data roaming. Make sure to perform this step only after arriving at your destination to maximize your plan’s usage. If you are already there, follow these steps:

  • Go to Settings > Select Mobile Networks > Tap on SIM Management > Set up your Mossroam eSIM as Default mobile data > Deactivate your Personal SIM > Tap on your Mossroam eSIM > Check that the eSIM option is select it > Select your Mossroam eSIM.
  • Tap on Enable to turn on the eSIM > Go back three times until you reach the Mobile Networks menu > Choose Mobile Data > Enable the Mobile Data and Data Roaming switches.

That’s all! Your data plan will now be active, providing you with reliable connectivity throughout your journey.

Troubleshooting Tips

If your Huawei device struggles to connect to the network after enabling data roaming, try manually selecting an available network to establish a connection. To do this, follow these steps:

  • Go to Settings > Select Mobile Networks > Tap Mobile data > Scroll down and select Carrier > Turn off the Automatic switch > Tap on OK to confirm the selection > Wait for the available networks to load > Try one by one the operators that you see on your screen. If the connection doesn’t work with the operator you switched to, try the other operators listed > Choose the one that gives you the best signal and connection > Try browsing again.