Instead of tapping the install button in the SimSIM app, you can scan a QR code to add the eSIM to any iPhone or Android device. This is the standard eSIM installation method supported by all carriers — useful when setting up a phone for someone else, or if you prefer to go through your device settings directly.

> 📝 **Note:** An eSIM can only be installed on one device and cannot be shared or transferred to another phone.

The QR code for your plan is available in the SimSIM app under **My eSIMs** → your plan → the three-dot menu → **Show QR / Manual install**.

**Installing for someone else**

Display the QR code on your screen and hand your phone to the other person — or hold it up — so they can scan it from their device.

    **On iPhone**

**1. Open the Camera app**

On the target phone, open the Camera app and point it at the QR code on your phone. A notification will appear at the top of the screen.

**2. Confirm adding the eSIM**

Tap the notification, then **Add Cellular Plan**. Installation takes a few minutes.

    For detailed setup instructions, see the [iPhone installation guide](/hc/help/articles/en-install-esim-iphone).

    **On Android**

**1. Open the QR scanner**

On the target phone, swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the QR scanner icon. If it's not there, use any QR scanner app.

**2. Scan the QR code**

Point the camera at the QR code on your phone. The profile details will appear.

**3. Confirm the installation**

Tap **Confirm** or **Add**. Installation takes a few minutes — don't close the screen partway through.

    For detailed setup instructions, see the [Android installation guide](/hc/help/articles/en-install-esim-android).

> 💡 **Tip:** **Alternative:** tap the share button in the app to send them the QR image directly. Once they receive it, they can tap the image to start the eSIM setup — no scanning needed.

**Installing for yourself**

If you're installing the eSIM on the same phone you're using to manage your plan, the easiest way is to use the install button directly in the SimSIM app — see the [iPhone](/hc/help/articles/en-install-esim-iphone) or [Android](/hc/help/articles/en-install-esim-android) guide.

If you'd still like to use the QR code, long-press it in the app and your phone will open the eSIM setup directly — no second device needed.

For detailed setup instructions, see the [iPhone](/hc/help/articles/en-install-esim-iphone) or [Android](/hc/help/articles/en-install-esim-android) guide.