Vi (formerly known as Vodafone Idea) allows its postpaid users to switch to an embedded SIM card (or eSIM as it is commonly called). Activating Vi eSIM requires you to perform certain steps. With eSIM, you don’t need to install a physical SIM card in your phone to connect to the Vi network. You can also access dual-SIM networks on your phone by activating the eSIM service. But it’s worth noting that Vi currently offers eSIM support on a limited number of devices, including Apple iPhone models and Samsung Galaxy phones. Vi currently also offers eSIM to postpaid users in a few markets.
In this article, we will detail the steps required to activate Vi eSIM. Your phone needs to support eSIM to enable the new experience. The list of compatible devices includes iPhone XS and above as well as iPhone SE (2020), Motorola Razr, Google Pixel 3A and above, and recent Samsung Galaxy flagships namely Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung Galaxy Fold, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21+, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S20, Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra.
Make sure your phone is running the latest software to enable eSIM support.
How to activate Vi eSIM
Before starting the steps to activate Vi eSIM, it is worth pointing out that the operator is offering eSIM support to postpaid users in Mumbai, Gujarat, Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab, UP East, Kerala, Kolkata, Chennai and Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Goa. This means you can only activate Vi eSIM in one of these regions.
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Once you have a compatible device and are in an eligible area, you can send your eSIM
The registered email ID is 199. -
If your email ID is valid, you will receive a confirmation SMS. You need to reply to the message with “ESIMY” to confirm the eSIM request. If Vi finds that the original email ID is invalid, it will also send you an SMS message to restart the process with the correct email ID.
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After receiving the confirmation SMS, you will receive another message from 199 asking you to agree to activation over the phone.
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After you agree to the call, you will receive a final SMS informing you about the QR code that you will get on your registered email ID to add the eSIM to your phone.
Now, you need to add the eSIM to your phone by scanning the given QR code. Here are the steps you can take depending on the phone you have. In all cases, make sure your phone is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data.
How to activate Vi eSIM on iPhone
- Go to set up > mobile data > Add data plan.
- Now, scan the QR code you received in your email and follow the on-screen prompts.
How to activate Vi eSIM on Google Pixel phone
- Click set up > Network and Internet > mobile network > Download SIM card > Click Next.
- Scan the QR code you received in your email and follow the prompts on your phone.
How to activate Vi eSIM on Motorola Razr
- Go to set up > Network and Internet > Next.
- Now, scan the QR code you received via email and follow the prompts on your phone screen.
How to activate Vi eSIM on Samsung Galaxy phone
- access set up then go connect > SIM card manager > Add mobile plan.
- tap Add using QR code Scan the QR code you received in your email.
- Follow the prompts on your phone screen.
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