Yes. The Google Pixel 4 XL supports eSIM, so you can install a travel eSIM and get mobile data abroad without swapping SIM cards. The phone has to be unlocked, meaning not tied to one carrier.
At a glance
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Device | Smartphone |
| eSIM | Yes |
| Works with a SimOwl travel eSIM | Yes, when the device is unlocked |
| Check in 10 seconds | Dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, eSIM is supported |
How to install an eSIM on the Google Pixel 4 XL
You receive the QR code by email and on your order page right after payment. Install it at home on Wi-Fi: the plan only starts when the device first connects to a network at your destination.
- 1Open Settings > Network & internet > SIMs.
- 2Tap Add SIM (or + next to SIMs), then Download a SIM instead? if asked.
- 3Scan the QR code from your email and tap Activate.
- 4Open the new SIM, rename it "Travel" and turn on Mobile data for it.
When you land, turn on Data Roaming for the travel eSIM only and check that mobile data uses it. Leave roaming off on your home line so your operator does not charge you.
Is your Google Pixel 4 XL unlocked?
Phones bought outright from the manufacturer or a shop are usually unlocked. If yours came from a carrier with a contract, ask the carrier, or test it with a SIM card from another network.
Questions about the Google Pixel 4 XL and eSIM
Can I keep my SIM card and use a travel eSIM on the Google Pixel 4 XL?
Yes. Your usual line stays on for calls and texts, such as bank codes, and the travel eSIM handles mobile data. You choose which line uses data in settings.
Does a travel eSIM give the Google Pixel 4 XL a phone number?
No. Travel eSIMs, including SimOwl’s, are data-only. WhatsApp, iMessage, FaceTime and other apps keep working with your usual number because they run over data.
Can I install the eSIM on the Google Pixel 4 XL before my trip?
Yes, and it is the best option. Install it at home on Wi-Fi. The plan only starts when the device connects to a network at your destination.
Why does my Google Pixel 4 XL refuse to add the eSIM?
Usually the device is locked to a carrier, it is a regional version without eSIM, or the QR code was already used on another device. Write to us and we will sort it out.
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