# Installing a DataFly eSIM using the “Quick Install” feature (Android Guide)

This guide explains how to install a DataFly eSIM using the quick installation feature on Android devices, as well as the steps required to activate internet service after installation.

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

- A stable internet connection.
- An Android phone that supports eSIM and is not carrier-locked.

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## Part 1: Install the eSIM

1. Open the **DataFly** app.
2. Tap **"My eSIMs"**.
3. On your new eSIM, tap **"Quick Install"**.
   ![1](/uploads/help-center/2026-03_5d61f2cc5271eea8.png)
4. A confirmation pop-up will appear—tap **"Setup"**.
   ![2](/uploads/help-center/2026-03_bec4cd2ebe3057be.png)
5. A final confirmation screen will appear—tap **"Set up"**.
   ![3](/uploads/help-center/2026-03_c6818795de0724d1.png)
6. Once installation is complete, you will see **"Activate your eSIM"**. Tap **"Settings"** to open your phone settings and turn on the eSIM.
   ![4](/uploads/help-center/2026-03_42463c3d072708fb.png)
7. Turn on the eSIM by tapping the toggle (power switch).
   ![5](/uploads/help-center/2026-03_0efb8bad1ab3205d.png)

After the eSIM is installed and turned on, there are **two required steps** for the internet to work properly:

- Enable **Data Roaming**
- Set the eSIM as the **Mobile data** SIM

Please follow the steps in **Part 2** below.

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## Part 2: Enable Data Roaming and set the eSIM as Mobile data

1. Open **Settings**.
   ![6](/uploads/help-center/2026-03_717536fb13125835.png)
2. Tap **"Network & internet"**.
   ![7](/uploads/help-center/2026-03_a9ec6744f7cb7e97.png)
3. Tap **"Mobile data"**.
   ![8](/uploads/help-center/2026-03_477a49f480cd79b7.png)
4. Enable **"Use mobile data"**, then select the new eSIM you just installed as the preferred SIM for **Mobile data**.
   ![9](/uploads/help-center/2026-03_bf39844e2b033f5a.png)
5. Go back to **"Network & internet"**, then tap **"SIMs & mobile network"**.
   ![10](/uploads/help-center/2026-03_8d7072000f89cef7.png)
6. Tap your new **DataFly** eSIM in the area highlighted in red (as shown in the image).
   ![11](/uploads/help-center/2026-03_be9a3c27ab4719a1.png)
7. Scroll down slightly, then tap **"Data Roaming"**.
   ![12](/uploads/help-center/2026-03_5baf5d8ef7e00614.png)
8. Select **"All network"**.
   ![13](/uploads/help-center/2026-03_435a2a658509f9c3.png)
9. A system warning will appear before enabling roaming—tap **"OK"**.
   ![14](/uploads/help-center/2026-03_7fff56884542c2a4.png)

ℹ️ Note

This is an automatic system warning and does not indicate real charges from us. DataFly does not apply any additional fees.

Once you complete all steps in **Part 1** and **Part 2**, you’re all set ✅

We wish you a happy trip ✈️

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Source: https://datafly.app/help-center/article/article-afe7cecd/