Set up eSIM & activate Google Fi trial

Location availability

During the trial, you can use data, calls, and texts in the US.

Tip: Territories aren’t included.

Once you upgrade to a Google Fi plan, you can:

• Call other countries or regions from the US.
• Use your phone outside the US.
• Use Google Fi in the US if territories aren't included.

Group plans

Group plans aren't available during the trial. You must upgrade to a full Google Fi plan to start a group plan.

Promotions

Once you upgrade to a full Google Fi plan, you can take advantage of Google Fi promotions.

Number transfers

To transfer your existing number to Google Fi:

1. Upgrade to a full Google Fi plan after the trial.
2. Transfer your number from another carrier.

To transfer your new Google Fi number to a different carrier:

1. Upgrade to a full Google Fi plan after the trial.
2. Cancel your Google Fi service.
3. Transfer your number to the new carrier.

You can have two SIMs active at the same time. When you sign up for the trial, you must connect to the Google Fi mobile network. This doesn't cancel the service with your current carrier.

1. To give permission to use two SIMs, tap Yes.
2. To use Google Fi for mobile data, tap Use Google Fi.

After the activation is complete, you’re connected to Google Fi and your existing carrier:

• The default for mobile data is Google Fi.
• You can receive phone calls and texts on both numbers.
• Outgoing calls and texts are from your original carrier.
• You can select Google Fi as the default carrier for calls and texts after activation.
• You can update your settings anytime.

From the top of your phone's screen, swipe down once or twice. Your other carrier must be displayed alongside Google Fi. When you make calls, send texts, or browse the internet, make sure Google Fi is selected.

Calls

1. Open the dialer.
2. Enter the phone number.
3. To change the default SIM to Google Fi, select More Change SIM Google Fi.

Texts

1. Select existing text message or create new.
2. In the chat box, click the "SIM" icon.
3. Select Google Fi.

Browse the internet

1. On your phone, open the Settings app.
2. Tap Network & internet.
3. Select SIMs Mobile data Google Fi.

You can choose which SIM your phone uses for data, calls, and text messages by default.

1. On your phone, open the Settings app.
2. Tap Network & internet SIMs.
   • If you don’t have Google Fi on your list of SIMs, go to activate Google Fi on your dual-SIM phone.
3. For each network, set your preferences:
   • Data
     1. Turn on Mobile data.
        • Only one SIM can be the default for data.
        • Most data goes through the default SIM for that use type. During a phone call, all data goes through the SIM that makes the call.
   • Calls
     1. Tap Calls.
     2. Pick your default carrier or tap Ask me every time.
        • If you’re on a call, you can’t get a call through the other SIM at the same time. Calls to the other SIM go to voicemail.
   • Texts
     1. Tap Text.
     2. Pick your default carrier.

You can only have one eSIM active at a time. When you sign up for the trial, you’re asked to switch to Google Fi. Your current SIM is temporarily off but you can turn it back on in the phone settings anytime. This doesn't cancel the service with your current carrier.

• To temporarily turn off your current carrier, tap Yes.
  • After the activation is complete, you’re connected to Google Fi. Your other carrier is temporarily off.
  • When you’re using Google Fi, you won’t receive calls and texts on your original number. You can switch between carriers anytime.

• From the top of the screen, swipe down once or twice.
  • If Google Fi is displayed, you can:
    • Make domestic phone calls.
    • Send texts.
    • Stream music or videos.
    • Browse the internet.
    • Use apps.
    • Run a data speed test.
  • If the other carrier's name is displayed, you aren’t connected to Google Fi. Temporarily turn off the other carrier's SIM and turn on Google Fi's:
    1. On your phone, open the Settings app.
    2. Tap Network & internet Mobile network or SIMs.
    3. Select Google Fi's SIM.
    4. Tap Use SIM.

To use a specific carrier, turn it on and temporarily turn off the other, since only one eSIM can be active at a time.

1. On your phone, open the Settings app.
2. Tap Network & internet Mobile network or SIMs.
3. Select the SIM that you want to use.
4. To turn on the SIM, tap Use SIM.