eSIM technology is currently limited to premium smartphones and not all smartphone makers are offering this feature. If you bought a new Airtel SIM and are unable to activate it or planning to switch Physical SIM to eSIM or opt for a new eSIM then you’re at the right place. airtel esim

In this article, we have listed some of the simple steps which will help you to activate your new 4G Airtel SIM or switch to eSIM.

To activate your new Airtel eSIM on your smartphone you need to follow a few simple steps given below.

• First, you need to convert your physical SIM to eSIM or existing eSIM to eSIM.
• Head to the SMS app and type eSIM<registered email id > and send it to 121.
• If your email id is valid, you will receive an SMS from 121, confirming the conversion process.
• Now, you need to reply with “1” to confirm the eSIM change request within 60 sec.
• You will receive another SMS from 121 asking you to provide consent over a call.
• After providing your consent you will receive an SMS telling you that you have received the QR code on your registered email.
• Now you have to scan the QR Code received on your email ID.

To scan this QR Code you need to follow the given below steps.

• First head to the Setting app on your smartphone.
• Select Mobile Data and click on Add Data Plan.
• Now you can scan the QR Code available on your email ID.
• The QR code is unique and is applicable for just one-time use on one device.
• After scanning makes sure that you complete the process of adding the Carrier.
• Also do note that the “Delete” option on the eSIM setting will remove the eSIM profile permanently.

How to activate new Airtel eSIM for Apple Watch Cellular

• First, you need to open the Watch app on your iPhone.
• Start the pairing process of the Apple Watch and iPhone.
• Sign in with your Apple ID and password to continue.
• Tap on “Create a Passcode” to create a 4 digits passcode on your Apple watch.
• Now you need to tap on “Setup Mobile Data” which will allow you to share your Airtel Postpaid number and plan with Apple Watch.
• Tap on “Continue” to activate wireless service on your Apple Watch.
• Enter your Airtel postpaid number and self-care password.
• Click on “Sign Up” to start the syncing process.
• Wait for at least 10 minutes while your Airtel postpaid number and plan gets shared with Apple Watch.

How to activate new Airtel eSIM for Samsung Galaxy Smartwatches airtel esim

• First, you need to connect your smartphone with Galaxy Watch.
• Agree for permissions for your watch to access your phone.
• Now, create or Sign in for Samsung Account.
• To restore your watch from backups click on Check for backup.
• If there is no backup click on Skip for now.
• Now you need to choose the SIM for your mobile service.
• Click on Next to set up your mobile network.
• Select your network circle and tap on continue.
• Review your plan details and click Sign Up and you’re all set to go.