If you have a Pixel 3a or later Pixel phone, you can use two SIMs: one physical SIM card and one eSIM. You can choose which SIM to use for which action, like messaging or calling. This option is called Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS).
You can use 2 eSIM profiles at once if:
Based on your device and carrier, you can have either 2 eSIMs or one eSIM and one physical SIM.
DSDS and eSIM work with some mobile carriers. To find out if they’ll work with your phone, ask your mobile carrier. If you bought your Pixel 3a in Japan, it can’t have two SIMs.
Pixel 4a (5G) and later phones in dual SIM mode can connect to 5G networks.
Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 11 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
Add an eSIM as a second SIMOn a phone that's already using a SIM card, but not yet using an eSIM:
Tip: To have your phone ask your network preference every time, tap Ask me every time.
Use 2 eSim profilesTo enable 2 eSim profiles on your eligible device:
On a phone that’s already using an eSIM, but not yet using a SIM card:
Tip: To have your phone ask your network preference every time, tap Ask me every time.
Change dual SIM preferences on your Google Pixel phoneImportant: Some of these steps work only on Android 11 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
You can choose which SIM your phone uses for data, calls, text messages, and more. Your phone uses that SIM automatically.
Set default SIM for data, calls, and text messages Use a second SIM during calls (Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro & earlier)Calls: 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 will go to voicemail.
Data: Most data goes through the default SIM for that use type. Exception: During a phone call, all data goes through the SIM making the call.
To use data during calls on a SIM not normally used for data:
You may want to use both SIMs at once. For example, you could have one for business and one for personal use.
You can use both SIMs for calls at the same time. If you’re on the phone and your first SIM is active, you can use the second SIM to place or answer a call. Meanwhile, the first call goes on hold.
To use this feature:
Turn on mobile data
Turn on automatic data switching for second SIM
Get or place calls on both SIMs
Turn off automatic data switching
Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 11 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
Turn off a SIM temporarilyTo temporarily turn off a SIM:
Tip: Pixel 4a (5G) and later phones in dual SIM mode can connect to 5G networks.
Learn how to change your dual SIM preferences.
Delete an eSIM or require password to delete an eSIM Stop using a SIM cardTo stop using a SIM card, remove it from the phone.
Learn more about how to use a SIM card.
Fix problems with dual SIMsImportant: Some of these steps work only on Android 11 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
Some combinations of SIM networks don’t work well together. If you see a notification that says “Voice unavailable” or “Voice interruptions,” the networks on your two SIMs are having trouble working together. To get help, contact your mobile carrier.
Find your phone's identification numbersWhen you speak with your carrier, you may need to provide Pixel ID numbers like the IMEI 1, IMEI 2, or EID number. Learn how to find your Pixel phone ID numbers.
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