How to install an eSIM with rova travel eSIM app

Installation

ℹ️ Before you begin

  • Use an UNLOCKED device that supports eSIM.
  • Ensure a stable Wi-Fi connection during activation.

  • Temporarily turn OFF all other eSIM data plans (if present).

  • Update your device software to the latest version.
  • Ensure the QR code is displayed on another device/screen (sent via email) or found in the rova app.
  • Use the rova app for direct installation only on iPhones running iOS 17.4+.
  • Rename the eSIM to “rova” in your device settings for easy identification.
  • Install the eSIM at least 24 hours before your trip via a secure Wi-Fi network.
  • If one activation method fails, try others (e.g., manual entry or app-based setup).
1

Open the rova app, and press install eSIM Now

  • Use Quick installation if you have an iPhone with iOS 17.4 or later installed.
  • If you do not have the rova app already installed, you can check out and download from the AppsStore or Google Play

You can install rova travel eSIM quick installation from: 

  • Receipt confirmation page
  • rova app's homescreen
  • rova app’s “Manage eSIMs”
rova app's receipt screen with Install eSIM on this device call to action button
rova app's home screen with Install eSIM on this device call to action button
rova app's Manage eSIM screen with Install eSIM on this device call to action button
2

Install your eSIM

  • You will be redirected to iPhone settings. Click Allow on the activation prompt and continue with activation. It might take a few minutes to activate your eSIM.
Apple quick installation Allow to install prompt
Apple quick installation - Continue to install eSIM
Apple quick installation - Continue to install eSIM
Apple quick installation - Cellular setup complete
3

Complete installation

  • Select your new eSIM and rename it. Then tap "Continue"
  • Select your personal SIM as your Default line for calls and sms.
  • Select your personal SIM for iMessages & FaceTime.
  • Select your new eSIM as the source for "Mobile Data".
  • Click "Update later" for the preferred line.
Apple quick installation - Renaming of label eSIM
Select your personal SIM as your Default line for calls and sms
Select your personal SIM for iMessages & FaceTime
Select your new eSIM as the source for Mobile Data
Click Update later for the preferred line
4

Confirm successful installation 

  • If eSIM is installed successfully, you will see it in your "SIMs" list in "Mobile Service" ("Mobile Data" for iOS 16 and earlier versions) with the line turned "On".
Confirm successful installation

Activation

Helpful tips:

  • To activate eSIM, you need to be in the destination country for which you purchased the data package
1

Enable Data Roaming

  • Go to your iPhone’s Settings
  • Tap on your newly added eSIM pack in the "Mobile Service" ("Mobile Data" for iOS 16 and earlier versions).
  • And turn on "Data Roaming" with the help of the toggle.
2

Make sure eSIM is a preferred data plan 

  • Go back to "Mobile Service" and then go to "Mobile Data".
  • Click on your newly installed eSIM pack to use it as a source of internet data.
3

Activation completed 

  • Your rova travel eSIM is now installed on your iOS device.
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