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How To activate an eSIM?

The concept of eSIM has been around for a while but tech giant Apple brought the technology to the forefront by eliminating a physical SIM card slot in its latest iPhone 14 lineup. While Apple’s decision to remove the SIM card slot is exclusive to the USA for now, it is only about time that other countries like India and more also see this change. eSIM is not a new concept for India as carriers like Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone have been providing them for a while. However Indian users are yet to fully embrace it. Before I tell you how to activate an eSIM on your device, let’s have a look at what eSIM actually is.

What is an eSIM? 

The eSIM in the simplest terms is a virtual SIM card. It stands for Embedded-Subscriber Identity Module and is a type of SIM that is embedded onto a device virtually. Readers should note that it is not possible to have a physical SIM card and an eSIM for the same mobile number. Once an eSIM is activated, a physical SIM with the same number does not stay operational. While regular SIM cards can hold a single profile for each customer, an eSIM can hold multiple profiles. Another thing to note is that users cannot physically replace eSIMs like SIM cards. One upside to eSIM-exclusive smartphones is that if stolen, no one can swap the SIM card for another one and use the device as their own. However, one downside to having an eSIM is that if a smartphone is ever damaged then a user cannot simply swap the SIM card for an instant replacement. 

How to activate an eSIM on Jio India?

  1. Note down your device’s IMEI and EID number 
  2. Send SMS – GETESIM with the 32-digit EID number and 15-digit IMEI to 199 from your Android device having an existing Jio number 
  3. You will receive a 19-digit eSIM number and profile configuration details 
  4. Send another SMS to 199 with the 19-digit eSIM number 
  5. You will get an update about the eSIM process after 2 hours
  6. After receiving the message, confirm it by sending ‘1’ to 183
  7. You will receive a call on your Jio number asking you to share the 19-digit eSIM number
  8. Your eSIM will be shortly activated 

How to activate eSIM on Airtel? 

  1. Make sure your email ID is registered with Airtel to activate your Airtel eSIM
  2. Send SMS- eSIM (space) registered email address to 121
  3. You will receive a reply message from 121 to confirm your activation
  4. Reply to the SMS with ‘1’
  5. You will then receive another message from 121 to provide consent through a call for eSIM activation 
  6. Once done, you will receive the final message from 121 for a QR code which will be sent to your registered email address

How to Activate Your Airtel & Jio eSIM on iPhones & Android Phones?

Bharti Airtel and Jio are two of the largest and most preferable telecom operators in India. When Reliance launched Jio and endeavoured various competitive prepaid and postpaid plans, Airtel was the only telecom operator who stayed put and fought hard. The two rivals not only offers their users physical SIM cards but also offer eSIM functionality for supported devices. The two telecom stalwarts also grant an option to convert your physical SIM to eSIM for devices that support it.

What is eSIM?

eSIM or embedded Subscriber Identity Module is installed directly into your smartphone or any device and can connect you to any operator offering eSIM services. The eSIM option allows smartphone makers to save space in a device and add more features instead. The Samsung Gear S2 Classic 3G smartwatch was the first device to implement an eSIM. Currently, only Apple, Samsung, Google, and Motorola offer phones that support eSIM functionality in India.

Step-by-step guide for Airtel SIM holders:

Let’s take a look at the step-by-step guide on how to activate your Airtel eSIM, but before you go ahead, make sure you are connected to Wi-Fi throughout the activation process.

  1. Send a message – eSIM <space> registered email ID to 121.
  2. If your email ID is valid, you will receive an SMS from 121 to confirm the initiation of the process.
  3. Reply to this SMS with 1 and confirm the e-SIM request within sixty seconds.
  4. If your email ID is invalid, then an Airtel representative will call you to take the final consent to reinitiate the process under the correct email ID and guide you through updating the email.  
  5. If the provided email ID is valid, you will receive another SMS from 121 asking you to provide consent over call.
  6. Once confirmation is done, you will receive a final SMS from 121 regarding the QR Code, which you will find on your registered email ID.
  7. The QR code is unique and applicable for one device and the one-time purpose only.
  8. While scanning the QR code, be sure not to select the Delete option for the settings, as this will permanently delete your eSIM profile. 
  9. If you don’t receive an email with the QR code within 30 minutes, or the scanning process gets aborted in the middle, you will have to send an SMS NOSIM to 121 to avoid disconnection of the physical Airtel SIM.
  10. The process takes 2 hours for eSIM activation; till then, your physical SIM will continue to work.

Further Steps- for iPhone users:

  1. Go to Settings and tap on Mobile Data
  2. Tap on Add Data Plan
  3. Scan the QR code received on your registered email ID to activate the e-SIM and follow the prompts.

Further Steps- for Samsung users:

  1. Head to Settings and tap on Connections
  2. Tap on SIM Card Manager and select Add Mobile Plan
  3. Tap on Add Using QR Code
  4. Scan the QR code received on your registered email ID to activate the e-SIM and follow the prompts.

Further Steps- for Google Pixel users:

  1. Go to Settings and select Network & Internet
  2. Select Mobile Network and tap on Advanced
  3. Tap on Carrier and then Add Carrier
  4. Scan the QR code received on your registered email ID to activate the e-SIM and follow the prompts.

Further Steps- for Motorola Razr users:

  1. Head to Settings and select Network & Internet
  2. Select Mobile Network and tap on Carrier, followed by Add Carrier
  3. Scan the QR code received on your registered email ID to activate the e-SIM and follow the prompts.

Further Steps- for Motorola Razr 5G users:

  1. Go to Settings and select Network & Internet
  2. Tap on + sign besides Mobile Network and Hit Next (Download your SIM).
  3. Scan the QR code received on your registered email ID to activate the e-SIM and follow the prompts.

Step-by-step guide for Jio SIM holders:

Now, it’s time to take a look at the step-by-step guide on how to activate your Jio eSIM, but before you go ahead, make sure you are connected to Wi-Fi throughout the activation process.

  1. Head to Settings and then About phone for EID and IMEI numbers. (Please note down the EID and IMEI numbers to avoid hassle during the process)
  2. Send SMS GETESIM <32 Digit EID> <15 Digit IMEI> to 199 and soon you will receive a 19-digit eSIM number and eSIM profile configuration details.
  3. Next, send SMS SIMCHG <19 digits eSIM number> to 199
  4. You will get an update on eSIM processing in the next two hours.
  5. Once you get the message, confirm by sending SMS 1 to 183
  6. Then, you will get an automated call that will ask you for the 19-digit eSIM number.
  7. After successfully confirming the 19-digit eSIM number, you will receive a confirmation SMS for your new eSIM.
  8. If you receive a notification to configure the profile, click on it, select Install data plan, and press continue.

Further Steps- for iPhone users:

  1. Head to Mobile Data in Settings
  2. Tap on Add Data plan and then tap Enter details manually on the bottom
  3. In the SM-DP+address column, enter smdprd.jio.com
  4. Enter the activation code you received (Step 2 – eSIM profile configuration details) in the Activation code section
  5. Tap on Next and then tap on Add Data plan
  6. Choose the Data Plan Labels, press continue, and your Jio eSIM should now be activated.

Further Steps- for Samsung users:

  1. Go to Settings and tap on Connections > SIM card manager > Add mobile plan  
  2. Select Scan Carrier QR code and Tap on Enter code instead  
  3. Enter the Activation Code in this format- LPA:1$smdprd.jio.com$ followed by the 32 digit activation code received via SMS/ email with space and tap on Connect
  4. Your Jio eSIM should now be activated.

Further Steps- for Google Pixel users:

  1. Go to Settings and tap on Network & Internet 
  2. Select Mobile network and tap on Download a SIM instead  
  3. Tap Next and enter activation code manually by tapping on Need help?  
  4. Enter the Activation Code in this format- LPA:1$smdprd.jio.com$ followed by the 32 digit activation code received via SMS
  5. Select Activate, then tap on Done, and your Jio eSIM is now activated and configured.

Further Steps- for Motorola users:

  1. Head to Settings and select Network & Internet 
  2. Select Mobile network and tap on Next
  3. If you have a Motorola Razr Select Mobile network, tap on Advanced > Carrier > Add Carrier > Next
  4. Tap Next and enter activation code manually by tapping on Need help?  
  5. Enter the Activation Code in this format- LPA:1$smdprd.jio.com$ followed by the 32 digit activation code received via SMS
  6. Select Activate, then tap on Done, and your Jio eSIM is now activated and configured.

JioPhone Next Specifications Leaked Before Sales

JioPhone Next, the Android smartphone designed by Reliance Jio in partnership with Google, was unveiled two months ago during the 44th Annual General Meeting in June. The phone is expected to go on sale in September.

Mukesh Ambani, Reliance Chairman and Managing Director, said that the JioPhone would be the most affordable smartphone globally but didn’t reveal any specifications during the announcement. However, the fresh leaks have hinted at some specifications of the upcoming smartphone. 

The specifications were released by Mishaal Rahman, Editor-in-Chief at XDA Developers, on Twitter with the phone’s screenshot and boot screen, which says “JioPhone Next created with Google.” The JioPhone Next is said to run on Android 11 (Go Edition) and features a single rear camera and an HD+ display. 

The smartphone will have a 1440 x 720 resolution display and Qualcomm’s entry-level 215 chipsets. It also comes packed with Google’s Camera Go and Duo Go apps pre-installed. 

JioPhone Next is believed to have 2GB LPDDR3 RAM along with 32 GB of eMMC 4.5 storage. It will have a 13-megapixel OmniVision OV13B10 lens at the back that supports HDR, FHD+ video recording, and even a night mode. It has an 8-megapixel GC0834W front camera by GalaxyCore.

The JioPhone Next is the company’s attempt to make 4G handsets more accessible to those in rural India and those still reliant on 2G networks. The iTel A53 Pro, priced at Rs 4,999, is currently the cheapest 4G smartphone available in India. Since Ambani has said that his device will be the most affordable smartphone available, it is safe to say that the JioPhone Next will be priced below Rs 5,000. 

Jio has not shared pricing as of yet.

Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, disrupted the Indian telecom sector back in 2016, drastically bringing the prices of telecom services down. 

 

Jio Fiber Users Can Use JioJoin App To Make Video Calls From TV

We’ve missed a lot of events, functions and ceremonies due to the pandemic and its after-effects. Over a year, we’ve managed to watch our friends getting married or celebrating someone’s birthday through WhatsApp calls, but being there at the moment has its perks.

Well, technology can not put you at the live event, but if you’re a Jio Fiber user, you can skip the small smartphone screen and make video calls from your TV. Jio has launched a new feature named ‘Camera on Mobile’ for its Jio Fiber users, where they can make video calls from their TVs without even connecting their TV’s to an external camera or a webcam. 

The feature would let users make video calls from their TVs using the JioJoin app, previously termed the JioCall app. The app is available on Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store; after downloading the app, users will be required to download a 10-digit JioFiber number to connect their Android smartphones and iOS devices with the TV which enables video-calling through the JioFiberVoice.

Once you’ve completed the configuration process, you can enable the ‘Camera on Mobile’ feature from the app. The enabling option will turn your smartphone into a web camera to make video calls via your TV. Jio Fiber users can use the same app to make voice calls using their landline number. 

A step-by-step guide to help you use Jio’s ‘Camera on Mobile’ feature:

  1. Download the JioJoin app (works on Android phones running 6.0 and newer and iOS 10.0 and newer)
  2. Download the 10-digit Jio Fiber number and configure it on the JioJoin app
  3. Enable the ‘Camera on Mobile’ feature in the JioJoin app settings
  4. The option will turn your phone into a web camera, place it alongside the TV to make video calls

Furthermore, Jio has urged users to get a 5GHz Wi-Fi band on their modems to experience better connectivity and quality in their video calls. The “Camera on Mobile’ feature will be beneficial for Smart TV’s that do not provide an inbuilt webcam.

Reliance AGM On 24th June: Jio 5G Smartphone, JioBook Laptop & More Rollout Expected

The 44th Reliance AGM 2021 date has been officially revealed, and the much-awaited meeting is scheduled for later this month on June 24 at 2 PM IST. In the last couple of years, it turned its path from an annual investors’ meet into an annual tech event that introduces new telecom and technology ventures. 

The AGM will be expected to be live-streamed through YouTube as well as social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, as it happened over the past few years. We expect Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani to address the shareholders at the AGM 2021 and announce a low-cost Jio-Google 5G smartphone, Jio laptop, Jio 5G rollout timeline, and a few other 5G related services by the telco.

Expected Launches at Reliance AGM 2021:

Jio-Google 5G Smartphone: Last year, Reliance Jio announced it had partnered with Google for the Jio-Google 5G phone launch in India, where Jio received ₹33,737-crore investment from Google for its 7.7 percent stake. Recently, Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that the tech giant is working actively with Reliance Jio to develop the affordable 5G smartphone, which will run on a JioOS, theorised to be a custom fork of Android suited for budget devices. As per early reports, Jio could launch the 5G smartphone around Rs 2,500, far cheaper than the current most affordable 5G smartphone in the country, priced at Rs 13,999.

Jio 5G Services: Along with the Jio 5G smartphone, the Reliance AGM 2021 may witness Jio’s plans to roll out its 5G network. In December 2020, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani revealed that Jio 5G services would begin in India in the second half of 2021. Reliance Jio has already achieved speeds of over 1Gbps in its 5G trials, which states a lot about Jio’s 5G launch plans.

JioBook Laptop: Another fundamental expectation of the event is an announcement of a low-cost JioBook laptop. The laptop is claimed to have 4G LTE connectivity and is based on Android-based JioOS. It could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, which makes sense considering Jio’s ongoing partnership with Google and Qualcomm. The laptop is rumoured to have two variants, one with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage and another with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.

15 everyday words whose full forms you might not know!

What if I told you the words you casually throw around every day have a significant meaning? Well, there are many acronyms that serve a meaningful purpose but are often overlooked. These acronyms might sound like words themselves, but they are better understood in their fullest forms (pun intended). So without further ado, here are 15 everyday words whose full forms you might not know!

  • Automobiles:

  1. BMW– Bavarian Motor Works

  2. FIAT- Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino

  3. CEAT- Electrical Cables and Allied Products of Turin

  4. KTM- Kraftfahrzeuge Trunkenpolz Mattighofen

  • Technology:

  1. JBL- James Bullough Lansing

  2. AMD- Advanced Micro Devices

  3. BENQ- Bringing Enjoyment N Quality

  4. JIO – Joint Implementation Opportunity

  5. CAPTCHA- Completely Automated Public Turing Test to tell Computers and Humans Apart.”

  6. INTEL- Integrated Electronics

  7. YAHOO- Yet Another Hierarchical Officious Oracle

  8. GIF- Graphics Interchange Format

  9. IMEI- International Mobile Equipment Identity

  • Generic:

  1. DHL- Dalsey, Hillblom, and Lynn

  2. BPL- Below Poverty Line

Wasn’t it surprising to know the full forms of these acronyms? Well, I was definitely amused by some of the names they represented. It just goes to show that when we say we can play with words, we really mean it!

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