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How-to

Travel tips

10 Phone Settings to Change Before You Fly Abroad (Save Money and Battery)

Two minutes in Settings before takeoff can save you a roaming bill, hours of battery and a lot of stress. Here is the exact pre-flight checklist frequent flyers run through — copy it.

TThe airova team·July 27, 2026·3 min read
eSIM 101

Does Your Phone Support eSIM? The 2026 Compatibility List

Before you buy a travel eSIM, make sure your phone can use one. Here is how to check in 20 seconds, the full list of eSIM-ready iPhones, Samsungs and Pixels, and the two gotchas that trip people up.

TThe airova team·July 18, 2026·3 min read
How-to

eSIM QR Code Not Working? 9 Fixes That Actually Work

Scanned your eSIM QR code and nothing happened — or it says "Unable to Add"? Do not panic. These nine fixes solve almost every eSIM install and activation problem, in the order to try them.

TThe airova team·July 15, 2026·3 min read
How-to

Can You Use a Hotspot with an eSIM? Tethering Abroad, Explained

Want to get your laptop or a travel companion online through your eSIM? Yes — most travel eSIMs support hotspot and tethering. Here is how to turn it on for iPhone and Android, what it costs in data, and the settings that trip people up.

TThe airova team·July 9, 2026·3 min read
eSIM 101

How to Install an eSIM on iPhone and Android (Step by Step)

A 2-minute walkthrough with the exact taps for iPhone and Android — plus the three mistakes that trip people up.

TThe airova team·June 14, 2026·2 min read