Adding an eSIM to your Samsung Galaxy phone allows you to manage your mobile plan without the need for a physical SIM card. You can either scan a QR code provided by your network, install a pre-assigned plan, or manually enter the activation details. Before starting, ensure your phone is connected to Wi-Fi or a mobile data network.
Methods to Add a Mobile Plan Using an eSIM
1. Scan a QR Code
Most providers offer a QR code linked to your mobile plan. Contact your provider to get this QR code. Then, follow these steps to add your plan:
- Go to Settings > Connections > SIM card manager
- Tap Add mobile plan
- Tap Add using QR code
- Scan the QR code provided by your network
- Your mobile plan will be downloaded and activated on your eSIM.
- After installing the eSIM, it’s important to turn on data roaming.
2. Enter Information Manually
If your provider gives you an activation code, you can enter the details manually. Here’s how:
- Go to Settings > Connections > SIM card manager
- Tap Add mobile plan
- Tap Add using activation code
- Enter the details provided by your network carrier
- Your mobile plan will be downloaded and activated on your eSIM.
- After installing the eSIM, it’s important to turn on data roaming.
How to Remove an eSIM Plan
If you need to remove an existing eSIM plan, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings > Connections > SIM card manager
- Select the eSIM plan you want to remove
- Turn off the plan by switching the toggle to off (it will turn grey)
- Tap Remove
Step-by-step Tutorial with Screenshots: How to Install eSIM on Samsung
List of Samsung phones that support eSIM
Model | Number of eSIM |
---|---|
Galaxy Z Flip | 1 |
Galaxy Z Flip 5G | 1 |
Galaxy Z Flip3 5G | 1 |
Galaxy Z Flip4 | 1 |
Galaxy Z Flip5 5G | 5 |
Galaxy Fold | 1 |
Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | 1 |
Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | 1 |
Galaxy Z Fold4 | 1 |
Galaxy Z Fold5 5G | 5 |
Galaxy S20 | 5 |
Galaxy S20+ 5g | 5 |
Galaxy S20 Ultra | 5 |
Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | 5 |
Galaxy S21 | 5 |
Galaxy S21+ 5G | 5 |
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | 5 |
Galaxy S22 | 5 |
Galaxy S22+ | 5 |
Galaxy S22 Ultra | 5 |
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G | 5 |
Galaxy Note 20 | 5 |
Galaxy S23 | 5 |
Galaxy S23+ | 5 |
Galaxy S23 Ultra | 5 |
Galaxy S23 FE* | 1 |
Galaxy A54* | 1 |
Galaxy S24 | 2 active, +5 Stored |
Galaxy S24+ | 2 active, +5 Stored |
Galaxy S24 Ultra | 2 active, +5 Stored |