How to install eSIM on Samsung
Latest update:
February 2025
Install and Activate eSIM on Samsung
Before eSIM installation and activation
1. Ensure your device is eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. Check out updated list of eSIM-compatible devices.
2. You must have the QR Code on another screen or device or a printed paper to scan it with your phone camera.
3. Ensure that your internet connection remains stable throughout the entire process
4. The QR code or manual installation can only be scanned ONCE.
5. DO NOT remove the eSIM from your device because it cannot be used again.
Installation with QR code
Check your email
Open your email and find the email we sent you with the QR code. If you have not received your code, contact us.
Open Settings menu
Go to “Settings” > “Connections” > “SIM card manager” > “Add eSIM” to start the installation process.
Follow installation steps
Scan the QR code to start the installation process. Use our guide below for step-by-step configuration.
Steps to install and activate eSIM
- Step 1: Go to Settings > Connections to start the eSIM installation.
- Step 2: Tap SIM Card Manager (where you can see the SIM cards that are already on your device).
- Step 3: Tap Add mobile plan (your phone will look for an active plan with the operator already).
- Step 4: When your mobile plan is found, tap the Scan Carrier QR code and scan the QR code using your camera.
- Step 5: Select Confirm/Add to save your eSIM profile (depending on your phone).
* Notes: Detailed guides will be attached in the email after purchasing.
Install manually
Check your email
Open your email and find the email we sent you with the QR code. If you have not received your code, contact us.
Open Settings menu
Select “Connections” and enter the “SIM card manager”, then “Add eSIM” to start the installation process.
Follow installation steps
Select “Scan QR from service provider” > “Enter activation code”. Follow the steps on your device.
Steps to set up eSIM manually
- Step 1: Go to Settings > Connections to start the eSIM installation.
- Step 2: Tap SIM Card Manager (where you can see the SIM cards that are already on your device).
- Step 3: Tap on Add eSIM (your phone will look for an active plan with the operator already).
- Step 4: Tap on Scan QR code from service provider > Add using activation code.
- Step 5: Enter the Activation code information that your carrier provided.
- Step 6: Select Confirm/Add to save your eSIM profile (depending on your phone). Then, turn ON your eSIM to start to use.
Note: Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software versions.
* Notes: The detailed guides will be attached in the email.
How to Use your eSIM on Samsung
After installation, to turn on eSIM on Samsung device when landing in your destination, you need:
- Step 1: Go to Settings > Connections.
- Step 2: Tap SIM Card Manager, select your eSIM, turn it on, and select your eSIM as Mobile data.
- Step 3: Go to Settings, and select Connections > Mobile networks to turn on Data roaming of your phone.
Congratulations! Your plan has now been installed and is ready to use.