Released Oct 2023 on One UI. Current OS: One UI 8 / 8.5.
5G variant only.
Samsung disables eSIM on units sold in these markets regardless of model. Look at the model-number suffix — N (Korea), B (EU/Global), U (US carrier) variants ship with eSIM; CN/HK/TW SKUs do not.
Open SIM manager
Settings > Connections > SIM manager
Add eSIM
Tap 'Add eSIM' (your phone must be on Wi-Fi to download the profile)
Scan QR code
Tap 'Scan QR code' and point the camera at the QR from your provider
Confirm and download
Confirm the carrier name and wait for the profile to download (a few seconds)
Activate and set preferences
Toggle the new eSIM on, then assign Calls, Text messages and Mobile data under Preferred SIMs
Open SIM manager
Settings > Connections > SIM manager > Add eSIM
Enter activation code manually
Tap 'Enter activation code manually' on the Add eSIM screen
Paste SM-DP+ details
Paste the SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code from your provider
Confirm and activate
Confirm and wait for the download. Restart the phone if the carrier name does not appear.
Make sure the phone is on Wi-Fi (eSIM profiles will not download over cellular), the device is unlocked from any previous carrier, and software is up to date under Settings > Software update. Restart and re-try Add eSIM. If it fails, the carrier may need to confirm the profile was pushed.
Open Settings > Connections > SIM manager and confirm the eSIM toggle is on. Enable Data roaming if you are on a travel eSIM. Manually select the operator under Settings > Connections > Mobile networks > Network operators. If still failing, reset network settings via Settings > General management > Reset.
Use Enter activation code manually on the Add eSIM screen — paste the SM-DP+ address and activation code from your provider. QR codes are single-use; if you scanned it already, ask the provider for a fresh one.
On the new phone go to SIM manager > Add eSIM > Transfer SIM from another phone. It shows a 6-digit code — enter it on the old Galaxy via the same menu, select the line, then tap Transfer on both. Both phones must be on Wi-Fi.
Yes, on One UI 6.1 or newer (Galaxy S24 and later by default; older flagships via the One UI 6.1 update). Use SIM manager > Add eSIM > Transfer SIM from iPhone. Carrier support is required — T-Mobile US and the major EU operators were first.
Settings > Connections > SIM manager, tap the eSIM, tap Remove. Deleting on-device does not cancel the carrier plan — contact the provider to stop billing.
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