How to install your eSIM — Samsung

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Before you begin: device has an EID number (via *#06#), device is carrier-unlocked, QR code or activation code is ready, connected to Wi-Fi, and if two SIMs are active temporarily disable one.

Samsung devices sold in South Korea do not support eSIM regardless of model. There is no workaround.

Option 1 — QR code (recommended when you have a second device)

Settings → Connections → SIM card manager → Add mobile plan

Tap Scan carrier QR code

Point your camera at the QR code on another device

Tap Confirm and follow the on-screen steps

Option 2 — Manual activation code

Settings → Connections → SIM card manager → Add mobile plan → Scan carrier QR code

Tap Enter code instead

Paste your full activation code including LPA:1$

Tap Connect and follow the on-screen steps

On older Samsung One UI versions the menu may show Add SIM instead of Add mobile plan. Steps after that are the same.

After installation

Set the eSIM as your primary data line: Settings → Connections → SIM card manager → select your eSIM as the data SIM.

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No service after install →My eSIM has no mobile data or is not connecting

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