How to set up and activate your eSIM on Samsung Galaxy

Updated May 21, 2026

How does eSIM work on Samsung?

eSIM is more common on iPhones, but several Samsung phones support it too. It lets you have a phone line or a data plan without inserting a plastic SIM card. The plan can be local and postpaid, or prepaid and international.

An eSIM is easy to install and use on Samsung phones. Once your plan is active, you can use the internet just as you always have, with all the benefits of eSIM, the most modern connectivity technology.

How do I install my Simlimites eSIM on a Samsung phone?

First, check that your Samsung phone supports eSIM and isn't locked by your local carrier. Once you've done that, you can activate your prepaid plan by following this video tutorial.

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You can also follow the steps below:

01Open Settings on your Samsung phone.

02Tap “Connections”.

03Select “SIM manager”.

04Tap Add eSIM.

05Select Scan QR code.

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  1. 06Then go back to “Mobile networks”.
  2. 07Turn on data roaming.

Now you can rename the labels:

  1. 01Open “Settings”.
  2. 02Tap “Connections”.
  3. 03Select “SIM manager”.
  4. 04Tap the Simlimites eSIM.
  5. 05Tap “Name”.
  6. 06Use your phone's keyboard to give the eSIM the name you want.