How to Install and Activate an eSIM on a Samsung Galaxy?

Setting up an eSIM on your Samsung Galaxy is simpler than you’d expect! In this guide, we’ll walk you through the entire process of installing and activating your Free Roaming eSIM on a Samsung device, so you can stay connected without hassle. Let’s dive in!

How to install an eSIM on Samsung

Before starting the setup, make sure your Samsung is eSIM compatible, unlocked, and connected to Wi-Fi. It’s also important to have your QR code or manual activation codes ready.

To install an eSIM with the QR code:

• Go to Settings > Tap on Connections > Select SIM Manager > Then on Add eSIM > Scan QR Code > Add > Your mobile plan will be automatically downloaded.

To install an eSIM with the manual codes:

• Go to Settings > Tap on Connections > Select SIM Manager > Select Add eSIM > Scan QR Code > Select Enter activation code > Type or paste the full activation code (including LPA and the colon ‘:’) This code was sent to your email (These are not links, but rather codes to be entered in the designated space) > Your mobile plan will be automatically downloaded.

How to activate an eSIM on Samsung?

Activate your Free Roaming eSIM on your Samsung only once you’ve arrived at your destination, this helps avoid connection issues. Activated it early? No problem, just turn off data roaming until you get there. Here’s how to activate it correctly on your Galaxy device, step by step.

• Go to Settings > Tap on Connections > Select SIM Manager > Turn your Free Roaming eSIM on > Turn off the other installed SIMs > Then, go back to Connections > Tap on Mobile Network >  Turn on Data Roaming of your Free Roaming eSIM to start your data plan.

To keep in mind

• Compatibility may vary depending on the country of manufacture.
• Use a stable Wi-Fi network; avoid public networks.
• Try both installation methods to install the eSIM on your Samsung; if the QR code doesn’t work, attempt manual installation.

Troubleshooting tips

If, after activating data roaming your device still doesn’t connect to the network, don’t delete your eSIM, you may need to select the network manually. Here’s how to do it step by step:

• Go to Settings > Tap on Connections > Select Mobile Network > Choose Network operators > Disable automatic network selection and wait for available operators to load.
• Try one by one the operators that you see on your screen. If the connection doesn’t work with the operator you switched to, try the other operators listed > Choose the one that gives you the best signal and connection > Try browsing again.

To choose the correct operator for your plan, follow these steps:

• Go to freeroaming.io and search for your eSIM destination, for example, Spain. Click on Technical Specs and refer to the Networks section.  In this case, the best network for the Spain plan is Orange.
• If the connection doesn’t work with the operator you selected, try switching to the other operators listed in the Technical Specs of your plan.