How to add an eSIM on a Samsung Galaxy

By Saadat Rafiq · 2 min read · 4 steps · Published 6 October 2026

Device

Android

Shown on

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G (SM-A576B), One UI 8.5, Android 16

App

Settings

Path

Settings › Connections › SIM manager

Real screenshots

2 of 4 steps

Checked

October 2026

Sources

1 official, linked below

Step by step

1. 

   Open SIM manager

   Open Settings, Connections, SIM manager. Under eSIMs, tap Add eSIM. We blurred our number.

   Done

2. 

   Choose how to add it

   Transfer SIM from Galaxy/Android phone moves the number from your old phone, Transfer SIM from iPhone does the same from an iPhone, and Scan QR code uses the code from your carrier.

   Done

3. Scan the code or follow the transfer

   Point the camera at the QR code, or follow the steps on both phones. Keep the phone on Wi-Fi or mobile data until it is done.

   Done

4. Choose the SIM for calls and data

   Back in SIM manager, Preferred SIMs sets which SIM is used for calls, messages and mobile data.

   Done

About this guide

An eSIM is a SIM built into the phone that your carrier loads over the internet. Your carrier must support eSIM, and gives you a QR code or lets you move your number from your old phone. We only looked at these screens on our phone and changed nothing.

The screenshots are from a Samsung Galaxy A57 5G with One UI 8.5 and Android 16. Other Galaxy phones on One UI 8 use the same menus; on older One UI versions a few names and positions differ.

Good to know

Samsung's help page also describes adding an eSIM with an activation code. Older One UI versions call the button Add mobile plan.

Some carriers need your phone's EID; Samsung says it is in Settings, About phone, Status.

In short: Settings, Connections, SIM manager, Add eSIM: transfer from your old phone or scan the carrier's QR code.