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Samsung eSIM Phone List and Galaxy Setup Guide

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Go to Settings > Connections > SIM Manager on your Samsung Galaxy to kick off the eSIM install.

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Choose Install with QR Code if you have the code open on your laptop or another phone.

eSIM Manual code

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Choose Install Manually if you'd rather type in the activation code from your HelloRoam email.

Choose the device you'll use to complete the process.
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Pick your installation method

A few things to know before you scan the QR code:

  • Open the QR code on a second device (your laptop or another phone) before you start scanning.
  • Stay on Wi-Fi the entire time. Losing connection mid-install can cause errors.
  • Each QR code works for one scan only. After a successful scan, the code expires and cannot be used again.
  • Do not delete the eSIM after you install it. An eSIM is not transferable between devices once installed, so deleting it means losing your plan.
QR code installation method - scan to activate eSIM instantly

Get started in 3 easy steps

Our team is available 24/7 if you need help during setup.

  1. 01
    Open your email

    Open your email on a second device and find the QR code HelloRoam sent you after purchase.

  2. 02
    Get your phone ready

    Your Android phone must be unlocked, connected to Wi-Fi, and charged before you begin.

  3. 03
    Follow the steps

    Work through each screen prompt to finish installing your eSIM profile in about 2 minutes.

Install eSIM via QR Code

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Settings

This phone is ready to activate a HelloRoam eSIM.

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Connections
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1. Settings
Open your phone Settings and go to Connections. Make sure you have a working internet connection before you continue.

Click on
Continue
Your eSIM is installed and ready to activate
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Activate your eSIM on Android

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Before you start:

  • Wait until you land at your destination before activating your eSIM. eSIM activation is automatic once you land and turn Data Roaming on.
  • Switch on airplane mode, then reconnect to Wi-Fi so your home carrier does not charge you.
  • Save this guide as a PDF so you can follow along without an internet connection.
Settings
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eSIM
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Open Settings, tap Mobile Data, and find your HelloRoam eSIM profile in the list.

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Turn on your eSIM line and switch on Data Roaming so your phone connects when you land.

Mobile Data
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Your eSIM is live. You're connected and ready to use data in 185+ countries.

Done. Your plan is active. Use data right away with no extra charges.

Your eSIM is active and ready to go.

Start using data right now. No extra charges, no surprises.

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How do you confirm your eSIM is active?
Two quick ways to check:

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Check your signal icon. At least one bar means your eSIM is connected and working.

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Go to Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs, tap HelloRoam, and confirm Roaming is switched on.

Android phone showing eSIM active status on the confirmation screen

Samsung Galaxy Tips Worth Knowing

  • OneUI 6.0+ UsersOn OneUI 6.0+, SIM Manager may show as 'SIM card manager' under Settings > Connections. Same place, slightly different label.
  • Dual eSIM SupportGalaxy S24 supports two active eSIMs at the same time. Keep your NZ number live while running a travel data plan in Thailand or the UK.
  • Update FirstRunning the latest OneUI version cuts down on eSIM errors. Update your Galaxy before you head off on your trip.

FAQs

eSIM compatible Samsung phones include the Galaxy S20 through S24 (Plus, Ultra, and FE variants), Z Fold 2 to Z Fold 5, Z Flip through Z Flip 5, and Note 20 series. Your phone needs OneUI 3.0 or later (Android 11 or above) to run an eSIM. Most budget A-series models skip the eSIM hardware, so double-check your specs before buying a plan. HelloRoam works on all eSIM-capable Samsung phones across 185+ countries.

SIM Manager on Samsung Galaxy lives at Settings > Connections > SIM Manager. On OneUI 6.0 and newer it may show as SIM card manager under the same path. If you can't spot it straight away, type SIM Manager into the Settings search bar and it pops up right away.

Installing a HelloRoam eSIM on Samsung without scanning a QR code uses manual entry. Open Settings, then Connections, then SIM Manager, tap Add eSIM, and choose Enter activation code manually. Type the SM-DP+ address and activation code from your HelloRoam confirmation email. Both codes arrive in that one email within 5 minutes of purchase.

Samsung Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra all support dual eSIM, running two eSIM profiles at the same time with no physical SIM card needed. That's a great setup for Kiwi travellers heading to the UK or Japan who want their NZ number active while using a local travel data plan. An eSIM is not transferable between devices once installed, so manage both lines carefully at Settings > Connections > SIM Manager.

Four fixes to try when your Samsung won't read the eSIM QR code: update OneUI, confirm the phone is carrier-unlocked, clean the camera lens, and scan in good lighting at roughly 15 cm distance. If none of those work, switch to manual entry. Open SIM Manager, tap Add eSIM, choose Enter code manually, and type the SM-DP+ address and activation code from your HelloRoam email. HelloRoam support chat usually replies within 2 hours.

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