[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":2407},["ShallowReactive",2],{"i-lucide:mail":3,"blog-post-en-activar-esim-samsung":8,"related-en-activar-esim-samsung":1557},{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":7},0,24,false,"\u003Cg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\">\u003Cpath d=\"m22 7l-8.991 5.727a2 2 0 0 1-2.009 0L2 7\"\u002F>\u003Crect width=\"20\" height=\"16\" x=\"2\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Fg>",{"id":9,"title":10,"author":11,"authorBio":12,"authorImage":12,"body":13,"date":1541,"description":1542,"destinations":1543,"extension":1544,"featured":6,"image":12,"imageAlt":12,"locale":1545,"meta":1546,"navigation":1547,"path":1548,"readingTime":1549,"seo":1550,"stem":1551,"tags":1552,"updatedDate":12,"__hash__":1556},"blog\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Factivar-esim-samsung.md","How to Activate Your eSIM on Samsung Galaxy","NAVEO",null,{"type":14,"value":15,"toc":1487},"minimark",[16,21,25,28,33,36,41,60,64,72,76,81,85,93,97,111,118,122,126,158,162,181,185,188,196,218,224,228,231,238,264,269,280,283,287,290,297,315,318,323,334,338,341,348,376,379,383,386,393,410,415,440,443,447,450,457,481,484,488,491,498,541,545,548,555,591,596,616,620,623,630,655,661,665,668,675,700,705,716,719,723,727,741,745,759,763,774,778,792,796,810,814,818,823,870,874,879,896,900,904,927,931,936,990,994,999,1010,1019,1023,1028,1086,1090,1094,1100,1114,1117,1121,1127,1131,1137,1153,1157,1163,1177,1180,1184,1190,1201,1207,1211,1217,1221,1227,1240,1243,1248,1265,1269,1272,1279,1285,1291,1297,1301,1384,1388,1414,1423,1436,1439,1444,1474,1476,1485],[17,18,20],"h1",{"id":19},"how-to-activate-your-esim-on-samsung-galaxy-2026-guide","How to Activate Your eSIM on Samsung Galaxy | 2026 Guide",[22,23,24],"p",{},"You have a Samsung Galaxy and you want to use an eSIM for your next trip, but you don't know where to start. Unlike the iPhone, Samsung devices have slightly different menus depending on the model and One UI version, which can be confusing.",[22,26,27],{},"Don't worry. In this guide I'll show you exactly how to activate your eSIM on any compatible Samsung Galaxy, with specific instructions for each device family.",[29,30,32],"h2",{"id":31},"samsung-galaxy-models-compatible-with-esim","Samsung Galaxy models compatible with eSIM",[22,34,35],{},"Before you start, check that your device is on this list:",[37,38,40],"h3",{"id":39},"galaxy-s-series-flagship","✅ Galaxy S series (Flagship)",[42,43,44,48,51,54,57],"ul",{},[45,46,47],"li",{},"Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra (2024)",[45,49,50],{},"Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra (2023)",[45,52,53],{},"Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra (2022)",[45,55,56],{},"Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra (2021)",[45,58,59],{},"Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra (2020)",[37,61,63],{"id":62},"galaxy-z-series-foldables","✅ Galaxy Z series (Foldables)",[42,65,66,69],{},[45,67,68],{},"Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Fold 5, Z Fold 4, Z Fold 3",[45,70,71],{},"Galaxy Z Flip 6, Z Flip 5, Z Flip 4, Z Flip 3",[37,73,75],{"id":74},"galaxy-note-series","✅ Galaxy Note series",[42,77,78],{},[45,79,80],{},"Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra (2020)",[37,82,84],{"id":83},"galaxy-a-series-selected-mid-range","✅ Galaxy A series (Selected mid-range)",[42,86,87,90],{},[45,88,89],{},"Galaxy A54 5G (2023)",[45,91,92],{},"Galaxy A55 5G (2024)",[37,94,96],{"id":95},"not-compatible-models","❌ NOT compatible models",[42,98,99,102,105,108],{},[45,100,101],{},"Galaxy S10 and earlier",[45,103,104],{},"Galaxy A53 and earlier A models",[45,106,107],{},"Galaxy M series",[45,109,110],{},"Galaxy J series",[22,112,113,117],{},[114,115,116],"strong",{},"How to check quickly?"," Go to Settings > About phone > Software information. If you see \"One UI 5.0\" or higher, your device probably supports eSIM.",[29,119,121],{"id":120},"before-you-start-preparation","Before you start: Preparation",[37,123,125],{"id":124},"what-you-need","What you need:",[42,127,128,134,140,146,152],{},[45,129,130,133],{},[114,131,132],{},"A compatible Samsung Galaxy"," from the list above",[45,135,136,139],{},[114,137,138],{},"Updated One UI"," (version 4.1 or higher recommended)",[45,141,142,145],{},[114,143,144],{},"A stable Wi-Fi connection"," to download the profile",[45,147,148,151],{},[114,149,150],{},"Your NAVEO QR code"," received by email",[45,153,154,157],{},[114,155,156],{},"5-7 minutes"," to complete the process",[37,159,161],{"id":160},"important","Important:",[42,163,164,171,174],{},[45,165,166,167,170],{},"Your Samsung must be ",[114,168,169],{},"unlocked"," (carrier unlocked)",[45,172,173],{},"You can use your physical Mexican SIM and the eSIM simultaneously",[45,175,176,177,180],{},"Activate the eSIM ",[114,178,179],{},"before you travel"," while you have reliable Wi-Fi",[29,182,184],{"id":183},"step-1-connect-to-a-wi-fi-network","Step 1: Connect to a Wi-Fi network",[22,186,187],{},"The eSIM needs internet to download from NAVEO's servers.",[22,189,190],{},[114,191,192],{},[193,194,195],"span",{},"Suggested screenshot: Quick settings panel with the Wi-Fi icon enabled",[197,198,199,202,209,212,215],"ol",{},[45,200,201],{},"Swipe down from the top of the screen (twice to see the full panel)",[45,203,204,205,208],{},"Tap the ",[114,206,207],{},"Wi-Fi"," icon to turn it on",[45,210,211],{},"Select your Wi-Fi network",[45,213,214],{},"Enter the password if necessary",[45,216,217],{},"Wait until \"Connected\" appears under the network name",[22,219,220,223],{},[114,221,222],{},"Why Wi-Fi and not mobile data?"," Using data from your Mexican SIM to activate the eSIM could generate international roaming charges if you're already outside Mexico. Wi-Fi is safer and cheaper.",[29,225,227],{"id":226},"step-2-open-the-sim-manager","Step 2: Open the SIM Manager",[22,229,230],{},"This is where Samsung's menus differ slightly from the iPhone. Let's go to the right place.",[22,232,233],{},[114,234,235],{},[193,236,237],{},"Suggested screenshot: Main Settings menu with \"Connections\" highlighted",[197,239,240,247,254],{},[45,241,242,243,246],{},"Open the ",[114,244,245],{},"Settings"," app (gear icon)",[45,248,249,250,253],{},"Tap ",[114,251,252],{},"Connections"," (first option on most models)",[45,255,256,257,260,261],{},"Look for and tap ",[114,258,259],{},"SIM Manager"," or ",[114,262,263],{},"SIM card manager",[22,265,266],{},[114,267,268],{},"Don't see \"SIM Manager\"?",[42,270,271,274,277],{},[45,272,273],{},"On One UI 6.0+: It may be called \"SIM cards\"",[45,275,276],{},"On One UI 5.0+: It's inside \"Connections\"",[45,278,279],{},"On One UI 4.1: It may be under \"Connections > More connection settings\"",[22,281,282],{},"If you can't find this option after searching, your model probably doesn't support eSIM.",[29,284,286],{"id":285},"step-3-tap-add-esim","Step 3: Tap \"Add eSIM\"",[22,288,289],{},"Now we'll start the installation process for your new eSIM.",[22,291,292],{},[114,293,294],{},[193,295,296],{},"Suggested screenshot: SIM Manager screen with the \"Add eSIM\" button visible",[197,298,299,302,312],{},[45,300,301],{},"On the SIM Manager screen, you'll see your current physical SIM (Telcel\u002FAT&T\u002FMovistar)",[45,303,304,305,260,308,311],{},"Look for the ",[114,306,307],{},"Add eSIM",[114,309,310],{},"Add mobile plan"," button",[45,313,314],{},"Tap this button",[22,316,317],{},"A new screen will open with options to add your eSIM.",[22,319,320],{},[114,321,322],{},"\"Add eSIM\" doesn't appear?",[42,324,325,328,331],{},[45,326,327],{},"Verify that your Samsung is on the compatible models list",[45,329,330],{},"Update your device: Settings > Software update > Download and install",[45,332,333],{},"Restart your Samsung and try again",[29,335,337],{"id":336},"step-4-select-an-activation-method","Step 4: Select an activation method",[22,339,340],{},"Samsung offers several ways to install your eSIM. The most common is the QR code.",[22,342,343],{},[114,344,345],{},[193,346,347],{},"Suggested screenshot: Screen with the options \"Scan QR code\", \"Add with activation code\", \"Transfer from another device\"",[197,349,350,371],{},[45,351,352,353],{},"You'll see options such as:\n",[42,354,355,360,365],{},[45,356,357],{},[114,358,359],{},"Scan service provider's QR code",[45,361,362],{},[114,363,364],{},"Add with activation code",[45,366,367,370],{},[114,368,369],{},"Transfer from another device"," (if you already had an eSIM on another Samsung)",[45,372,373,374],{},"Select ",[114,375,359],{},[22,377,378],{},"Your Samsung will automatically open the camera to scan the code.",[29,380,382],{"id":381},"step-5-scan-the-naveo-qr-code","Step 5: Scan the NAVEO QR code",[22,384,385],{},"It's time to use the QR code you received by email.",[22,387,388],{},[114,389,390],{},[193,391,392],{},"Suggested screenshot: Samsung camera pointed at a QR code with the scanning frame",[197,394,395,398,401,404,407],{},[45,396,397],{},"Open the NAVEO email on your Samsung (or on another device)",[45,399,400],{},"Keep the QR code visible and well lit",[45,402,403],{},"Point your Samsung's camera at the QR code",[45,405,406],{},"Hold the phone steady for 2-3 seconds",[45,408,409],{},"The Samsung will automatically recognize the code",[22,411,412],{},[114,413,414],{},"Manual alternative if the QR doesn't work:",[197,416,417,423,430,435],{},[45,418,249,419,422],{},[114,420,421],{},"Enter manually"," at the bottom",[45,424,425,426,429],{},"Enter the ",[114,427,428],{},"SM-DP+ Address"," (server address)",[45,431,425,432],{},[114,433,434],{},"Activation code",[45,436,249,437],{},[114,438,439],{},"Connect",[22,441,442],{},"Both pieces of data are in your NAVEO confirmation email.",[29,444,446],{"id":445},"step-6-confirm-the-plan-download","Step 6: Confirm the plan download",[22,448,449],{},"Your Samsung detected the QR code and will now download the eSIM profile.",[22,451,452],{},[114,453,454],{},[193,455,456],{},"Suggested screenshot: Confirmation screen showing plan information with the \"Download\" button",[197,458,459,470,478],{},[45,460,461,462],{},"You'll see a screen with basic plan information:\n",[42,463,464,467],{},[45,465,466],{},"Provider: NAVEO",[45,468,469],{},"Plan type: Mobile data",[45,471,249,472,260,475],{},[114,473,474],{},"Download",[114,476,477],{},"Install",[45,479,480],{},"Wait 30-90 seconds while the profile downloads",[22,482,483],{},"You'll see a progress bar. Don't close the app or turn off your Samsung during this process.",[29,485,487],{"id":486},"step-7-set-the-name-and-plan-type","Step 7: Set the name and plan type",[22,489,490],{},"After the download, Samsung will ask you to personalize your new eSIM.",[22,492,493],{},[114,494,495],{},[193,496,497],{},"Suggested screenshot: Configuration screen with fields for name, icon, and plan type",[197,499,500,517,523,533],{},[45,501,502,505,506],{},[114,503,504],{},"eSIM name:"," Type something descriptive like:\n",[42,507,508,511,514],{},[45,509,510],{},"\"NAVEO Europa\"",[45,512,513],{},"\"NAVEO USA 15 days\"",[45,515,516],{},"\"Japan trip\"",[45,518,519,522],{},[114,520,521],{},"Icon:"," Choose a color or icon that helps you identify it quickly",[45,524,525,528,529,532],{},[114,526,527],{},"Plan type:"," Select ",[114,530,531],{},"Mobile data"," (or \"Data only\" if available)",[45,534,249,535,260,538],{},[114,536,537],{},"Confirm",[114,539,540],{},"Done",[29,542,544],{"id":543},"step-8-select-the-esim-for-mobile-data","Step 8: Select the eSIM for mobile data",[22,546,547],{},"Now you decide which SIM your Samsung will use for internet.",[22,549,550],{},[114,551,552],{},[193,553,554],{},"Suggested screenshot: SIM Manager screen with options to select the preferred SIM for data",[197,556,557,562,573,582,588],{},[45,558,559,560],{},"Go back to the ",[114,561,259],{},[45,563,564,565],{},"You'll see two active SIMs:\n",[42,566,567,570],{},[45,568,569],{},"Your physical Mexican SIM",[45,571,572],{},"Your new NAVEO eSIM",[45,574,575,576,579,580],{},"In the ",[114,577,578],{},"Preferred SIM"," section, tap ",[114,581,531],{},[45,583,584,585],{},"Select your ",[114,586,587],{},"NAVEO eSIM",[45,589,590],{},"Confirm your selection",[22,592,593],{},[114,594,595],{},"Recommended setup for travelers:",[42,597,598,604,610],{},[45,599,600,603],{},[114,601,602],{},"Calls:"," Mexican SIM (receive calls without roaming)",[45,605,606,609],{},[114,607,608],{},"SMS:"," Mexican SIM (receive messages from banks, verifications)",[45,611,612,615],{},[114,613,614],{},"Mobile data:"," NAVEO eSIM (local internet abroad)",[29,617,619],{"id":618},"step-9-turn-on-data-roaming-for-the-esim","Step 9: Turn on data roaming for the eSIM",[22,621,622],{},"This step is critical and many users forget it.",[22,624,625],{},[114,626,627],{},[193,628,629],{},"Suggested screenshot: eSIM settings with \"Data roaming\" enabled",[197,631,632,637,646,652],{},[45,633,634,635],{},"In the SIM Manager, tap your ",[114,636,587],{},[45,638,304,639,260,642,645],{},[114,640,641],{},"Data roaming",[114,643,644],{},"Roaming data"," option",[45,647,648,651],{},[114,649,650],{},"Turn on"," this switch (it should be blue\u002Fgreen)",[45,653,654],{},"Confirm if a warning about possible charges appears",[22,656,657,660],{},[114,658,659],{},"Why is this important?"," Without this option enabled, your Samsung won't use the eSIM when you're outside Mexico, even if you installed it correctly.",[29,662,664],{"id":663},"step-10-verify-everything-works","Step 10: Verify everything works",[22,666,667],{},"Last step: confirm that your eSIM is active and working.",[22,669,670],{},[114,671,672],{},[193,673,674],{},"Suggested screenshot: Status bar showing the eSIM name and signal bars",[197,676,677,680,691,694,697],{},[45,678,679],{},"Temporarily turn off Wi-Fi",[45,681,682,683],{},"Look at the status bar at the top:\n",[42,684,685,688],{},[45,686,687],{},"You should see your eSIM's name (e.g., \"NAVEO Europa\")",[45,689,690],{},"It should show 4G\u002FLTE\u002F5G signal bars",[45,692,693],{},"Open Chrome or Samsung Internet",[45,695,696],{},"Try loading any web page",[45,698,699],{},"If it loads, your eSIM is working perfectly!",[22,701,702],{},[114,703,704],{},"Additional test:",[42,706,707,710,713],{},[45,708,709],{},"Open Google Maps and search for your current location",[45,711,712],{},"Open WhatsApp and send a test message",[45,714,715],{},"Try making a video call",[22,717,718],{},"If everything works, you're ready to travel.",[29,720,722],{"id":721},"differences-by-samsung-model","Differences by Samsung model",[37,724,726],{"id":725},"galaxy-s24s23s22-one-ui-60","Galaxy S24\u002FS23\u002FS22 (One UI 6.0+)",[42,728,729,732,735,738],{},[45,730,731],{},"More modern, visual menu",[45,733,734],{},"\"Add eSIM\" option appears immediately in the SIM Manager",[45,736,737],{},"Faster process (20-30 second download)",[45,739,740],{},"Improved 5G support for eSIM",[37,742,744],{"id":743},"galaxy-z-fold-foldables","Galaxy Z Fold (Foldables)",[42,746,747,750,753,756],{},[45,748,749],{},"You can activate the eSIM with the screen open or closed",[45,751,752],{},"Recommended: activate with the screen open for better visibility",[45,754,755],{},"The SIM Manager looks different in tablet mode vs phone mode",[45,757,758],{},"Supports multiple simultaneous eSIMs (up to 5 profiles)",[37,760,762],{"id":761},"galaxy-z-flip","Galaxy Z Flip",[42,764,765,768,771],{},[45,766,767],{},"The external cover screen doesn't show eSIM information",[45,769,770],{},"You must open the phone to set up the eSIM",[45,772,773],{},"Once activated, it works the same as other Galaxy models",[37,775,777],{"id":776},"galaxy-a54a55-mid-range","Galaxy A54\u002FA55 (Mid-range)",[42,779,780,783,786,789],{},[45,781,782],{},"Identical process to the S series",[45,784,785],{},"May be slightly slower on the download (40-60 seconds)",[45,787,788],{},"Some models have simplified menus",[45,790,791],{},"Verify that you have One UI 5.1 or higher",[37,793,795],{"id":794},"models-with-one-ui-41-or-earlier","Models with One UI 4.1 or earlier",[42,797,798,801,804,807],{},[45,799,800],{},"The menu may be called \"SIM cards\" instead of \"SIM Manager\"",[45,802,803],{},"The eSIM option may be under \"More connection settings\"",[45,805,806],{},"Slower process but functional",[45,808,809],{},"Updating to the latest One UI version is recommended",[29,811,813],{"id":812},"troubleshooting-common-issues","Troubleshooting common issues",[37,815,817],{"id":816},"the-add-esim-option-doesnt-appear","❌ The \"Add eSIM\" option doesn't appear",[22,819,820],{},[114,821,822],{},"Possible causes and solutions:",[197,824,825,838,854],{},[45,826,827,830],{},[114,828,829],{},"Model not compatible",[42,831,832,835],{},[45,833,834],{},"Check your model against the list at the beginning of this article",[45,836,837],{},"If it's not on the list, your Samsung doesn't support eSIM",[45,839,840,843],{},[114,841,842],{},"Outdated One UI",[42,844,845,848,851],{},[45,846,847],{},"Go to Settings > Software update",[45,849,850],{},"Download and install the latest version",[45,852,853],{},"Restart your Samsung",[45,855,856,859],{},[114,857,858],{},"Carrier blocked eSIM",[42,860,861,864,867],{},[45,862,863],{},"If you bought your Samsung from Telcel\u002FAT&T\u002FMovistar, it may be locked",[45,865,866],{},"Contact your carrier to unlock the device",[45,868,869],{},"Or visit an authorized service center",[37,871,873],{"id":872},"the-qr-code-wont-scan","❌ The QR code won't scan",[22,875,876],{},[114,877,878],{},"Solutions:",[42,880,881,884,887,890,893],{},[45,882,883],{},"Increase the brightness of the screen the QR code is on to 100%",[45,885,886],{},"Move your Samsung closer or farther away until the camera focuses",[45,888,889],{},"Clean the rear camera lens",[45,891,892],{},"Use additional lighting (a lamp or natural light)",[45,894,895],{},"If nothing works, use the \"Enter manually\" option",[37,897,899],{"id":898},"error-downloading-profile","❌ \"Error downloading profile\"",[22,901,902],{},[114,903,878],{},[42,905,906,909,912,915,918],{},[45,907,908],{},"Check your Wi-Fi connection (test with speedtest.net)",[45,910,911],{},"Turn Wi-Fi off and back on",[45,913,914],{},"Fully restart your Samsung",[45,916,917],{},"Try a different Wi-Fi network",[45,919,920,921,926],{},"Contact ",[922,923,925],"a",{"href":924},"mailto:soporte@naveo.mx","soporte@naveo.mx"," to generate a new QR code",[37,928,930],{"id":929},"the-esim-installed-but-theres-no-internet","❌ The eSIM installed but there's no internet",[22,932,933],{},[114,934,935],{},"Step-by-step solutions:",[197,937,938,952,962,974,979,984],{},[45,939,940,943],{},[114,941,942],{},"Verify that \"Data roaming\" is enabled",[42,944,945],{},[45,946,947,948,951],{},"Settings > Connections > SIM Manager > ",[193,949,950],{},"Your eSIM"," > Data roaming",[45,953,954,957],{},[114,955,956],{},"Confirm the eSIM is the preferred SIM for data",[42,958,959],{},[45,960,961],{},"Settings > Connections > SIM Manager > Preferred SIM > Mobile data",[45,963,964,967],{},[114,965,966],{},"Turn on mobile data for the eSIM",[42,968,969],{},[45,970,947,971,973],{},[193,972,950],{}," > Turn on",[45,975,976,978],{},[114,977,679],{}," and try again",[45,980,981,983],{},[114,982,853],{}," (fully power off and back on)",[45,985,986,989],{},[114,987,988],{},"Toggle Airplane Mode on\u002Foff"," for 10 seconds to reconnect to the network",[37,991,993],{"id":992},"invalid-esim-profile-or-authentication-error","❌ \"Invalid eSIM profile\" or \"Authentication error\"",[22,995,996],{},[114,997,998],{},"Likely causes:",[42,1000,1001,1004,1007],{},[45,1002,1003],{},"The QR code expired (valid for 30 days from issuance)",[45,1005,1006],{},"You already activated this eSIM on another device",[45,1008,1009],{},"The plan was already used or canceled",[22,1011,1012,1015,1016,1018],{},[114,1013,1014],{},"Solution:"," Contact ",[922,1017,925],{"href":924}," to generate a new QR code. Include your order number for faster service.",[37,1020,1022],{"id":1021},"internet-speed-is-very-slow","❌ Internet speed is very slow",[22,1024,1025],{},[114,1026,1027],{},"Optimizations:",[197,1029,1030,1046,1060,1073],{},[45,1031,1032,1035],{},[114,1033,1034],{},"Change the network mode:",[42,1036,1037,1040,1043],{},[45,1038,1039],{},"Settings > Connections > Mobile networks > Network mode",[45,1041,1042],{},"Try \"4G\u002FLTE only\" instead of \"5G\u002FLTE\u002F3G\u002F2G\"",[45,1044,1045],{},"Some networks have better 4G coverage than 5G",[45,1047,1048,1051],{},[114,1049,1050],{},"Turn on \"Mobile data switching\":",[42,1052,1053,1057],{},[45,1054,947,1055],{},[193,1056,950],{},[45,1058,1059],{},"Enable \"Allow data network switching\"",[45,1061,1062,1065],{},[114,1063,1064],{},"Restart the connection:",[42,1066,1067,1070],{},[45,1068,1069],{},"Turn on Airplane Mode for 10 seconds",[45,1071,1072],{},"Turn it off and wait 30 seconds",[45,1074,1075,1078],{},[114,1076,1077],{},"Check your location:",[42,1079,1080,1083],{},[45,1081,1082],{},"eSIMs work best in urban areas",[45,1084,1085],{},"In rural or remote areas, speed may be limited",[29,1087,1089],{"id":1088},"frequently-asked-questions","Frequently asked questions",[37,1091,1093],{"id":1092},"can-i-use-my-naveo-esim-and-my-mexican-sim-at-the-same-time","Can I use my NAVEO eSIM and my Mexican SIM at the same time?",[22,1095,1096,1099],{},[114,1097,1098],{},"Yes, absolutely."," Samsung Galaxy devices support Dual SIM (one physical + one eSIM). Recommended setup:",[42,1101,1102,1108],{},[45,1103,1104,1107],{},[114,1105,1106],{},"Mexican SIM:"," For calls and SMS (receive messages from banks, family)",[45,1109,1110,1113],{},[114,1111,1112],{},"NAVEO eSIM:"," For mobile data (internet, WhatsApp, Maps, social media)",[22,1115,1116],{},"This way you keep your Mexican number active without paying roaming, while using affordable local data abroad.",[37,1118,1120],{"id":1119},"what-happens-if-my-samsung-runs-out-of-battery-or-i-restart-it","What happens if my Samsung runs out of battery or I restart it?",[22,1122,1123,1126],{},[114,1124,1125],{},"Nothing happens."," Once activated, the eSIM stays installed on your Samsung permanently. You can turn it off, restart it, or run out of battery—the eSIM will still be there when you turn it back on. It's only deleted if you manually remove it from the SIM Manager.",[37,1128,1130],{"id":1129},"can-i-transfer-my-esim-from-one-samsung-to-another","Can I transfer my eSIM from one Samsung to another?",[22,1132,1133,1136],{},[114,1134,1135],{},"Not directly."," eSIMs are tied to the specific device through its unique identifier (EID). If you switch Samsung devices:",[197,1138,1139,1144,1147,1150],{},[45,1140,920,1141,1143],{},[922,1142,925],{"href":924}," before changing devices",[45,1145,1146],{},"We'll generate a new QR code for your new Samsung",[45,1148,1149],{},"The remaining plan (if applicable) will be transferred to the new device",[45,1151,1152],{},"Delete the eSIM from the old Samsung after activating it on the new one",[37,1154,1156],{"id":1155},"my-samsung-is-from-telcelattmovistar-can-i-use-esim","My Samsung is from Telcel\u002FAT&T\u002FMovistar. Can I use eSIM?",[22,1158,1159,1162],{},[114,1160,1161],{},"It depends on whether it's unlocked."," Samsung devices sold by Mexican carriers may be locked to use only their services. To verify:",[197,1164,1165,1168,1171,1174],{},[45,1166,1167],{},"Go to Settings > About phone > Software information",[45,1169,1170],{},"Look for \"Network lock status\"",[45,1172,1173],{},"If it says \"Locked\", contact your carrier to unlock it",[45,1175,1176],{},"Telcel, AT&T and Movistar are required to unlock devices after a certain time or when the contract ends",[22,1178,1179],{},"If your Samsung is unlocked, it works perfectly with a NAVEO eSIM.",[37,1181,1183],{"id":1182},"does-an-esim-use-more-battery-than-a-physical-sim","Does an eSIM use more battery than a physical SIM?",[22,1185,1186,1189],{},[114,1187,1188],{},"There's no significant difference."," The eSIM chip consumes the same energy as a traditional physical SIM. What does affect the battery:",[42,1191,1192,1195,1198],{},[45,1193,1194],{},"Constantly searching for signal in areas with poor coverage",[45,1196,1197],{},"Using 5G instead of 4G (consumes more energy)",[45,1199,1200],{},"Having multiple SIMs active simultaneously (but the impact is minimal)",[22,1202,1203,1206],{},[114,1204,1205],{},"Battery-saving tip:"," If you're in an area with good 4G coverage, switch the network mode to \"4G\u002FLTE only\" instead of \"5G preferred\".",[37,1208,1210],{"id":1209},"can-i-use-the-same-esim-on-my-samsung-and-my-galaxy-tablet","Can I use the same eSIM on my Samsung and my Galaxy tablet?",[22,1212,1213,1216],{},[114,1214,1215],{},"No."," Each eSIM is tied to a specific device. If you want data on your Galaxy Tab, you need to buy a separate eSIM for that device. NAVEO offers specific plans for tablets at special prices.",[37,1218,1220],{"id":1219},"how-do-i-remove-my-esim-when-my-trip-ends","How do I remove my eSIM when my trip ends?",[22,1222,1223,1226],{},[114,1224,1225],{},"You don't need to remove it."," You can simply deactivate it:",[197,1228,1229,1232,1237],{},[45,1230,1231],{},"Settings > Connections > SIM Manager",[45,1233,1234,1235],{},"Tap your ",[114,1236,587],{},[45,1238,1239],{},"Turn off the main switch",[22,1241,1242],{},"The eSIM will stay installed but inactive. If you travel to the same destination again, just turn the switch back on.",[22,1244,1245],{},[114,1246,1247],{},"To completely remove it:",[197,1249,1250,1252,1256,1262],{},[45,1251,1231],{},[45,1253,1234,1254],{},[114,1255,587],{},[45,1257,249,1258,1261],{},[114,1259,1260],{},"Delete"," or the trash icon",[45,1263,1264],{},"Confirm the deletion",[29,1266,1268],{"id":1267},"your-esim-is-activated-on-your-samsung-where-will-you-travel","Your eSIM is activated on your Samsung — where will you travel?",[22,1270,1271],{},"Congratulations! Your NAVEO eSIM is now working perfectly on your Samsung Galaxy. Now you can:",[22,1273,1274,1275,1278],{},"✅ ",[114,1276,1277],{},"Travel worry-free:"," Forget about surprise international roaming charges",[22,1280,1274,1281,1284],{},[114,1282,1283],{},"Keep your Mexican number:"," Receive important calls and SMS at no extra cost",[22,1286,1274,1287,1290],{},[114,1288,1289],{},"Use data like a local:"," Browse, use Maps, WhatsApp and social media at local prices",[22,1292,1274,1293,1296],{},[114,1294,1295],{},"Share internet:"," Turn on \"Wi-Fi hotspot\" or \"Mobile Hotspot\" to connect your laptop or tablet",[37,1298,1300],{"id":1299},"recommended-next-steps","Recommended next steps:",[197,1302,1303,1319,1350,1366],{},[45,1304,1305,1308],{},[114,1306,1307],{},"Test all functions:",[42,1309,1310,1313,1316],{},[45,1311,1312],{},"Open Google Maps and search for restaurants near your destination",[45,1314,1315],{},"Make a test video call on WhatsApp",[45,1317,1318],{},"Upload a photo to Instagram to check the speed",[45,1320,1321,1324],{},[114,1322,1323],{},"Download useful apps before traveling:",[42,1325,1326,1332,1338,1344],{},[45,1327,1328,1331],{},[114,1329,1330],{},"Maps.me:"," Offline maps (works without internet)",[45,1333,1334,1337],{},[114,1335,1336],{},"XE Currency:"," Up-to-date currency converter",[45,1339,1340,1343],{},[114,1341,1342],{},"Google Translate:"," Camera translator for menus and signs",[45,1345,1346,1349],{},[114,1347,1348],{},"TripIt:"," Travel itinerary organizer",[45,1351,1352,1355],{},[114,1353,1354],{},"Set up WhatsApp:",[42,1356,1357,1360,1363],{},[45,1358,1359],{},"You don't need to change anything",[45,1361,1362],{},"You'll keep receiving messages on your Mexican number",[45,1364,1365],{},"It works perfectly with your eSIM for data",[45,1367,1368,1371],{},[114,1369,1370],{},"Save emergency contacts:",[42,1372,1373,1378,1381],{},[45,1374,1375,1377],{},[922,1376,925],{"href":924}," (responses in less than 2 hours)",[45,1379,1380],{},"NAVEO WhatsApp: +52 55 XXXX XXXX",[45,1382,1383],{},"Mexican Embassy at your destination",[37,1385,1387],{"id":1386},"additional-tips-for-travelers-with-samsung","Additional tips for travelers with Samsung:",[42,1389,1390,1396,1402,1408],{},[45,1391,1392,1395],{},[114,1393,1394],{},"Power saving mode:"," Turn it on when the battery is low to extend its life",[45,1397,1398,1401],{},[114,1399,1400],{},"Samsung Find:"," Set up this app to locate your phone if you lose it",[45,1403,1404,1407],{},[114,1405,1406],{},"Samsung Pay:"," Still works with your Mexican SIM for contactless payments",[45,1409,1410,1413],{},[114,1411,1412],{},"Bixby Routines:"," Create automatic routines (e.g., \"When I arrive in Europe, turn on NAVEO eSIM\")",[22,1415,1416,1419,1420,1422],{},[114,1417,1418],{},"Having trouble or questions?"," Our support team in Spanish and English is available 24\u002F7 at ",[922,1421,925],{"href":924},". We respond in less than 2 hours and help you resolve any activation or connection issue.",[22,1424,1425,1428,1429,1435],{},[114,1426,1427],{},"Ready for your next adventure?"," Explore our plans for more than 190 destinations at ",[922,1430,1434],{"href":1431,"rel":1432},"https:\u002F\u002Fmynaveo.com\u002Fen#destinos",[1433],"nofollow","mynaveo.com\u002Fen#destinos"," and stay connected wherever your Samsung Galaxy takes you.",[1437,1438],"hr",{},[22,1440,1441],{},[114,1442,1443],{},"Related articles:",[42,1445,1446,1453,1460,1467],{},[45,1447,1448],{},[922,1449,1452],{"href":1450,"rel":1451},"https:\u002F\u002Fmynaveo.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fque-es-esim",[1433],"What Is an eSIM and How It Works",[45,1454,1455],{},[922,1456,1459],{"href":1457,"rel":1458},"https:\u002F\u002Fmynaveo.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Factivar-esim-iphone",[1433],"How to Activate Your eSIM on iPhone",[45,1461,1462],{},[922,1463,1466],{"href":1464,"rel":1465},"https:\u002F\u002Fmynaveo.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fesim-vs-roaming",[1433],"eSIM vs Roaming: 2026 Price Comparison",[45,1468,1469],{},[922,1470,1473],{"href":1471,"rel":1472},"https:\u002F\u002Fmynaveo.com\u002Fblog\u002Fmejores-samsung-viaje",[1433],"The Best Samsung Galaxy Phones for Traveling in 2026",[1437,1475],{},[22,1477,1478,1481,1482,1484],{},[114,1479,1480],{},"About the author:"," This tutorial was created by the NAVEO technical team, specialists in mobile connectivity for travelers. Updated in January 2026 with the latest One UI 6.1 versions. If you notice any changes in your Samsung's menus or have suggestions, contact us at ",[922,1483,925],{"href":924},".",[1437,1486],{},{"title":1488,"searchDepth":1489,"depth":1489,"links":1490},"",2,[1491,1499,1503,1504,1505,1506,1507,1508,1509,1510,1511,1512,1513,1520,1528,1537],{"id":31,"depth":1489,"text":32,"children":1492},[1493,1495,1496,1497,1498],{"id":39,"depth":1494,"text":40},3,{"id":62,"depth":1494,"text":63},{"id":74,"depth":1494,"text":75},{"id":83,"depth":1494,"text":84},{"id":95,"depth":1494,"text":96},{"id":120,"depth":1489,"text":121,"children":1500},[1501,1502],{"id":124,"depth":1494,"text":125},{"id":160,"depth":1494,"text":161},{"id":183,"depth":1489,"text":184},{"id":226,"depth":1489,"text":227},{"id":285,"depth":1489,"text":286},{"id":336,"depth":1489,"text":337},{"id":381,"depth":1489,"text":382},{"id":445,"depth":1489,"text":446},{"id":486,"depth":1489,"text":487},{"id":543,"depth":1489,"text":544},{"id":618,"depth":1489,"text":619},{"id":663,"depth":1489,"text":664},{"id":721,"depth":1489,"text":722,"children":1514},[1515,1516,1517,1518,1519],{"id":725,"depth":1494,"text":726},{"id":743,"depth":1494,"text":744},{"id":761,"depth":1494,"text":762},{"id":776,"depth":1494,"text":777},{"id":794,"depth":1494,"text":795},{"id":812,"depth":1489,"text":813,"children":1521},[1522,1523,1524,1525,1526,1527],{"id":816,"depth":1494,"text":817},{"id":872,"depth":1494,"text":873},{"id":898,"depth":1494,"text":899},{"id":929,"depth":1494,"text":930},{"id":992,"depth":1494,"text":993},{"id":1021,"depth":1494,"text":1022},{"id":1088,"depth":1489,"text":1089,"children":1529},[1530,1531,1532,1533,1534,1535,1536],{"id":1092,"depth":1494,"text":1093},{"id":1119,"depth":1494,"text":1120},{"id":1129,"depth":1494,"text":1130},{"id":1155,"depth":1494,"text":1156},{"id":1182,"depth":1494,"text":1183},{"id":1209,"depth":1494,"text":1210},{"id":1219,"depth":1494,"text":1220},{"id":1267,"depth":1489,"text":1268,"children":1538},[1539,1540],{"id":1299,"depth":1494,"text":1300},{"id":1386,"depth":1494,"text":1387},"2026-01-17","A complete guide on how to activate your eSIM on a Samsung Galaxy - Everything you need to know to stay connected while traveling with NAVEO eSIM.",[],"md","en",{},true,"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Factivar-esim-samsung",8,{"title":10,"description":1542},"en\u002Fblog\u002Factivar-esim-samsung",[1553,1554,1555],"Samsung","tutorial","Galaxy","y6TzsH-XkBAVK2nkQHQCMkdoiKc1KJgyJmFpsuXVmBE",[1558],{"id":1559,"title":1459,"author":11,"authorBio":12,"authorImage":12,"body":1560,"date":2396,"description":2397,"destinations":2398,"extension":1544,"featured":6,"image":12,"imageAlt":12,"locale":1545,"meta":2399,"navigation":1547,"path":2400,"readingTime":1549,"seo":2401,"stem":2402,"tags":2403,"updatedDate":12,"__hash__":2406},"blog\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Factivar-esim-iphone.md",{"type":14,"value":1561,"toc":2362},[1562,1566,1569,1572,1576,1579,1582,1614,1618,1635,1639,1642,1649,1665,1671,1675,1678,1685,1703,1706,1710,1713,1720,1731,1734,1740,1744,1747,1754,1768,1774,1795,1799,1802,1809,1825,1828,1832,1835,1842,1871,1874,1878,1881,1888,1905,1910,1923,1926,1930,1933,1940,1960,1965,1969,1972,1979,2002,2007,2019,2023,2027,2031,2050,2053,2057,2071,2074,2078,2101,2105,2109,2121,2125,2129,2140,2144,2148,2154,2158,2163,2167,2175,2179,2184,2188,2193,2215,2217,2222,2238,2243,2247,2253,2257,2260,2285,2287,2314,2323,2333,2335,2339,2360],[17,1563,1565],{"id":1564},"how-to-activate-your-esim-on-iphone-step-by-step-guide-2026","How to Activate Your eSIM on iPhone | Step-by-Step Guide 2026",[22,1567,1568],{},"You just bought your eSIM for your next trip and you have the QR code in your inbox, but you're not sure what to do next. Don't worry — activating an eSIM on iPhone is much simpler than it seems. In 5 minutes you'll be connected and ready to travel without worrying about roaming.",[22,1570,1571],{},"In this guide I'll walk you through it step by step so you can activate your eSIM without any issues, even if it's your first time doing it.",[29,1573,1575],{"id":1574},"before-you-start-prerequisites","Before You Start: Prerequisites",[22,1577,1578],{},"Make sure you have everything ready before beginning the process:",[37,1580,1581],{"id":124},"✅ What you need:",[42,1583,1584,1590,1596,1602,1608],{},[45,1585,1586,1589],{},[114,1587,1588],{},"A compatible iPhone:"," XS, XR or later (2018+)",[45,1591,1592,1595],{},[114,1593,1594],{},"Updated iOS:"," Version 16.0 or higher recommended",[45,1597,1598,1601],{},[114,1599,1600],{},"A Wi-Fi connection:"," Required to download the eSIM profile",[45,1603,1604,1607],{},[114,1605,1606],{},"Your NAVEO QR code:"," The one you received by email after your purchase",[45,1609,1610,1613],{},[114,1611,1612],{},"5 minutes of your time:"," The whole process takes 3-5 minutes",[37,1615,1617],{"id":1616},"️-important","⚠️ Important:",[42,1619,1620,1626,1629],{},[45,1621,1622,1623,1625],{},"Your iPhone must be ",[114,1624,169],{}," to work with other carriers",[45,1627,1628],{},"You don't need to deactivate your physical SIM — you can use both at the same time",[45,1630,1631,1632,1634],{},"Activate your eSIM ",[114,1633,179],{},", while you still have stable Wi-Fi at home",[29,1636,1638],{"id":1637},"step-1-connect-your-iphone-to-wi-fi","Step 1: Connect Your iPhone to Wi-Fi",[22,1640,1641],{},"The eSIM needs internet to download and install. Connect to a reliable Wi-Fi network.",[22,1643,1644],{},[114,1645,1646],{},[193,1647,1648],{},"Suggested screenshot: Wi-Fi icon in the top-right corner of the iPhone connected to a network",[197,1650,1651,1654,1657,1659,1662],{},[45,1652,1653],{},"Swipe down from the top-right corner (or up from the bottom on older models)",[45,1655,1656],{},"Tap the Wi-Fi icon",[45,1658,211],{},[45,1660,1661],{},"Enter the password if required",[45,1663,1664],{},"Verify the Wi-Fi icon appears blue in the status bar",[22,1666,1667,1670],{},[114,1668,1669],{},"Why does this matter?"," Without Wi-Fi, your iPhone can't communicate with NAVEO's servers to download your eSIM profile. Trying to activate over mobile data can result in roaming charges.",[29,1672,1674],{"id":1673},"step-2-go-to-settings-cellular","Step 2: Go to Settings > Cellular",[22,1676,1677],{},"Now let's open the menu where we'll install your new eSIM.",[22,1679,1680],{},[114,1681,1682],{},[193,1683,1684],{},"Suggested screenshot: Main Settings menu with the Cellular icon highlighted",[197,1686,1687,1692,1699],{},[45,1688,242,1689,1691],{},[114,1690,245],{}," app (gray gear icon)",[45,1693,1694,1695,1698],{},"Scroll down until you find ",[114,1696,1697],{},"Cellular"," (or \"Mobile Data\" in some versions)",[45,1700,249,1701],{},[114,1702,1697],{},[22,1704,1705],{},"You'll see your current plan (probably Telcel, AT&T or Movistar) and options to add more plans.",[29,1707,1709],{"id":1708},"step-3-tap-add-cellular-plan","Step 3: Tap \"Add Cellular Plan\"",[22,1711,1712],{},"This is the magic button that starts your eSIM installation.",[22,1714,1715],{},[114,1716,1717],{},[193,1718,1719],{},"Suggested screenshot: Cellular screen with the \"Add Cellular Plan\" button in blue",[197,1721,1722,1728],{},[45,1723,1724,1725],{},"On the Cellular screen, look for ",[114,1726,1727],{},"Add Cellular Plan",[45,1729,1730],{},"Tap this blue button",[22,1732,1733],{},"Your iPhone will automatically open the camera to scan the QR code.",[22,1735,1736,1739],{},[114,1737,1738],{},"Don't see this option?"," If \"Add Cellular Plan\" doesn't appear, your iPhone doesn't support eSIM or you need to update iOS. Go to Settings > General > Software Update.",[29,1741,1743],{"id":1742},"step-4-scan-your-naveo-qr-code","Step 4: Scan Your NAVEO QR Code",[22,1745,1746],{},"Time to use the QR code you received by email after purchasing your eSIM.",[22,1748,1749],{},[114,1750,1751],{},[193,1752,1753],{},"Suggested screenshot: iPhone showing the camera pointed at a QR code with the scanning frame",[197,1755,1756,1759,1762,1765],{},[45,1757,1758],{},"Open the NAVEO email on your iPhone (or on another device if that's easier)",[45,1760,1761],{},"Keep the QR code visible on the screen",[45,1763,1764],{},"Point your iPhone's camera at the QR code",[45,1766,1767],{},"Wait 2-3 seconds until your iPhone recognizes it automatically",[22,1769,1770,1773],{},[114,1771,1772],{},"Alternative if you can't scan:","\nIf the QR code doesn't work or you prefer to enter the details manually:",[197,1775,1776,1781,1790],{},[45,1777,249,1778,422],{},[114,1779,1780],{},"Enter Details Manually",[45,1782,425,1783,1785,1786,1789],{},[114,1784,428],{}," and ",[114,1787,1788],{},"Activation Code"," from your email",[45,1791,249,1792],{},[114,1793,1794],{},"Next",[29,1796,1798],{"id":1797},"step-5-confirm-your-esim-installation","Step 5: Confirm Your eSIM Installation",[22,1800,1801],{},"Your iPhone detected the QR code and will now ask you to confirm the profile installation.",[22,1803,1804],{},[114,1805,1806],{},[193,1807,1808],{},"Suggested screenshot: Confirmation screen showing \"Cellular Plan\" with the \"Add Cellular Plan\" button",[197,1810,1811,1818,1822],{},[45,1812,1813,1814,1817],{},"You'll see a screen that says ",[114,1815,1816],{},"\"Cellular Plan\""," with basic information",[45,1819,249,1820,422],{},[114,1821,1727],{},[45,1823,1824],{},"Wait 30-60 seconds while your iPhone downloads and installs the profile",[22,1826,1827],{},"During this process you'll see a progress bar. Don't close the app or turn off your iPhone.",[29,1829,1831],{"id":1830},"step-6-label-your-esim-optional-but-recommended","Step 6: Label Your eSIM (Optional but Recommended)",[22,1833,1834],{},"To easily identify your eSIM when you have multiple plans, give it a descriptive name.",[22,1836,1837],{},[114,1838,1839],{},[193,1840,1841],{},"Suggested screenshot: Labeling screen with options like \"Primary\", \"Secondary\", \"Travel\", \"Personal\", \"Business\"",[197,1843,1844,1850,1859,1866],{},[45,1845,1846,1847],{},"Your iPhone will ask ",[114,1848,1849],{},"\"Label Your Plans\"",[45,1851,373,1852,260,1855,1858],{},[114,1853,1854],{},"Travel",[114,1856,1857],{},"Secondary"," for your NAVEO eSIM",[45,1860,1861,1862,1865],{},"Or tap ",[114,1863,1864],{},"Custom Label"," and type something like \"NAVEO Europe\" or \"NAVEO USA\"",[45,1867,249,1868],{},[114,1869,1870],{},"Continue",[22,1872,1873],{},"This label will help you quickly identify which plan you're using, especially if you travel often.",[29,1875,1877],{"id":1876},"step-7-choose-which-plan-to-use-for-data","Step 7: Choose Which Plan to Use for Data",[22,1879,1880],{},"Now you decide whether your iPhone will use your physical SIM or your NAVEO eSIM for internet.",[22,1882,1883],{},[114,1884,1885],{},[193,1886,1887],{},"Suggested screenshot: \"Default Cellular Plan\" screen with options to choose between plans",[197,1889,1890,1896,1901],{},[45,1891,1892,1893],{},"Your iPhone will ask about the ",[114,1894,1895],{},"\"Default Cellular Plan\"",[45,1897,584,1898,1900],{},[114,1899,587],{}," (the one you just installed)",[45,1902,249,1903],{},[114,1904,1870],{},[22,1906,1907],{},[114,1908,1909],{},"What does this mean?",[42,1911,1912,1917],{},[45,1913,1914,1916],{},[114,1915,614],{}," Your NAVEO eSIM (internet during your trip)",[45,1918,1919,1922],{},[114,1920,1921],{},"Calls and SMS:"," You can keep your physical SIM active (receive calls from home)",[22,1924,1925],{},"Your iPhone will automatically use the eSIM for internet, while still receiving calls and messages on your regular number.",[29,1927,1929],{"id":1928},"step-8-turn-on-allow-cellular-data-switching-important-for-travelers","Step 8: Turn On \"Allow Cellular Data Switching\" (Important for Travelers)",[22,1931,1932],{},"This setting lets your iPhone automatically switch between networks to give you the best coverage.",[22,1934,1935],{},[114,1936,1937],{},[193,1938,1939],{},"Suggested screenshot: Cellular settings with the \"Allow Cellular Data Switching\" toggle enabled in green",[197,1941,1942,1948,1953],{},[45,1943,1944,1945],{},"Go to ",[114,1946,1947],{},"Settings > Cellular",[45,1949,1234,1950,1952],{},[114,1951,587],{}," (the one you installed)",[45,1954,1955,1956,1959],{},"Enable ",[114,1957,1958],{},"Allow Cellular Data Switching"," (green toggle)",[22,1961,1962,1964],{},[114,1963,1669],{}," In some countries, your eSIM can connect to multiple partner networks (for example, in Europe it may use Vodafone, Orange or Movistar depending on coverage). This option lets your iPhone automatically pick the best available network.",[29,1966,1968],{"id":1967},"step-9-verify-your-esim-is-active","Step 9: Verify Your eSIM Is Active",[22,1970,1971],{},"Final step: confirm everything worked correctly.",[22,1973,1974],{},[114,1975,1976],{},[193,1977,1978],{},"Suggested screenshot: Cellular screen showing both active plans with signal indicators",[197,1980,1981,1985,1999],{},[45,1982,1944,1983],{},[114,1984,1947],{},[45,1986,1987,1988,1991],{},"You should see ",[114,1989,1990],{},"two active plans:",[42,1992,1993,1996],{},[45,1994,1995],{},"Your physical SIM (your regular carrier)",[45,1997,1998],{},"Your NAVEO eSIM (with the label you chose)",[45,2000,2001],{},"Both should have signal bars",[22,2003,2004],{},[114,2005,2006],{},"Final test:",[197,2008,2009,2011,2014,2016],{},[45,2010,679],{},[45,2012,2013],{},"Open Safari or Chrome",[45,2015,696],{},[45,2017,2018],{},"If it loads — your eSIM is working!",[29,2020,2022],{"id":2021},"what-if-it-doesnt-work-common-troubleshooting","What If It Doesn't Work? Common Troubleshooting",[37,2024,2026],{"id":2025},"could-not-add-cellular-plan","❌ \"Could Not Add Cellular Plan\"",[22,2028,2029],{},[114,2030,1014],{},[42,2032,2033,2036,2039,2042],{},[45,2034,2035],{},"Verify your iPhone is compatible (XS\u002FXR or later)",[45,2037,2038],{},"Update iOS to the latest version",[45,2040,2041],{},"Restart your iPhone and try again",[45,2043,2044,2045,2049],{},"If the problem persists, contact ",[922,2046,2048],{"href":2047},"mailto:support@mynaveo.com","support@mynaveo.com"," for a new QR code",[37,2051,2052],{"id":872},"❌ The QR Code Won't Scan",[22,2054,2055],{},[114,2056,1014],{},[42,2058,2059,2062,2065,2068],{},[45,2060,2061],{},"Increase the brightness of the screen showing the QR code",[45,2063,2064],{},"Move your iPhone closer or further away until it focuses",[45,2066,2067],{},"Clean your camera lens",[45,2069,2070],{},"Use the \"Enter Details Manually\" option with the SM-DP+ Address",[37,2072,2073],{"id":929},"❌ The eSIM Installed but There's No Internet",[22,2075,2076],{},[114,2077,1014],{},[197,2079,2080,2084,2089,2095,2098],{},[45,2081,1944,2082],{},[114,2083,1947],{},[45,2085,2086,2087],{},"Make sure your eSIM is selected as the ",[114,2088,1895],{},[45,2090,1955,2091,2094],{},[114,2092,2093],{},"Cellular Data"," for your eSIM",[45,2096,2097],{},"Temporarily turn off Wi-Fi and try again",[45,2099,2100],{},"Restart your iPhone",[37,2102,2104],{"id":2103},"activation-error-or-invalid-profile","❌ \"Activation Error\" or \"Invalid Profile\"",[22,2106,2107],{},[114,2108,1014],{},[42,2110,2111,2114,2118],{},[45,2112,2113],{},"The QR code may have expired (they're valid for 30 days)",[45,2115,920,2116,926],{},[922,2117,2048],{"href":2047},[45,2119,2120],{},"Verify you haven't already activated this eSIM on another device",[37,2122,2124],{"id":2123},"i-dont-see-the-add-cellular-plan-option","❌ I Don't See the \"Add Cellular Plan\" Option",[22,2126,2127],{},[114,2128,1014],{},[42,2130,2131,2134,2137],{},[45,2132,2133],{},"Your iPhone doesn't support eSIM (models before 2018)",[45,2135,2136],{},"iOS needs an update: Settings > General > Software Update",[45,2138,2139],{},"Contact your carrier to verify that your line allows eSIM",[29,2141,2143],{"id":2142},"frequently-asked-questions-about-iphone-activation","Frequently Asked Questions About iPhone Activation",[37,2145,2147],{"id":2146},"can-i-activate-my-esim-without-wi-fi-using-only-mobile-data","Can I activate my eSIM without Wi-Fi, using only mobile data?",[22,2149,2150,2153],{},[114,2151,2152],{},"Technically yes, but I don't recommend it."," You need internet to download the eSIM profile. If you use your regular SIM's data, your carrier could charge you international roaming (especially expensive if you're outside your country). Better to use Wi-Fi for the initial activation.",[37,2155,2157],{"id":2156},"do-i-need-to-deactivate-my-physical-sim-to-use-the-esim","Do I need to deactivate my physical SIM to use the eSIM?",[22,2159,2160,2162],{},[114,2161,1215],{}," You can use both at the same time thanks to Dual SIM. Set your eSIM as the default data plan for internet, and keep your physical SIM active for calls and SMS. This way you receive calls from home without roaming while using local data abroad.",[37,2164,2166],{"id":2165},"what-happens-if-i-turn-off-my-iphone-after-activating-the-esim","What happens if I turn off my iPhone after activating the eSIM?",[22,2168,2169,2171,2172,2174],{},[114,2170,1125],{}," Once activated, the eSIM stays installed on your iPhone even if you turn it off, restart it, or run out of battery. It's only removed if you delete it manually from Settings > Cellular > ",[193,2173,950],{}," > Delete Cellular Plan.",[37,2176,2178],{"id":2177},"can-i-use-the-same-esim-on-my-iphone-and-my-ipad","Can I use the same eSIM on my iPhone and my iPad?",[22,2180,2181,2183],{},[114,2182,1215],{}," Each eSIM is tied to a specific device through its unique identifier (IMEI\u002FEID). If you want data on your iPad, you need to buy a separate eSIM for that device. NAVEO offers specific plans for tablets.",[37,2185,2187],{"id":2186},"my-esim-works-but-the-speed-is-very-slow-what-should-i-do","My eSIM works but the speed is very slow. What should I do?",[22,2189,2190],{},[114,2191,2192],{},"Try these solutions:",[197,2194,2195,2198,2201,2203,2210],{},[45,2196,2197],{},"Toggle Airplane Mode on\u002Foff for 10 seconds to reconnect",[45,2199,2200],{},"Verify \"Allow Cellular Data Switching\" is enabled",[45,2202,2100],{},[45,2204,2205,2206,2209],{},"In Settings > Cellular > Options, change ",[114,2207,2208],{},"Voice & Data"," from 5G Auto to 4G\u002FLTE (some networks have better 4G coverage)",[45,2211,2044,2212,2214],{},[922,2213,2048],{"href":2047}," — you may need an updated eSIM profile",[37,2216,1220],{"id":1219},[22,2218,2219,2221],{},[114,2220,1225],{}," You can leave it installed and simply deactivate it:",[197,2223,2224,2228,2232],{},[45,2225,1944,2226],{},[114,2227,1947],{},[45,2229,1234,2230],{},[114,2231,587],{},[45,2233,2234,2235],{},"Turn off ",[114,2236,2237],{},"Turn On This Line",[22,2239,2240,2241,2174],{},"The eSIM will stay installed but inactive. If you travel to the same destination again, just reactivate the line. If you want to remove it completely: Settings > Cellular > ",[193,2242,950],{},[37,2244,2246],{"id":2245},"does-my-esim-expire-or-do-i-have-to-renew-it","Does my eSIM expire or do I have to renew it?",[22,2248,2249,2252],{},[114,2250,2251],{},"NAVEO eSIMs have a specific duration based on the plan you bought"," (7, 15, 30 days). Once the period expires, the eSIM deactivates automatically. It doesn't renew automatically and doesn't generate additional charges. If you need more time, buy a new plan or a data top-up from mynaveo.com.",[29,2254,2256],{"id":2255},"your-esim-is-activated-whats-next","Your eSIM Is Activated — What's Next?",[22,2258,2259],{},"Congratulations! Your NAVEO eSIM is now working on your iPhone. Now you can:",[42,2261,2262,2268,2274,2280],{},[45,2263,2264,2267],{},[114,2265,2266],{},"Travel stress-free:"," No surprise roaming charges",[45,2269,2270,2273],{},[114,2271,2272],{},"Keep your regular number:"," Receive calls and SMS at no extra cost",[45,2275,2276,2279],{},[114,2277,2278],{},"Use local data:"," Browse, use Maps, WhatsApp and social media as if you were at home",[45,2281,2282,2284],{},[114,2283,1295],{}," Turn on \"Personal Hotspot\" to connect your laptop or tablet",[37,2286,1300],{"id":1299},[197,2288,2289,2295,2301,2306],{},[45,2290,2291,2294],{},[114,2292,2293],{},"Test your connection:"," Open Google Maps and search for a place near your destination",[45,2296,2297,2300],{},[114,2298,2299],{},"Download useful apps:"," Maps.me (offline maps), XE Currency (currency converter), Google Translate",[45,2302,2303,2305],{},[114,2304,1354],{}," You don't need to change anything — it will work with your eSIM automatically",[45,2307,2308,2310,2311,2313],{},[114,2309,1370],{}," Add ",[922,2312,2048],{"href":2047}," and NAVEO's WhatsApp number",[22,2315,2316,2319,2320,2322],{},[114,2317,2318],{},"Problems or questions?"," Our support team is available in English and Spanish at ",[922,2321,2048],{"href":2047},". We reply in under 2 hours.",[22,2324,2325,2328,2329,2332],{},[114,2326,2327],{},"Ready for your next trip?"," Explore our plans for over 190 destinations at ",[922,2330,1434],{"href":1431,"rel":2331},[1433]," and stay connected wherever you go.",[1437,2334],{},[22,2336,2337],{},[114,2338,1443],{},[42,2340,2341,2347,2354],{},[45,2342,2343],{},[922,2344,2346],{"href":1450,"rel":2345},[1433],"What Is an eSIM and How Does It Work",[45,2348,2349],{},[922,2350,2353],{"href":2351,"rel":2352},"https:\u002F\u002Fmynaveo.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Factivar-esim-samsung",[1433],"How to Activate Your eSIM on Samsung",[45,2355,2356],{},[922,2357,2359],{"href":1464,"rel":2358},[1433],"eSIM vs Traditional Roaming",[1437,2361],{},{"title":1488,"searchDepth":1489,"depth":1489,"links":2363},[2364,2368,2369,2370,2371,2372,2373,2374,2375,2376,2377,2384,2393],{"id":1574,"depth":1489,"text":1575,"children":2365},[2366,2367],{"id":124,"depth":1494,"text":1581},{"id":1616,"depth":1494,"text":1617},{"id":1637,"depth":1489,"text":1638},{"id":1673,"depth":1489,"text":1674},{"id":1708,"depth":1489,"text":1709},{"id":1742,"depth":1489,"text":1743},{"id":1797,"depth":1489,"text":1798},{"id":1830,"depth":1489,"text":1831},{"id":1876,"depth":1489,"text":1877},{"id":1928,"depth":1489,"text":1929},{"id":1967,"depth":1489,"text":1968},{"id":2021,"depth":1489,"text":2022,"children":2378},[2379,2380,2381,2382,2383],{"id":2025,"depth":1494,"text":2026},{"id":872,"depth":1494,"text":2052},{"id":929,"depth":1494,"text":2073},{"id":2103,"depth":1494,"text":2104},{"id":2123,"depth":1494,"text":2124},{"id":2142,"depth":1489,"text":2143,"children":2385},[2386,2387,2388,2389,2390,2391,2392],{"id":2146,"depth":1494,"text":2147},{"id":2156,"depth":1494,"text":2157},{"id":2165,"depth":1494,"text":2166},{"id":2177,"depth":1494,"text":2178},{"id":2186,"depth":1494,"text":2187},{"id":1219,"depth":1494,"text":1220},{"id":2245,"depth":1494,"text":2246},{"id":2255,"depth":1489,"text":2256,"children":2394},[2395],{"id":1299,"depth":1494,"text":1300},"2026-01-16","A complete guide on how to activate your eSIM on iPhone - Everything you need to know to stay connected while traveling with NAVEO eSIM.",[],{},"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Factivar-esim-iphone",{"title":1459,"description":2397},"en\u002Fblog\u002Factivar-esim-iphone",[2404,1554,2405],"iPhone","activation","BAjbN_10G1YR8XE0xeijQlomyCWL17Dl085146YPPkY",1793421897122]