While many devices in the United States technically have eSIMs, only Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Pixel series allow users to connect to networks using the digital maps included in their phones. Many of Samsung’s recent flagships also incorporate eSIMs, but without the support of US carriers, the feature has gone unused. Fortunately, that is finally changing, as T-Mobile is the first carrier to add support for eSIM on Samsung devices running on its network, starting with the Galaxy Note20 series.
This change may not seem like much, but for users who were looking for a way to simplify the exchange of cell connections, it is a godsend. Not only does this allow digital switching between networks, but it also provides a path to dual SIM phones for homeowners in the United States. The update affects both the Note20 and Note20 Ultra on T-Mobile, and while there is no current sign of similar support for the Galaxy S21, it can be assumed that it is not. not far behind.
Apart from eSIM activation, this new software also includes some vague bug fixes and security enhancements. Once your phone is updated, OneUI’s settings menu will feature an eSIM card manager to switch between networks.
