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eSim for s20 with UI 4.0?

(Topic created: 10-30-2021 12:34 PM)
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lazyfingers
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From what I have heard the 4.0 update gives the s20 note access to eSim function. Does anyone know if the update will do the same for s21 and s20's? 
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user751201tmO21
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S21 - yes - there is now a "SIM Card Manager" option under Connections.
lazyfingers
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Thank you for your response. I have one clarifying question.

I have an s20+ and I'm trying to figure out if I'll need to upgrade to get the feature or not. I ordered a s20 Note, that will be here Monday, but I don't need the sPen and would rather just keep my phone.
Do you know if this will be added to the s20 phones as well?
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user751201tmO21
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It's my understanding the s20+ has dual SIM and also eSIM ... though I've read "it depends on carrier and world location".

However, eSIM is also a "software feature that must be enabled to use" ...

IOW, my 21 Ultra Unlocked has eSIM, but I could not configure for it on Android 11 One UI 3.X, because the option didn't exist in the Settings menu. Now it does.

SideNote: I've always opted for S-Pen capable phones - can't do without it 👍
lazyfingers
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That's super helpful. Thank you for taking the time to respond.
Anonymous
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From my understanding Samsung's actually have esim built in they have for several iterations now it's all about the US carriers supporting esim which they do not
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lazyfingers
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According to my att store, iPhone has been using eSim for a few generations now. It sounds like they are starting to support it on samsung now with the new 4.0 update.
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Volkswagen7
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It depends on the carrier, t-mobile in US supports eSim
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