Cannot setup phone without sim

[wuarthur]

Hi,
I'd like to do some initial data transfer and setup before i move the sim card over, how can i skip the sim setup step when doing the initial setup on a new S26 Ultra device

I only have 2 options on the screen during setup:
1. transfer from another android
2. Scan QR code

[ClarenceJr]

I did skip it then I called my carrier and had them transfer the eSim.

[wuarthur]

Hi ClarenceJr, 
thank you for the reply, but wouldn't having the carrier transfer the esim just be going through with the sim setup?

I am trying to set up the phone without a sim and set up the sim later on

[Mujibar]

You can just skip installing the SIM. There's a button at the bottom during setup.

[wuarthur]

Which region did you get yours from? I got mine in Canada and there is no skip button at the bottom

[Mujibar]

There is a skip button in the US. It's been there as far back as I can remember.

This is the US Samsung Members community, btw. All advice you will get here is tailored to US-specific devices and carriers.

[ClarenceJr]

I misunderstood. Best of luck though.

[Focr06]

You can, you can skip the Sim transfer. That's how I do with every phone I get. I cannot be waiting for my info to transfer over and dealing with messages or calls with out a contact attached to it. Once my transfer is done, that's when I do my esim transfer

[wuarthur]

did you have a skip button some where, during the setup there is no skip button at any stage or the option to setup manually.

I only have 2 options on the screen:
1. transfer from another android
2. Scan QR code

[Focr06]

Yes I did. It says, set up Sim later. I've always seen it.