{"id":922,"date":"2025-07-05T16:52:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T16:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esim.simsolo.com\/en\/blog\/?p=922"},"modified":"2025-07-05T16:52:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T16:52:35","slug":"samsung-galaxy-s21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esim.simsolo.com\/en\/blog\/esim-compatible\/samsung-galaxy-s21\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra eSIM compatible?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-center kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;922&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;4.8&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;4.8\\\/5 - (5 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Is the Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra eSIM compatible?&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;136.7&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 136.7px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            4.8\/5 - (5 votes)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>Yes, the <strong>Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra all support eSIM<\/strong>, making them a <strong>powerful choice for travelers, business users, and anyone looking to manage two lines without carrying two devices.<\/strong> However, many users overlook that carrier support and <strong>software version can affect eSIM activation<\/strong>. For example, US models had the hardware but needed updates to One UI 4 (Android 12) or newer to enable eSIM functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Samsung Model<\/th><th>eSIM Compatible?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Galaxy S21<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Galaxy S21+<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Galaxy S21 Ultra<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not see the eSIM option, update your device and <strong>confirm your carrier supports eSIM for your plan and region<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why using eSIM on the Galaxy S21 for travel internet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Travel-ready: Activate a local eSIM plan when traveling while keeping your main SIM active for calls and WhatsApp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dual-line management: Perfect for separating business and personal numbers on one device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No more physical SIM swaps: Reduce wear on your SIM tray while switching networks easily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Works on flagship hardware: The S21 series offers <strong>fast connectivity and 5G<\/strong>, making it ideal for heavy data users abroad. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esim.simsolo.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIMSOLO eSIM<\/a> <\/strong>delivers the best compatibility and coverage for your Samsung S21 Series, ensuring you stay connected wherever you travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Check eSIM Availability on Your Galaxy S21 Series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\"><p class=\"schema-how-to-description\"><\/p> <ol class=\"schema-how-to-steps\"><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1751733920984\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Go to Settings > Connections > SIM Manager.<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1751733932583\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Look for the Add Mobile Plan or Add eSIM option.<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1751733939703\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">lso you can call *#06# on you phone and check if you have a EID Number.<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"><\/p> <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If unavailable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Update to Android 12 or above (One UI 4 or newer).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm with your carrier that your plan and region support eSIM on your Galaxy S21.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Using eSIM Secure on the Galaxy S21?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, eSIM uses encryption and secure provisioning, making it as secure, or even more secure, than using a physical SIM card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Use eSIM for Travel on the Galaxy S21?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely. eSIM lets you add a local data plan while keeping your home SIM active, saving you roaming fees while ensuring you stay connected instantly when you land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra all support eSIM, making them a powerful choice for travelers, business users, and anyone looking to manage two lines without carrying two devices. 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