Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 LTE eSIM compatible?

Check if your Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 LTE eSIM compatible. Ensure a smooth transition to digital SIM cards with our step-by-step guide.

Your Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 LTE should support eSIM

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 LTE eSIM Compatibility

Seamlessly Compatible: Unlock the Power of eSIM with Your Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 LTE

Let's ensure it's not restricted to any specific carrier or network.

Open Settings on your Samsung device.
Tap "Connections".
Tap "SIM card manager".

If "Add eSIM" is available, your device is likely unlocked for eSIM.

Please note, certain carriers may have policies preventing unlocking within the initial six months of use.

*The following Samsung Galaxy devices DO NOT have eSIM capability:

All Galaxy devices from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macao.
All Galaxy FE "Fan Edition" models, except Galaxy S23 FE.
US models: Galaxy S20, S21* and Note 20 Ultra.

*Most Samsung Galaxy devices purchased in South Korea do not support eSIM, except Galaxy S24, S23, Z Fold 5, Z Fold 4, Z Flip 5, Z Flip 4, and A54 5G variants.

*eSIM for Galaxy A54 5G may vary depending on country/region and carrier. Please contact your carrier or device manufacturer to confirm that your Galaxy A54 5G device is eSIM-capable.

*Galaxy S21 series devices (excluding FE models) from Canada and the US may support eSIM with One UI 4 update. Please contact your carrier or device manufacturer to confirm that your Samsung device is eSIM-capable.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 LTE and eSIM: what to know

The LTE version of the Galaxy Watch 3 has a built-in eSIM and no physical SIM slot. It stores a single cellular profile for the watch. The Bluetooth/Wi-Fi-only version has no cellular eSIM, so check that you own the LTE model.

Where to add it: the watch runs Tizen and is managed through the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone. Cellular plans are set up there (look for the mobile plan or cellular options), not in the watch's own Settings.
EID: look in the watch information section of the Galaxy Wearable app. Availability can vary by software version and region.
Carrier dependence: watch eSIM plans are often provisioned by the mobile carrier, so a standard travel eSIM may not install on the watch itself.
Travel tip: before departure, check that your watch plan or roaming works at your destination.

With eSIM Prime, install your travel eSIM on your paired smartphone before the trip and activate it on arrival. Your watch can stay connected to the phone over Bluetooth, and you keep your main number and WhatsApp.