Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 3 4G eSIM compatible?

Check if your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 3 4G eSIM compatible. Ensure a smooth transition to digital SIM cards with our step-by-step guide.

Your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 3 4G should support eSIM

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 3 4G eSIM Compatibility

Seamlessly Compatible: Unlock the Power of eSIM with Your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 3 4G

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 Active 3 4G and eSIM: what to know

Samsung's 4G smartwatches use an embedded eSIM and have no physical SIM tray. Samsung's official lineup doesn't clearly list a model under exactly this name, so check the model name and number on your watch under Settings > About watch. Watches normally hold one eSIM profile for the mobile plan.

Where to add it: a Samsung watch's eSIM is normally set up from the paired phone, in the Galaxy Wearable app under Watch settings > Mobile plans, not directly in the watch's own Settings.
Carrier dependence: watch eSIMs are generally provisioned by a carrier as a number-sharing plan, so a standard travel data eSIM may not be accepted on the watch.
EID: look in the About watch section of the watch or the Galaxy Wearable app, if your model shows it.
Travel tip: before departure, check with your carrier whether the watch's plan works abroad, and keep the watch paired via Bluetooth.

For trips abroad, install your eSIM Prime travel eSIM on your compatible phone before you leave and activate it on arrival. Your main number and WhatsApp stay available, and a watch paired over Bluetooth can keep showing your notifications.