The instructions are easy to follow as can be seen below.
How to locate the EID
To find the EID (Embedded SIM Identifier) of your Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, you have two options:
Option 1: Dialing *#06#
1. Likewise, Go to the Home screen.
2. Open the phone dialer.
3. Dial *#06#.
4. Likewise, The EID number will be displayed on your screen.
Option 2: Through the device menu
1. Go to the Home screen by swiping up on the screen.
2. Select “Settings.”
3. Likewise, Scroll down and choose “About phone.”
4. Likewise, Tap on “Status information.”
5. In addition, under “EID,” the EID number of your device will be displayed.
Likewise, Once you have the EID number, you can provide it to T-Mobile for updating your account before activating your postpaid plan. Lastly after retrieving the EID, you can return to the Home screen.
Activating eSIM
To activate your new Samsung Galaxy A35 5G using eSIM during setup, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the Side key on the side of the device to turn on the phone. Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged, at least 20% is recommended.
2. Likewise, Choose your preferred language and then tap on “Start.”
3. Read and agree to the terms and conditions. You can uncheck “I agree to the sending of diagnostic data to Samsung” if you prefer. Tap on “Agree.”
4. Select “Set up manually” when prompted.
5. Likewise, Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network. Choose the network you want to connect to and enter the password if required.
6. In addition, Wait for the eSIM profile to be downloaded. This may take up to 5 minutes.
7. Likewise, Choose “Don’t copy” when prompted.
8. Enter your email address and password. If you don’t have a Google account, choose “Create account” and follow the on-screen instructions.
9. Read and agree to the terms and conditions. You can turn off “Send usage and diagnostic data” if you wish. Tap on “Accept.”
10. Set up a screen lock code, such as a PIN, and confirm it.
11. Likewise, Register your fingerprint by following the on-screen instructions. You can choose to add more fingerprints if desired.
12. Likewise, Set up face recognition if you wish by following the on-screen instructions.
13. Skip any additional setup options if you prefer.
14. Choose “Set up later in Settings” for any options you want to skip.
15. In addition,finish the setup process by selecting “Finish.”
16. Likewise, Your Samsung Galaxy A35 5G is now ready for use.
By following these steps, you can easily activate your new device using eSIM during the setup process.
Swap SIMs from an old device to a new device
To swap your physical SIM or eSIM from your old Android phone to an eSIM on your new Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, follow these steps:
1. Likewise, Pressand hold the Side key on the side of the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G to turn it on. Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged, with at least 20% recommended.
2. Likewise, Choose your preferred language and then tap on “Start.”
3. Read and agree to the terms and conditions.
4. Additionally you can uncheck “I agree to the sending of diagnostic data to Samsung” if you prefer. Tap on “Agree.”
4. Select “Set up manually” when prompted.
5. Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network. Choose the network you want to connect to and enter the password if required.
6. Likewise, Wait for the device to connect to the Wi-Fi network.
7. Choose “Transfer SIM from another device.”
8. In addition, bring your old device near to the new one. Ensure that your old device is unlocked.
9. Likewise, On your old device, choose “Transfer.”
10. Enter the verification code displayed on your new Samsung Galaxy A35 5G. If your old Android phone is not a Samsung device, scan the QR code displayed on the new device.
11. On your new Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, verify the phone number and choose “Transfer.”
12. Likewise, On your old device, choose “Transfer” again.
13. In addition, Choose “Done” to proceed with your Samsung Galaxy A35 5G.
14. Wait for the eSIM profile to be downloaded. This may take up to 5 minutes.
15. Choose “Don’t copy” when prompted.
16. Enter your email address and password. If you don’t have a Google account, choose “Create account” and follow the on-screen instructions.
17. Read and agree to the terms and conditions. You can turn off “Send usage and diagnostic data” if you wish. Tap on “Accept.”
18. Set up a screen lock code, such as a PIN, and confirm it.
19. Likewise, Register your fingerprint and set up face recognition if desired.
20. In addition, Skip any additional setup options if you prefer.
21. Likewise, Finish the setup process by selecting “Finish.”
22. Your Samsung Galaxy A35 5G is now ready for use.
By following these steps, you can easily swap your physical SIM or eSIM from your old Android phone to an eSIM on your new Samsung Galaxy A35 5G.
How to remove/delete an eSIM profile
To remove the eSIM from your Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, follow these steps:
1. Swipe up on the Home screen to access the menu.
2. Likewise, Select “Settings.”
3. Scroll down and choose “Connections.”
4. Likewise, Tap on “SIM manager.”
5. Under the section for eSIMs, select the eSIM profile you want to remove.
6. Likewise, Choose “Remove.”
7. Optionally, you can select “Move contacts” and follow the on-screen instructions if you want to transfer contacts before removing the eSIM.
8. In addition, Once done, the eSIM profile will be removed from your device.
9. Likewise, Return to the Home screen.
By following these steps, you can easily remove an eSIM profile from your Samsung Galaxy A35 5G when switching to a new device or changing SIM cards.
Choose your preferred or active SIM
To set your eSIM as your primary SIM, follow these steps:
1. Swipe up on the Home screen to access the menu.
2. Likewise, Select “Settings.”
3. Scroll down and choose “Connections.”
4. Likewise, Tap on “SIM manager.”
5. Likewise, Select “Primary SIM.”
6. Choose “eSIM” as your preferred option.
7. Likewise, Confirm by selecting “OK.”
8. Your eSIM is now set as the primary SIM, meaning it will be used for cellular data and as the default number for calls and messages.
9. Likewise, return to the Home screen.
Likewise, by following these steps, you can easily designate your eSIM as the primary SIM on your Samsung Galaxy A35 5G. Lastly also see the articles that I wrote on the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G troubleshooting as well as the Hard Reset Galaxy S5.
