The shift from physical SIM cards to eSIMs is gradually gaining momentum. eSIMs, which are integrated into your device, offer potential security advantages.

Nevertheless, moving eSIM profiles between devices can still be a bit of a hassle, often requiring carrier assistance or new SIMs. A recent development involving Samsung and Pixel devices hints at a simpler approach.

Acknowledging the issue, Google announced a solution at last year’s Mobile World Congress—a new eSIM transfer tool for Android.

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The tool will allow users to securely and quickly move their mobile plans to new devices without the need for physical SIMs. 

Although Google didn’t provide specifics or a launch date, users setting up their Pixel 8 devices noticed its practical implementation as early as October last year. Looks like the tool have now started becoming more widely available. 

Recently, a user setting up their brand-new Galaxy S24 Ultra using Samsung’s SIM transfer tool encountered a new eSIM transfer option during the setup process.

According to the user, a pop-up appeared on their nearby LG V60 ThinQ, allowing them to transfer their SIM to the Galaxy S24 Ultra by scanning a QR code.

Samsung had previously introduced its own eSIM transfer tool within One UI 5.1, but it was limited only to Galaxy devices. The recent development, however, suggests that the eSIM transfer feature for Android is getting wider compatibility across brands and models in the future.

While there are no reports from other brands using this feature, it’s not surprising that Samsung is among the first to adopt it. After all, Samsung and Google have been building a strong partnership recently.

However, it’s important to note that, at present, T-Mobile is the only carrier confirmed to support this eSIM transfer functionality in the US. Although the growing interest suggests wider adoption by other carriers may be on the horizon, it’s still too early to confirm definitively.

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