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[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] iMogul:
Thats what I thought as well - one physical SIM and one eSIM, but this user in the comments section on egadget seems to have 3 total providers , two physical and one eSIM.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra gets eSIM support for T-Mobile in the US

T-Mobile has rolled out an update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra that adds eSIM support to the phone, allowing you to use your number without having to slot in a physical SIM.

www.engadget.com

"The dual sim tray I purchased works fine on my Note 20 Ultra with the latest T-Mobile Firmware, I have my eSim installed, and 2 other sims installed one from AT&T that is just internet(from a hot spot as the sim2 and a verizon sim from work) so I have 3 service providers set on one phone. and all 3 sims visible and different set of notifications for all 3."

If it helps, my Note 20U is a TMO version but purchased through Samsung Insights program.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Michael in ATL:
Gaaah - factory reset, eh? Well, I'm committed now, so might as well give it a try.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Fatmonk8:
Good luck
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] AspenQn:
This is all so contradictory and confusing! I chatted with Samsung today and was told how closely Samsung worked with T-Mobile to roll this out. He was adamant that my Samsung factory unlocked Note 20 Ultra will work with eSIM after activating T-Mobile service and converting the physical SIM to eSIM. Told me at that point to simply put my VZW SIM back in and good to go.

I guess I will bite the bullet and try activating T-Mobile service and see what happens...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] dadmi:
Doesn't work. Have U1 device with TMobile service and eSim is not available.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] AspenQn:
I believe you so I went back and pressed HARD on Samsung. You are 100% correct..he verified my IMEI to clearly indicate my unlocked direct from Samsung N20U will not yet work until SAMSUNG and not T-Mobile pushes an eSIM update. Here is his exact verbiage:

"

AirDroid

The Carrier locked device will receive the update from the service provider. For Samsung unlocked devices, the update will be pushed directly from the Samsung.

Activation t mobilephysicalsim and convert it to esim will not work

you need to activate direct esim services after update

there is no official date for update release as its is being release in patches
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Fatmonk8:
So just flash the T-Mobile firmware on your U1. I have an unlocked direct from Samsung (U1) and flashed the T-Mobile firmware and got eSim. All you need is the firmware from T-Mobile to have eSim
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] mindseye0803:
You also need to have latest Tmobile firmware installed. Not sure, if changing CSC to Tmobile and receiving update is same to have latest Tmobile firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Neimad649:
The default phone app lets you choose which sim to call from. When you start dialing the number, look at the very bottom of the screen and you will see which sim you are using to call from. If you want to change it, just touch it

As for the message app, you have to set it from the contacts app and it will work.

Both messaging and calling is controlled from the contacts app.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Fatmonk8:
Actually in the default messaging app, you can open the side menu of a conversation and set the Sim to text from at the bottom. Same way the dialer works. Same for google messaging, except you can select the Sim in the text box. In Samsung messages its a little more hidden.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Neimad649:
I knew that as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Michael in ATL:
Pain in the neck, but everything is working now, like you experienced. Reset FTW in this case. Thanks for the tip.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] mindseye0803:
Can someone pls confirm if esim is supported only for Tmobile postpaid accounts? Or it is supported for Tmobile prepaid accounts too?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] rjohnstone:
I highly suspect that person is full of it.

No Qualcomm variant Note 20 Ultra has 3 IMEI numbers.

I would love to see screenshots IF he does in fact have 3 functioning IMEI numbers.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Fatmonk8:
Yeah, I bought a dual sim tray off aliexpress when I first bought the phone to try and see if dual sim would work (it didn't). After reading his post I thru In my dual sim tray to see if both physical sims and the esim would work after the update. It didn't. Only one physical sim showed and my esim.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] zimoon77:
So... The phone on the pic is 9860?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] biohazard69:
Hello, I tell you I have a galaxy note ultra 5g with version sm-n9860 now in my country the esim is being implemented that I find it quite useful and comfortable ..

When trying to configure I do not have this option available on my phone, is there a way to activate it either by changing the rom or some configuration?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] *Omnipresent*:
It took several calls to T-Mobile customer service and tech support but got the e-sim working on my N20 Ultra. Purchased direct from Samsung. Using on T-Mobile postpaid.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] zimoon77:
Which device?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Michael in ATL:
I had some issues with them, mostly around permanently unlocking my phone that I had paid off 3-4 days before. Level 2 finally got it.

I have to say, they hire and train people very well in C/S - just sayin'.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] *Omnipresent*:
SM-N986U/DS
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] VioNeo:
Hi scotsman,

Recently I've got an update from T-mobile and I have that option now.

That means I can activate the e-SIM on my SM-N986U?

It will be great if I could, because I have only one SIM slot.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Michael in ATL:
I called T-Mobile, paid off my phone (gulp), and then had them switch my phone to use eSIM as the primary. I then inserted my Verizon work account SIM into the SIM slot, and voila (relatively). I did end up having to do a full reset on it to get everything working correctly though. (That's a brief summary, not a complete guide, but should help you make the shift).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] gd761:
I have been a Sprint customer with a Lease on My Wife's Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 512GB that came from Sprint and My Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 512GB that I had purchased from BestBuy. ALL of this in the US with BOTH Phones having Snapdragon and NOT Exynos Processor.

Before the End of the month I had paid off the remainder of the Lease and had Sprint Unlock the S20 Ultra just like My Note 20 Ultra.

I have called Samsung a number of times and they have told Me that the E-SIM can't be Activated by them because it is dependant on the Carrier Supporting E-SIM on their Network.

Sprint did't Support E-SIM on Samsung Phones but only for the iPhone.

I was told to Activate the E-SIM in Both the S20 and Note, I would have to be a T-Mobile Customer and then T-Mobile would be able to Activate the E-SIM as long as I have Android 11 with UI 3.1 on the Phones.

I have Android 11 and UI 3.1 on Both and so far, No T-Mobile Rep can get the E-SIM Activated.

The Sales Rep had said that I was the First Customer from Sprint that He had Switched over to T-Mobile and after about 2.5 hours He could NOT get the E-SIM activated.

Today I had called T-Mobile and had spoken with a few people who had told Me to go into the Settings after I put on Airplane Mode and use Wi-Fi.

There's No SIM Card Manager listed under the CONNECTIONS Section.

There's NO other place to Find the EID Number or Access Anything that the Reps want Me to find except for just the IMEI Number.

Has Anyone else come across this same situation and had found a FIX in order to be able to get the E-SIM Activated?

If So, PLEASE Advise in Detail how to make the Settings SHOW UP in ANY of the Areas of the Settings so I can get the E-SIM Activated.

Thank You in Advance for ANYONE that Can Help with this and Share the Information Here for Everyone else as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] dadmi:
I converted my U1 to U by flashing TMobile firmware to get eSIM. Follow the guide posted in one of the forums here but you will lose your data. You will start as a new phone after flashing TMobile firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] designerdemon:
I am so pissed off at Samsung for this. Why are they selling unlocked phones? and they don't even p[rovide proper documentation to their or the carrier support crews. Premium care plus is a joke. https://us.community.samsung.com/t5...Samsung-dot-com-or-Samsung/m-p/1830622#M27234
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] designerdemon:
Can you share if yours was an unlocked phone bought from Samsung, or a TMo version? What steps did you take?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] munachi:
Coming from the SM-N986U1, I installed the firmware for the SM-N986U and the IMEI of the esim is displayed under Settings > About Phone.

No Sim card manager under Settings > Connections however. See attached image.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] mindseye0803:
What is CSC setting of your phone and are you have Tmobile subscriber? Not sure, if anyone has been able to use esim for other providers.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] munachi:
Ah I see. CSC is XAA and no, not a T-Mo subscriber.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] mindseye0803:
Your CSC would need to be TMB for esim to be enabled and SIM manager option show up.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] munachi:
How do I achieve this please? Would I need a T-Mobile Sim and if I do get one do I need to call T-Mobile support to do anything?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] mindseye0803:
Yes, getting Tmobile sim is one way to change CSC and to enable esim, i have seen posts where some ppl had to call Tmobile support to enable esim.

Below is post on how i changed my CSC to Tmobile using Tmobile sim

https://xdaforums.com/t/since-csc-c...pdate-what-are-options-to-change-csc.4264049/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] MrPK17:
Congrats man. Well I have S20 and S21 Ultra from US looking for Esim.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] MrPK17:
Do you have any idea when S20 and S21 Ultra would get Esim updates from Samsung?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Michael in ATL:
There are some posts back on page 26-27 from some folks experiencing significant battery drain since implementing this change last month. I must say I'm in that club now. I even did a full restore to get everything working. I don't watch a lot of video, just mainly listen to a lot of podcasts via PocketCasts.

I'm barely making it through the day in most cases, with a mid-day partial charge to 80% required some days. This is a curious ramification of the change, and I sure hope it's addressed in a coming update.

I have the N986U with T-Mobile eSIM and nano-SIM card for work from Verizon.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] VioNeo:
Thanks Michael for the reply
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Mdyche82:
You have to flash full tmb firmware. Not xaa tmb but 986u tmb firmware. The esim is in the user data section you'll flash
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] gd761:
That would be great except for 1 MAJOR PROBLEM!

I had purchased an Unlocked Phone so I don't have to deal with BLOATWARE.

If I flash T-Mobile Firmware, then also comes the BLOATWARE that I DON'T Want.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] gd761:
If I would be able to do that and NOT get ANY BLOATWARE at all then I would consider it, but I would NEED to See it from someone else who has also done the same thing in order to get the E-SIM to show up and be Accessed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] jomacabo:
I have tmb tmb spr CSC, but i dont have the option enabled from the last update. UI 3.1 A11, Last update G986US QU2-UOYN2

how did u get the esim option? Its supposed that tmo don't have yet esim support for s20.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] jionny:
Is there no way to do this on an unlocked phone without adding Tmobile bloatware? I switched from Xfinity where the updates were fast and as soon as Samsung put them out. Switched to Tmobile and yet to receive the May update
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] jionny:
Finally got the Tmobile update yesterday, of course, it doesn't have the esim manager. I prefer not to have bloatware so I will just leave it on the unlocked update Tmobile sent
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] KP3624:
People with Unlocked Note 20 Ultra on Sprint receiving esim update. Can someone confirm?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] KP3624:
Did you buy Tmobile version or unlocked(U1) from Samsung? and if Unlocked what did you ask Tmobile to do for the update?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] jionny:
yes I am also curious because I bought mine unlocked directly from Samsung too
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] *Omnipresent*:
Sorry for the confusion. I bought my T-mobile N20U direct from Samsung's website. It is NOT unlocked.

Step 1. Call T-mobile customer service and say you want to activate the e-sim in your N20U. Make sure you have your EID and IMEI number handy and have wifi access.

Step 2. Pay $20 activation fee

Step 3. Call T-mobile level 2 technical support and have them configure your newly activated e-sim. FYI, all your Bluetooth pairings will be erased during the setup process.

Step 4. Profit
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] KP3624:
I don't know why they made you pay a $20 activation fee; It took me literally 2 minutes to activate that on my wife's and daughter's iPhones didn't have to call anyone and it was free. The process is pretty simple once you have the feature on your phone
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] dawinner:
Do I need to flash the USER DATA file too? I flashed the whole firmware, but SIM card manager still doesnt show up. The Model number in About Status changed to U and in About phone section IMEI of ESim is visible, but there is no SIM Card Manager.

Any idea what can I do?

Also, in Software information, my Service Provider Version is showing up as XAA not TMB.

EDIT: I even flashed USERDATA, but no matter what I do, my phone doesnt get the SIM manager and the Carrier/Service Provider Software version doesn't change to TMB, its stuck with XAA.

I believe something is casuing the phone to not change the CSC
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] manager77:
Is there any chance to flash t-mobile firmware over China N9860 firmware?! I need desperately to make esim work on my CHN N9860 and l read that Samsung enable esim on t-mobile with a firmware update. I can root my phone too for esim, but l did found nothing to get some solution. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] d.cortez:
that someone might be me. ;). My box definitely lists 2 IMEI's; however, *#06# only lists the first IMEI. as an FYI, i purchased my ATT Note20 Ultra from Samsung.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Mr. Orange 645:
Whoa. Cool! Now I wonder if the Unlocked US model has a second IMEI that's just not listed.

I may have to call T-Mo to see if they can activate the eSIM on mine, then I have a SIM from a secondary line I could stick in. Hmmmm...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Fatmonk8:
That would be crazy helpful of you tried this out.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] tonime:
i have esim and worked. Spain - Movistar
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Fatmonk8:
My OnePlus 7 Pro only has 1 IMEI number on the box, but it works with two sims. And when you look up the IMEI number under about, it shows the same IMEI number for both sims.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] the_scotsman:
As an Exynos owner, I can confirm that as well as having two IMEIs on the box, I also see two IMEIs when I dial *#06#.

It looks like they disable the eSIM on those US devices.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Mr. Orange 645:
T-Mobile is supposedly looking into it right now for me. At first they said the Note 20 Ultra doesn't support eSIM for TMo, but they are double checking now.

---------- Post added at 06:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:38 PM ----------

Supposedly.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Fatmonk8:
If they tell you no, then they are telling people different things.

I was told they support the eSIM.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] gotojanoo:
Rep asked me to give him EID. Where can I find EID ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Mr. Orange 645:
Well, bad news. My phone doesn't have an EID.

If you look at an actual SIM card, there's a 32-digit number on it. Well, an eSIM has the same number, but it's found somewhere in settings and is called an EID or eSIM Identification Number.

There is no where in settings where I can find this number. If someone can figure out how to find it let me know. Without it, T-Mobile can not activate the eSIM.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] gotojanoo:
Same here. Gave up. Samsung Basura lol. 1300 bucks and they cant give esim . Shame :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Fatmonk8:
Is the US unlocked the same as the Global?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] gotojanoo:
I believe its not same. Processor different.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Fatmonk8:
I know the Exynos models are the ones with dual sim, but I wonder what would happen if we flash the global version.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] d.cortez:
i just returned from an att store and they said i should be able to activate the eSIM using the Sim Toolkit App (by scanning a QR code on an eSIM card they gave me). like others have said, i can see the app, but cannot launch it. ugh!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] the_scotsman:
For me (Exynos) it's Settings > About phone > Status > and it's the third item in the list, under IMEI information.

It looks like eSIMis totally disabled on your devices. Not sure why and how/if it can be re-enabled.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Fatmonk8:
Are you sure the EID and IMEI are not the same? My phone shows EID right over top IMEI and the number.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] the_scotsman:
Nope, it's different. It's a unique number to the eSIM.

eg: https://en.tab-tv.com/?p=18876#:~:text=EID is an “Embedded Identity,Sim cards are called eSIM.

So it sounds like your phones don't have one :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Fatmonk8:
Hmm, wonder why my phone shows EID over both IMEI numbers then.

The world is a mystery I guess.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] the_scotsman:
I think it's because you have no EID, it's blank, and has nothing next to it. It just looks like it's showing as the same as your IMEI. If it had one, it would be between the EID text and the IMEI text.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] tommytep:
mee too. after like a dozen of flash back and forth with all the "it works for me" guidelines found on XDA, none of them works on my fone! the EID show up but greyed out, sim manager is missing and cannot turn on mobile data with physical sim. CSC is stuck with XAA. I'm giving it up.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Randy63:
After reading all the posts here i decided to get a brand new note 20 5g tmobile version.

i unlocked it by calling tmobile and good to go with dual sim now. No more flashing
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] androidexplorer76:
Can you explain how Alliance X can be used to issue dial codes such as *#*#27663368378#*#* ?

Can Alliance X enable these codes where they have been blocked by the carrier/Samsung version?

Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] rjohnstone:
No... it cannot enable dial codes, but it can allow you to get into the menus that are not visible.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Merack:
If I plan to root my device, to get more bands and options. What do I lose by activating the knox counter? I know that you will no longer be able to use spay and samsung pass but what else would I lose?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] johnybravojr:
You will also lose access to secret folder.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] alam1971:
Hi, Is there any way to get ESim function on Note 20 Ultra 5g Korean model (SM N986N, CSC, KOO )?. There is no SIM card manager option in settings. I am also interested to know if it is possible to change the CSC to ESIM compatible CSC. Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] elswerky:
So bro I can use one sim ,one SD card and one esim ??

That would be nice if I can use two mobile numbers and SD card at the same time
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] sachinn2015:
Pls help me I am having Note 20 Ultra 256gb Japanese version Snapdragon MODEL SCG06

ITS a single Sim phone but I want esim , pls help I m from india
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] noidodroid:
Has anyone got this working on a SM-G781UZBATMB or another CSC? Or happen to find another method for enabling?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Ibrohim:
The messed up restriction laws that fell upon both carriers and manufacturers. Esim client is here but not enabled and we're forced to root in order to achieve esim?! Piss me to bottom rock-hell, I heard SK laws unrestricted that feature as of late years beginning with S23 series as this was f***ed up restriction
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Fatmonk8:
Makes sense since this is from my 7 Pro that doesn't have eSIM
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Mr. Orange 645:
Since they have different processors it's not possible. And if you did somehow flash it, you would be the owner of a shiny $1300 paperweight.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] gotojanoo:
Samsung chat confirmed, there is no EID in unlock US version ultra. RiP.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Mr. Orange 645:
T-Mo rep said it was something Samsung could activate it through an OTA update. I realize carrier reps are often wrong, but it makes sense if other people with carrier models have two IMEIs listed on their box.

My unlocked model doesn't have two IMEIs, but my phone DOES have an eSIM app, I just can't access it. Just the app info screen.

Maybe Samsung is waiting to flip the switch on the eSIMs for some reason?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] VICosPhi:
Do carrier models have two IMEIs on their box though? Can someone with a carrier model confirm this? I would think this whole eSIM disabling Samsung is doing is because of carriers wanting to lock people on a single SIM so the unlocked version should be the one with highest likelihood of eSIM support.

Samsung promised a software update for S20 to unlock eSIM functionality during March around its release, and there are hundreds of posts on Samsung forum where people are still asking for an ETA with no response from Samsung. :mad:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] the_scotsman:
On the Samsung US website, it says:

So perhaps some carriers have it disabled, or maybe they're all disabled in the US. That's bloody stupid.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Mr. Orange 645:
Yes, earlier in the thread a member posted a picture of his box with two IMEIs. His is an ATT variant.