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What’s the Scoop?
- Samsung is reportedly creating a straightforward tool to streamline eSIM transfers from iPhones to Galaxy smartphones.
- With the new One UI 8.5 feature, users can transfer eSIMs without dealing directly with their carrier.
- At launch, this tool is expected to work with top U.S. carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.
A recent leak reveals that Samsung is gearing up to introduce a solution that could simplify how we transfer eSIMs from iPhones to Galaxy devices, making the swapping process a lot easier.
Let’s face it: the shift from physical SIM cards to eSIMs is underway, whether we like it or not. Google has already embraced eSIM-only for its Pixel 10 models in the U.S., and it seems Samsung aims to follow suit with the upcoming Galaxy S26 series.
While Apple and Google have made strides with eSIM transfers on their own platforms – thanks to iOS 26 and Android 16 – switching from an iPhone to a Samsung Galaxy here in the U.S. still means you’ve got to contact your carrier. However, the latest buzz from Android Authority indicates that Samsung is working on a tool that could wipe out that annoying step.
The anticipated new feature for One UI 8.5 will give users the power to easily move their eSIM from iPhone to Galaxy without needing a middleman, aka the carrier. According to a screenshot shared by the media, the current feature labeled ‘Transfer SIM from another device’ will soon break down into two distinct options: one for transfer from Galaxy/Android and another specifically for iPhone.
The Potential Launch with One UI 8.5
Choosing the second option, as you might guess, directly allows a user to transfer their eSIM from an iPhone to a Samsung device. Just like the current iOS-to-Pixel transfer tool that supports key U.S. carriers such as Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, it looks like Samsung’s version is also on track to support these networks at its debut.
Though the beta testing for One UI 8.5 hasn’t started yet, all signs point to it being a big upgrade for Galaxy users. It’s rumored to bring features like automatic call screening comparable to what’s found on Pixel devices, plus AI-generated notification summaries.
The One UI 8.5 beta program is set to kick off next month, with its full rollout likely to align with the Galaxy S26 series launch next year.
