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A quick 5 sec browse on GoogleFi subreddit would show you that many people have already switched their Samsung devices to eSIM with tips on how to get it done if you are having trouble.
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Ironically.... eSIM for S22 on FI just went live this week. It did take A LONG time!
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Thanks for the pointer, definitely some pitfalls to avoid to make sure Google doesn't clawback the promotional discount. I'll have to look into converting my current AT&T sim into an eSIM in that...
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How are you trying to add the eSIM? There is a google FI page where it will show the QR code to add it. I'm not sure if switching sim will still keep the promo though.
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I've seen people say they got it to work. Involves removing the sim card and reinstalling the preinstalled Google Fi app and scanning the QR code.
QR code: https://fi.google.com/ios/quicksetup
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You should be able to activate a Tello or any other Sim with your S8+ with no problems.
Cannot activate a Sim online.
NOW, as far as the highlighted text above that you got from Google Fi...
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Well dang I just wasted $5 on hello lol
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There are quite a few forum members who are using their S23 phones with the Fi physical SIM and an eSIM from another provider (T-mo, Verizon, etc).
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You are correct, the US variant of all Galaxy S23s use "dual SIM standby" and not "dual SIM active" so there is only one set of receiver hardware that both SIMs share. See this website for more...
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I entered my GV number for now. The new Fi line is just for this promotion, since S23U ship out date is few weeks to a month, don't want to activate SIM for this order and unnecessarily pay for the...
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Did you get physical sim or esim? Do we get the phone number immediately if it's physical sim and use it immediately for this promo?
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Thanks. Repped.
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It doesn’t really matter where that sim is anyway.
Since he has 60 days left, If he buys the s23 ultra, he’s going to void his fi deal on the fold4. You only have 30 days after shipment to...
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30 days. You could use both of them using esim+physical SIM.
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Is it possible to keep the Google fi sim in and add esim for data only (prepaid data only esim). There are some really cheap 90d plans for a few gigs of data. I'm always connected to wifi and the...
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Think my tello line was active for about 5 minutes max. Made a test call then ported immediately
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FYI, I've been using my old sim card in the new phone for a while, and a few days ago the Fi app on my phone offered to install a esim. My countdown is still running before and after the esim install.
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it's a dual sim phone you can use the esim on the second line that's what i did during s22 promotion
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I have AT&T and don't want to change my service plan or port my # from att.
If I get a basic service plan, such as Tello for $7, activate that to get a new number, then use that to port to a new...
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The S23U comes unlocked from Google out of the box and can be used with your existing cell carrier. BUT you first need to activate the phone with the Fi SIM card to kick start the 120 days in good...
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Yes you can
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Just found out Metro PCS supports eSIM on the S23. Has anyone here used that for their S23? I'd like to go with physical Fi SIM/Metro eSIM if possible.
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Thanks for the correction.
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I get it reading through all the rubble sucks but its the best way to understand everything and be prepared. Especially in a deal like this that could end up costing more money if you don't follow...
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If it's like my S22U ( US, unlocked ) it'll have 1 physical sim slot + esim
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Google actually started the esim with Pixel 4 I think but Apple advocated for it as well.
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Thanks again for your help, these are exactly the clarifications I was looking for.
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I have T-Mo on the eSIM and transferred everything from my old phone. The Fi Sim is still in the slot but I turned it off. So far the countdown timer is still going.
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I wonder if any deals will even come close to this during this phones prime time? Feel so lucky to have jumped on board and I am very satisfied with my unit. This for me is a noticeable improvement...
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Yes, you can. Several people in the S22 thread did that, although they used T-mo eSIM.
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The counter is only updated every 24 hrs, usually around the same time of day when the phone was activated. What you described is normal.
Haven't seen any posts from other forum members who are...
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1. Shouldn't be. You have activate with eSIM first.
2. I'm not sure but people here were using Verizon esim and FI physical SIM together so I'm guessing other big carriers should work too?
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I kept the fi sim in my phone and use TMobile as esim and set it as primary to make calls and send messages. Also turned off data on physical sim.
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It usually takes up to 24 hrs for the port-in and activation to be checkmarked, and for the countdown to start. With my several Fi accounts, the countdown seems to be updated every 24 hrs from when a...
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Receiving soon and I'm gonna do the same once the tick mark shows up. Are you formatting the phone as well? Please let me know once you finish the process.
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Thanks! So you do not have to use Fi just pay for it for 120 days? Again sorry to ask the same question again...
1] Activate Fi sim. Wait till I see counter tick down in a day or so.
2]...
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Yes using esim with Fi sim works. I set my esim as primary so all the data goes through primary sim.
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Well since you are just using the Tello esim to port to FI the esim essentially cancels out since the line will be deactivated after you port out. You may have to just remove the esim profile after...
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What do you get from tello method other than the hassle? Join fi then buy the phone with a referral code get 20 credit for yourself and hopefully me. Lol.
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