The Galaxy Z Flip7 is a compact foldable, but eSIM setup happens on the unfolded main screen, where Samsung’s One UI uses the Connections and SIM manager menus for mobile plans. This guide uses that main-display layout and follows the current Samsung path: Settings > Connections > SIM manager > Add eSIM.
For travel, an iRoamly travel eSIM is most convenient when you install it before leaving, keep your regular SIM in place, and switch mobile data to the travel eSIM when you arrive. The QR code method is the fastest if you have the iRoamly QR code on another screen or printed out. Manual entry is the backup route when the QR code cannot be scanned or you are setting up from the same phone that displays the code.
This article covers both methods from the same Samsung setup path, then shows how to confirm that the iRoamly eSIM is installed and how to set it as the mobile data line for travel.
Preparations Before Setting Up iRomly eSIM
Connect the Galaxy Z Flip7 to stable Wi-Fi before adding the eSIM.
Make sure the phone is unlocked and that your regional/carrier variant supports eSIM. Some Samsung models can vary by market or carrier firmware.
Keep your iRoamly QR code or manual activation details ready from your iRoamly order email or account page.
Install the eSIM 1-2 days before travel when possible, but do not delete and reinstall it casually; many eSIM profiles cannot simply be reused after removal.
iRoamly eSIM validity starts from activation. The exact activation trigger can vary by plan, so check the current iRoamly plan details before installing or turning on the plan for travel.
iRoamly travel eSIM plans may not include voice calls or SMS. Voice/SMS availability varies by plan, so check the specific plan details instead of assuming it is included.
Shared Setup Steps
Use these steps for both the QR code method and the manual-entry method.
Open Settings, then tap Connections. You should see Samsung’s connection options, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, mobile networks, and SIM settings.
On the Connections screen, tap SIM manager. This opens the Samsung page where physical SIMs, eSIMs, and preferred SIM choices are managed.
In SIM manager, tap Add eSIM. The phone will move to Samsung’s eSIM setup flow.
Method 1: Install the iRoamly eSIM by Scanning a QR Code
On the Add eSIM screen, tap Scan QR code. This opens the QR scanner used to download an eSIM profile from an eSIM provider.
Point the scanner at the iRoamly eSIM QR code from your purchase email or iRoamly account. Keep the QR code fully inside the scanner area until the phone recognizes it.
When the phone shows the iRoamly travel eSIM profile, tap Add. This confirms that you want to download the eSIM to this Galaxy Z Flip7.
Wait while the phone adds the iRoamly eSIM. Keep Wi-Fi connected and stay on this screen until the setup finishes.
Method 2: Install the iRoamly eSIM by Manual Entry
Samsung’s current manual-entry flow uses one full Activation code field. Enter the complete iRoamly activation string exactly as provided, commonly in an LPA:1$...$... format, rather than splitting it into separate SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code boxes.
Open Settings, tap Connections, tap SIM manager, then tap Add eSIM. This is the same starting path used for QR setup.
On Connections, tap SIM manager to return to the eSIM management page.
In SIM manager, tap Add eSIM to open the Samsung eSIM setup choices.
On the Add eSIM screen, choose the manual option, such as Enter activation code. If you first land on the QR scanner, tap Enter activation code from that QR screen.
Tap the Activation code field, enter the complete iRoamly manual activation string exactly as shown in your iRoamly details, then tap Connect or Add when the button becomes available.
When the phone shows the iRoamly travel eSIM profile, tap Add to confirm the download.
Wait while the Galaxy Z Flip7 adds the iRoamly eSIM. Keep the phone connected to Wi-Fi until the setup completes.
How to Confirm the iRoamly eSIM Was Installed
Open Settings > Connections > SIM manager, then check the eSIMs section. The iRoamly travel eSIM should appear there and should be turned on.
If Samsung asks you to restart after adding the eSIM, restart the phone, then return to SIM manager and confirm the iRoamly eSIM still appears under eSIMs.
Set Up the iRoamly eSIM for Travel Data
In Settings > Connections > SIM manager, tap Mobile data, then select iRoamly Travel eSIM. This tells the Galaxy Z Flip7 to use iRoamly for cellular data instead of your primary SIM.
Open the mobile network settings for the iRoamly eSIM, then turn on Data roaming if your iRoamly plan or destination instructions require it. Most travel eSIMs need roaming enabled to connect on partner networks abroad.
Keep your primary SIM available for calls or SMS only if you still need it, and avoid switching Mobile data back to the primary SIM unless you want to use your home carrier’s data plan.
Troubleshooting
No Add eSIM: update One UI, confirm the Galaxy Z Flip7 variant supports eSIM in your region, check that the phone is unlocked, and look for an EID in the device information. Carrier firmware can hide eSIM options on some models.
QR code will not scan: increase screen brightness on the device showing the QR code, clean the camera lens, keep the code flat, and use the manual Enter activation code method if scanning still fails.
QR code already used: do not delete the eSIM and try again. Many eSIM QR codes can be installed only once. Contact iRoamly support from your account or order page.
eSIM installed but no data: select iRoamly Travel eSIM for Mobile data, turn on Data roaming if required, restart the phone, and confirm your destination is covered by the plan.
Activation is pending: stay on Wi-Fi, wait a few minutes, then restart the phone. Some plans complete activation only after the phone connects to a supported destination network.
Voice or SMS is unavailable: check the specific iRoamly plan details. Many travel eSIM plans are data-only and do not provide a regular phone number.
Validity period looks shorter than expected: iRoamly plan validity is counted from activation, not from reading this guide. Review the plan’s activation trigger before installing or using it.
Conclusion
On the Galaxy Z Flip7, the cleanest setup path is through Settings > Connections > SIM manager > Add eSIM. Use Scan QR code when the iRoamly QR code is available on another screen, and use Enter activation code when you need to paste the complete manual activation string directly on the phone.
After installation, the important checks are simple: the iRoamly travel eSIM should appear under SIM manager, it should be turned on, Mobile data should point to iRoamly for your trip, and Data roaming should be enabled when your destination plan requires it. Before you travel, confirm the plan’s validity trigger and whether voice/SMS are included so the eSIM behaves exactly the way you expect when you land.