The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G supports eSIM on compatible regional models, and its One UI setup flow places eSIM installation under Settings > Connections > SIM manager. For travelers using an iRoamly travel eSIM, the QR code method is usually the quickest option, while manual input is useful when you cannot scan the QR code from another screen or printed copy.
This guide shows both ways to install an iRoamly travel eSIM on a Galaxy A56 running Samsung One UI. You will also see how to confirm the eSIM is installed, choose it for mobile data, and enable roaming when your destination plan requires it.
Preparations Before Setting Up iRomly eSIM
Make sure your Galaxy A56 is connected to stable Wi-Fi before installing the eSIM. Your phone should be unlocked and eSIM-capable, and you should have either the iRoamly QR code or the manual activation details from your iRoamly order.
Install the eSIM shortly before travel, often 1 to 2 days before departure if your plan allows it. Do not delete the eSIM after installation unless iRoamly support tells you to, because many travel eSIM profiles cannot simply be reused after removal.
iRoamly plan validity is counted from activation according to the plan’s activation rules, not from reading this guide. Check your specific iRoamly plan page or order details for the exact trigger, because some plans activate when installed and connected to the destination network. Also note that iRoamly travel eSIM plans may be data-only; voice calls and SMS vary by plan, so check the plan details before relying on them.
Method 1: Install the iRoamly travel eSIM by QR Code
Open Settings, then tap Connections.
Tap SIM manager.
Tap Add eSIM.
Tap Scan QR code.
Point the camera at your iRoamly travel eSIM QR code. Keep the QR code steady until the Galaxy A56 recognizes it.
When the iRoamly travel eSIM is found, tap Add or Download.
Wait while the Galaxy A56 downloads and adds the eSIM. Keep Wi-Fi connected and do not close Settings.
Return to SIM manager and confirm the iRoamly eSIM appears. Turn it on if the toggle is off.
Method 2: Install the iRoamly travel eSIM Manually
Use this method if the QR code cannot be scanned. On Samsung Galaxy A56 / One UI, manual setup is usually entered as one complete activation code string, often in the LPA:1$... format provided by iRoamly, rather than separate fields for SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code.
Open Settings, then tap Connections.
Tap SIM manager.
Tap Add eSIM, then tap Scan QR code.
On the QR scanner screen, tap Enter activation code.
Tap the Activation code field and enter the full iRoamly manual activation string exactly as provided, including all symbols. A safe example format is LPA:1$sm-dp-plus.example$IROAMLY-EXAMPLE-CODE.
Tap Connect or Add.
Wait while the Galaxy A56 downloads and installs the iRoamly travel eSIM.
Go back to SIM manager and confirm the iRoamly eSIM appears with its toggle turned on.
Confirm the iRoamly eSIM Is Ready
Open Settings > Connections > SIM manager.
Check that the iRoamly eSIM appears under your SIM/eSIM list and that its switch is on.
Tap Mobile data under Preferred SIMs and select iRoamly Travel.
Set Up Travel Data on Galaxy A56
In SIM manager, make sure the iRoamly eSIM is turned on.
Set Mobile data to iRoamly Travel so your Galaxy A56 uses the travel eSIM for internet access.
Open the iRoamly eSIM’s mobile network settings and turn on Data roaming if your iRoamly plan or destination instructions require it.
Avoid enabling automatic mobile data switching back to your primary SIM if you want to prevent unexpected roaming charges from your home carrier.
Troubleshooting
If Add eSIM is missing, confirm your Galaxy A56 variant supports eSIM, update One UI, restart the phone, and check whether your carrier or region has disabled eSIM features.
If the QR code says it has already been used, do not delete the eSIM. Contact iRoamly support, because many eSIM QR codes can only be installed once.
If the eSIM installs but mobile data does not work, confirm Mobile data is set to the iRoamly eSIM, turn on Data roaming if required, restart the phone, and wait until you are in the covered destination country or region.
If activation stays pending, keep Wi-Fi connected and allow the phone time to finish downloading the profile. Some plans only fully activate after connecting to a supported local network.
If your Galaxy A56 is a carrier-locked or region-specific model, eSIM behavior may differ. In that case, verify eSIM availability with Samsung, your carrier, or iRoamly before relying on the plan for travel.
Conclusion
For the Galaxy A56, the QR code method is the simplest way to add an iRoamly travel eSIM because Samsung’s One UI flow takes you directly through SIM manager > Add eSIM > Scan QR code. Manual activation is the right fallback when you only have the activation string or cannot scan the QR code.
After installation, the key checks are simple: the iRoamly eSIM should appear in SIM manager, its toggle should be on, and Mobile data should be set to the iRoamly line. Before you start using data abroad, turn on data roaming when your iRoamly plan requires it and make sure your primary SIM is not selected for travel data by mistake.