The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ is a useful travel tablet when you want a larger screen for maps, translation, bookings, streaming, and work without relying on hotel Wi-Fi. On cellular versions of the Tab S9 FE+, Samsung places eSIM setup inside Settings > Connections > SIM manager, which is the path this guide uses.
This article shows two complete ways to install an iRoamly travel eSIM: scanning the QR code and entering the activation code manually. QR setup is usually the fastest option, while manual entry is helpful when the QR code will not scan, you are setting up from the same screen that displays the QR code, or your camera cannot read the code clearly.
Before starting, keep your tablet connected to Wi-Fi and make sure you are using the cellular/eSIM-capable version of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+. iRoamly eSIM validity starts from activation, and the exact activation trigger can vary by plan, so check the plan details in your iRoamly order before installing too early.
Preparations Before Setting Up iRomly eSIM
Connect the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ to a stable Wi-Fi network.
Confirm your model supports cellular service and eSIM. The Wi-Fi-only Tab S9 FE+ cannot add an eSIM.
Keep your iRoamly QR code or manual activation code ready.
Install the eSIM 1-2 days before travel when the plan allows it, but remember that validity starts from activation.
Do not delete the iRoamly eSIM casually after installation. Many travel eSIMs cannot simply be reinstalled after removal.
Check whether your iRoamly plan includes voice calls or SMS. Many travel eSIM plans are data-only, and voice/SMS availability varies by plan.
Shared Setup Steps
Open Settings, then tap Connections. You should see the network and wireless settings page.
Tap SIM manager. This opens the page where Samsung lists physical SIMs, eSIMs, and mobile data preferences.
Tap Add eSIM. The tablet will open Samsung’s eSIM setup options.
Method 1: Install the iRoamly eSIM by Scanning a QR Code
On the Add eSIM screen, tap Scan QR code. Samsung will open the eSIM QR scanner.
Point the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ camera at the iRoamly QR code. Keep the full code inside the scanning frame until the tablet detects the eSIM.
When Samsung shows the detected iRoamly travel eSIM, tap Add or Add eSIM. Keep Wi-Fi connected while the eSIM downloads.
Method 2: Install the iRoamly eSIM by Manual Entry
Open Settings, tap Connections, tap SIM manager, then tap Add eSIM. This is the same starting path used for QR setup.
Tap Scan QR code, then tap Enter activation code on the QR scanner screen. This opens Samsung’s manual eSIM entry page.
Tap the Activation code field, enter the full iRoamly manual activation string exactly as provided, then tap Connect or Add. On current Samsung One UI, this manual route uses one full activation-code string, commonly in an LPA:1$... format, rather than separate SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code boxes.
How to Confirm the iRoamly eSIM Was Installed
Go back to Settings > Connections > SIM manager, then look under the eSIM section for iRoamly Travel eSIM. Turn the eSIM switch on if it is off.
Set Up the iRoamly eSIM for Travel Data
In SIM manager, tap Mobile data, then select iRoamly Travel eSIM. This makes the iRoamly line the tablet’s mobile data source.
Open Settings > Connections > Mobile networks, then turn on Data roaming if your iRoamly plan or destination requires roaming. Leave your primary SIM’s data off if you want to avoid accidental roaming charges.
Troubleshooting
If Add eSIM is missing, confirm you have a cellular Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ model, update One UI, check that the tablet is not restricted by region or carrier firmware, and look for an EID in device information.
If the QR code does not scan, use the manual method and enter the full activation code exactly as shown in your iRoamly order.
If Samsung says the QR code was already used, do not delete and retry repeatedly. Contact iRoamly support because many eSIM QR codes can only be installed once.
If the eSIM installs but there is no data, select iRoamly Travel eSIM for Mobile data, enable Data roaming when required, restart the tablet, and confirm the plan covers your destination.
If activation stays pending, keep Wi-Fi connected, wait a few minutes, restart the tablet, and check whether the plan activates only after connecting to a supported destination network.
If calls or SMS do not work, check the exact iRoamly plan details. Many travel eSIMs are data-only.
If you no longer need the line temporarily, turn it off in SIM manager instead of deleting it unless iRoamly support tells you removal is safe.
Conclusion
For the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 5G, the cleanest setup route is Settings > Connections > SIM manager > Add eSIM. Use QR code setup when you can scan the iRoamly code from another screen or printed copy; use manual entry when scanning is inconvenient or fails.
After installation, confirm iRoamly Travel eSIM appears in SIM manager, choose it for Mobile data, and enable Data roaming if your destination plan requires it. Since iRoamly validity starts from activation and voice/SMS support varies by plan, check the plan details before you travel.