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Samsung Galaxy Watch - Add Cellular Plan

2026-10-17 17:35:08.418

Samsung Galaxy Watch - Add Cellular Plan

Here's info on how to add a cellular plan for your eSIM to your Galaxy Watch.
Before you begin, ensure:
  • your Galaxy Watch has been paired with an Android™ smartphone or Apple®iPhone®.
    Refer to Connect to New Phone for assistance.
  • your companion phone has a cellular connection.
    If activating with Number Share, the companion smartphone must be connected to active Verizon service on the same account as the Galaxy Watch.
  • your Galaxy Watch is charged and powered on.

Add Cellular Plan via Android Smartphone

  • The Galaxy Watch can be set up via Number Share or as a standalone device. To use the Galaxy Watch without a companion device, complete the steps below then refer to Set Up as a Standalone Device.
    To set up with Number Share, the companion smartphone must be connected to active Verizon service on the same account as the Galaxy Watch.
  • Before completing these steps, verify:
    • your companion Android smartphone has a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
    • your eSIM activation has been processed and you've received the QR code via email.
    • your Galaxy Watch has been paired with an Android™ smartphone.
      Refer to Connect to New Phone for assistance.
  1. Open the
    Galaxy Wearable app
     on your companion phone.
  2. Tap
    Mobile plans
    .
  3. If a plan has previously been added, tap the
    Menu icon
     Menu icon (upper-right) then tap
    Add mobile plan
    .
  4. From the 'Mobile service for your watch' screen, do one of the following:
    • Set up with a QR code:
      1. Tap
        Use code
        .
        If prompted, tap
        Allow
         for camera permissions.
      2. Point the smartphone's camera at the QR code below and scan it.
        The QR code will only work if the Galaxy Watch has been activated on a Verizon mobile number.
      3. Tap
        Use plan
        .
    • Set up without a QR code on an existing Verizon account with a new Number Share line of service (if the Galaxy Watch was purchased outside of Verizon):
      1. Tap
        Sign up for one now
        .
        Sign up for a new line
      2. Tap
        Next
         (lower-right).
      3. Ensure the phone number to your Verizon smartphone displays then enter your password and tap
        Continue
        .
      4. Review the info, then tap
        I want NumberShare
        .
        To continue without activating the watch, tap
        Not now
        .
      5. Tap
        OK
        .
  5. Allow a few minutes for service to activate. When complete, tap
    Done
    .
Continue to use in conjunction with a companion smartphone for maximum functionality. To unpair your companion smartphone and use the Galaxy Watch as a stand alone device, reset the watch then set up as a stand alone device.
Standalone mode can't be used with Number Share.

Add Cellular Plan via Apple iPhone

  • The Galaxy Watch can be set up via Number Share or as a standalone device. To use the Galaxy Watch without a companion device, complete the steps below then refer to Set Up as a Standalone Device.
  • Before completing these steps, verify:
    • your eSIM activation has been processed and you've received the QR code via email.
    • your Galaxy Watch has been paired with an Apple® iPhone®.
      Refer to Connect to New Phone for assistance.
    • your companion Apple iPhone has a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
  1. Open the Samsung Galaxy Watch (Gear S) app.
  2. Tap
    Mobile plans
    .
  3. If a plan has previously been added, tap the
    Menu icon
     Menu icon (upper-right) then tap
    Add mobile plan
    .
  4. From the 'Set up a mobile plan' screen, select
    Use code
    .
  5. If prompted, tap
    OK
     to allow Galaxy Watch to access your camera.
  6. Point the iPhone's camera at the QR code below and scan it.
    The QR code will only work if the Galaxy Watch has been activated on a Verizon mobile number.
  7. Tap
    Use plan
     (at the bottom).
    The watch restarts.
    This process may take up to 2 minutes.
  8. Allow a few minutes for service to activate. When complete, tap
    Done
    .
Continue to use in conjunction with a companion smartphone for maximum functionality. To unpair your companion Apple iPhone and use the Galaxy Watch as a standalone device, reset the watch then set up as a stand alone device.
Standalone mode can't be used with Number Share.