Samsung Devices <\/div><\/span> Set Calling SIM by Contact (Dual SIM Dual Standby)<\/div><\/h1>

Here\x27s how to designate which calling SIM your dual SIM capable Samsung device uses to communicate with specific contacts.<\/div><\/div>

Before you begin<\/div><\/h2>

The primary SIM is the default cellular plan used for calls, text messages and data. Follow these steps to make calls and messages to a specific contact send from a number other than the primary SIM.<\/div><\/div>

In order to see the eSIM options, the device must be running the current software version.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Steps<\/div><\/h2>

From a Home screen, swipe up from the center of the display to access all apps.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Tap
Contacts<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Tap the preferred contact.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Tap
Use [name]<\/div><\/span> then select the preferred SIM (e.g., default, SIM 1, eSIM 1, etc.).<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div>
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