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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2026
Filed:
Nov. 18, 2021
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon-si, KR;
Sujung Kang, Suwon-si, KR;
Duckey Lee, Suwon-si, KR;
Jonghoe Koo, Suwon-si, KR;
Kangjin Yoon, Suwon-si, KR;
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon-si, KR;
Abstract
A method and apparatus of a user equipment (UE) for a communication technique that converges a 5G communication system for supporting a higher data rate after a 4G system with IoT technology, and a system, is provided. The method comprises: performing activation and cold reset for configuring an operating environment for a removable eUICC supporting a MEP mode; receiving an ATR message indicating whether the eUICC supports at least one eUICC functionality; determining a transport protocol based on the received ATR message; transmitting an APDU message indicating whether the UE supports eUICC-related capability; receiving a response message including a response code; determining to operating in a non-MEP mode; transmitting a command APDU message for MANAGE CHANNEL open transmitted for channel open; receiving a normal response message for generating a basic channel; and performing initialization between the eUICC and the UE.