Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
frontpageProudToBeAnIndian posted Nov 14, 2023 08:54 AM
frontpageProudToBeAnIndian posted Nov 14, 2023 08:54 AM

Verizon / AT&T: 128GB Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G w/ Upgrade/New Line Activation

& More + Free S/H

$500

$1,079

53% off
Best Buy
153 Comments 88,389 Views
Get Deal at Best Buy
Good Deal
Save
Share
Deal Details
Best Buy has Verizon 128GB Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G Smartphone (various colors) on sale for $499.99 when you Upgrade or open a New Line on a new or existing Verizon postpaid service plan. A one-time $35 upgrade/action fee also applies. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.

Best Buy also has AT&T 128GB Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G Smartphone (various colors) on sale for $499.99 when you Upgrade (existing customers) or $399.99 when you open a New Line on a new or existing AT&T postpaid service plan. A one-time $35 upgrade/action fee also applies. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to community member ProudToBeAnIndianfor finding this deal.
  • Note: Select 'Activate Today' on the product page.
Offer Details:
  • Verizon
    • Activation on a new or existing Verizon Wireless postpaid service plan is required (plans start at $65/month when you opt-in to AutoPay & paperless billing). Not valid for Verizon Prepaid service/customers.
    • One-time $35 upgrade/action fee required (making the price $534.99 total for the device, before tax or service plan cost)
    • Sales tax is due today at checkout; and may be calculated based on the full retail price of the device ($1,199.99) depending on your location/state (otherwise, sales tax will be based on the listed discounted price of $499.99 in other areas).
    • Credit check required for new Verizon Wireless accounts/customers.
    • No trade-in or number port-in required (you may opt to trade-in an old device during the checkout process, if desired).
    • No contract required. No bill credits involved.
    • Device will automatically unlock 60 days after line/device activation.
  • AT&T
    • Activation on a new or existing AT&T Wireless postpaid service plan is required (plans start at $50/month after $10 discount when you opt-in to AutoPay). Not valid for AT&T Prepaid service/customers.
    • One-time $35 upgrade/action fee required (making the price $534.99 total for the device via upgrade or $434.99 via new line, before tax or service plan cost).
    • Sales tax is due today at checkout; and may be calculated based on the full retail price of the device ($1,199.99) depending on your location/state (otherwise, sales tax will be based on the listed discounted price of $499.99/$399.99 in other areas).
    • Credit check required for new AT&T Wireless accounts/customers.
    • No trade-in or number port-in required (you may opt to trade-in an old device during the checkout process, if desired).
    • No contract required. No bill credits involved.
    • You may request to unlock your device after 60 days of paid service on your AT&T postpaid line.
Device Specs:
  • 6.8" 3088 x 1440 120Hz HDR10+ 1750 nits Dynamic AMOLED 2X display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Octa-Core Processor
  • 128GB internal storage
  • 8GB RAM
  • IP68 dust/water resistant
  • Main Cameras: 108MP (wide), 10MP (periscope telephoto), 12MP (ultrawide), 10MP (telephoto)
  • Selfie Camera: 40MP (wide)
  • IP67 dust/water resistant
  • WiFi 6e (802.11ax) / Bluetooth 5.2 LE / NFC
  • Stereo speakers
  • Under-display fingerprint scanner (ultrasonic sensor)
  • Integrated/removable stylus pen
  • 5000 mAh Battery
  • USB 3.2 Type C Port w/ 45W PowerDelivery 3.0 fast charging
  • 15W wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
  • 4.5W reverse wireless charging
  • Samsung DeX support
  • Android 12 (upgradable to Android 13)
  • Note:
    • No 3.5mm headphone jack
    • No microSD card slot

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid for a limited time while supplies last.
  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 346 customer reviews.
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.

Original Post

Product Info
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Product Info
Community Notes
About the Poster
Best Buy has Verizon 128GB Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G Smartphone (various colors) on sale for $499.99 when you Upgrade or open a New Line on a new or existing Verizon postpaid service plan. A one-time $35 upgrade/action fee also applies. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.

Best Buy also has AT&T 128GB Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G Smartphone (various colors) on sale for $499.99 when you Upgrade (existing customers) or $399.99 when you open a New Line on a new or existing AT&T postpaid service plan. A one-time $35 upgrade/action fee also applies. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to community member ProudToBeAnIndianfor finding this deal.
  • Note: Select 'Activate Today' on the product page.
Offer Details:
  • Verizon
    • Activation on a new or existing Verizon Wireless postpaid service plan is required (plans start at $65/month when you opt-in to AutoPay & paperless billing). Not valid for Verizon Prepaid service/customers.
    • One-time $35 upgrade/action fee required (making the price $534.99 total for the device, before tax or service plan cost)
    • Sales tax is due today at checkout; and may be calculated based on the full retail price of the device ($1,199.99) depending on your location/state (otherwise, sales tax will be based on the listed discounted price of $499.99 in other areas).
    • Credit check required for new Verizon Wireless accounts/customers.
    • No trade-in or number port-in required (you may opt to trade-in an old device during the checkout process, if desired).
    • No contract required. No bill credits involved.
    • Device will automatically unlock 60 days after line/device activation.
  • AT&T
    • Activation on a new or existing AT&T Wireless postpaid service plan is required (plans start at $50/month after $10 discount when you opt-in to AutoPay). Not valid for AT&T Prepaid service/customers.
    • One-time $35 upgrade/action fee required (making the price $534.99 total for the device via upgrade or $434.99 via new line, before tax or service plan cost).
    • Sales tax is due today at checkout; and may be calculated based on the full retail price of the device ($1,199.99) depending on your location/state (otherwise, sales tax will be based on the listed discounted price of $499.99/$399.99 in other areas).
    • Credit check required for new AT&T Wireless accounts/customers.
    • No trade-in or number port-in required (you may opt to trade-in an old device during the checkout process, if desired).
    • No contract required. No bill credits involved.
    • You may request to unlock your device after 60 days of paid service on your AT&T postpaid line.
Device Specs:
  • 6.8" 3088 x 1440 120Hz HDR10+ 1750 nits Dynamic AMOLED 2X display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Octa-Core Processor
  • 128GB internal storage
  • 8GB RAM
  • IP68 dust/water resistant
  • Main Cameras: 108MP (wide), 10MP (periscope telephoto), 12MP (ultrawide), 10MP (telephoto)
  • Selfie Camera: 40MP (wide)
  • IP67 dust/water resistant
  • WiFi 6e (802.11ax) / Bluetooth 5.2 LE / NFC
  • Stereo speakers
  • Under-display fingerprint scanner (ultrasonic sensor)
  • Integrated/removable stylus pen
  • 5000 mAh Battery
  • USB 3.2 Type C Port w/ 45W PowerDelivery 3.0 fast charging
  • 15W wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
  • 4.5W reverse wireless charging
  • Samsung DeX support
  • Android 12 (upgradable to Android 13)
  • Note:
    • No 3.5mm headphone jack
    • No microSD card slot

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid for a limited time while supplies last.
  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 346 customer reviews.
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.

Original Post

Community Voting

Deal Score
+36
Good Deal
Get Deal at Best Buy

Price Intelligence

Model: Samsung - Galaxy S22 Ultra 128GB - Phantom Black (Verizon)

Deal History 

Sort: Most Recent
Post Date Sold By Sale Price Activity
05/13/22Best Buy$899
25

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Top Comments

gadgetNerd
3662 Posts
1574 Reputation
There are ways which have been used to successfully unlock AT&T phones without waiting for 60 days.

ATT requires 60 days active before unlocking the phone. However, there is SIM Swap method which worked well in the past for unlocking paid-off ATT phones right away.

1. ATT changed their unlock policy on 3/18 to require 60 days of service before they can unlock a fully paid device. Previously, it used to be right away if you have paid in full.
2. There two timeline for the cancellation. If you cancel a line before 3 days it was active then the activation fee is waived. If you cancel it within 14 days from activation under buyers remorse then no bill is charged but activation fees need to be paid. The line activates on right when you place the order not the day you receive the phone on hand so you might have to pay the activation fee of $35.
3. You can use a tello number and port to ATT but you would have to make sure porting is successful by going to https://www.att.com/portstatus/. Many from z fold 3 got stuck in porting limbo and got the ATT account cancelled.
4. As with many deals here, a SIM swap method is found which can be used to unlock the device. This was working recently but not sure if ATT would fix it by the time you try it. The steps are as follows.
a. Pay in full for the phone.While your payment will quickly reflect in your account it will be at least a few hours before it updates for the unlock request.
b. When you receive the phone activate it on ATT with the SIM provided. Make sure it shows up on myATT app/in the web so ATT knows and registers the IMEI in the network. Then put the SIM in another unlocked phone, reboot, make some calls and make sure this unlocked phone is now showing under the line in app/web portal.
c. Now go to ATT unlock portal https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/ and then choose not an ATT customer and use the IMEI of ATT phone and submit an unlock request.DO NOT attempt more than twice or you will be blocked for 24 hours.
d.Confirm the unlock request email and receive the unlock code.
e. Only cancel the line after you have unlocked the phone.

Then after unlocking if you are feeling adventurous and want to flash the phone to an unlocked firmware to get rid of ATT bloat you can follow these steps. It's actually very easy to do with Odin.

1. There are many models of s22 ultra but in US two models are imp. S908U is carrier locked version and S908U1 is the unlocked US version. The firmware for these versions are interchangeable so you can flash the ATT model with S908U1 firmware.
2. Download patched odin v3.14.1_3B_PatchedD.zip from https://xdaforums.com/t/patched-o...1.3762572/ as regular odin does not allow flashing mismatched firmware.
3. Download the firmware from S908U1 XAA version from https://samfrew.com/model/SM-S908U1/region/XAA/ Extract as there will be multiple files.
4. Connect S22U to the windows PC.
5 .Put s22u in download/recovery/odin mode. Power down. Press Volume up and down together and then press Volume up to go into recovery (a green screen would appear).
6. Start odin and then select different files for different categories and then start.
7, It should be now the US unlocked version.
TealLeopard348
1013 Posts
393 Reputation
Btw, this thread has great info on buying an unlocked phone through ATT to avoid paying for service and saving the 100 off Verizon price.


https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/16942804
Bazoogamoosh
584 Posts
51 Reputation
I would just look for a Note 10+ , has MicroSD, no support, but I think there are some out there for $200, I think the 10+ has 12GB of ram, less hertz but better quality image

152 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Nov 15, 2023 01:10 PM
383 Posts
Joined Mar 2023
StrongLamar420Nov 15, 2023 01:10 PM
383 Posts
Does anyone know for ATT unlock phone that requires 60 days on an account, what if I borrow my friend SIM card and if it show on his account and he can request unlock. Does anyone successfully try this way yet ?
Last edited by StrongLamar420 November 15, 2023 at 06:14 AM.
Nov 15, 2023 01:18 PM
410 Posts
Joined Jun 2021
RobberyNov 15, 2023 01:18 PM
410 Posts
Quote from xcesshp :
Verizon phones are locked as well. Will auto unlock after 60 days if fully paid for.
See unlock policy: https://www.verizon.com/about/con...ing-policy
What would happen if it's not paid in 60 days but instead 90. Still eligible for unlock?
Nov 15, 2023 01:25 PM
3,059 Posts
Joined Dec 2015
appleguy82Nov 15, 2023 01:25 PM
3,059 Posts
Quote from lesterhung :
flagship with just 128GB...and no SD card slot
It was probably a deal for S22U 512gb. For S22U 128GB with no SD slot. I think its a OK deal considering S22U was released almost 2 years plus ago.
1
Nov 15, 2023 01:48 PM
45 Posts
Joined Oct 2016
nikolaef37Nov 15, 2023 01:48 PM
45 Posts
Quote from gadgetNerd :
There are ways which have been used to successfully unlock AT&T phones without waiting for 60 days.

ATT requires 60 days active before unlocking the phone. However, there is SIM Swap method which worked well in the past for unlocking paid-off ATT phones right away.

1. ATT changed their unlock policy on 3/18 to require 60 days of service before they can unlock a fully paid device. Previously, it used to be right away if you have paid in full.
2. There two timeline for the cancellation. If you cancel a line before 3 days it was active then the activation fee is waived. If you cancel it within 14 days from activation under buyers remorse then no bill is charged but activation fees need to be paid. The line activates on right when you place the order not the day you receive the phone on hand so you might have to pay the activation fee of $35.
3. You can use a tello number and port to ATT but you would have to make sure porting is successful by going to https://www.att.com/portstatus/. Many from z fold 3 got stuck in porting limbo and got the ATT account cancelled.
4. As with many deals here, a SIM swap method is found which can be used to unlock the device. This was working recently but not sure if ATT would fix it by the time you try it. The steps are as follows.
a. Pay in full for the phone.While your payment will quickly reflect in your account it will be at least a few hours before it updates for the unlock request.
b. When you receive the phone activate it on ATT with the SIM provided. Make sure it shows up on myATT app/in the web so ATT knows and registers the IMEI in the network. Then put the SIM in another unlocked phone, reboot, make some calls and make sure this unlocked phone is now showing under the line in app/web portal.
c. Now go to ATT unlock portal https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/ and then choose not an ATT customer and use the IMEI of ATT phone and submit an unlock request.DO NOT attempt more than twice or you will be blocked for 24 hours.
d.Confirm the unlock request email and receive the unlock code.
e. Only cancel the line after you have unlocked the phone.

Then after unlocking if you are feeling adventurous and want to flash the phone to an unlocked firmware to get rid of ATT bloat you can follow these steps. It's actually very easy to do with Odin.

1. There are many models of s22 ultra but in US two models are imp. S908U is carrier locked version and S908U1 is the unlocked US version. The firmware for these versions are interchangeable so you can flash the ATT model with S908U1 firmware.
2. Download patched odin v3.14.1_3B_PatchedD.zip from https://xdaforums.com/t/patched-o...1.3762572/ as regular odin does not allow flashing mismatched firmware.
3. Download the firmware from S908U1 XAA version from https://samfrew.com/model/SM-S908U1/region/XAA/ Extract as there will be multiple files.
4. Connect S22U to the windows PC.
5 .Put s22u in download/recovery/odin mode. Power down. Press Volume up and down together and then press Volume up to go into recovery (a green screen would appear).
6. Start odin and then select different files for different categories and then start.
7, It should be now the US unlocked version.
You have to love Slickdeals chats
Nov 15, 2023 02:10 PM
17 Posts
Joined Feb 2016
AmcustNov 15, 2023 02:10 PM
17 Posts
2 much hassle for a 3 yr old phone..prefer to wait for bf.. good for ppl who need a phone right away..
3
Nov 15, 2023 02:28 PM
70 Posts
Joined Sep 2011
sabre66Nov 15, 2023 02:28 PM
70 Posts
Does this method, early cancel, work with S23 deal, where we can get $1000 trade in value making the Ultra about $200 before tax? Or does that require a long term contract that cannot be canceled w/i 3 days?
Nov 15, 2023 02:45 PM
1 Posts
Joined Oct 2023
GreyThread3635Nov 15, 2023 02:45 PM
1 Posts
As a Canadian will I be able to avail this offer by any chance?

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Nov 15, 2023 03:22 PM
5,743 Posts
Joined Dec 2014
VanquishedNov 15, 2023 03:22 PM
5,743 Posts
Quote from Dankees :
This is great, but no Verizon phones available over 128 GBs.
My Verizon S22 Ultra is 256gb. Maybe it's a best buy thing
Nov 15, 2023 03:23 PM
5,743 Posts
Joined Dec 2014
VanquishedNov 15, 2023 03:23 PM
5,743 Posts

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Vanquished

Quote from Amcust :
2 much hassle for a 3 yr old phone..prefer to wait for bf.. good for ppl who need a phone right away..
This is not a 3 year old phone. It's literally 1 year and 9 months.
1
Nov 15, 2023 03:31 PM
5,743 Posts
Joined Dec 2014
VanquishedNov 15, 2023 03:31 PM
5,743 Posts
Quote from westmi :
I am curious why 128GB is not enough. I have always just used Google Photos and store all video & photos on the cloud (or Amazon Photos if you have Prime). Just delete when the phone starts to fill.
It's really not enough if you take a lot of videos for reference I have the 256gb version and 90gb is taken up by system and apps.

I don't think anyone needs more than 256gb unless they store a lot of downloaded uncompressed movies or TV shows but 128gb isn't enough to not be annoying. That's the main reason I upgraded from my Note 20 128gb, I was having to take stuff off every month or so.

It's important to note that you can always use a USB-C to SD card reader or USB-c memory stick tho and manage files right from the phone without having to use a computer. It's certainly not a deal breaker but if like it was 50 bucks more for the 256gb version I'd definitely do it.
1
Nov 15, 2023 04:11 PM
25 Posts
Joined Nov 2023
FairTree707Nov 15, 2023 04:11 PM
25 Posts
Quote from rmareed :
Att is not letting you pay off the device immediately.I tried online chat and store. We have to wait till first month bill is generated.
Damn, so you'd have to pay for the first month of whatever ATT plan you're on? What plan do you have?
Last edited by FairTree707 November 15, 2023 at 09:13 AM.
Nov 15, 2023 04:12 PM
25 Posts
Joined Nov 2023
FairTree707Nov 15, 2023 04:12 PM
25 Posts
Quote from gadgetNerd :
There are ways which have been used to successfully unlock AT&T phones without waiting for 60 days.

ATT requires 60 days active before unlocking the phone. However, there is SIM Swap method which worked well in the past for unlocking paid-off ATT phones right away.

1. ATT changed their unlock policy on 3/18 to require 60 days of service before they can unlock a fully paid device. Previously, it used to be right away if you have paid in full.
2. There two timeline for the cancellation. If you cancel a line before 3 days it was active then the activation fee is waived. If you cancel it within 14 days from activation under buyers remorse then no bill is charged but activation fees need to be paid. The line activates on right when you place the order not the day you receive the phone on hand so you might have to pay the activation fee of $35.
3. You can use a tello number and port to ATT but you would have to make sure porting is successful by going to https://www.att.com/portstatus/. Many from z fold 3 got stuck in porting limbo and got the ATT account cancelled.
4. As with many deals here, a SIM swap method is found which can be used to unlock the device. This was working recently but not sure if ATT would fix it by the time you try it. The steps are as follows.
a. Pay in full for the phone.While your payment will quickly reflect in your account it will be at least a few hours before it updates for the unlock request.
b. When you receive the phone activate it on ATT with the SIM provided. Make sure it shows up on myATT app/in the web so ATT knows and registers the IMEI in the network. Then put the SIM in another unlocked phone, reboot, make some calls and make sure this unlocked phone is now showing under the line in app/web portal.
c. Now go to ATT unlock portal https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/ and then choose not an ATT customer and use the IMEI of ATT phone and submit an unlock request.DO NOT attempt more than twice or you will be blocked for 24 hours.
d.Confirm the unlock request email and receive the unlock code.
e. Only cancel the line after you have unlocked the phone.

Then after unlocking if you are feeling adventurous and want to flash the phone to an unlocked firmware to get rid of ATT bloat you can follow these steps. It's actually very easy to do with Odin.

1. There are many models of s22 ultra but in US two models are imp. S908U is carrier locked version and S908U1 is the unlocked US version. The firmware for these versions are interchangeable so you can flash the ATT model with S908U1 firmware.
2. Download patched odin v3.14.1_3B_PatchedD.zip from https://xdaforums.com/t/patched-o...1.3762572/ [xdaforums.com] as regular odin does not allow flashing mismatched firmware.
3. Download the firmware from S908U1 XAA version from https://samfrew.com/model/SM-S908U1/region/XAA/ Extract as there will be multiple files.
4. Connect S22U to the windows PC.
5 .Put s22u in download/recovery/odin mode. Power down. Press Volume up and down together and then press Volume up to go into recovery (a green screen would appear).
6. Start odin and then select different files for different categories and then start.
7, It should be now the US unlocked version.
Seems like someone tried to cancel but was told they had to go through one billing cycle before they can cancel. https://slickdeals.net/f/17060056-best-buy-verizon-att-post-paid-only-galaxy-s22-ultra-vzn-499-att-new-line-399-onetime-payment-unlock-after-60-days-cancel-with-in-3-days?p=167024767#post167024767

Can you confirm?
Nov 15, 2023 04:14 PM
774 Posts
Joined Nov 2013
DankeesNov 15, 2023 04:14 PM
774 Posts
Quote from Vanquished :
My Verizon S22 Ultra is 256gb. Maybe it's a best buy thing
It doesn't seem available/in stock.
Pro
Nov 15, 2023 04:44 PM
3,662 Posts
Joined Nov 2012
gadgetNerd
Pro
Nov 15, 2023 04:44 PM
3,662 Posts
Quote from PP15 :
Can we upgrade? i see on walmart terms n conditions, $40 charged for upgrade..Anyone can speak to this?

"Upgrade fee of $40 applies for upgrades. If your line has a legacy unlimited data feature and you continue with your upgrade, you will lose unlimited data and will be put on a 2 GB plan for $30/month plus all applicable upgrade fee, line access fee and all other fees, charges and taxes"
Yes you can upgrade but the price will be $499 (on ATT)

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Pro
Nov 15, 2023 04:46 PM
3,662 Posts
Joined Nov 2012
gadgetNerd
Pro
Nov 15, 2023 04:46 PM
3,662 Posts
Quote from WeiW8847 :
I heard you can do a 30-day plan and wait another 30 days to get it unlocked. Is it real? Thanks
You will need to be active on ATT for 60 days and fully paid off to be able to unlock the device.

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Popular Deals

Trending Deals