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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

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$500

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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.

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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.

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gadgetNerd
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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
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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.


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Bazoogamoosh
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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

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Nov 15, 2023 11:12 PM
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whatgooddealNov 15, 2023 11:12 PM
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Both ATT and Verizon the same phone? As in, does ATT one also have CDMA so it can be used with Verizon mvno later.
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Nov 15, 2023 11:46 PM
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gadgetNerd
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Nov 15, 2023 11:46 PM
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Quote from lesterhung :
Both ATT and Verizon the same phone? As in, does ATT one also have CDMA so it can be used with Verizon mvno later.
Yes, it's the same phone SM-S908U (carrier locked) and SM-S908U1 (unlocked version) both have same bands and CDMA. I posted the instructions for flashing the unlocked ROM if you want it.
Nov 15, 2023 11:48 PM
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unosturgisNov 15, 2023 11:48 PM
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Can you use Hello mobile to port into AT&T for this deal?
Nov 16, 2023 02:09 AM
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whatgooddealNov 16, 2023 02:09 AM
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Quote from unosturgis :
Can you use Hello mobile to port into AT&T for this deal?
Don't see why not
Nov 16, 2023 03:12 AM
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CleverTeam5030Nov 16, 2023 03:12 AM
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Quote from Bazoogamoosh :
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
can you share the link for note 10+ where it's being sold for $200?
Nov 16, 2023 03:58 AM
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trkndude299Nov 16, 2023 03:58 AM
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Quote from 08CivicSi :
Still with a Note 10 plus, no issues at all with it but the time may be coming soon to move on...
Same here.
The camera takes good pics and videos when I save them to my phone. But, when I send vids of the grand kids to great grandma, they are very pixelated. (WiFi or data)
Otherwise, I'm happy with my Note 10+.
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trkndude299Nov 16, 2023 04:01 AM
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Quote from OceanTwelve :
Yeah, I just bought a Note 20 Ultra after considering the S23 Ultra. There's not much improvement other than the camera and processing speed but I don't play any games on my phone so the extra processing power is useless to me. Note 20 Ultra is such a good phone.
Uh, where, and how much, if I may ask?
I've been waiting for a factory refurb deal from Amazon, but nothing yet.

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trkndude299Nov 16, 2023 04:02 AM
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Quote from CleverTeam5030 :
can you share the link for note 10+ where it's being sold for $200?
Think eBay.
Buyer beware though.
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VioletGuitar6454Nov 16, 2023 04:02 AM
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Quote from Vanquished :
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.
I am having phone storage issue too. May I ask how to use USB-C to SD card reader to manage the files without a computer? Do you connect the phone to card reader and move the files in the phone interface? Thanks.
Nov 16, 2023 04:29 AM
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ShunzmoveNov 16, 2023 04:29 AM
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Does anyone have a link to the zflip4 thread. I can't find via search anymore for some reason, and I'm looking for instructions for Verizon cancellation
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08CivicSiNov 16, 2023 11:28 AM
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Quote from trkndude299 :
Same here.
The camera takes good pics and videos when I save them to my phone. But, when I send vids of the grand kids to great grandma, they are very pixelated. (WiFi or data)
Otherwise, I'm happy with my Note 10+.
I think that's more of a text/carrier issue than the phone. I've had that problem with many phones. I just send important pics with Facebook messenger and it doesn't degrade the quality as much.
Nov 16, 2023 12:32 PM
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desi_babu_2010Nov 16, 2023 12:32 PM
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anyone looking to port out of verizon?

best way to cancel your verizon plan.

let me know.

i need a number to port.ASAP

plan is to port in today , thrusday, nov 16.

please send DM on respond here
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Quote from VioletGuitar6454 :
I am having phone storage issue too. May I ask how to use USB-C to SD card reader to manage the files without a computer? Do you connect the phone to card reader and move the files in the phone interface? Thanks.
Yep.

Use the "Samsung My Files" app and it's super easy. I use a ugreen 7 in 1 USB c card reader. Make sure the USB is set to USB file transfer mode (you'll see it pop up with options when the card reader gets plugged in). Some Adapters work better than others I have a usb c to USB a that I use sometimes and it works about 50% of the time but the card reader works all the time
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GeorgeW9712Nov 16, 2023 09:42 PM
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Thanks OP - in for a 512GB Green for the wife.
Ported a spare google voice number out.
Will update in the thread if I'm successful in jumping through the hoops to get it unlocked. Smilie

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Quote from Shunzmove :
Does anyone have a link to the zflip4 thread. I can't find via search anymore for some reason, and I'm looking for instructions for Verizon cancellation
Are you looking for https://slickdeals.net/f/17018617-bestbuy-z-flip-4-verizon-post-paid-account-only-299-128gb-349-256gb-tax-and-activation-unlocked-after-60-days-new-or-upgrade-line. I believe you should be able to cancel the verizon line by porting out or calling customer care.

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