Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Heads up, this deal has expired. Want to create a deal alert for this item?
expiredgadgetNerd posted Nov 19, 2023 08:59 AM
expiredgadgetNerd posted Nov 19, 2023 08:59 AM

AT&T 128GB Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G w/ Added Line or New Customer Activation

+ $35 Activation Free w/ Free S/H

$350

$1,200

70% off
Best Buy
393 Comments 140,370 Views
Visit Best Buy
Good Deal
Save
Share
Deal Details
Best Buy has AT&T 128GB Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G Smartphone (Phantom Black, SM-S908U) on sale for $349.99 (click 'Activate Today) when you Add a new line onto an existing account or open a New Line as a new customer on a qualifying 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 gadgetNerd for finding this deal.
  • Note: Availability for store pickup may vary by location.
Offer Details:
  • Activation on a new line of 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 $384.99 total 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 $$349.99 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 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 134 customer reviews.
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.

Original Post

Written by gadgetNerd
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Best Buy has AT&T 128GB Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G Smartphone (Phantom Black, SM-S908U) on sale for $349.99 (click 'Activate Today) when you Add a new line onto an existing account or open a New Line as a new customer on a qualifying 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 gadgetNerd for finding this deal.
  • Note: Availability for store pickup may vary by location.
Offer Details:
  • Activation on a new line of 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 $384.99 total 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 $$349.99 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 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 134 customer reviews.
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.

Original Post

Written by gadgetNerd

Community Voting

Deal Score
+56
Good Deal
Visit Best Buy

Price Intelligence

Model: Samsung - Galaxy S22 Ultra 128GB - Phantom Black (AT&T)

Deal History 

Sort: Most Recent
Post Date Sold By Sale Price Activity
05/19/23Best Buy$650 frontpage
87

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Top Comments

gadgetNerd
3662 Posts
1574 Reputation
Galaxy s22 ultra for ATT for $349 when you add a new line or upgrade. Here's what you can do to unlock it without waiting for 60 days and cancel the line.
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.
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.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sams...Id=6495694
Fort_Knox
3 Posts
10 Reputation
So you're saying there is another deal for s22 ultra for $399 without doing all this? I would take that deal and not save the extra $50. Please provide link. TIA!
gadgetNerd
3662 Posts
1574 Reputation
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.

392 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Nov 20, 2023 12:32 AM
8,123 Posts
Joined Jul 2016
Genghis_KhanNov 20, 2023 12:32 AM
8,123 Posts
Quote from Krazen1211 :
Is there any reason to actually port a number in (assume you just want the device)? Or is there a way to just provision a new number instead?

I have an Amex offer for $50 on $65.
BB/ATT will let you order online if it's a port in. New number/line you have to come in and buy.
1
Nov 20, 2023 12:48 AM
680 Posts
Joined Aug 2010
jsuh0Nov 20, 2023 12:48 AM
680 Posts
Quote from Friendlyx :
So I create an account then port out?
I called and canceled the line. Took 10 min and warding off attempts by the cs rep to keep the line.
Nov 20, 2023 12:52 AM
3,208 Posts
Joined Aug 2006
whatgooddealNov 20, 2023 12:52 AM
3,208 Posts
How many gigs of free space on your initial boot?
Nov 20, 2023 12:57 AM
3,208 Posts
Joined Aug 2006
whatgooddealNov 20, 2023 12:57 AM
3,208 Posts
Tax on 350 or full price of phone?
1
Nov 20, 2023 01:12 AM
3,208 Posts
Joined Aug 2006
whatgooddealNov 20, 2023 01:12 AM
3,208 Posts
128gb and no stock in store kills the deal
Nov 20, 2023 01:24 AM
777 Posts
Joined Jul 2022
GreyField2811Nov 20, 2023 01:24 AM
777 Posts
For store pickup order, is the line activated upon pickup, or it is automatically activated when the order is placed?
Nov 20, 2023 01:24 AM
777 Posts
Joined Jul 2022
GreyField2811Nov 20, 2023 01:24 AM
777 Posts
Quote from lesterhung :
Tax on 350 or full price of phone?
on 350

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Nov 20, 2023 01:29 AM
36 Posts
Joined Jul 2013
cafj85Nov 20, 2023 01:29 AM
36 Posts
Quote from GreyField2811 :
For store pickup order, is the line activated upon pickup, or it is automatically activated when the order is placed?
I just popped SIM card that came with it and it was up and running, transferred to unlocked phone then called and cancelled and was able to unlock the galaxy ultra on the spot.

That for 387 with taxes I think is by far the best phone deal I've seen this week.
Nov 20, 2023 01:44 AM
133 Posts
Joined Mar 2014
Robo_tommyNov 20, 2023 01:44 AM
133 Posts
Will this work for att prepaid Sims?
Nov 20, 2023 01:48 AM
111 Posts
Joined Dec 2015
1PVP5Nov 20, 2023 01:48 AM
111 Posts
I don't want to do any installation etc, so will this phone Auto Unlock after 60 days?
Nov 20, 2023 01:50 AM
777 Posts
Joined Jul 2022
GreyField2811Nov 20, 2023 01:50 AM
777 Posts
Quote from cafj85 :
I just popped SIM card that came with it and it was up and running, transferred to unlocked phone then called and cancelled and was able to unlock the galaxy ultra on the spot.

That for 387 with taxes I think is by far the best phone deal I've seen this week.
How did number transfer work when pickup? Give transfer PIN to best buy mobile agent?
Last edited by GreyField2811 November 19, 2023 at 07:04 PM.
Nov 20, 2023 02:10 AM
2,976 Posts
Joined Dec 2012
MMPGNov 20, 2023 02:10 AM
2,976 Posts
I saw a few people mentioned S23U...is it another version of S23?

Nevermind... forgot about there was a S23 ultra.
Nov 20, 2023 02:17 AM
36 Posts
Joined Jul 2013
cafj85Nov 20, 2023 02:17 AM
36 Posts
Quote from GreyField2811 :
How did number transfer work when pickup? Give transfer PIN to best buy mobile agent?
I was already an att account holder, I added a new line and in the check out process online I had to input my account information
Nov 20, 2023 02:27 AM
27 Posts
Joined Feb 2006
questchenNov 20, 2023 02:27 AM
27 Posts
Quote from Krazen1211 :
BB website will ask you to schedule an appointment for a new line. For a port, you just punch in info and order the device for shipping.

So I did a port.
Do you have to actually finish the porting (I.e., change your current carrier to ATT)? Or the port is just to provide information during the ordering. ATT won't port your number since you cancelled the service once you got the device?

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Nov 20, 2023 02:38 AM
13,475 Posts
Joined Aug 2009
Krazen1211Nov 20, 2023 02:38 AM
13,475 Posts
Quote from questchen :
Do you have to actually finish the porting (I.e., change your current carrier to ATT)? Or the port is just to provide information during the ordering. ATT won't port your number since you cancelled the service once you got the device?

That's actually my exact question lol. I have no idea.

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Popular Deals

Trending Deals