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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
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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

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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.

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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.

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gadgetNerd
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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.

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Fort_Knox
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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
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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.

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Nov 20, 2023 03:24 AM
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ScottoDonoNov 20, 2023 03:24 AM
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At this point I am waiting for a deal on s23 Ultra, especially if I have to sign up for service. The s24 should be preorder soon and I think s23U will have better TIV as s22 will be 2 gen old
Nov 20, 2023 03:25 AM
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ftee123Nov 20, 2023 03:25 AM
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Is s24 going to be major improvement over s23? Still on my s21 5g.
Nov 20, 2023 03:40 AM
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id9threeNov 20, 2023 03:40 AM
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Quote from spittlbm :
Can I bring this to Xfinity after it's unlocked? Probably going to get an S24 in February and this will make a good trade in...
Xfinity has their own deal right now. 500 off, I think it's like 300 for the s22 ultra. I'm sure you can upgrade afterwards to the s24 with xfinity after for a decent price - I've never done this though
Nov 20, 2023 03:54 AM
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Genghis_KhanNov 20, 2023 03:54 AM
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Quote from Krazen1211 :
That's actually my exact question lol. I have no idea.
You finish the porting process once you get the phone and activate it.
Nov 20, 2023 04:00 AM
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Genghis_KhanNov 20, 2023 04:00 AM
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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.
You called csr to ask to unlock?
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CocolumenNov 20, 2023 04:51 AM
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Quote from jsuh0 :
Then this can be traded in for a nice value towards it. Even sweeter if you have another device to trade in for this S22U
And the trade in Value will be 36 months creditSmilie
Nov 20, 2023 05:38 AM
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FriendlyxNov 20, 2023 05:38 AM
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Quote from jsuh0 :
I called and canceled the line. Took 10 min and warding off attempts by the cs rep to keep the line.
What information did you need?

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Nov 20, 2023 05:46 AM
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Genghis_KhanNov 20, 2023 05:46 AM
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Quote from Cocolumen :
And the trade in Value will be 36 months creditSmilie
There are a lot of other trade in opportunities that don't lock you up with a carrier.
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charlesp2000
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Pass, no sd card slot... hard no..
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DaddyNov 20, 2023 06:07 AM
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Quote from FuzzyLogic :
I got a Flip last year on a similar deal for my son and it worked immediately on RedPocket, just had to wait 60 days to cancel the service.
Cool, thanks! So you were able to hook up and use your redpocket account immediately and just had the att account going concurrently and just cancelled that one after 60 days? That's what I'm thinking I'll do... Just get the cheapest att plan available and waste it and cancel after 60 days, or maybe even just cancel immediately and leave the phone locked to att... Don't plan to switch from redpocket ever, but if I wanted to I guess I could just reactivate att service, keep it for 60 days to unlock and then switch it to whatever. That should work, right?
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FuzzyLogicNov 20, 2023 06:22 AM
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Quote from Daddy :
Cool, thanks! So you were able to hook up and use your redpocket account immediately and just had the att account going concurrently and just cancelled that one after 60 days? That's what I'm thinking I'll do... Just get the cheapest att plan available and waste it and cancel after 60 days, or maybe even just cancel immediately and leave the phone locked to att... Don't plan to switch from redpocket ever, but if I wanted to I guess I could just reactivate att service, keep it for 60 days to unlock and then switch it to whatever. That should work, right?
Correct, I did have to put in the ATT simcard initially to activate the line but then took it out and it was used with RP from then on. ATT account was basically unused for 60 days, then 60 days later unlocked the phone (for international travel and whatnot) and cancelled the ATT line.
Last edited by FuzzyLogic November 19, 2023 at 11:25 PM.
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Quote from bsrk :
Does anyone know if they do Hard check or soft check for new accounts? Does it impact credit score (temporarily) ?
Soft, https://forums.att.com/conversati...382dcf6be2
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Quote from Iamhere :
How easy is canceling a line?
You have to call to cancel but pretty straightforward
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Quote from spittlbm :
Can I bring this to Xfinity after it's unlocked? Probably going to get an S24 in February and this will make a good trade in...
Yes, you can.

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Quote from VioletGuitar6454 :
"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." Does this "unlocked phone" need to be on ATT network as well? Or can it be an unlocked phone that is on any network/plan, eg. Mint?
Any network
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